How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Texas? 2026 Price Guide
September 21st, 2026
8 min read
Per our Instant Roof Cost Calculator, a new asphalt shingle roof in Central Texas starts around $368 to $649 per square installed, and a metal roof starts around $1,150 to $1,470 per square. One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. So a typical 30-square roof (3,000 square feet of roof) lands around $11,040 to $19,470 for asphalt shingles and $34,500 to $44,100 for metal, before add-ons like decking repairs, a steep pitch, or a second story. This guide walks through the per-square math, shows worked examples for 20, 30 and 40 square homes, explains what moves the number in Texas, and covers how insurance and financing change what you actually pay.
Roof replacement cost per square: the math roofers use
Roofers do not price by the square footage of your house. They price by the roofing square, which is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,400 square foot roof is 24 squares. Every material, labor, and disposal cost gets rolled into a per-square number, and that number changes with the shingle tier you pick, how steep the roof is, and how many stories the crew has to carry material up.
Your roof is always larger than the footprint of the house under it, because a sloped surface covers more area than the flat ground beneath it, and eaves overhang the walls. The steeper the pitch, the bigger the gap between the footprint and the roof area. A two-story home has a smaller footprint than a single-story home with the same living space, so it often has fewer squares of roof, but each square costs more to install because of the height.
Calculator pricing per square and per square foot
- Asphalt shingle systems: starting around $368 to $649 per square installed, depending on tier. That works out to $3.68 to $6.49 per square foot of roof.
- Metal roofing: starting around $1,150 to $1,470 per square installed. That works out to $11.50 to $14.70 per square foot.
- Steep-pitch and two-story homes: priced above those ranges because of the extra labor, safety setup, and material handling.
The low end of each range is the entry tier for that material, and the high end is the premium tier. Most Round Rock and Austin homes with architectural shingles fall somewhere in the middle of the asphalt range once the tier and pitch are set.
Worked examples: 20, 30 and 40 square roofs
Here is the arithmetic for three common roof sizes, using the calculator ranges above. These are single-story, standard-pitch figures. Add for a steep roof or a second story.
20 squares (about 2,000 square feet of roof)
- Asphalt shingles: 20 x $368 = $7,360 at the entry tier, up to 20 x $649 = $12,980 at the premium tier.
- Metal roofing: 20 x $1,150 = $23,000, up to 20 x $1,470 = $29,400.
30 squares (about 3,000 square feet of roof)
- Asphalt shingles: 30 x $368 = $11,040, up to 30 x $649 = $19,470.
- Metal roofing: 30 x $1,150 = $34,500, up to 30 x $1,470 = $44,100.
40 squares (about 4,000 square feet of roof)
- Asphalt shingles: 40 x $368 = $14,720, up to 40 x $649 = $25,960.
- Metal roofing: 40 x $1,150 = $46,000, up to 40 x $1,470 = $58,800.
Notice that the spread inside the asphalt range is wide. On a 30-square roof, the difference between the entry tier and the premium tier is $8,430. That gap is where most of the confusion about roof replacement cost lives. Two neighbors with the same size house can get quotes thousands of dollars apart and both quotes can be fair, because they are for different roofing systems.
What drives the cost of a roof replacement
Size sets the base. These seven factors move the final number up or down, and every one of them should be visible on a quote.
Tear-off layers
Every roof KangaRoof replaces is torn off to the wood decking. If your home has two layers of shingles, there is twice as much material to remove and haul away, and the labor goes up with it. A roofer should check the edge of the roof for layer count before quoting.
Pitch
Steep roofs take longer, need more safety equipment, and are harder to load. Standard-pitch roofs are the baseline in our calculator, and steep roofs price higher. If your home has a tall gable or a complicated roofline with a lot of hips and valleys, expect the steep-pitch pricing to apply.
Decking repairs
Once the old shingles come off, the plywood or plank decking underneath is exposed for the first time in years. Soft, rotted, or delaminated sections have to be replaced before anything goes back on. A good inspection catches most of it ahead of time, but some decking damage only shows up after tear-off. Ask how decking replacement is priced before you sign so there are no surprises on install day.
Ventilation
Texas attics need to breathe. A roof replacement is the right time to correct intake and exhaust ventilation, and current code and shingle manufacturer warranties both expect balanced ventilation. Adding ridge vent, replacing box vents, or opening up soffit intake adds to the cost, but it also protects the shingles from cooking from underneath during a 100-degree summer.
Flashing
Chimneys, wall intersections, skylights, and pipe boots all need flashing. Reusing old flashing is the shortcut that causes leaks later. New step flashing, counter flashing, and pipe boots belong in a complete quote.
Permit
Many Central Texas cities require a permit for a roof replacement. The fee is small next to the total, and a legitimate roofer pulls it and includes it.
Material tier
This is the biggest lever after size. Entry-level architectural shingles, premium architectural shingles, and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are all asphalt, but they carry different prices, warranties, and hail ratings. Metal is its own category with a much higher install cost and a much longer typical life.
For a deeper breakdown of how each factor plays out on a real quote, read our guide to new roof cost in Austin.
Texas-specific factors that change the price
National roofing cost articles miss three things that matter in Central Texas.
