The proper way to ask the question is: How much per "square". A square, in roofing language, is 10' X 10'. Then the next thing you need to know is: How many squares are on your roof or the area of your roof? Most people do not want to walk the roof and find that out. That puts you at the mercury of the estimator. Then there is the starter shingles need and the caps which is another square or two depending on the roof. "Gable" style roofs take less caps, hip roofs take more caps. Twenty year roofs cost less then thirty or fifty year roofs. Then there are other services such as new boots around the vents and flashing.... Once you answer all those questions, then you ask: "how much per square"? if you know all those answers, you can calculate the cost per square yourself. Be sure you compare the number of squares from one quote to another. Some will overestimate the number of squares and under the estimate the cost per square to make it appear they are more competitive. Get two or three estimates. There are good roofers and then there are the carpetbaggers. Ask your insurance agent or some other trusted local who they are. Good luck.
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