Everybody asks the same first question, so here's the answer up front. In 2026, for a typical Conroe home of 2,200 to 2,600 square feet with a moderately pitched roof of about 28 to 34 squares (a square is 100 square feet of roof), a full replacement runs:
| Roof type | Typical installed price | Per square |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural (laminated) asphalt shingle, 30-year | $11,500 – $19,500 | $400 – $600 |
| Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingle | $13,500 – $23,000 | $470 – $700 |
| Designer / luxury shingle | $18,000 – $30,000 | $620 – $900 |
| R-panel / PBR metal (exposed fastener) | $16,000 – $28,000 | $550 – $850 |
| Standing-seam metal (concealed fastener, Kynar) | $28,000 – $48,000 | $950 – $1,450 |
| Stone-coated steel | $30,000 – $45,000 | $1,000 – $1,400 |
Those numbers include tear-off of one layer, disposal, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water membrane in the valleys and at penetrations, new drip edge, new pipe boots and flashings, a continuous ridge vent, starter and ridge cap shingles, and clean-up. They do not include decking replacement (priced per sheet), a second-layer tear-off, or gutters.
Six things that move the price
1. Size, measured in squares
A 1,600-square-foot one-story ranch house in Oak Ridge North might have 22 squares of roof; a 3,200-square-foot two-story in Grand Central Park with a 8:12 pitch and four gables might have 42. The roof, not the house, is what you're paying for. We measure it with a satellite report and confirm it on the ladder.
2. Pitch and complexity
Steeper roofs take longer, need more safety gear and waste more material at the hips and valleys. Every valley, dormer, skylight and chimney adds flashing work. A simple 5:12 hip roof is the cheapest per square; a 10:12 cut-up roof with three dormers is the most expensive.
3. Decking
Shaded, pine-covered Conroe homes almost always have some soft decking at the eaves and valleys, and 1970s homes with 3/8-inch plywood or spaced boards may need a lot. We quote per sheet ($95 to $140 installed) before we start, and we replace only what's rotten or delaminated — you can see it in the photos.
4. Layers
Texas code allows two layers of shingle; many 1970s–'90s Conroe roofs are on their second. Taking two layers to the deck adds $1,200 to $2,800 in labor and disposal. We don't roof over a second layer.
5. Material grade
The step from a 30-year architectural to a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle is $2,000 to $4,000 on a typical roof, and it's the one upgrade we recommend for almost everyone — it earns a Texas wind-and-hail insurance discount every year and it survives the hail that would total the standard shingle. Metal is a bigger step, justified by a 40- to 60-year life and cooling savings.
6. Ventilation and extras
A ridge vent is included; adding soffit intake, baffles, a solar fan or radiant barrier while the roof is open adds $600 to $3,000 and is worth it on any home that's hot upstairs. Gutters run $9 to $18 a foot.
Where insurance fits
If the roof is being replaced on a hail or wind claim, the carrier pays the approved scope and you pay the deductible — commonly one or two percent of your dwelling coverage in Texas, so $4,000 to $8,000 on a $400,000 policy — plus any upgrade you choose, like Class 4 or metal. Depreciation on an RCV policy is released when the job's done; on an ACV policy or a roof schedule it isn't. Read the hail claim guide before you file, and never let a roofer 'waive' the deductible — it's a crime in Texas.
What a cheap quote leaves out
When a quote comes in $4,000 under everyone else's, one of these is missing: ice-and-water in the valleys (they'll use felt), new flashings (they'll reuse the old, painted), a ridge vent (they'll leave the old box vents), a decking allowance (they'll find 'unexpected' rot at $200 a sheet), disposal (a dumpster in your driveway is $500 to $900), or insurance (the certificate is the first thing to ask for, because Texas doesn't license roofers). Our estimate lists every one of those lines so you can compare like with like.
Related questions
How much is a roof for a 2,000 square-foot house in Conroe?
About 24 to 30 squares of roof depending on pitch and overhangs, so roughly $10,000 to $17,000 in architectural shingle and $12,000 to $20,000 in Class 4 in 2026. A free inspection turns that into one number good for 30 days.
Is a Class 4 roof worth the extra $2,000–$4,000?
If you'll own the house five years or more, almost always: the Texas wind-and-hail premium discount runs $150 to $500 a year on most policies, and the shingle survives the hail that would put a standard roof back on a claim — with another deductible.
Does the price include a permit?
In the City of Conroe a straight re-roof doesn't need one. If decking is replaced, the permit is required and it's in the price. Other cities in the county have their own rules; we include whatever the address needs.
Can I finance a roof?
Yes — 12-month same-as-cash promotions and fixed-rate terms up to 10 years through our lending partners, approved before work starts. See insurance & financing.
How long does the price hold?
30 days. Shingle prices have moved several times a year lately; after 30 days we re-check the material cost and re-issue.
Why do the storm chasers quote so low?
Because they're often quoting the insurance scope, not a roof — and planning to make it up by skipping the underlayment, the flashings and the ridge vent, or by 'waiving' the deductible and cutting that much out of the job. Compare line items, ask for insurance certificates and local references, and read the claim guide.