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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.
New Roof Costs. 1  An asphalt shingle roof starts at $2 to $4 per square foot installed and might cost as much as $5 to $8 per square foot installed. 2  On a 1,500 square foot roof, that's a total estimated cost of $3,000 to $12,000. Wood shingles cost $6 to $9 per square foot installed ($9,000 to $13,500). 2  Galvanized steel is one of the most popular metal roof options and costs $9 to $13 per square foot installed ($13,500 to $19,500).