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Roof Cost Guide
How Much Does A New Roof Cost In Massachusetts?
Most asphalt roofs we replace around Tewksbury run about $9,000 to $12,000. Where yours lands depends on a handful of things you can see from the street and a couple you can't. Here's what moves the number, and how to pay for it over time if you'd rather not pay all at once.
What A New Roof Costs Around Here
Most asphalt shingle roofs we replace in Tewksbury and the towns around it run about $9,000 to $12,000. That's the range we see most often on the houses we work on, and it's a fair starting point for a typical ranch, cape, or colonial. A large or complicated roof can land above it, and a small, plain one below.
You'll find much bigger statewide ranges online. They mix every kind of house and every kind of roof, from a one-car garage to a slate roof on a Victorian, so they won't tell you much about yours. The number that matters is the one written on a quote for your roof, and getting it is free.
For that money, a full replacement from Senco covers the whole system: tearing off the old roof down to the deck, inspecting and repairing the decking underneath, new underlayment and flashing, and CertainTeed shingles. It's backed by CertainTeed's 50-year materials and labor warranty and our own 10-year workmanship warranty, both in writing. The details are on our roof replacement page.
A full replacement isn't always the answer, either. If the trouble is a few lifted shingles, a failed chimney flashing, or one leak in an otherwise sound roof, a repair costs a fraction of a new roof and buys years. We'll tell you which one your roof needs before anyone talks about price, and our roof repair crews handle the smaller jobs.
Six Things That Move The Price
- Size. Roofers measure in squares, and a square is 100 square feet of roof. More squares means more shingles, more underlayment, and more hours. Dormers and wings add edges and corners, which add labor even when the square footage looks similar.
- Pitch. A steep roof sheds snow well, and it takes longer to work on safely. Crews need more staging and move slower, so labor goes up with the angle.
- Layers coming off. One layer of old shingles is a standard tear-off. Two layers means twice the material to strip, carry down, and dispose of. Our guide to how long a roof lasts explains why Massachusetts code caps a roof at two layers.
- The deck underneath. Soft or rotted plywood only shows itself once the old shingles are off, and it has to be replaced before new roofing goes on. Eaves and valleys that have seen years of ice dams are the usual spots. A good quote tells you up front how decking replacement is priced, so it isn't a surprise on day two.
- Shingle choice. Traditional 3-tab shingles cost the least. Architectural shingles are thicker, carry more shadow, and last longer. Luxury lines that mimic slate or shake cost more again. Our roof color designer lets you see CertainTeed colors on a real roof before you choose.
- The details. Every chimney, skylight, wall, and plumbing vent needs flashing. Ventilation fixes like a new ridge vent or opened soffits add to the job and add years to the roof. A tight driveway or a yard full of gardens takes more care to protect.
How To Compare Two Roof Quotes
Two quotes for the same house can be thousands of dollars apart and both be fair, because they describe different jobs. Lay them side by side and check each one says:
- Whether the old roof is torn off to the deck, and how many layers are coming off
- How damaged decking is handled and priced
- The underlayment, and where the ice and water barrier goes
- Whether flashing is replaced or reused, chimney included
- What happens with ventilation
- The exact shingle line and color
- Cleanup, disposal, and the building permit
- The manufacturer warranty and the contractor's own workmanship warranty, in writing
When a line is missing, ask. Massachusetts law also sets rules for what a home improvement contract has to include and how big a deposit can be, which we cover in how to choose a roofing contractor.
If storm damage started all this, read our guide to what homeowners insurance covers before you sign anything.
Can You Finance A Roof Replacement?
Yes. Senco offers financing through GreenSky for roofing, siding, window, and door projects, with two kinds of plans:
- 0% for 12 months. No interest and no payments for the first 12 months. Pay the balance off inside that window and you pay no interest at all.
- 10- and 15-year plans with rates starting at 4.99%, for anyone who'd rather keep the monthly payment low.
Checking your rate is a soft credit pull, so it won't affect your credit score. A hard inquiry only happens if you accept a loan offer.
To put rough numbers on it: a $10,000 roof on a 10-year plan at about 4.99% works out to roughly $106 a month, and on a 15-year plan to roughly $79 a month. Those are examples. GreenSky sets your actual rate, term, and payment based on your credit and the project, and you can see your real numbers on our financing page.
When to replace
A roof replaced on your schedule almost always costs less than one replaced after it fails, because a leak that runs for a season takes decking, insulation, and drywall with it. Shingles need warmth to seal, so full replacements get harder as November turns cold. If a fall inspection says the roof is near the end, the usual plan is a solid repair to get through winter and a replacement in spring.
The fastest way to a real number is our free roof quote. Tell us about the house and we'll come back within 24 hours with next steps or a preliminary number, then confirm it in writing.
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Roof cost questions we get every week
How much does a new roof cost in Massachusetts?
Most asphalt shingle roofs Senco replaces in Tewksbury and the surrounding towns run about $9,000 to $12,000. Size, pitch, the number of old layers, the condition of the decking, the shingle line, and details like chimneys and skylights move the price up or down. A free quote gives you the number for your roof.
Can I finance a roof replacement?
Yes. Senco offers GreenSky financing with a 0% for 12 months plan (no interest and no payments if paid off within 12 months) and longer 10- and 15-year plans with rates from 4.99%. Checking your rate is a soft credit pull that won't affect your score. GreenSky sets the final rate and terms.
Why do roof quotes vary so much?
Usually because they describe different jobs. One quote may tear off to the deck while another doesn't, or one may replace flashing and add ventilation while another reuses what's there. Compare the scope line by line: layers removed, decking, underlayment, ice and water barrier, flashing, ventilation, shingle line, permit, and warranties.
Does a new roof cost more if there are two layers?
Yes, somewhat. Two layers means twice the old material to strip, carry off the roof, and dispose of, which adds labor and disposal cost. Massachusetts code doesn't allow a third layer, so a roof that already has two has to be torn off before it's replaced.