- Hail. Hail season runs roughly March through June, with fall storms on top of that. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, and the SH-130 corridor get hit often. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles (UL 2218 rated) cost more per square than standard architectural shingles, but many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for them. Ask your carrier what the discount is before you pick a tier, because it can change the math over the life of the roof.
- Heat. Summer after summer of 100-degree days shortens shingle life. Architectural asphalt shingles typically last 20 to 30 years, and in Texas heat it is often less. That is why many homes built in the 1990s and 2000s in Teravista, Forest Creek, Avery Ranch, and Circle C are hitting replacement age now.
- Code ventilation and underlayment. A replacement has to meet current code, not the code from when the house was built. Balanced attic ventilation, proper ice and water barrier in the valleys and around penetrations, and synthetic underlayment are standard on a KangaRoof replacement. Cheaper quotes sometimes leave these out, which is one reason they are cheaper.
How insurance changes the math
If your roof was damaged by hail or wind, insurance may cover most of the replacement. That changes the question from "how much does a new roof cost" to "how much is my deductible." Texas homeowners pay their deductible and the carrier pays the rest of the approved amount, minus any depreciation withheld until the work is done.
Two Texas rules matter here. First, you choose your roofer. Your carrier can suggest contractors, but the decision is yours. Second, a roofer cannot legally waive, absorb, or pay your deductible in Texas under HB 2102, passed in 2019. Any contractor offering to "eat" your deductible is offering to break the law, and that is a red flag for how the rest of the job will go.
KangaRoof documents storm damage with photos and a written summary, meets the adjuster on site, and helps with supplements when the adjuster's scope misses something. You file the claim with your carrier; we handle the roofing side. If you are not sure whether the damage is enough to file, a free inspection answers that before you call your insurance company.
Financing a new roof
Most homeowners do not have the full cost of a roof sitting in checking, and a leaking roof does not wait for the savings account to catch up. KangaRoof offers financing through third-party lenders, with approval subject to credit. A guaranteed price makes financing simpler, because the amount you are financing is the amount you will owe. There is no gap between the estimate and the final invoice to cover later.
How to compare roof replacement quotes
Three quotes for the same house will rarely match, and the cheapest one is not automatically the best. Use this checklist to compare them on the same terms.
- Guaranteed price or estimate? An estimate can rise once the crew is on the roof. KangaRoof quotes a guaranteed price: the number on the contract is the number on the invoice. Ask each roofer which one they are giving you.
- Shingle brand and tier. "Architectural shingles" is not a spec. Get the manufacturer and product line in writing.
- Full tear-off. Confirm the old roof comes off and the decking gets inspected.
- Underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, starter, ridge cap. Every one should be listed. Missing line items are where low bids hide.
- Ventilation plan. What is being added, replaced, or left alone.
- Flashing. New or reused, and at which locations.
- Decking repair pricing. Per sheet, stated up front.
- Permit and disposal. Included or extra.
- Warranties. Manufacturer warranty tier and the roofer's workmanship warranty, both in writing. A GAF Master Elite contractor can offer enhanced GAF warranties that a non-certified roofer cannot.
- License, insurance, and reviews. Ask for proof of insurance and read recent reviews, not just the star rating.
If a quote is far below the others, something on that list is missing. Our post on why a new roof is so expensive explains where the money actually goes.
Get your number in about a minute
You do not have to wait for three sales appointments to learn what your roof should cost. Our Instant Roof Cost Calculator takes your roof size, pitch, number of stories, and material and returns a price range on the spot, using the same per-square pricing in this article. When you are ready for an exact, guaranteed number, a free in-person inspection with photos and a written summary follows.
Looking for city-level detail? Read our guides to new roof cost in Round Rock and new roof cost in Austin.
FAQ
What is the average roof replacement cost in Central Texas?
Per our calculator, asphalt shingle roofs start around $368 to $649 per square installed and metal roofs start around $1,150 to $1,470 per square. For a common 30-square roof, that is roughly $11,040 to $19,470 for asphalt and $34,500 to $44,100 for metal, before steep-pitch or two-story pricing and any decking repairs.
How do I figure out how many squares my roof is?
Measure the footprint of the house, including overhangs, then account for the slope, since a pitched roof has more surface area than the ground it covers. Divide the roof area by 100 to get squares. A 2,400 square foot roof is 24 squares. Our calculator does this for you from your home's size, pitch, and story count.
Why is a metal roof so much more expensive than shingles?
Metal panels cost more to make, take longer to install, and require specialized tools and trim. Per our calculator, metal starts around $1,150 to $1,470 per square versus $368 to $649 for asphalt. In return, metal roofs typically last 40 to 60 years and reflect heat, while architectural asphalt shingles typically last 20 to 30 years in Texas, often less.
Does insurance pay for a new roof in Texas?
Insurance pays for a roof damaged by a covered event such as hail or wind, minus your deductible. It does not pay for a roof that simply wore out. In Texas you choose your roofer, and under HB 2102 a roofer cannot waive or pay your deductible. KangaRoof documents the damage and works with the adjuster; you file the claim.
What is the difference between a roofing estimate and a guaranteed price?
An estimate is a best guess that can change once work starts, often because of decking repairs or items left off the original scope. A guaranteed price is a contract number that does not change. KangaRoof quotes guaranteed pricing after a free inspection, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Ready for an exact number on your own roof? Call KangaRoof at (512) 388-7663 to schedule a free inspection.
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