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Just because your roof springs a leak doesn't mean you need to call a roofing contractor right away. It's important to distinguish the cost of a new roof -- almost $6,500 on average -- versus the much more affordable $550 to repair a roof. Cost: A DIY asphalt roof installation on a standard ranch-style house costs from $680 to $3,700, depending on the size of the roof and the quality of the materials. 2  Professional installation can cost between $1,700 and $8,400. 3  Wood Shake -- This is a gorgeous but high-maintenance option.
Some roofs are flat and others are steep. Some roofs are made of wood and others, metal. Only touching on the myriad of roof cost factors, itâs no wonder the average cost of a new roof ranges from $5,300 to $12,000. Nonetheless, after analyzing over 19,000 roof installations across the country, we found that the average roof estimate comes in at $6,364.