A new asphalt shingle roof costs about $8,000 to $16,000 on most US homes, and Fixr puts the national average at $12,000. In the Upstate, 16 of the 19 Trinity customers who told Google what their new roof cost ticked a band between $10,000 and $20,000. The most common answer was $14,000 to $16,000.
Trinity Exteriors replaces roofs across Greenville and the Upstate, and we hold 5.0 stars from 106 Google reviews. Those 19 price bands are the reviewers' own answers, so they're the most honest roof prices we can show you. They're below, next to what the national cost guides say.
What does a new roof cost in Greenville, SC?
Most new shingle roofs in Greenville land between $10,000 and $20,000. That's from 19 Trinity customers who ticked the price band of their roof installation when they left a Google review. Every one of them also ticked either "great price" or "reasonable price", which is the box nobody ticks to be polite.
| Price band ticked | Reviewers | Called it |
|---|---|---|
| $8,000 – $10,000 | 1 reviewer | Called it reasonable |
| $10,000 – $12,000 | 3 reviewers | All 3 called it great |
| $10,000 – $15,000 | 2 reviewers | Both called it reasonable |
| $12,000 – $14,000 | 2 reviewers | Both called it great |
| $14,000 – $16,000 | 4 reviewers | 2 great, 2 reasonable |
| $16,000 – $18,000 | 1 reviewer | Called it great |
| $18,000 – $20,000 | 4 reviewers | 2 great, 2 reasonable |
| $20,000 and up | 2 reviewers | Both called it great |
Google offers reviewers different band sizes, which is why some rows overlap. We left out three reviews that ticked under $5,000. Nobody gets a whole roof for that, so those reviewers most likely ticked their own share of an insurance job.
For a second opinion, a 2024 Greenville cost guide from HomeBlue puts local replacements at $3,900 to $24,400 and a basic 1,500 sq ft roof at about $7,500. That $7,500 roof is a simple shape with nothing on it. Add a second story, a few dormers and a porch roof, and the price climbs like a cat that just heard the vacuum.
The size and shape of your roof set the price. The shingle brand is the smallest number on the quote.
How much does a new roof cost per square foot?
Architectural asphalt shingles cost $4 to $8 per square foot installed, and basic 3-tab runs $3 to $5, according to Fixr. Roofers price by the square, which is 100 square feet of roof. So a $5-a-foot roof is $500 a square.
| Material | Installed cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $3 – $5 per sq ft | Fixr, 2026 |
| Architectural asphalt | $4 – $8 per sq ft | Fixr, 2026 |
| Luxury (designer) asphalt | $6.50 – $16 per sq ft | Fixr, 2026 |
| Standing seam steel | $12.75 per sq ft average | Roof Observations, 2026 |
| Metal, all types | $19.30 per sq ft on 2,000 sq ft | This Old House, 2026 |
Roughly 60% of a shingle roof's price is labor and 40% is materials, per JobNimbus. That's why the cheapest bundle at the big box store barely moves the total. You're mostly paying for people who are comfortable standing on a 7/12 pitch in July (we've met them, and they're built different).
Your roof is also bigger than your floor plan. Pitch adds area, and so do the eaves and every porch roof. A quote that uses your house's square footage instead of the measured roof is guessing.
What does a new roof cost on a 1,000 sq ft house?
A new roof on a one-story 1,000 sq ft house costs about $7,251 on average, per This Old House. Their range runs $5,573 to $18,458 depending on material. Fixr prices a 1,000 sq ft roof at $4,750 to $10,000 and says most people spend about $7,000 for architectural shingles.
Those two numbers measure different things. A one-story 1,000 sq ft house has about 1,279 square feet of roof, because of the slope and the overhangs. A two-story house with the same floor space has a much smaller roof, about 673 square feet, so it costs less to cover. It's the one time stacking things up saves money.
Left, a small roof down to bare decking with one new sheet set in. Right, the water-stained sheet that came out. Small roofs hide rot too, and nobody sees it until tear-off day.
Is a metal roof worth the cost?
A standing seam steel roof averages $12.75 per square foot installed, about $21,675 on a 1,700 sq ft roof, per Roof Observations. That's two to three times the price of architectural shingles on the same house.
This Old House puts a 2,000 sq ft asphalt roof at $10,319 and the same roof in metal at $38,593. That gap is a used pickup truck, roughly. Metal makes sense when you plan to stay a long time or the roof shape suits panels. On most Upstate homes, people pick architectural shingles and spend the difference on the kitchen they've been sulking about since 2019.
What should a new roof quote include?
