Roof Replacement Cost in Tennessee (2027 Price Guide)
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Change the size or pitch and every price below reprices. We start at 5/12, a common Tennessee slope; at 9/12 and steeper, expect harness and jack work in the bid.
Expect quotes near $10,720 to $16,340 for a standard shingle re-roof in Tennessee; that figure assumes a typical 2,150 sq. ft. single-story house. Behind the number: a 5/12 pitch, close to 2,430 sq. ft. of roof surface (24.3 squares), one old layer removed, materials and installation included.
Divide it out and the installed rate is $537.84 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. If you want architectural 50-year shingles instead, plan on $11,910 to $18,160; metal opens at about $23,060 with steel shingles.
- Home: 2,150 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 2,150 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,430 sq. ft. (24.3 squares), 5/12
- 30-year asphalt: $10,720 to $16,340
- 50-year architectural: $11,910 to $18,160
- Metal: $23,060 to $47,850
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $15,830 to $20,560
Tennessee Roofing Costs by Material
The roof stays the same size in every row below; only the covering changes. Each price includes tear-off of one layer, and the range shows how far honest bids usually spread.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $10,720 to $16,340 | $13,070 | $537.84 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $11,910 to $18,160 | $14,530 | $597.70 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $23,060 to $35,150 | $28,120 | $1,157.30 |
| Aluminum shingles | $25,500 to $38,870 | $31,100 | $1,279.74 |
| Standing seam metal | $30,740 to $46,860 | $37,490 | $1,542.77 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $31,390 to $47,850 | $38,280 | $1,575.42 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,150 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $15,830 to $20,560 | $18,200 | $846.21 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $13,630 to $17,700 | $15,660 | $728.30 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $16,480 to $21,400 | $18,940 | $880.68 |
Shingles price through the roof replacement calculator, metal through the metal roof calculator, membranes through the flat roof calculator. Regional pricing for the East South Central area sits 10% below the U.S. average on the pitched-roof rows.
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 Tennessee estimates above.
The Line Items Behind a Tennessee Roofing Bid
A cheap bid and an expensive bid often describe two different jobs. On this 24.3-square Tennessee roof, these items carry real dollars:
- Layers to remove. One layer costs roughly $3,130 to take off. Older homes sometimes hide a second layer, which adds near $2,030.
- Design. Simple gables are the cheapest to cover. Figure about $1,290 more for a hip roof, or about $2,190 more when dormers and valleys cut it up.
- Height. A second story adds roughly $930 to the same roof, because every bundle goes higher and safety setup takes longer.
- Openings. Plan near $330 per skylight that gets replaced or added while the roof is open.
- Bad wood. Damaged decking is the most common mid-job extra. Agree on a price per sheet before work starts.
- 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.
- Permit, dumpster, cleanup. Each town sets its own fees. Get them written into the price, along with a magnetic nail sweep of the yard.
Price Your Exact Scope
Adjust the four choices below until they describe your job, then hold every quote up to the result.
$13,070quotes usually $10,720 – $16,340
Based on this page's 2,430 sq. ft. roof at 5/12 and Tennessee pricing. Not included: skylights, gutters, replacement decking.
Line the quotes up side by side: layers removed, underlayment type, ice-barrier coverage, flashing, ventilation and the decking price. The lowest bid often leaves one of those out.
Roof Stressors in Tennessee
Averages for Tennessee: summer highs around 89°F, winter highs around 47°F, winter lows around 28°F. The map below files it under Region 3. Below are the stresses that matter most for a Tennessee roof, and what to ask for because of them.
Humidity. Damp, warm air grows algae and mildew on shady roof planes. Choose algae-resistant shingles and keep branches trimmed back so the roof dries after rain.
Wind uplift. Most wind damage starts at the edges. Starter shingles along eaves and rakes, plus the high-wind fastening schedule, keep the first row from lifting.
Freeze-thaw cycles. Water that seeps into a cracked shingle or an open seam freezes at night and widens the gap. Over many winters, small openings become leaks. Ice barrier at the eaves is inexpensive protection.
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 - Tennessee is Region 3. 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 Tennessee
Metal costs more on day one and less for each year the roof lasts. Here is what each type would cost on a typical 2,150 sq. ft. single-story house in Tennessee, and where each one makes sense.
