Roof replacement cost in Salt Lake City

How roofers price a job

Roofers quote by the square (100 square feet of roof surface, not floor area). A typical bid bundles:

• Tear-off and disposal of existing layers (more layers = more labor and dump fees)
• Decking repair or replacement, often quoted per sheet because it can't be seen until tear-off
• Underlayment and ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys
• Roofing material (shingle, metal, tile, synthetic, or membrane)
• Flashing, vents, drip edge, ridge cap
• Permit, cleanup, and warranty registration

Cost ranges

Material	Typical installed cost per square in SLC
Architectural asphalt shingle	[VERIFY]
Impact-rated (Class 4) shingle	[VERIFY]
Standing-seam metal	[VERIFY]
Concrete tile	[VERIFY]
Synthetic / composite	[VERIFY]
Flat / low-slope TPO	[VERIFY]

We have not published dollar figures yet because we haven't found a current, verifiable source specific to the Salt Lake market. Ranges will be added once collected from at least three real local bids or a cited regional cost dataset. [VERIFY]

What pushes the price up

• Steep pitch or multiple stories (more safety equipment, slower work)
• Many valleys, dormers, skylights, chimneys
• Multiple existing layers to remove
• Rotted or delaminated decking found during tear-off
• Upgrades: impact-rated shingles, full ice-and-water shield, upgraded ventilation
• Season: demand often spikes after a major hail or wind event

How to compare quotes

1. Make sure every bid covers the same scope (layers removed, underlayment type, ventilation, flashing replacement vs. reuse).
2. Ask how decking replacement is priced (per sheet) so surprises are capped.
3. Confirm who pulls the building permit.
4. Get both the manufacturer and workmanship warranty terms in writing.
5. Verify each contractor's license on the DOPL License Lookup.