Tile Roof Cost Calculator

A tile roof typically runs $12–$25 per square foot installed, all-in. On a 1,957 sq ft roof that works out to roughly $23,500–$49,000. Clay and concrete tile roofs are heavy, extremely durable and common in the Southwest and Florida. Enter your own roof size and pitch above for an estimate.

A tile roof has a typical service life of about 50+ years, depending on the product grade, your climate and how well it is installed and maintained. You're paying for very long life, fire resistance, distinctive look.

The main factors are roof size, pitch, complexity (hips, valleys, dormers and skylights), and whether the old roof is torn off — tear-off and disposal add about $1–$2 per square foot. Steeper and more complex roofs cost more because the work is slower and needs more safety equipment.

Insurance generally covers roof replacement when the damage comes from a sudden covered peril — a storm, hail, fallen tree or fire — minus your deductible, and often pro-rated for the roof's age on older policies. It typically will not pay to replace a roof that has simply worn out from age or lack of maintenance. Document storm damage with photos and get a contractor's inspection before filing a claim.

It depends on the material. Asphalt shingles last about 15–30 years, cedar shake 25–40, metal 40–70, tile 50-plus, and natural slate 75–100 years or more. Watch for curling or missing shingles, granules in the gutters, daylight in the attic or repeated leaks — those signs mean it's time to budget, regardless of the calendar. Use the material table above to match expected life against replacement cost.

For a typical single-family home, a new asphalt-shingle roof usually runs about $5,500 to $12,000 installed, or roughly $4.50 to $11 per square foot depending on size, pitch, tear-off and region. Premium materials cost more: metal often $9–$16 per sq ft, and tile or slate $12–$30+ per sq ft. Enter your roof size and material above for a low-to-high estimate.

Roofers price by the square (100 sq ft). Installed asphalt shingles commonly run about $450–$1,100 per square, standing-seam metal $900–$1,600, and tile or slate $1,200–$3,000+. The per-square figure bundles materials, labor, underlayment, flashing and disposal — this calculator shows your estimated cost per square based on the inputs.

Tear-off and disposal of the existing roof typically adds about $1–$2 per square foot, or $100–$200 per square. Going over the existing layer (a roof-over) saves that cost but is only allowed for one extra layer and is generally a short-term fix. The calculator lets you toggle tear-off on or off so you can see the difference.

The biggest cost drivers are roof size, pitch (steep roofs are slower and need fall protection), the material you choose, the number of layers to tear off, and complexity — hips, valleys, dormers, skylights and chimneys all add labor. Local labor rates and permit fees also vary widely by region. The estimate here covers a standard job; unusual features can push it higher.

A standard asphalt-shingle roof on an average home is usually a one-to-three-day job for a full crew. Larger, steeper or more complex roofs, or premium materials like tile and slate, take longer. Weather, tear-off of multiple layers and any deck repairs can extend the timeline.