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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Tennessee is $16,353.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Tennessee is about $16,353. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Tennessee of 2,848 sqft (28.33 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.74 per sqft ($574/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 2,848 sqft roof (28.33 squares) in Tennessee.

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
$5.74/sqft ($574/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,871
1,00010$5,742
1,50015$8,613
2,00020$11,484
2,50025$14,355
3,00030$17,226
3,50035$20,097
4,00040$22,968
4,50045$25,839
5,00050$28,710
Metal
$16.79/sqft ($1,679/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,396
1,00010$16,792
1,50015$25,188
2,00020$33,585
2,50025$41,981
3,00030$50,377
3,50035$58,773
4,00040$67,169
4,50045$75,565
5,00050$83,961
Designer Shingle
$7.88/sqft ($788/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,939
1,00010$7,877
1,50015$11,816
2,00020$15,754
2,50025$19,693
3,00030$23,631
3,50035$27,570
4,00040$31,509
4,50045$35,447
5,00050$39,386

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
$5.74/sqft ($574/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,723
1,000$3,445
1,500$5,168
2,000$6,890
2,500$8,613
3,000$10,335
3,500$12,058
4,000$13,781
4,500$15,503
5,000$17,226
Metal
$16.79/sqft ($1,679/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,206
1,000$10,411
1,500$15,617
2,000$20,822
2,500$26,028
3,000$31,234
3,500$36,439
4,000$41,645
4,500$46,850
5,000$52,056
Designer Shingle
$7.88/sqft ($788/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,403
1,000$4,805
1,500$7,208
2,000$9,610
2,500$12,013
3,000$14,415
3,500$16,818
4,000$19,220
4,500$21,623
5,000$24,025

Tennessee Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned2,964,066
Average roof size (with pitch)2,848 Square Feet
Average roof slope 4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

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

Hardison Homes

4.6

10 reviews

1312 Tilton Drive
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 498-9061

Pinnacle Home Improvements

4.5

134 reviews

5959 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 594-1214

Pinnacle Home Improvements

4.6

371 reviews

1709 Midpark Road
Knoxville, TN 37921

(865) 326-3916

No Limit Roofing

5

174 reviews

6094 Apple Tree Drive
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 590-0058

Pinnacle Home Improvements

4.7

214 reviews

2630 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

(629) 247-3029

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Mike and Brother Construction

4.9

33 reviews

512 Grand Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37069

(615) 569-0658

Robbins Construction LLC

5

16 reviews

542 Carter Lane
Smyrna, TN 37267

(615) 668-8424

Renovative Building Group

4.9

39 reviews

179 Center Point Rd South
Hendersonville, TN 37075

(615) 339-6260

Elite Roofing Company of Nashville

4.6

16 reviews

1048 Jefferson Street
Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 259-0774

Dukes Exteriors

4.6

24 reviews

5011C Market Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

(615) 569-0639

Locke Tight Roofing Systems

5

19 reviews

3352 Calisa Road
White House, TN 37188

(615) 681-1954

Music City Exteriors

4.8

155 reviews

4820 Lynn dr
Nashville, TN 37211

(615) 275-6643

T&D Construction

4.8

17 reviews

276 Albright Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066

(615) 333-8928

Knock On Wood Roofing & Construction

5

32 reviews

71 Jaywood Drive
Old Hickory, TN 37138

(615) 727-4503

Ford Roofing Company, LLC

3.7

23 reviews

321 Meadowloawn Drive
Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 794-3959

Adams Roofing and Siding

4.9

67 reviews

303 Deery St
Shelbyville, TN 37160

(931) 580-1462

VLR Homes LLC Roofing

5

108 reviews

11206 Hixson Pike
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

(423) 493-3636

Affordable Roofing Pros

4.9

50 reviews

363 Emmett Road
Bristol, TN 37620

(423) 646-1126

Bulldog Roofing

4.9

117 reviews

3230 Foothills Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 796-3368

Sepulveda Signature Renovations

5

17 reviews

11333 Barkley Knoll Lane
Knoxville, TN 37932

(865) 257-9409

Map of Roofing Contractors in Tennessee

Roof Costs in Tennessee Cities

Chattanooga, TN

  • Avg Cost: $13,033

Clarksville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Cleveland, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Columbia, TN

  • Avg Cost: $11,205

Cookeville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Cordova, TN

  • Avg Cost: $17,490

Crossville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Franklin, TN

  • Avg Cost: $21,927

Greeneville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Jackson, TN

  • Avg Cost: $21,398

Johnson City, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Kingsport, TN

  • Avg Cost: $11,799

Knoxville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $28,443

Lebanon, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Maryville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Memphis, TN

  • Avg Cost: $13,699

Morristown, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Murfreesboro, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353

Nashville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $13,851

Sevierville, TN

  • Avg Cost: $16,353