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What should a new roof cost on your house?

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Measured from above
Local market pricing
No sales visit required
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This is what you get

Your roof, measured plane by plane.

Every facet gets its own area, pitch and facing direction - the same detail a contractor uses to price a replacement, delivered before anyone calls you.

Your roof

2,457 sq ft

Architectural shingle

Estimated replacement

$16,500 – $21,000

Aerial roof analysis showing each roof plane with its measured area, pitch and facing direction11,080 SQ FTPitch 9/12
Facing SW2961 SQ FTPitch 9/12
Facing NE3349 SQ FTPitch 11/12
Facing NE466 SQ FTPitch 10/12
Facing NW
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The process

How it works

  1. 01

    Enter your address

    We identify your home and roof in seconds.

  2. 02

    We measure your roof

    Aerial elevation data maps its size, pitch and complexity.

  3. 03

    Get your price range

    See realistic local costs for materials and labor.

Detailed & easy to understand

What you'll get

A complete roof report - the measurement, a replacement cost range, and what each material would cost on your roof.

  • Yours in about a minute
  • No contractor visit needed
  • Questions to ask contractors
Aerial view of the measured roof
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Measured roof area
2,457 sq ft
Roofing squares
24.6
Roof planes
4
Predominant pitch
9/12

Estimated replacement

$16,500 – $21,000

$16,500 likely lowmidpoint $18,750$21,000 likely high

Your roof in every material

3-Tab Shingle$11,000 – $14,000Lasts 15–20 years
Architectural ShingleYour choice$16,500 – $21,000Lasts 25–30 years
Designer Shingle$21,000 – $26,500Lasts 30–50 years
Standing Seam Metal$27,500 – $35,000Lasts 40–70 years

Try it - real measurement

See your roof the way a contractor does

This is a live report for a real house, not a picture of one. Flip between the roof, its pitch and its individual facets, and tap any numbered facet to see the plane it belongs to.

Go ahead - switch the view or tap a facet

Aerial view of the measured roof
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Measurements are derived from aerial imagery and should be verified onsite.

Roofing materials

What each option costs, how long it lasts, and where it falls short.

3-Tab Shingle roof surface

3-Tab Shingle

Single-layer asphalt shingle with a flat, uniform pattern

Cost per square

$400

Lifespan

15–20 years

Pros

  • Lowest upfront cost
  • Fast installation
  • Widely available

Cons

  • Shortest service life
  • Lower wind resistance
  • Flat, dated appearance
  • Often the first thing a buyer notices on an older home
Architectural Shingle roof surface

Architectural Shingle

Laminated multi-layer asphalt shingle with a dimensional profile

Cost per square

$600

Lifespan

25–30 years

Pros

  • Best balance of cost and durability
  • Strong wind ratings
  • Wide colour range
  • The default choice for most homes

Cons

  • Costs more than 3-tab
  • Heavier, though almost never a structural concern
Designer Shingle roof surface

Designer Shingle

Heavy laminated shingle that mimics slate or cedar shake

Cost per square

$750

Lifespan

30–50 years

Pros

  • Premium appearance at a fraction of real slate or cedar cost
  • Longest-lasting asphalt option

Cons

  • Significant price premium
  • Heavier, which occasionally requires a structural check on older homes
  • Overkill on modest houses
Standing Seam Metal roof surface

Standing Seam Metal

Interlocking vertical metal panels running ridge to eave

Cost per square

$1,000

Lifespan

40–70 years

Pros

  • Longest service life
  • Excellent fire and wind resistance
  • Sheds snow and ice well
  • Often the last roof a house needs

Cons

  • Highest upfront cost
  • Can be noisier in heavy rain
  • Hail can dent panels cosmetically
  • Fewer contractors install it well

Costs shown are typical installed pricing per roofing square (100 sq ft) and vary with roof complexity, pitch and height.

Why homeowners use TrueSquare

No sales call to see your number

Get your measurement and range on screen, immediately.

Measured, not guessed

Built on aerial elevation data, not a square-footage rule of thumb.

You see the number first

The price range is on screen before you decide whether to talk to a roofer.

If you ask to be matched, your details go to one or more licensed roofing contractors serving your area, and they may contact you.

What homeowners say

Real feedback from Maryland homeowners who used TrueSquare to understand their roof replacement.

5.0
“TrueSquare showed me what my roof should cost before I started talking to contractors. Having a realistic price range made me feel much more confident when the quotes started coming in.”
MichaelBaltimore, MD
5.0
“I was surprised by how much information TrueSquare gave me just from entering my address. Seeing my actual roof measurements and estimated replacement cost made the whole process much easier to understand.”
JenniferTowson, MD
5.0
“I knew almost nothing about roofing prices going into this. TrueSquare gave me a great starting point and helped me know what questions to ask when I spoke with roofers.”
DavidColumbia, MD

Frequently asked questions

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