Our roof is about 20 years old with asphalt shingles and we're starting to see some leaks after heavy rain. We got one quote for $12,000 but wanted to know if that's reasonable before getting more estimates. House is a single-story ranch, 2,000 sq ft.
$12K for a 2,000 sq ft single-story ranch with asphalt shingles is in the right ballpark for 2026 pricing. In Texas you're typically looking at $5.50–$7.50 per square foot installed depending on the shingle quality. I'd recommend getting at least 3 quotes and making sure they include tear-off of the old roof, not just layering over it. Also ask about their warranty — manufacturer warranty on shingles vs. workmanship warranty from the installer.
We paid $14K for a similar size home in Austin last year. Make sure you ask about underlayment — the synthetic stuff costs a bit more but performs way better than felt paper in Texas heat. Our roofer also pointed out some rotted decking that added $800 to the bill, so budget a little extra for surprises.
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