How Much to Charge Per Square for Roofing
Build a price per roofing square from tear-off, shingles, underlayment, labor, pitch and your margin. Free calculator for roofers.
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A roofing square is 100 sq ft. For each square, add materials (shingles with waste, underlayment, ice & water, drip edge, starter, ridge) and labor for tear-off and install, adjusted for pitch. Add dumpster and permit, then price to your margin.
Pitch is where profit hides
Steep roofs slow everything down and need roof jacks and harnesses. If your price per square doesn't change with pitch, steep jobs are eating your margin.
FAQ
How many labor hours per square for a re-roof?
Varies by crew and roof; many crews run roughly 3–4 hours per square for tear-off and install on walkable roofs.
How much waste should I add?
About 10% for simple gables and 15% for hips and cut-up roofs.