Is it time to replace your asphalt shingle roof? Are you wondering what the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof is right now in 2025?
Getting a new asphalt shingle roof isn't a fun purchase, and gets even less fun when you learn how much it’ll cost. Unfortunately, there's no way around the fact that it'll be a very large investment.
And if you’re like most homeowners, pricing is the biggest hurdle. While it’s impossible to provide exact pricing, I can give you an idea of the average and price per square foot for a new asphalt shingle roof.
For over 35 years, Bill Ragan Roofing has helped homeowners understand everything they need to know about their roof investment. So, let's break down what you need to know about how much an asphalt shingle roof costs.
This article answers the following questions:
- What’s the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof?
- How much does an asphalt shingle cost per square foot?
- What factors impact the cost of an asphalt shingle roof?
What’s the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof?
In the United States, the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof in 2025 is $30,680. This includes tearing off and installing 30 squares of architectural asphalt shingles with 30-lb. felt (or equivalent synthetic) underlayment, galvanized drip edge, and mill-finish aluminum flashing on a rectangular hip roof with two average-size skylights.
This very general price doesn’t account for roof size/complexity, or other cost factors (more on this next). Pricing is also specific to every area, with it even varying in the same state. For example, in Tennessee (our state) the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof is $25,644 in Nashville, but in Chattanooga the average cost is $29,650.
So, the pricing really does depend on where you live and what suppliers are charging in the area. But no matter where you live, the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof on most homes will be around $20,000 to $25,000.
Unfortunately, due to consistent increases in material prices, costs will continue to rise across the industry in 2025 and going into 2026.
How much does an asphalt shingle cost per square foot?
As I said, the average price above is very general that doesn't account for certain cost factors. On top of this, it's for an architectural shingle roof.
However, there are three types of asphalt shingles that vary in quality and price. So, let's get more specific with the price per square foot of each type of asphalt shingle for you to apply to your roof’s square footage.
On top of the pricing, you'll learn the lifespan, warranty options, and the pros and cons for each shingle.
3-tab asphalt shingles
A 3-tab asphalt shingle roof will cost around $4.00 square foot in 2025. This shingle was the standard in residential roofing until improved technology led manufacturers to create architectural asphalt shingles. 
Lifespan: ≈20 years at most
Material warranty: 25-year limited warranty from the manufacturer
3-tab asphalt shingle pros:
- Cheapest roofing material on the market
- Ease of repair and installation
3-tab asphalt shingle cons:
- Shortest lifespan
- Being phased out of the roofing industry
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Hard to color matches for repairs and insurance
- Needs yearly maintenance
- Low curb appeal
- Prone to wind damage
Architectural asphalt shingles
An architectural (also called dimensional) shingle roof costs around $5.00 to $7.00 per square foot in 2025. This asphalt shingle is not only the most common shingle but also the most common roofing material in the United States in general.
Lifespan: 22-25 years
Material warranty: 30-year warranty (prorated after 10 years) from the manufacturer. Upgrade to a 50-year non-prorated enhanced warranty with a full roof system.
Architectural asphalt shingle pros:
- Affordability
- Ease of repair and installation
- Readily available materials and colors
Architectural asphalt shingle cons:
- Low curb appeal compared to other materials
- Needs yearly maintenance
- Prone to hail damage
Luxury asphalt shingles
A luxury (also called designer or premium) asphalt shingle roof costs around $8.00 to $10.00 per square foot in 2025. These shingles are larger, more durable, offer the highest curb appeal with their slate look, and are the most expensive of three types of asphalt shingles.
Lifespan: ≈30 years, up to 50 in perfect conditions
Material warranty: 30-year warranty (prorated after 10 years) from the manufacturer. Upgrade to a 50-year non-prorated enhanced warranty with a full roof system.
Luxury asphalt shingle pros:
- Durability
- Longevity
- High curb appeal
- Stands up well to storm damage
Luxury asphalt shingle cons:
- Expensive
- Longer installation compared to the other asphalt shingles
- Needs yearly maintenance
What factors impact the cost of an asphalt shingle roof?
Now you know the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof and the price per square foot based on the asphalt shingle. While the shingle type and roofer you choose have the biggest impact on the final cost, much more goes into pricing a new asphalt shingle roof.
