What does a new roof cost in the Hill Country?

The short answer — Most full replacements on a typical Hill Country home land between $12,000 and $25,000 for architectural asphalt shingles. Metal runs roughly double. Prices vary that much because three things move the number more than anything else: size, pitch, and what we find under the old shingles.

Size and pitch — Roofers price by the "square" — 100 square feet of roof. A single-story ranch might be 20 squares; a two-story with dormers can hit 40. Pitch matters just as much: a steep roof takes more time, more safety gear, and more labor per square. Two houses with the same floor plan can be thousands apart because of the roofline.

What's under the shingles — The old roof has to come off before anyone knows the truth about the decking. Soft or rotten wood gets replaced by the sheet, and an honest quote prices that per sheet before work starts. If a quote doesn't mention decking at all, that's where the surprise bill is hiding.

Materials, compared — Architectural asphalt is the most common choice: strong, wind-rated, and the best value per year of life. Impact-rated shingles cost a little more up front and can earn it back through insurance discounts in hail country. Metal costs more but can outlast two asphalt roofs. Cedar and tile are beautiful and priced like it.

What shouldn't be extra — Tear-off and haul-away. Underlayment. Ice-and-water shield in the valleys. Flashing. Ridge vents. Cleanup and a magnetic nail sweep. If a low quote lists these as add-ons, it isn't a low quote — it's a partial one.

How to compare two quotes — Ignore the bottom line for a minute and compare line by line: same shingle class? Same underlayment? Decking priced per sheet? Warranty in writing, and for how long? A quote that's $2,000 cheaper but skips ice-and-water shield and carries a 1-year warranty is the more expensive roof.

Ways to pay — A new roof is a big cost, which is why we offer $0 down, 0% interest plans through our lending partners, and direct insurance billing on storm claims. Paying for the roof shouldn't be harder than choosing it.

Get your real number — Averages are averages. Your roof has an exact number, and it takes one free visit to get it. Get a free estimate and you'll have a fixed, written price within a day.