The Home Improvement Guide

Asphalt shingles are generally bought in squares (100 square feet units) at about $40 to $80. To get asphalt roof shingles ripped or torn off it can cost $50 to $100 for each square foot. Installation will likely be about $100 to $150 per square foot of roof. If you have a particularly steep roof expect a extra labor charge around 10% to 15%. Roofing around chimneys costs between $150 to $300 while vents and pipes will like cost about $30.