Below are the main factors that impact the cost of not only an asphalt roof but a new roof in general.
Labor costs
Labor costs are factored into every line item on an estimate. So, if anything takes time and labor, it adds to your asphalt shingle roof's labor costs.
Unfortunately, there’s no set price for labor and time because it depends on the roofing contractor you hire. But the more manpower and time it takes to replace your roof, the higher the cost.
Dump fees
During the tear-off process, your old roof is ripped up until there's only a clean roof deck. All the torn off debris will then be loaded into a dump truck or trailer to be taken to a dump of the contractor’s choice.
The dumpsites charge significant fees for this service, which means disposing of your old shingles always factors into the cost of a new asphalt shingle roof. Like everything else, a labor cost is also associated with the crew member who dumps your old roof.
The number of layers being torn off
Tearing off your old roof has an associated labor cost and dump fees. But if your roof has more than one layer, it requires more labor and increases the amount of debris coming off your roof.
This not only increases labor costs but also the dump fees when getting rid of the torn-off shingle and other older materials. There will be an initial labor and dump fee for the first layer, plus an added cost for each additional layer.
The rest of the components for the roof replacement
The type and brand of asphalt shingle determine most of the material costs associated with a new roof. However, the other components that get installed when getting a new asphalt shingle roof also add to the cost.
Including the shingles, the components you'll pay for when getting a new roof are:
- Decking (if any wood is compromised)
- Drip edge
- Underlayment
- Ice & water shield
- Starter shingles
- Roof vents and ventilation system
- Roof flashing
- Ridge capping
- Pipe boots
Every component and material listed here must be included in your asphalt shingle roof replacement. If just one is missing or left off to save money, I guarantee you’ll have problems.
The accessibility of your roof
Roofers use a roof access point for every single piece of the roof replacement process. The harder your roof is to access, the more it impact the cost of your new asphalt shingle roof.
Things like landscaping below the roofline, patio area, a fence, and how far away the materials and dump truck are a few examples of what makes a roof hard to access. Simply put, the more obstacles they have to work around to get the job done increases labor and time costs.
Your roof's size
The most obvious thing that affects your asphalt shingle roof's cost is the size, either measured in squares or square footage. Your roof’s square footage affects the amount of materials used, labor, and time needed to complete the job.
I say square footage because it’s what homeowners are familiar with. However, you’ll also hear a roofing contractor say “price per roofing square” (100 square feet).
Your roof’s pitch
Roof pitch is your roof's slope (angle), which can go from flat to almost completely vertical. The steeper the roof pitch, the more it increases labor costs for an asphalt shingle roof due to moving slower and safely.
Pitch will always play a huge role in pricing, especially labor costs. However, steep pitches can also create more square footage, which also increase material prices.
Roof complexity
Complexity is how your roof is cut up with different facets, hips, valleys, and stories off the ground. Your roof’s complexity has a huge impact on the cost based on how it’s cut up with different facets, hips, valleys, and stories off the ground.
Just like with pitch, a roof with a high number of facets at multiple angles, hips, valleys, and two or more stories off the ground is more difficult and takes a lot longer to roof than a ranch-style home’s roof.
Roof penetrations
A roof penetration is anything that comes through your roof, like plumbing vents, gas vents, kitchen/bathroom vents, skylights, and chimneys. The more penetrations your roof has, the more it impacts the cost.
Smaller pipes or vents won’t impact much, but skylights and chimneys add more to a new roof’s cost because they take longer to flash and work around.
What do you need to consider before replacing your asphalt shingle roof?
After reading this article, you know the average cost of an asphalt shingle roof in 2025 is around between $20,000 to $30,000. Just remember, the specific shingle type, roofer you hire, and your roof ultimately determine how much your new asphalt shingle roof costs.
That's why getting an estimate from a roofing contractor is the only way to get 100% accurate pricing. But before picking up the phone to call or do a Google search, there are some things you need to keep in mind before starting your asphalt shingle roofing project.
Trust me, the last thing you want is to be taken advantage of because you didn’t have the right information.
Check out 5 Things to Consider When Replacing Your Roof to learn what every homeowner should keep in mind as they start the process.
If you're local to Nashville or a surrounding Middle Tennessee area, Get a Free Quote here or call our office at (615) 242-0333 today to schedule your free roof replacement estimate.
