Cost vs Value: Roofing Replacement

Continuing our series tackling the cost of a construction project versus the value that it immediately adds to your home, today we are looking at replacing your roof. Check back every week for new blog posts and information on how to invest in the value of your home.

Remove existing roofing to bare wood sheathing and dispose of properly. Install 30 squares of 235-pound fiberglass asphalt shingles (min. 25-year warranty) with new felt underlayment, galvanized drip edge, and mill-finish aluminum flashing. Assume a 5-square hip roof; custom flashing at two average-sized skylights; and custom cap treatment at vented ridge.

Average Cost For The Pacific Region: $23,442.00
Average Pacific Region Resale Value: $18,512.00
Cost Recouped: 79.0%

National Average Cost: $18,825.00
Nation Average Resale Value: $12,336.00
Cost Recouped: 65.5%

Data pulled from costvsvalue.com