Here's the honest answer nobody wants to give you: it depends — but it depends on exactly five things, and you deserve to know what they are. After thirty years of quoting roofs around Garland, Marvin can tell you that two houses on the same street can come in thousands of dollars apart, and both numbers can be fair. This guide explains why, so that when quotes land on your kitchen table, you can read them like a roofer instead of hoping for the best.
The ballpark, stated honestly
For a typical single-family asphalt-shingle home in the Garland area, a full replacement usually lands somewhere in the low five figures — think roughly $10,000 to $20,000, with small simple roofs coming in under that and large, steep, or complex roofs going over. Treat that range as orientation, not a quote. Anyone who gives you a precise number without standing on your roof is guessing, and you shouldn't make a five-figure decision on a guess. That's not a sales line — it's why our inspection and quote are free.
The five variables that move the number
1. Size and pitch. Roofs are measured in "squares" (100 sq ft each), and the roof is always bigger than the house's footprint because of slope. A steeper pitch means more material and slower, more careful labor — steep roofs can't be walked casually, so everything takes longer.
2. Decking condition. The wood under your shingles is the part no quote can see from the driveway. If tear-off reveals rotten or delaminated boards, they must be replaced before anything goes back on. An honest roofer prices decking as a clearly-stated per-board contingency; a dishonest one hides it and surprises you mid-job. Ask every bidder how they handle it.
3. Layers to tear off. Some older homes have a second shingle layer installed over the first. More layers means more tear-off labor and more disposal weight, and it has to come off — layering a third roof on top is how you get waves, leaks, and problems.
4. Shingle grade. Basic three-tab shingles cost less than architectural shingles, which cost less than premium impact-rated shingles. In a hail-prone place like North Texas, impact-rated shingles are worth the conversation — some insurers offer premium discounts for them, and they take a beating better. Ask your insurance agent about that before choosing.
5. Everything that isn't shingles. Underlayment, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, ridge vents, starter strips, haul-off. This is where cheap quotes hide their cheapness — reusing old flashing, skipping ventilation, leaving debris disposal out. A complete quote lists all of it. Here's what our replacements include.
When insurance changes the whole math
If hail or wind damaged your roof, this stops being a "what does a roof cost" question and becomes a "what's my deductible" question — because a covered claim typically pays for replacement minus that deductible. The catch is that the claim has to be documented and argued properly, which is the part homeowners find scariest and the part our reviews praise most. We photograph everything, meet the adjuster on your roof, and walk you through what your policy language actually means. (Your policy controls, always — read it, and ask your insurer directly about your coverage.)
How to compare quotes without getting burned
- Make sure every quote covers the same scope: tear-off, decking policy, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, disposal.
- Ask who actually does the work — a dedicated crew, or whichever subcontractor was available that week.
- Check reviews for what happens after the job: cleanup, follow-up, callbacks. Ours mention "not a single nail" for a reason.
- Be suspicious of big discounts for signing today. Real prices don't expire at sunset.
Whether your roof is in Rowlett, Mesquite, or here in Garland, the path to a real number is the same: a free inspection, a photo report you keep, and a line-by-line quote with no pressure attached.