A full roof quote lists every part of the roof, not just the shingles. If a line below is missing, ask about it before you compare prices. The cheap quote is often cheap the way a hotel room is cheap, right up until you learn the bathroom is down the hall.
| Line item | What it should say | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Tear-off | Every old layer removed, and how many were found | Removal runs $1.00 to $2.40 per sq ft per layer. A second layer roughly doubles it |
| Decking | Sheets included, and the price per extra sheet | Rot only shows once the shingles are off |
| Underlayment | The product, by name, over the whole roof | It's the layer that keeps water out if a shingle lifts |
| Ice and water barrier | Exactly where it goes | We put it at the eaves, valleys and penetrations as standard |
| Drip edge | Eaves and rakes | SC code requires it where the shingle maker does |
| Boots, flashing, vents | Listed one by one | Leaks start at the holes in a roof, not the middle |
| Permit | Who pulls it and what it costs | Greenville County fees rose 20% on 1 July 2025 |
| Cleanup and warranty | Nail sweep, and warranty terms in writing | A promise you can't find later doesn't count |
Underlayment down, bundles staged, shingles starting at the bottom edge. Every one of those layers belongs on the quote with a name next to it. See how we quote and install a new roof in Greenville.
How much does a new roof cost with insurance?
If insurance approves a storm claim, you usually pay the deductible and the policy covers the rest of the approved scope. Wind and hail deductibles are commonly 1% to 5% of your home's insured value, per Kin. On a $350,000 policy, 2% is $7,000.
South Carolina makes insurers spell this out. A state regulation requires a worked example and a warning that a percentage deductible may result in "high out-of-pocket expenses." Read your declarations page before the adjuster visits, not after. It's the least fun page in your filing cabinet and the most expensive one.
Here's what we do on a storm roof. We inspect it for free, photograph the damage and show it to you. If you file, we can be there when the adjuster comes. Read how storm damage roofing works with us.
What we see on Upstate roofs
Most of our roofs go on in a single day. Six reviewers say so on Google, including a large two-story roof that was finished in one day and had no leaks through two months of snow and rain.
- Rotten decking under old shingles, found at tear-off and replaced while the roof is open (better than finding it from the living room)
- Ice and water barrier at the eaves, valleys and penetrations on every roof, not only when someone asks
- Owens Corning Duration shingles on most recent jobs, in colors like Driftwood, Onyx Black and Brownwood
- Insurance questions on a lot of jobs: 30 of our written Google reviews mention claims, adjusters or insurance
"Feeling discouraged after receiving numerous quotes and outrageous prices I stumbled across Trinity Restoration on Facebook." – Kendra W., Google review
Kendra's line is the one we hear most. People come to us with three quotes that don't match, a headache that does, and no idea which price is real. Line the quotes up against the list above and the real one usually shows itself.
How do you compare two roof quotes?
Get more than one written quote, and don't pick the lowest by reflex. The FTC says to ask for an explanation if there's a big difference between estimates, and not to pay the full amount up front.
Compare the same roof on paper: same layers, same decking allowance, same ice and water coverage, same warranty. If one quote is $3,000 cheaper and two pages shorter, you've found where the $3,000 went.
Questions people ask about new roof costs
How much does a new roof cost in 2026?
A new asphalt shingle roof costs about $8,000 to $16,000 on most US homes, with a national average of $12,000. In the Upstate, 16 of the 19 Trinity customers who shared a price band paid $10,000 to $20,000.
How much does a new roof cost on a 2,000 sq ft house?
Expect about $9,000 to $24,000 for asphalt shingles, with a national average near $14,000. The shingle type and the roof's pitch move it most. The same roof in metal costs about $38,593.
How long does a new roof take?
Most of the shingle roofs we install go on in one day once the crew starts. Six of our Google reviewers say theirs took a single day, including a large two-story home.
Does homeowners insurance pay for a new roof?
It can, when a covered event like hail or wind did the damage. Normal wear and age usually aren't covered. You pay your deductible, and for wind and hail that's often 1% to 5% of your home’s insured value.
Is it cheaper to put new shingles over the old ones?
It's cheaper on the day, because nobody pays for a tear-off. The catch is that the old layer hides the decking underneath, so rot stays where nobody can see it. Ask every roofer whether their price includes a full tear-off.
When to get your own number
A cost guide gets you in the right range. Your own number needs someone on the roof measuring it, counting the layers and checking the decking.
We do that for free across Greenville and the Upstate. Book a free roof inspection and you'll see the price before any work starts. Want the full picture first? Read about our roof replacements in Greenville.
How long it takes: One day on most of the shingle roofs we install. Six Google reviewers say so.
What it costs: $10,000 to $20,000 for 16 of our 19 reviewers. Roof size and shape move it most.
When to call us: Before you sign anything. The inspection and the estimate are free.
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