Planning cost / roof sq ft
Architectural asphalt
$4–$8
The familiar residential option. Often chosen for straightforward replacement projects and broad color availability.
Roof material guide
Pick the material before you get attached to the price.
The material you choose is one of the biggest levers in any roof quote. These are GableGauge planning rates per roof square foot—not written contractor prices.
Planning cost / roof sq ft
Standing-seam metal
$9–$16
A premium material choice that can change the look and long-term maintenance profile of a home.
Planning cost / roof sq ft
Concrete or clay tile
$12–$22
A high-end roof surface with structural and installation considerations that deserve a closer look.
Planning cost / roof sq ft
Cedar shake
$7–$13
A natural, distinct look with a cost and upkeep profile different from asphalt shingles.
Planning cost / roof sq ft
Low-slope membrane
$6–$11
Common on low-slope sections, additions, and modern rooflines where shingle systems are not the right fit.
Make the comparison useful
Your roof material is only one part of the job.
- Factor in roof area, pitch, height, tear-off, and local market together.
- Use the result as a range—not a promise or a contractor quote.
- Ask bidders to explain the exact material system they are pricing.