A full asphalt shingle replacement on Staten Island costs $5,000 to $15,000+. Repairs run $150 to $1,000+. Your roof’s size, pitch, materials and hidden damage decide where you land, and a written, line-by-line estimate tells you before work starts.
The price menu
Most people want a number before they pick up the phone. These are typical Staten Island ranges. Your roof gets an exact figure after someone looks at it.
Bars compare each job on one rough scale. Permits, dumpster rental and disposal belong in a replacement price. If an estimate leaves them out, ask why.
Five things that move your price
Two houses on the same block can get estimates thousands of dollars apart. These five dials explain most of the gap.
Size of the roofMore square footage means more shingles and more hours. Roofers measure in "squares" (100 square feet each). Ask for your square count, then check it against each bid.Bigger roof = higher price
Pitch and complexitySteep slopes, dormers, chimneys, skylights and multiple roof planes slow the crew and add flashing work. A simple gable goes faster than a roof with six valleys.More details = higher price
MaterialGAF three-tab shingles last 15 to 20 years. Architectural shingles last 25 to 30. Premium lines reach 30+. Metal, tile and cedar cost more up front: see our metal, tile and cedar pages.Longer-lasting material = higher price now, lower price per year
Decking conditionNobody sees the wood under your shingles until the tear-off. Rotted or wet decking needs replacing. A fair estimate states a price per sheet before work begins, so a surprise has a known cost.Rot found = extra cost, agreed in writing
The crewA careful, insured crew with a real warranty costs more per hour than a fast one with neither. You pay for the roof you do not have to redo.Skilled labor = higher price, fewer callbacks
Why the cheapest bid costs more
Divide the price by the years the roof lasts. The result changes the ranking. Here is the math with round example numbers, not a quote.
Budget bid
Better-material bid
The second roof costs $3,000 more on day one and about $170 less every year after. It also spares you a second tear-off, a second permit and a second week of dust in your driveway.
Want your own numbers? We measure the roof, check the decking and write every line down. The estimate is free.
Get my free estimateWhere estimates get padded
Most contractors deal straight with customers. These patterns tell you which bid to question.
Red flags
- A lump-sum total with no line items
- "Decking extra, we’ll see" with no price per sheet
- Permit, dumpster or disposal missing from the price
- Pressure to sign today for a "special rate"
- A big upsell on underlayment with no reason for your roof
- A warranty promise that is verbal only
Green flags
- Roof measured, with the square count written down
- Shingle brand and line named
- A price per sheet of decking, agreed up front
- Permit, tear-off and disposal included
- Changes need your signed approval first
- Workmanship warranty in writing, license number on the page
What a good estimate includes
Put every bid next to this list. A missing line is a question to ask, and it can explain why one price looks lower.
Ten lines to look for
- Roof size in squares and how it was measured
- Tear-off and disposal of the old roof, dumpster included
- Decking repair price per sheet
- Underlayment type and where it goes
- Flashing, drip edge and ventilation work
- Shingle brand and line by name
- Permits and who files them
- Cleanup including a magnet sweep for nails
- Warranty terms for materials and workmanship
- Start date, duration and payment schedule
Questions we hear
Is the estimate free?
Yes. We inspect your roof and give a written estimate at no cost and with no obligation.
How long does a replacement take?
Most asphalt shingle roofs take one to two days once work starts. Large or complex roofs and bad weather add time.
Will insurance pay for my roof?
It depends on your policy. Sudden storm damage is often covered, and wear from age is often not. Call your insurer and ask before you sign anything. We provide photos and a written report you can send them.
Should I repair or replace?
Repair when damage stays in one area and the rest of the roof has years left. Replace when leaks keep coming back, shingles curl or lose granules across the roof, or the roof is near the end of its life. See our roof inspections for an honest answer.
Do I need a permit?
In New York City, a replacement needs a Department of Buildings permit. Rules change, so we confirm what applies, and tell you who files it before work starts.
When is the best time to book?
Late spring and early fall give you the best weather and the fewest delays. Our season-by-season guide has the details.
See your real number
We walk the roof, check the decking and put a line-by-line price in writing. No surprises, no pressure.
