Roof Replacement Cost in Mississippi (2027 Price Guide)
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Not sure of the pitch? Most ranch homes sit low; a roof you cannot walk on, such as 9/12 and up, adds safety gear and labor. This page starts Mississippi at 5/12.
In Mississippi, a typical 2,060 sq. ft. single-story house needs about $10,270 to $15,650 for a new asphalt shingle roof, old shingles off and hauled away. The roof itself measures about 2,328 sq. ft. (23.3 squares) at a 5/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.
Divide it out and the installed rate is $537.84 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. Two common step-ups: architectural 50-year shingles at $11,410 to $17,400, and steel shingles, the entry metal, from about $22,100.
- Home: 2,060 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 2,060 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,328 sq. ft. (23.3 squares), 5/12
- 30-year asphalt: $10,270 to $15,650
- 50-year architectural: $11,410 to $17,400
- Metal: $22,100 to $45,850
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $15,170 to $19,700
What a New Roof Costs in Mississippi: Shingles, Metal, Membranes
Every row is the same Mississippi roof with a different surface. The low and high ends mark the usual spread between contractors; the middle column is the number to budget.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $10,270 to $15,650 | $12,520 | $537.84 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $11,410 to $17,400 | $13,920 | $597.70 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $22,100 to $33,680 | $26,940 | $1,157.30 |
| Aluminum shingles | $24,430 to $37,240 | $29,790 | $1,279.74 |
| Standing seam metal | $29,450 to $44,900 | $35,920 | $1,542.77 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $30,080 to $45,850 | $36,680 | $1,575.42 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,060 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $15,170 to $19,700 | $17,440 | $846.21 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $13,060 to $16,960 | $15,010 | $728.30 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $15,790 to $20,510 | $18,150 | $880.68 |
Where the numbers come from: the roof replacement calculator for shingles, the metal roof calculator for metal and the flat roof calculator for flat membranes, each set to East South Central pricing - 10% below the U.S. average for shingles and metal.
Price per Year of Roof
The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the Mississippi estimates above.
Why Mississippi Roofing Bids Differ
A cheap bid and an expensive bid often describe two different jobs. On this 23.3-square Mississippi roof, these items carry real dollars:
- Old shingles. Removing the existing layer accounts for about $3,000 of the price. A hidden second layer adds roughly $1,950 more.
- Geometry. Four-sided hip roofs run about $1,240 above a gable; heavily cut-up roofs with dormers sit about $2,100 above it.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $890 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Skylights. Each skylight installed or replaced during the job adds about $330.
- Hidden rot. Water-damaged boards appear once the roof is open; settle the per-sheet replacement price in writing first.
- Metal details. Drip edge, step flashing and vent boots are cheap to replace during a re-roof; make sure each quote says whether they are new or reused. For gutters, see the gutter cost calculator.
- Paperwork. Local permit fees and dumpster rental vary; ask each roofer to list them rather than add them later.
Rebuild Your Bid
Adjust the four choices below until they describe your job, then hold every quote up to the result.
$12,520quotes usually $10,270 – $15,650
Every option is priced on the 2,328 sq. ft., 5/12 roof above with calculator math for Mississippi. Gutters, skylights and deck repairs come on top.
A fair comparison holds scope constant - same layers off, same underlayment, same flashing and vent work, same decking terms. Then price decides.
Weather, Wear and Your Mississippi Roof
A roof in Mississippi lives in Climate Region 5: about 93°F on a typical summer afternoon, about 56°F on a winter afternoon, and about 35°F on a winter night. Those numbers translate into a short list of roof stressors in Mississippi:
Hurricane wind. Ask for a secondary water barrier on the deck and wind-rated fastening. Keep the paperwork - wind-mitigation features can lower insurance costs.
Moist air. Humid summers feed algae on the roof and condensation in the attic. Algae-resistant shingles handle the first problem; balanced ventilation handles the second.
Severe storms. Spring storms bring gusts that test every shingle seal strip. A high-wind nailing pattern and starter strips at the edges cost little and hold the roof down.
Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell
Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Mississippi is Region 5. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
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Metal vs. Shingles in Mississippi
Most metal bids in Mississippi fall into one of the types below. Each line is priced for a typical 2,060 sq. ft. single-story house, the same way our metal roof calculator does it.
