Shingle Roofing in Carefree, AZ

What goes into shingle roof costs in Carefree

Typical totals from our price sheet: about $7,500–$9,500 for a 2,000 sq ft roof, $11,250–$14,250 for 3,000 sq ft and $15,000–$19,000 for 4,000 sq ft ($3.75–$4.75 per square foot of roof), plus about 5% on a two-story house. See every range on our pricing page.

• How large and steep the roof is, and how many hips and valleys the hip layout creates
• Tear-off and any soft decking underneath
• Self-adhering membrane in valleys, eaves and around penetrations
• Shingle grade and a color that fits the town's reflectance limit
• Flashing where shingled slopes meet stucco walls or flat roofs
• Access on rocky or mountainside lots

For a fast range, try the instant estimator. The free inspection takes it from there.

Hip roofs mean more lines to get right

Before anything new goes on, the old roof comes off to the deck so soft sheathing can be replaced and the membrane has a clean surface to grab. A hip roof slopes on every side, so it trades gable walls for more hip lines and, on a complex house, more valleys. The town also calls for multiple roof forms on homes over 1,000 square feet. Every valley is a channel where water from two slopes concentrates, and old felt there is the first thing to crack. We put self-adhering underlayment in every valley and along the eaves so it bonds to the deck with no nail holes to leak through. How peel-and-stick grips the deck explains the bond. Hip and ridge shingles get capped and sealed so wind can't lift them at the top.

Picking a color that passes and looks right

With a 40 percent cap on light reflective value for exterior colors, a very light shingle may not fit. Earth tones and darker blends sit lower on that scale, but confirm with the town before ordering. Color also shifts through the day: a shingle that looks warm in morning light can look darker at sunset. Why roof colors look different throughout the day is written about tile, but the same light plays on shingles. We bring samples to your roof so you see them in place.

Wind, fire and the details that hold up

North Valley monsoon storms bring hard gusts, and shingles that sit on a hump or have a short overlap are the ones that lift and leak. We lay them flat with the right overlap and nail them where they're meant to be nailed. Vents go in open roof, out of valley paths, so they don't dam water in a downpour. Drip edge along the eaves and rakes keeps wind-driven rain from curling under the first course. Wildfire is a real concern in this part of the desert, so pick a fire-rated shingle and keep the gutters clear of brush and leaves, especially where boulders and desert trees crowd the house.

Curious whether your Carefree shingle roof has more years in it? Dial (602) 799-6837 for a free inspection and a straight answer.

Elsewhere on the property, see Carefree foam roofs for flat sections, tile work in Carefree for the main house, and Carefree commercial roofing for a shop or office in town.