- Standing seam: $30,740 to $46,860. Tall ribs, clips under the seams, nothing exposed to rust or work loose. Wide, plain roof planes show it at its best. Here it costs about $22,970 above architectural shingles.
- Steel shingles: $23,060 to $35,150. Aluminum shingles: $25,500 to $38,870. Short interlocking pieces stamped to look like asphalt, shake or slate. A good pick for a busy roofline, or for owners who want metal without the barn look. Steel stands up to hail better; aluminum stands up to salt air better.
- Stone-coated steel: $31,390 to $47,850. 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. Copper sits above every other metal in price and is bid job by job, so it has no line in our calculator. It is the roof of old churches and city landmarks. On a house it makes the most sense on a small, visible spot or a historic home.
Start with the heat. A pale, reflective standing seam or metal shingle roof keeps the attic cooler and ages slowly. When winter does bring snow, metal sheds it and keeps the eaves free of ice.
The case for metal rests on how long you will stay. Keep the house for decades and one metal roof can replace two asphalt roofs; sell soon and the premium rarely comes back. For a particular panel or coating, run the metal roof calculator.
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When to Re-Roof in Tennessee
Roofing goes on most of the year in Tennessee. Mild shoulder seasons are ideal; after a big storm, crews book up fast.
Storm chasers follow hail and wind. Hire a roofer with a local office and proof of insurance, and never sign over insurance proceeds on the spot.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in Tennessee
A flat roof the size of this home's 2,150 sq. ft. footprint would run, in Tennessee:
- EPDM rubber: $15,830 to $20,560. A rubber membrane with a long track record. It comes in large rolls, so a small roof may need no seam at all. Choose it where the roof is shaded or out of sight and the winters are hard.
- TPO, 60-mil: $13,630 to $17,700. The bright white membrane on many new commercial and home flat roofs. Hot-air welded seams turn the sheets into one skin. Pick it for a sunny roof over living space.
- PVC, 60-mil: $16,480 to $21,400. 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.
Ranked by price for this home, TPO is cheapest, EPDM is next, and PVC costs the most. Tear-off of one existing layer and new polyiso board are part of each figure. A small section will price higher per square foot. In Tennessee winters, puddles on a flat roof freeze, thaw and creep into the seams. Clear the drains often, and ask for tapered fill at any low spot during the re-roof. Need another membrane or insulation level? The flat roof calculator prices it.
Summer is the harder season here, so a white TPO or PVC membrane pays off first. Its welded seams also hold up through the winter freezes.
Roof Prices Across Tennessee's Largest Cities
Prices shift with the market. Larger metros such as Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville cost more; rural areas cost less. The 30-year asphalt roof from above, priced city by city:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- Nashvillepop. 688,000$11,140 – $16,970
- Memphispop. 619,000$11,120 – $16,950
- Knoxvillepop. 196,000$10,950 – $16,690
- Chattanoogapop. 187,000$10,940 – $16,680
- Clarksvillepop. 181,000$10,940 – $16,670
We adjust the statewide range by city size and metro status; every linked city page uses the same math.
Ballpark Your Tennessee Roof Cost
Move the slider to your square footage and the price range updates from the same cost model, using statewide rates.
$10,720 – $16,340 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Roof Replacement FAQ: Tennessee
How many working days does a new roof need?
Plan on a few days at most for an asphalt roof around 2,430 sq. ft. Complex shapes, a second layer or bad weather can stretch it.
Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
Covered: hail, wind, fallen trees. Not covered: age and wear. With asphalt at $10,720 to $16,340 in Tennessee, it pays to read your roof settlement terms now, not after a storm. Many Tennessee policies use a separate, percentage-based deductible for wind and hail; look it up before storm season.
What does a roof square mean on a quote?
Start with the area under the roof, including garages and porches, then allow for slope and waste. A 2,150 sq. ft. footprint at 5/12 becomes roughly 24.3 squares (2,430 sq. ft.). Compare bids on the same count.
Is a roofing permit required in Tennessee?
Usually. Permit rules are set locally, and most require one for a complete re-roof. A licensed roofer pulls it in their own name.
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Where prices come from: our roofing calculators, a East South Central adjustment and yearly inflation. Real bids depend on your roof, so ask several contractors to quote the same work.
