Roof replacement cost for a 1,500 sq ft house?
Straight answers for Madeira homeowners from TruRoof, residential roof replacement you can budget for.
You live in Madeira, your roof is at the end of its life, and the first thing you need is a real number. Most 1,500 sq ft homes around here were built between the 1950s and 1980s, and a full tear-off is not a small job. You want a ballpark cost before you start calling around.
A leaking or worn-out roof on a typical Madeira home usually means granule loss, curling shingles, or water stains on the ceiling. Steep hills and storm-driven wind on streets off Camargo Road accelerate wear. Asphalt shingles on a 1,500 sq ft house rarely last past 25 years here. Once the underlayment fails, patching will not buy you time.
For a full tear-off and replacement on a 1,500 sq ft home, expect $8,000 to $15,000 for architectural asphalt shingles. Pitch matters. A simple ranch off Kenwood Road lands on the lower end. A two-story colonial with a steeper slope pushes higher. Metal roofing adds $5,000 to $10,000 more. Multiple layers of old shingles and rotted decking also increase the total.
This week, get one written line-item estimate from TruRoof. No ballpark phone guesses. No sales pitch before you see numbers. A clear estimate shows the tear-off cost per square, dump fees, underlayment, shingle grade, and flashing work. That lets you compare, whether you use us or someone else. Do not wait until the next heavy Cincinnati rain makes the ceiling damage worse.
Once the job is done, you have a dry, sound roof built for Ohio winters and humid summers. No more tarps. No more worrying every time a storm rolls in off I-71. Just a house that works, with a warranty you understand.
What people in Madeira say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Madeira ask
how much does it cost to replace a roof
Get a written, itemized estimate that shows squares, tear-off, decking, underlayment and shingle grade so you can compare like for like.
should a 20 year old roof be replaced
A free inspection tells you whether you have years left or whether waiting risks a leak and a denied claim.
is $30,000 too much for a roof
Compare a second itemized quote and check what is driving the price: roof size, pitch, layers to remove, decking repairs, material grade.
how much does a new roof cost
A new roof cost depends on size, pitch, material, and how many layers need to be torn off. Get a written estimate that breaks down the work item by item. In Cincinnati, a typical asphalt shingle roof can range from $8,000 to $15,000, but the only way to know is to have a roofer measure your home.
shingle vs metal roof for home
Asphalt shingles cost less upfront and last 20 to 30 years. Metal lasts 40 to 70 years and handles high winds better. If you plan to stay in the home long-term, metal often wins. If you're selling soon, shingles make more sense.
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TruRoof handles residential roof replacement in Madeira and the area around it.