Asphalt shingle roof cost
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An asphalt shingle roof costs $6,885 to $23,993 for a 2,000 sq ft home, says This Old House in its March 2026 guide. That works out to $3.44 to $12 per square foot installed.
Teresa is choosing shingles for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Her choice is between the flat three-tab kind and the thicker architectural kind. The numbers below follow her through both.
3-tab versus architectural
Three-tab shingles are one flat layer with cutouts that look like three tabs. Architectural shingles are two layers laminated together, so they look thicker and hold up longer in wind. Owens Corning gives three-tab about 20 years and architectural about 30.
Those 10 extra years add a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to Teresa's bill. Spread over the life of the roof, the architectural choice is often the cheaper one per year. Life spans are from Owens Corning.
Cost per square
| Measure | Per sq ft | Per square (100 sq ft) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full range | $3.44 to $12 | $344 to $1,200 | This Old House, March 2026 |
| National average | $5.21 to $6.82 | $521 to $682 | Homewyse, September 2026 |
| Tear-off of old roofing | $1 to $5 | $100 to $500 | This Old House, March 2026 |
For Teresa's 20 squares, the Homewyse average gives about $10,400 to $13,600. The figures are from the This Old House shingle cost guide and the Homewyse asphalt calculator.
Brands and warranties
The big US shingle makers are Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, Atlas and Tamko. Each sells a basic line, an architectural line and impact-rated lines for hail country. Brand matters less than the crew that nails it down.
Read two warranties, not one. The maker covers defects in the shingle. The roofer covers the workmanship, and that one is the warranty you will use. Ask how many years each lasts and whether it transfers when you sell.
How long they last
Nationwide gives asphalt shingles 15 to 30 years. Heat, poor attic venting and dark colors in full sun push a roof to the short end. Granules piling up in gutters are an early sign of wear.
See the Nationwide roof life list, or our page on how long a roof lasts.
Asphalt shingle roof cost calculator
The calculator is set to asphalt with a 2,000 sq ft footprint. Change the slope and layers to match your house.
Weighing metal instead? Compare on the metal roof page. Angi's 2026 replacement table gives $4 to $11 per sq ft across materials.
Questions people ask
How much do shingles cost for a 2000 sq ft house?
This Old House puts an asphalt roof on a 2,000 sq ft home at $6,885 to $23,993 in 2026. Most of that spread is shingle grade, slope and tear-off. A plain gable with one old layer lands near the low middle.
Is it cheaper to put a metal roof on or asphalt shingles?
Asphalt is cheaper on day one. Standing seam metal runs $8 to $14 per sq ft against $3.44 to $12 for asphalt. Metal lasts longer, so the gap shrinks over 30 or more years.
What is the average cost of replacing an asphalt shingle roof?
Homewyse puts the national average at $5.21 to $6.82 per sq ft installed in September 2026. On a 2,000 sq ft roof that is about $10,400 to $13,600. Steep or cut-up roofs cost more.
How much does it cost to replace a roof on a 1,500 square foot house?
A 1,500 sq ft house at 6/12 carries about 1,680 sq ft of roof. At $3.44 to $12 per sq ft that is about $5,800 to $20,200 for asphalt. Use the calculator for your own slope.
Sources
- This Old House, How Much Does a Shingle Roof Cost? (updated March 2026), checked October 2026
- Homewyse, Cost to Install Asphalt Shingle Roof (September 2026), checked October 2026
- Owens Corning, 3 Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Roof, checked October 2026
- Nationwide, 5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Roof, checked October 2026
- Angi, How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? (2026), checked October 2026
Last checked October 2026
What to do now
- Run the calculator with your own footprint, slope and material, and write down low, likely and high.
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