- Standing seam: $29,450 to $44,900. The panels interlock at upright seams, and the clips let the metal grow and shrink with the weather. Budget about $22,000 over architectural shingles for this roof.
- Steel shingles: $22,100 to $33,680. Aluminum shingles: $24,430 to $37,240. Small metal panels with a shingle or tile profile. They go on much like shingles, so hips and dormers are easier than with long panels. Pick aluminum near the ocean and steel inland.
- Stone-coated steel: $30,080 to $45,850. Steel tiles with a coat of stone granules. They are quiet in the rain, hard to dent, and look like tile or shake from the street.
- Copper: custom quote only. We do not price copper, because every copper roof is custom work. Expect it to cost well above standing seam. It is soft, formed by hand, and can last a century, turning brown and then green. Most homes use it on bay windows, porch roofs and other accents.
Under strong sun, a cool-rated metal roof cuts the heat that reaches the attic and keeps its shape for decades. Ask for a light color and a reflective paint system on steel or aluminum. Copper looks great, but it is not a cool roof.
Near salt water, choose aluminum or steel with a coating rated for coastal sites; cut edges and scratches on plain steel rust first. Owners who stay put get the most from metal, because the long service life is where the savings sit. The metal roof calculator prices each panel style separately.
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Roofing Season in Mississippi
Avoid peak summer if you can - near 93°F, shingles mark easily and crews work shorter days. Late fall to spring suits roofing best.
After a big storm, out-of-area crews go door to door. Before signing, confirm liability and workers' compensation insurance, a local address, and any license your state or town requires.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in Mississippi
Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 2,060 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Mississippi costs:
- EPDM rubber: $15,170 to $19,700. This is the black rubber sheet on many older flat roofs. Big sheets mean few seams. It stays soft in deep cold and any roofer can patch it, which makes it a good fit for a garage or a back porch.
- TPO, 60-mil: $13,060 to $16,960. It goes down in sheets that the crew fuses together with a hot-air gun, so there are no glued seams to fail. A common pick when the flat roof sits over a bedroom or a kitchen.
- PVC, 60-mil: $15,790 to $20,510. A flexible white sheet with welded seams that has kept flat roofs dry for decades. It handles ponding water and grease better than the other two.
Price order in Mississippi: TPO first, PVC last, with EPDM between them. Tear-off of one existing layer and new polyiso board are part of each figure. A small section will price higher per square foot. For thicker insulation or a different membrane, use the flat roof calculator.
Summers near 93°F favor reflective roofing. Choose white PVC or TPO over black rubber: a lower roof temperature, a smaller cooling bill, longer membrane life and seams welded into one piece.
City-by-City Roof Prices in Mississippi
Prices shift with the market. Larger metros such as Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven cost more; rural areas cost less. The 30-year asphalt roof from above, priced city by city:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- Jacksonpop. 144,000$10,450 – $15,920
- Gulfportpop. 73,000$10,350 – $15,770
- Southavenpop. 56,000$10,310 – $15,720
- Biloxipop. 49,000$10,290 – $15,690
Each city figure applies a small size-and-metro adjustment to the statewide range; click a city for its full guide.
Ballpark Your Mississippi Roof Cost
Drag to match the size of your home; the range is re-run on the server with this page's model and statewide pricing.
$10,270 – $15,650 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Mississippi Roofing Questions
How can I check the size a roofer quoted?
Measure the area the roof covers, then scale it up for slope. The 2,060 sq. ft. footprint in this guide, sloped at 5/12, grows to near 2,328 sq. ft. - 23.3 squares once overhang and waste are counted. Ask each roofer for their square count in writing.
What permits does a Mississippi roofing job need?
Usually. Permit rules are set locally, and most require one for a complete re-roof. A licensed roofer pulls it in their own name.
Will insurance pay for my new roof?
Insurance covers storm and impact damage, not wear. A worn-out roof is a maintenance cost - here about $10,270 to $15,650 for asphalt. After a storm, take photos and have a roofer look before you open a claim. Storm deductibles in Mississippi are often a percentage of coverage rather than a flat amount, so the out-of-pocket share can be large.
How long does a re-roof take?
For roughly 23.3 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.
Calculators for this job: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator
Pricing note: these are model estimates built from our roofing calculators and East South Central regional costs, refreshed for inflation each year. Use them to budget and to test bids, then get at least three written quotes.
