The prospect of re-roofing a residence is bound to make some homeowners overwhelmed with a feeling of anxiety. Not only does the process take some time, but it can also be quite expensive. As such, owners try to determine from the onset what they will be expected to pay so that they can budget accordingly. However, the price of roof replacements will vary from one structure to another. The reason for this is numerous aspects would have to be considered before the contractors give you an estimate. Thus, it would be difficult to get a price before an inspection is carried out. Here are some of the factors that would dictate the cost of re-roofing your home.  

The design of your roof

Size is a crucial aspect to bear in mind when it comes to re-roofing, but it is not the only one that you would have to consider. The contractors will also have to put into consideration the design of your particular roof. Simpler roofs will not require intensive labour. Thus, they tend to be cheaper to replace. On the other hand, if you have numerous design elements on your roof such as turrets and more, you should be prepared to pay more for your re-roofing.

The materials of your roof

Another significant factor when it comes to estimating the price of your new roof would be the building materials that would be used. Overall, one of the most inexpensive supplies that you could consider is concrete since this material is widely available. However, if you did not have a concrete roof before the replacement, you would incur additional costs. These extra costs stem from your contractors having to reinforce the roof structure so that it can bear the weight of the concrete. Another affordable material that you could consider is metal roofing. Nevertheless, this type of roofing materials comes in different kinds of profiles, which have varying price points.

The pitch of your roof

Pitch refers to the way your roof is sloping. Roofs will typically be flat or have different degrees of slope depending on the style that you prefer. As a rule of thumb, steeply pitched roofs will be more expensive to re-roof, as they are more labour intensive to work on. Thus, you may have a simplistically designed roof, but if it has a steep pitch, you will find your re-roofing costs will be high.