How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost in 2026?

The average cost of a roof replacement in 2026 ranges from $7,182 for asphalt shingles, all the way to $23,784 for premium materials like slate, with a typical 1,600-square-foot home averaging $9,343, according to construction cost data from This Old House. Material, however, is only one in a cast of characters influencing final cost — roof size, tear-off, roof pitch, and even the region you live in each plays a supporting role. Here's how each player takes to the stage. 

Material

Material is the single biggest contributor to where your roof cost lands in the $7,182–$23,784 range. A vast majority of homes — 3 out of 4 — use asphalt as their material of choice. The table below shows what each step-up costs – and how much longer each material is expected to last.

Material

Cost

% of U.S. homes

Expected Lifespan

Asphalt

$7,182

75%

15-30 years

Wood

$17,513

7%

20-40 years

Metal

$14,096

11%

40-70 years

Clay

$23,666

3%

100+ years

Slate

$23,784

1%

Up to 200 years