Cost Guide - Roofing / Flashings / Chimneys

By Dennis Landon - Dennis@FastHandyman.Us
​Updated - 1/4/2022

​The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. Our experience has shown that actual contractor quotations can vary by as much as 300%. Naturally, the quality of workmanship and materials will influence costs. The complexity of the job, accessibility and even economic conditions can also alter actual costs.


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Strip and reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles - $2.75- $5.50 per sq.ft.
Strip and reshingle with premium quality asphalt shingles - $5.00 - $10.00 per sq .ft.
Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles - $9.00 - $18.00 per sq .ft.
Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof - $10.00 - $20.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
Strip and replace single-ply membrane - $10.00 - $20.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
Reflash typical skylight or chimney - $500.00 - $1000.00
Rebuild typical chimney above roof line - $25.00 - $50.00 per row of bricks (min. $400)
Rebuild typical single flue chimney above roof line - $200.00 - $400.00 per lin.ft. (min. $1000)

Roofing/Flashing/Chimneys	Cost Estimate
Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles	​$2.00 - $4.00 per sq.ft.
Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles	$2.00 - $4.00 per sq.ft.