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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Tennessee is $16,128.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Tennessee

The average cost to replace a roof in Tennessee is about $16,128. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Tennessee of 2,794 sqft (28.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.77 per sqft ($577/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 2,794 sqft roof (28.00 squares) in Tennessee.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Tennessee.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.77/sqft ($577/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,886
1,00010$5,772
1,50015$8,659
2,00020$11,545
2,50025$14,431
3,00030$17,317
3,50035$20,203
4,00040$23,089
4,50045$25,976
5,00050$28,862
Metal
$18.20/sqft ($1,820/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$9,100
1,00010$18,201
1,50015$27,301
2,00020$36,401
2,50025$45,502
3,00030$54,602
3,50035$63,703
4,00040$72,803
4,50045$81,903
5,00050$91,004
Designer Shingle
$7.84/sqft ($784/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,921
1,00010$7,841
1,50015$11,762
2,00020$15,682
2,50025$19,603
3,00030$23,524
3,50035$27,444
4,00040$31,365
4,50045$35,285
5,00050$39,206
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Tennessee home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.77/sqft ($577/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,732
1,000$3,463
1,500$5,195
2,000$6,927
2,500$8,659
3,000$10,390
3,500$12,122
4,000$13,854
4,500$15,585
5,000$17,317
Metal
$18.20/sqft ($1,820/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,642
1,000$11,284
1,500$16,927
2,000$22,569
2,500$28,211
3,000$33,853
3,500$39,496
4,000$45,138
4,500$50,780
5,000$56,422
Designer Shingle
$7.84/sqft ($784/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,392
1,000$4,783
1,500$7,175
2,000$9,566
2,500$11,958
3,000$14,349
3,500$16,741
4,000$19,133
4,500$21,524
5,000$23,916
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Tennessee Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned2,964,066
Average roof size (with pitch)2,794 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Tennessee

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Tennessee compared to nearby states? Across Tennessee roofing labor usually lands in the $180‑$300 per‑square range with the steeper pitches of Nashville and East Tennessee nudging the price a bit higher. Those figures sit a shade above the rates seen in Alabama and Mississippi align closely with what’s typical in Kentucky and Arkansas and generally remain lower than the $220‑$350 per‑square bracket that frequently characterizes labor costs, in North Carolina and Georgia.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Tennessee's weather affect roof lifespan? Tennessee’s climate pours fifty inches of rain across the state each year and the mix of that moisture persistent humidity and a scorching summer sun eats away at shingle longevity. Snowfall is generally mild yet erratic, a light dusting in the lowlands but considerably deeper, in the Appalachian highlands, bringing freeze‑thaw cycles that further tax roofs. Frequent thunderstorms and the occasional tornado add their punch with sharp wind gusts that accelerate wear and loosen roofing materials.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Tennessee? In Tennessee the predominant source of roof damage is wind tied to storms, the thunderstorm‑laden weeks of spring and summer, when powerful gusts can yank shingles loose and hurl hefty oak or maple branches straight onto the roof.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Tennessee? In Tennessee early fall, September through mid‑October, is the spot: temperatures are mild humidity drops and storms are fewer. Spring, from May, into early June can also work provided severe spring storms are avoided. It’s best to steer clear of the Appalachian winter and the sweltering humid midsummer, both of which can undermine shingle adhesion.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Tennessee? Storm‑related roof claims pop up over Tennessee. Because the state sits squarely in Dixie Alley it endures a parade of severe thunderstorms, hail, straight‑line winds and on occasion tornadoes, driving a noticeable surge in claims each spring and early summer. The middle and eastern portions of Tennessee in particular record rates of roof damage most often, from hail and wind which in turn prompts a flurry of inspections and subsequent repairs.
What natural disasters in Tennessee cause the most roof replacements? In Tennessee tornadoes, straight‑line winds, hail and flash flooding are responsible, for the bulk of roof replacements. The Nashville area and East Tennessee have experienced high demand after tornado outbreaks while summer hailstorms, river flooding, the 2021 remnants of Hurricane Ida and the February 2021 ice storm have each spurred a wave of new roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Tennessee

No Limit Roofing

5

170 reviews

6094 Apple Tree Drive
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 590-0058

Renovative Building Group

5

25 reviews

179 Center Point Rd South
Hendersonville, TN 37075

(615) 339-6260

Southern Roofing and Renovations

4.5

23 reviews

1661 U.S. 51 Bypass
Dyersburg, TN 38024

(731) 326-7578

Ford Roofing Company, LLC

3.8

23 reviews

321 Meadowloawn Drive
Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 794-3959

Robbins Construction LLC

5

14 reviews

542 Carter Lane
Smyrna, TN 37267

(615) 668-8424

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Mike and Brother Construction

4.9

32 reviews

512 Grand Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37069

(615) 569-0658

Metro Builders

5

20 reviews

11269 U.S. 64
Arlington, TN 38002

(901) 628-3719

Affordable Roofing Pros

4.9

47 reviews

363 Emmett Road
Bristol, TN 37620

(423) 646-1126

Dukes Exteriors

4.6

24 reviews

5011C Market Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

(615) 569-0639

Elite Roofing Company of Nashville

4.4

17 reviews

1048 Jefferson Street
Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 259-0774

Locke Tight Roofing Systems

5

19 reviews

3352 Calisa Road
White House, TN 37188

(615) 681-1954

Music City Exteriors

4.8

153 reviews

4820 Lynn dr
Nashville, TN 37211

(615) 275-6643

T&D Construction

4.8

16 reviews

276 Albright Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066

(615) 333-8928

Knock On Wood Roofing & Construction

5

17 reviews

71 Jaywood Drive
Old Hickory, TN 37138

(615) 727-4503

Beristain Roofing

4.6

23 reviews

1115 Main Street
Pleasant View, TN 37146

(615) 746-5545

Sepulveda Signature Renovations

5

17 reviews

11333 Barkley Knoll Lane
Knoxville, TN 37932

(865) 257-9409

VLR Homes LLC Roofing

4.9

79 reviews

11206 Hixson Pike
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

(423) 493-3636

Adams Roofing and Siding

4.9

62 reviews

303 Deery St
Shelbyville, TN 37160

(931) 580-1462

Bulldog Roofing

4.9

111 reviews

3230 Foothills Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 796-3368

Good People Roofing & Restoration, LLC

4.9

40 reviews

99 East Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064

(256) 777-8491

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Roof Costs in Tennessee Cities

Chattanooga, TN

  • $3,321 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,807

Clarksville, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Cleveland, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Columbia, TN

  • $4,075 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,053

Cookeville, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Cordova, TN

  • $848 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,976

Crossville, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Franklin, TN

  • $4,614 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $20,742

Greeneville, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Jackson, TN

  • $5,270 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $21,398

Johnson City, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Kingsport, TN

  • $4,329 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,799

Knoxville, TN

  • $9,905 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $26,033

Lebanon, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Maryville, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Memphis, TN

  • $1,866 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,262

Morristown, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Murfreesboro, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128

Nashville, TN

  • $2,001 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,127

Sevierville, TN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,128
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.