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What does a new roof cost around Nashville? Nationally $7,500 to $24,000. One Nashville roofer says $20,000 to $30,000.
Real ranges from published 2025-2026 cost data, with the sources listed, so you know the number before anybody shows up with a clipboard.
The short answer
Angi puts an asphalt shingle roof replacement at $7,500 to $24,000, with $10,500 as the average, and says labor is about 60% of that (Angi, 2026). A Nashville roofing company says most local homes run $20,000 to $30,000 and cites a 2025 average of $25,644 (Bill Ragan Roofing, February 2026). That's a roofer's own page, so treat it as their number, not a neutral average. Get more than one quote.
The numbers
| Asphalt shingle, national (Angi, 2026) | $7,500 to $24,000, average $10,500 |
| Labor share (Angi) | About 60%, averaging $6,300 |
| Nashville homes, per one local roofer (Bill Ragan, 2026) | $20,000 to $30,000 |
| 3-tab shingles, Nashville roofer | $4 to $5 per sq ft |
| Architectural shingles, Nashville roofer | $5 to $7 per sq ft |
What makes the price go up or down
- Shingle type. 3-tab is cheapest; architectural costs more.
- Roof size, pitch and how complicated it is.
- Tear-off, $1 to $5 per sq ft (Angi). More than one old layer costs more.
- Rotten decking, $2 to $5 per sq ft to repair (Angi).
- Permits, $250 to $500 (Angi), plus dump fees.
- Chimneys, skylights and vents to flash around.
Before you sign anything
- Get at least two written quotes that list the same items.
- Ask what's included: permits, haul-away, cleanup and warranty.
- Ask who does the work, their crew or a sub.
- Don't pay the full amount up front.
Why I'm telling you this
I learned the trades hands-on and ran my own construction company in Colorado. I've watched other contractors do to homeowners exactly what this page teaches you to stop. Not knowing is where the upsell lives. Now you know.
Quick answers
How long does a roof replacement take?
One to two days, sometimes three for big roofs (Angi).
How long does a shingle roof last?
15 to 50 years depending on the shingle, the install, the weather and maintenance (Angi).
Can they shingle over my old roof?
Most places only allow two layers, and then it has to be a full tear-off (Angi).
Sources
Educational only. Prices are published ranges as of October 2026. Your real price depends on your house, so get written quotes. Built by a Gen Xer with AI, for Gen Xers.
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