What does a new roof cost in Vermont?

It's the first question everyone asks, and the honest answer is: it depends. But that's not very useful, so let's break down what it actually depends on — so you can understand any quote you're handed, including ours.

The big price drivers

Most of the cost of a roof comes down to a handful of factors:

• Size — roofs are priced by the "square" (100 square feet). A bigger roof means more material and labor.
• Pitch and complexity — a steep roof, or one with lots of valleys, dormers, and chimneys, takes longer and costs more to do right.
• Tear-off vs. overlay — removing the old roof adds labor and disposal cost, but it's usually the right call in Vermont.
• Material — standard architectural asphalt shingles are the value sweet spot; metal and premium shingles cost more.
• The details that matter — ice-and-water shield, proper ventilation, new flashing, and drip edge. Skipping these is how a cheap quote gets cheap.

Why two quotes can look so different

Here's the trap: two quotes for "a new roof" can be hundreds or thousands of dollars apart because they're not actually for the same work. One might include a full tear-off, new underlayment, ice-and-water shield along the eaves, and new flashing. The other might be an overlay with the bare minimum.

That's why every quote we send is itemized in plain language — so you can see exactly what's included and compare apples to apples.

How to compare quotes fairly

When you're weighing estimates, line them up on these points:

1. Is it a tear-off or an overlay?
2. What underlayment and ice-and-water protection is included?
3. Is new flashing included, or are they reusing the old?
4. What's the workmanship warranty?
5. Are cleanup and disposal included?

If a quote won't tell you these things clearly, that's your answer.

Get a real number, not a guess

We keep our prices low by cutting overhead, not corners — no commissioned salespeople and no truck-rolls for every quote (we drive out once you like your price). And if you've already got a written quote, we'll beat it for the same materials and quality.

Send us your roof details and we'll email you a clear, itemized estimate — usually within one business day, with no home visit needed to see your price. Like it? We come out and meet you in person before you sign anything.