The cost of a new asphalt shingle roof in Fort Myers is dependent on a lot of different factors, but, in general, you can expect to pay between $8,500 and $15,500 for your new roof. This typically comes out to around $4.50 to $7.60 per square foot.
Roof Size and Cost
The size of your roof is the most important factor in determining the cost of a new asphalt shingle roof for your home. The ultimate size of the roof is dependent on a few factors like the pitch and complexity of the roof, but to get a general idea of the roof size you can use the square footage of the footprint of your home to determine which price range your home might fall into.
- 1000 square foot roof: $4,500 to $7,600
- 1500 square foot roof: $6,750 to $11,400
- 2000 square foot roof: $9,000 to $15,200
- 2500 square foot roof: $11,250 to $19,000
- 3000 square foot roof: $13,500 to $22,800
Type of Shingle
Asphalt shingles come in three main styles, and the style of shingle your choose can have a big impact on the cost of your new shingle roof.
Three-Tab Asphalt Shingles
Three-tab shingles are the least expensive type of asphalt shingle. They lay flat and have a uniform appearance of three visible tabs, which gives them their name. While they’re the least expensive, they’re also the least durable making them a better option for homeowners that are looking for a short-term solution or something very simple for their home.
Architectural Asphalt Shingles
Architectural shingles are the most common style of asphalt shingle installed in Fort Myers. Also known as dimensional shingles, this type of shingle offers a more unique and eye-catching design and more dimension to your roof. While they’re more expensive than three-tab shingles, architectural shingles have more design options, are more aesthetically pleasing, and have a much longer life span and greater durability.
Premium Asphalt Shingles
As the name suggests, premium asphalt shingles are a luxury asphalt shingle product. These shingles are the heaviest on the market and offer the greatest durability – they’re also the most expensive shingles available. Premium asphalt shingles are designed to mimic the look of more expensive roofing materials like cedar and slate at a fraction of the cost.
Other Factors That Influence Cost
The size of your roof and the type of shingle you choose aren’t the only factors that will impact the cost of your new asphalt shingle roof in Fort Myers. There are several other important factors to consider when determining the final cost of your roof.
Roof Pitch
The pitch of the roof refers to how steep the roof is. Roofers in Fort Myers define pitch as the number of inches a roof travels vertically over a 12 inch span and designate the pitch as x/12 or x:12 with x being equal to the vertical distance traveled. Roofing contractors use a standardized pitch multiplier that corresponds to each pitch to determine how the pitch will impact the size of the roof. As the pitch gets steeper, the surface area of the roof gets bigger.
Roof Complexity
You can probably guess from the name that roof complexity refers to how complex a roof is. We’ve all seen very simple roofs with a single point and two slopes. We’ve also all seen complicated roofs that have multiple points, slopes, valleys, and dormers. It stands to reason that a very simple roof will cost less to install than a very complex one – both due to the amount of material needed and the extra labor hours required.
Labor Cost
Labor costs play an important role in the cost of your new asphalt shingle roof installation. The number of technicians needed, the hours required to complete the project, and the cost per labor hour for each technician will combine to give you a cost of labor for your new roof.
New Installation or Replacement
Finally, whether the roof is a brand new installation or a roof replacement will affect the cost of the roof. A roof replacement is typically more expensive than a brand new roof installation due to the labor and waste disposal costs associated with tearing off the old roof.
Are you ready for a new asphalt shingle roof on your Fort Myers home? Call CCA Roofing, today, to discuss your options!