How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Brentwood, TN?

Getting a new roof is expensive, and most homeowners put it off as long as possible. And honestly, I get it.

I’m a roofer, and I even understand not wanting to pay for a new roof. It’s not something fun like a jet ski or new car.

But as your home’s first line of defense from the elements, your roof is a necessity. So, when you need a new roof the only thing left to do is replace it. 

Unfortunately, the cost is guaranteed to take you by surprise if you don’t know what to expect. Even worse, most roofing companies aren’t transparent about pricing to avoid causing sticker shock. I don’t do things this way. 

For over 30 years, Bill Ragan Roofing has been upfront with homeowners in Brentwood and surrounding Middle Tennessee areas about everything cost-related. After all, the only way to prepare for an investment is to know the budget you’ll need.  

By the end of this article, you’ll learn the following about roof cost in Brentwood, TN. 

• How much does a new roof cost in Brentwood, TN?
• How much does a new roof cost in Brentwood, TN, based on the roofing material?
• What factors impact the cost of your new roof in Brentwood, TN?

How much does a new roof cost in Brentwood, TN?

According to the 2024 COST VS VALUE REPORT, the average cost of a new roof is $24,533 in Brentwood, Nashville, and other Middle Tennessee areas. This is a very general price because it doesn’t separate the different shingle types, account for home or roof size, or other factors.

However, this average is pretty accurate for the Brentwood area, where the average home is bigger than the average in Nashville. In fact, it’ll be pretty hard to find a quality roof for less than around $20,000 in Brentwood, TN.

Unfortunately, the cost is expected to rise going into 2025 because of the consistent roofing material price increases over the past few years. However, this is countrywide, not just local to Brentwood or Middle Tennessee. 

How much does a new roof cost in Brentwood, TN, based on the roofing material?

While knowing the average cost of a new roof in Brentwood is great, it doesn’t help you determine how much your new roof will cost. There is a wide variety of roofing materials to choose from, and all have different price points.  

Below is a table showing the cost per square foot of the top roofing materials used in Brentwood, TN. Keep in mind each price is for a full roof replacement, which includes labor and material costs. 

(Click the link on an individual roofing material to learn more)

Just know that these are rough cost numbers for each roofing material because it’s impossible to be exact without an inspection. However, your new roof’s cost should be in the ballpark with the prices above.

What factors impact the cost of your new roof in Brentwood, TN?

The type of roofing material has a huge impact on the cost of your new roof. However, there’s much more a Brentwood roofing contractor considers when estimating a new roof’s price. 

Below are the factors that impact the cost of your new roof in Brentwood, TN. 

The size of your roof

The most obvious factor is the square footage of your roof. 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 hear your Brentwood roofing contractor say, “Price per roofing square.”

A roofing square is simply a roofing industry term for a 10x10 area equal to 100 square feet of roof surface.

Your roof’s accessibility

A roofing contractor needs an access point for tearing off your old roof, getting the new materials on your roof for installation, and everything in between. The harder your roof is to access, the more it impacts the cost.

Below are common things that make a roof hard to access:

• Landscaping or rows of bushes below the roof line
• A fence around the property
• No paved surface near the access point
• The neighboring houses are close

Even if the roofs are the exact same, a home with an easy access point will have lower labor costs than a home with the things listed above. 

The number of penetrations your roof has

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. 

(Example of penetrations on a roof facet)

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.

Your roof’s pitch and complexity

Roof pitch is the slope (angle) of your roof, which can go from flat to almost completely vertical. The steeper the roof pitch, the more it costs to replace due to moving slower and safely. 

A roof’s pitch is important enough to mention on its own, but it’s also part of complexity. Complexity is how your roof is cut up with different facets, hips, valleys, and stories off the ground. 

(Very complex roof replacement)

Your roof’s complexity has a huge impact on the cost of replacing it. This is simply because a roof with many facets at multiple angles, hips, valleys, and two or more stories off the ground is more difficult and takes much longer to roof than a ranch-style home’s roof.

The amount of roof decking that may need to be replaced

Decking is the wooden boards that make up the framing of your roof on which your material and other components are installed. The amount of rotten or compromised decking that needs to be replaced impacts the cost of your new roof. 

(A roof with a lot of replacement decking)

If your roofer has an idea at the start, the cost to replace damaged decking will be included in your roof estimate. But if they find that bad decking after the tear-off process, the cost will be added to the final invoice.

The number of layers and dump fees

Most roofs have one layer of shingles, but there’s a chance your roof has more than one that needs to be torn off. If your roof has more than one layer, it increases the amount of labor and debris coming off your roof.  

(Roof with three layers)

This not only increases labor costs but also the dump fees when getting rid of the torn-off materials. The dumpsites around Brentwood charge significant fees that are always going up. 

You’ll be charged an initial labor and dump fee for the first layer plus an added cost for each additional layer.

The labor and time to complete your roof replacement

As I’m sure you noticed, labor and time greatly impact all the factors I’ve already mentioned. If anything takes time and labor, it will show up in the final cost of your roof replacement. 

Unfortunately, there’s no set price for labor and time because it depends on the Brentwood roofing contractor you hire. But the more manpower and time it takes to replace your roof, the more impact the cost.

Is Bill Ragan Roofing the right Brentwood roofing company for you?

After reading this article, you know how much a new roof costs in Brentwood, TN, on average, and based on the roofing materials, plus what impacts the cost. If you want an estimated price for your roof replacement from us, check out our Pricing page. 

Either way, you’ll now need to find a Brentwood roofing company you can trust for an honest roof assessment. Let Bill Ragan Roofing be that roofing company.

Since 1990, Bill Ragan Roofing has provided thousands of residents in Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, and surrounding Middle Tennessee areas with top-quality, head-turning roofs. We take pride in every aspect of our roofing projects, which is why we proudly offer a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee on our workmanship. 

Get a Free Quote here or call our office at (615) 242-0333 today to schedule your free roof inspection for your upcoming roof replacement.

At the end of the day, our goal is to help you by being transparent and helpful, even if it impacts our bottom line. So, if you don’t think we’re the right fit or just want to know your options, here’s an article on the other 6 Best Roofing Companies in Brentwood, TN.