Roof price guide
What a roof costs in Arizona, and what actually moves the number.
These are the same published ranges already on our service pages. They are estimates for a typical home, not a quote. The fixed price comes after someone has stood on your roof.
By Evan Baker, owner · September 2026 · For homeowners in the East Valley, Gila Valley, Rim Country, and the White Mountains
Published ranges
Typical 1,800 sq ft home.
Full tear-off and a complete new system. Cash figures match the rest of this site. Monthly figures use the same calculator math already on the site: Monthly: 15 years at 8.99% APR.
| Material | Cash range | Monthly (15 yr, 8.99% APR) |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | $12,200 – $16,900 | $123 – $171/mo |
| Tile | $13,500 – $21,600 | $137 – $219/mo |
| Metal | $23,600 – $43,100 | $239 – $437/mo |
The 8.99% APR is the rate currently used on our calculators for illustrative monthly ranges, not an offer and not a guaranteed rate.
Range estimates, not quotes. A single-story simple gable lands low. Steep pitch, extra layers, decking repairs, and elevation detailing push the top.
What moves the number
Six things we measure before we write a price.
Roof area is not the house footprint
A 1,800 sq ft ranch is not 1,800 sq ft of roof. Pitch, hips, valleys, and dormers add surface. We price the roof we measure, not the square footage on the tax record. The examples on this page use home size the same way the rest of the site does, so you can compare them.
Pitch and roof shape
A steep, cut-up roof takes more labor, more trim, and more time on jacks. Simple gables in Safford or Thatcher sit on the low end. Chaparral Pines two-stories and White Mountains A-frames sit higher. Metal trim costs climb fastest on complex roofs.
Layers to tear off
One layer is the published assumption. A second layer of old shingle adds tear-off and dump fees. We tear off. Installing over old shingles hides deck damage and can void warranties. That cost is in the written scope when we find it, not hidden in a low teaser.
Decking
Soft sheets get replaced at a per-sheet price we state up front and photograph before we bill. Valley homes with monsoon leaks and mountain homes with ice-dam history are where we find it most. We do not guess from the driveway.
Elevation and climate
The Gila Valley needs heat-rated underlayment, ventilation, and drainage on flat sections. Rim Country and the White Mountains add ice-and-water shield, snow-rated fastening, and Class A / ember-resistant details. A spec that is correct in Thatcher is not the spec for Show Low. Climate moves the number because the system changes, not because we tack on a scare line.
Material
Architectural shingle is the lower cash number. Tile sits in the middle. Metal is 1.5 to 2.5 times shingle up front and is the roof we recommend most above 5,000 feet. Standing seam costs more than exposed fastener. Cool-rated finishes and 24-gauge panels last longer and cost more than a thin shop panel. Profile choice is in the metal roofing guide; the cash ranges on this page are the same published book.
At a glance
What changes an Arizona roof price.
| Factor | How it shows up here |
|---|---|
| Home size (published examples) | 1,500 to 5,000 sq ft homes, same convention as our service calculators |
| Roof vs footprint | Pitch and complexity add roof area beyond the house square footage |
| Layers | Published ranges assume a full tear-off of the existing system |
| Decking | Soft sheets priced per sheet after photos, not guessed |
| Gila Valley | Heat, monsoon drainage, ventilation, coatings on low-slope |
| Rim Country / White Mountains | Ice-and-water, snow fastening, Firewise details |
| Material | Shingle, tile, or metal — same three ranges as the rest of this site |
Same book, more sizes
Example prices by home size.
These rows use the same published math as the calculator on roof replacement. Range estimates, not quotes.
$103 – $143/mo
$114 – $182/mo
$200 – $364/mo
$137 – $190/mo
$152 – $243/mo
$266 – $485/mo
$205 – $285/mo
$228 – $365/mo
$399 – $728/mo
$274 – $380/mo
$304 – $487/mo
$532 – $970/mo
$342 – $475/mo
$380 – $608/mo
$665 – $1,213/mo
Monthly figures use 15 years at 8.99% APR, the same note as our calculators. Not a loan offer.
Price questions
Answered with the published ranges, not "it depends."
How much does a new roof cost in Arizona?
Why is the metal range so wide?
Is the monthly number a loan offer?
Does a 1,800 sq ft house mean 1,800 sq ft of roof?
How do I get a real number for my house?
Get the number for the roof in front of you.
Free inspection. Photos. A fixed written price within two business days. The ranges on this page stay estimates until then.