How much does a new roof cost?
Straight answers for Mount Washington homeowners from TruRoof, residential roof replacement in Cincinnati.
You got three quotes and the numbers are thousands apart. You live in Mount Washington, in a house built maybe 30 or 60 years ago, and you just want a fair price for a roof that won't leak next spring.
Start with what drives the price. Roofers charge by the square, which is a 10-by-10-foot area. A simple ranch near Beasley Park is smaller. A two-story on a hillside takes more time and safety gear. Steep pitches and multiple layers of old shingles add labor. Material choice matters too, basic asphalt versus architectural shingles or metal.
In Mount Washington, a full tear-off and asphalt shingle replacement on a typical home runs between $8,000 and $15,000. Metal costs more. Small homes with easy access land on the lower end. Bigger homes, steeper roofs, or two layers to strip push the price up. Every honest quote includes the dumpster, permits, flashing, and underlayment. If a bid is half what others charge, something is missing.
The next step is simple. Call TruRoof for a written estimate that lists line items, not just a final number. Our team measures your house, checks the decking, and gives you a breakdown before any work starts. Do not sign anything until you see it in writing. Do not pay in full up front.
Once the work is done, you stop worrying every time it rains. Your attic stays dry. Your gutters handle what the roof sheds. You know what you paid and why, and you have a warranty in hand.
What people in Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington 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.
roof replacement cost 1500 sq ft
For a typical Cincinnati home, an asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement runs roughly $8,000 to $15,000 depending on pitch, layers, and shingle grade. Metal runs higher. Get a written estimate with line items so you can compare apples to apples.
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 Mount Washington and the area around it.