Reliance Roofing RaleighReliance Roofing RaleighA typical Raleigh home lands around $8,500–$18,000 for a new asphalt shingle roof, more for metal. Reliance Roofing measures on site — pitch, layers and decking swing the number — across Five Points, Wakefield, Brier Creek and the rest of Wake County.
| Home / roof size | Material or line item | Ballpark installed range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200–1,600 sq ft home (~15–20 squares) | Architectural asphalt shingles | $6,500 – $11,000 |
| 1,800–2,400 sq ft home (~20–28 squares) | Architectural asphalt shingles | $8,500 – $16,000 |
| 2,800–3,500 sq ft home (~30–40 squares) | Architectural asphalt shingles | $15,000 – $24,000 |
| 2,000–2,600 sq ft home | Designer / luxury shingle | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| 2,000–2,600 sq ft home | Standing-seam metal | $24,000 – $45,000 |
| Steep or cut-up roof (7:12+, multiple valleys) | Added labor and safety setup | Adds roughly 10–25% |
| Second shingle layer removal | Extra tear-off and dump fees | Adds about $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Rotted or soft decking | 1/2" plywood or OSB, per sheet installed | $70 – $120 per sheet |
| Raleigh residential re-roof permit | City of Raleigh building permit | Commonly under $200 |
Ballpark installed roof replacement ranges for Raleigh homes (market ranges, confirmed on site)
Roofing is priced by the square, which equals 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft Raleigh ranch with a simple 5:12 gable roof measures about 22–24 squares once overhangs and pitch multipliers are counted. Architectural asphalt work in this market generally lands between $400 and $650 per square installed, which is why the same square footage can quote $3,000 apart from house to house. Three factors move the number most: <strong>pitch</strong> (steeper than 7:12 means harnesses, slower footing, and higher labor), the <strong>number of existing layers</strong> (two layers doubles tear-off weight and dump fees), and the condition of the wood deck underneath, which nobody can see until the shingles are off. Any honest Raleigh quote lists a per-sheet decking price up front instead of surprising the homeowner mid-job.
Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles cover the large majority of homes in Wake County and carry manufacturer limited warranties commonly in the 30-year to lifetime range. A complete asphalt replacement includes tear-off, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water or peel-and-stick membrane in valleys, new drip edge, new pipe boots, ridge ventilation, and haul-away. Three-tab shingles still exist and cost less per square, but most Raleigh crews and most buyers' inspectors now expect architectural, and the price gap is often only $500–$1,500 on an average home. For a full scope breakdown, see <a href="/roof-replacement-raleigh">roof replacement in Raleigh</a>.