How much does it cost to replace a flat roof.
How much does it cost to replace a flat roof with a pitched roof.
The traditional pitched roof is preferred by many homeowners for a wide variety of reasons.
For one many people love the aesthetic look of this type of roof.
It is a significant renovation if you are converting from flat to pitched.
They give off a traditional feel to a home.
The exact material you use will have an impact on the cost of the roof with basic felt solutions costing around 50 per square metre for the material itself and more high end materials such as modern grp a form of fibreglass going up to 90 per square metre but allowing unlimited options in terms of colour and generally being more long lasting.
Advantages of flat roof cost vs pitched roof cost.
A pitched roof is more expensive.
Let us guide you through the three most popular flat roof replacement options and of course how much each will cost.
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The cost to replace a roof according to our roof installation cost estimator the average price to install or replace a roofis 5 951.
Depending on the climate your flat roof will only last between 15 and 30 years if well maintained.
This means that flat roofs also need a lot more maintenance than a pitched roof to keep them leak free and in good condition but even with all the maintenance they only last around 10 to 15 years.
There are many factors that influence the final cost of a roof installation.
Flat roofs also don t last as long.
Flat roof repairs can cost as little as 300 or up as much as 1000 to 2000 depending on the number of leaks needing repair.
Flat roof replacement costs.
However flat roofs require much more aggressive and consistent maintenance than a pitched roof.
Many of them vary over time and across locations making them difficult to predict.
The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials.
On the more practical side pitched roofs are more efficient in water evacuation.
Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive.
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Expect to pay between 5000 and 6000 or 5 to 10 per square foot on average for flat roof replacement.
The average cost for conversion from flat to a pitched roof is between 3 000 5 000 depending on the roof size and choice of materials.