Roof
Guide to Architectural Asphalt Roof Shingles: Costs, Benefits, Installation
Average Cost: $8,000 – $17,000
On average, installing architectural shingles costs homeowners between $8,000 to $17,000 for a standard 2,000-square-foot roof. That breaks down to about $4 to $8.50 per square foot, or $400 to $850 per roofing square (100 sq. feet). Higher-end, 50-year architectural shingles fall on the more expensive side of that range; expect to pay roughly $6 to $8.50 per square foot.
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Average Cost of Architectural Shingles
Architectural shingles (aka dimensional or laminate shingles) cost $8,000 and $17,000 on average to install on a standard 2,000-square-foot roof. That works out to about $4 to $8.50 per square foot, or $400 to $850 per roofing square (100 square feet). If you’re choosing premium, 50-year architectural shingles, you can expect to pay toward the higher end of that range — around $6 to $8.50 per square foot.
Architectural Shingle Cost by Roof Size
The size of your roof is one of the biggest factors in the total cost of your architectural shingle installation. Here’s a look at what you might pay based on the square footage:
| Roof Size (Square Feet) | Average Installation Cost Range |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | $4,000 to $8,500 |
| 1,500 | $6,000 to $12,750 |
| 2,000 | $8,000 to $17,000 |
| 3,000 | $12,000 to $25,500 |
Calculating Roof Size
Your roof’s square footage isn’t the same as your home’s, but knowing your home’s size can help you estimate how big your roof is.
Here’s a simple way to do it:
- For a roof with a moderate slope and a basic design, multiply your home’s square footage by 1.1.
Example: A 2,000-square-foot home would have a roof that’s roughly 2,200 square feet. - If your roof is steep or has a more complex design, multiply by 1.5 instead.
Example: That same 2,000-square-foot home would have a roof that’s about 3,000 square feet.
This estimate isn’t exact, but it’ll give you a solid starting point when budgeting your roofing project.
Alternatively, if you don’t feel like doing math, Modernize’s free Roof Cost Calculator can estimate how much your roofing project will cost:
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