How much does it cost to take off shingles?

Most homeowners can expect the average cost to tear off and replace a roof to be around $12,000 to $15,000. This price is based on a home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a walkable roof pitch, a little roof complexity, and architectural asphalt shingles.

Can a roof with 2 layers be repaired?

As mentioned above, homeowners are legally limited to two layer of roof shingles. Therefore, if you already have two layers, you’ll need a full tear-off. Additionally, if your roof is severely damaged, it likely won’t be able to support the weight of a reroof and will need to be torn off.

Will insurance cover 2 layers of shingles?

If the roof has multiple layers, typically, the insurance company will only insure the top layer. So let’s say we have a hail storm and the roof takes a beating. If it needs to be replaced, the insurance policy will only cover the replacement of the top layer.

How much does it cost to strip a roof?

The average cost for strip shingles is $4 per square foot. They typically last between 15 and 20 years. That means that the average cost of replacing a 2,000 square foot roof, which is the average home size in America, with strip shingles is $7,790. Replacing a 3,000 square foot roof costs around $11,300.

How long does a roof tear off take?

It can take as little as ONE day to tear off and replace an asphalt shingle roof. If it is a clear, hot, summer day, then a roofing crew of 5-6 can tear off and replace a 40 square asphalt shingle roof in a single day (a square is roofing terminology for shingles.

How long does a 2 layer roof last?

Vented properly and installed correctly, you should get around 80-85% of the life span out of an asphalt roof. That means you can expect to get about 20-22 years out of your 3-tab shingle roof and 25-28 years out of your dimensional shingles.

How long does a second layer of shingles last?

Shorter lifespan – As you might expect, new shingles laid over damaged shingles and rotting decking won’t last as long as they could. To make matters worse, a roof with two layers of shingles holds in more heat, which speeds up deterioration. On average, an overlay lasts around 16 years.

How much does it cost to remove 3 layers of shingles?

A single-story home that has a single layer of roofing can end up paying anywhere from $100 to $150 for every square of the roof removed. A double layer roof costs an average of $150, with triple-layer costing an average $170.

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Is it better to tear off old shingles?

In most cases, more than two layers of roofing shingles does require a tear-off. Laying new shingles over old shingles is easily prone to leaks and reduces the life of the new shingles. This alone ought to be reason enough to do a tear-off; it’s just a bad value not to.

How hard is it to remove shingles from a roof?

Although removing asphalt shingles requires less roofing knowledge and training than the installation of the new layer, it is still a lot of work. Maybe you’re not afraid of hard work, but also remember you’ll be working on a sloped surface, using tools you likely have never used before.