How much does it cost to reshingle a roof yourself?

About $2,330 in materials for a 40 x 30 ft gable roof at 6 in 12 pitch (16.7 squares ordered), against roughly $8,170 to $11,500 to hire it out.

Estimate only, computed from the roofing calculator's default inputs and prices. Your sizes and local prices will change it.

Do it yourself (materials)

$2,330

Hire it out

$8,170 to $11,500

Worked example: a 40 x 30 ft gable roof at 6 in 12 pitch (16.7 squares ordered)

Estimated DIY materials
ItemEstimate
Architectural (3 bundles per square), 16.7 squares$2,330
Total$2,330

Assumptions

  • Architectural (3 bundles per square) at the calculator's default of $140 per square
  • 10% waste, 12 in overhang
  • Shingles only: underlayment, drip edge, nails, tear-off and disposal are extra
  • Installed range adds the calculator's assumed $350 to $550 per square of labor

What changes the price

  • Tear-off and dump fees can add a lot, and most codes limit how many layers can stay on the roof. Confirm the limit with your building department.
  • Underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge and ridge vent are listed in the calculator but are not priced here. Add them to your budget.
  • Steep or two-story roofs raise the fall risk. This is often the point where hiring out is the better call.

Price your own project

Enter your measurements and local prices in the free roofing calculator for a full materials list and cost.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to reshingle a roof yourself?

About $2,330 in materials for a 40 x 30 ft gable roof at 6 in 12 pitch (16.7 squares ordered), against roughly $8,170 to $11,500 to hire it out. These are estimates from the roofing calculator's default prices; enter your own sizes and prices there for your project.

How much do you save if you reshingle a roof yourself?

On this example, doing it yourself saves roughly $5,830 to $9,170, before tools you would need to buy or rent.

Where do these numbers come from?

From the same math the roofing calculator runs, fed its default inputs and unit prices. They are rough US averages, not quotes, and local prices vary.

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