How much does a new roof cost for 1,200 square feet?
Short answer. If 1,200 square feet is the roof surface, that is 12 squares, a small roof that usually lands in North Georgia's small-roof range of roughly $7,000 to $11,000 for an asphalt shingle replacement, because fixed costs like the dumpster, permit and setup do not shrink with the roof. If 1,200 square feet is the house's living area, a one-story home usually has more roof than that once overhangs, pitch and any garage are counted.
Roof area or house area?
Roofers price roof surface, measured in squares of 100 square feet. A 1,200 square foot one-story house has a footprint near 1,200 square feet, plus overhangs, and the sloped surface is larger still. Add a garage or porch and the roof can easily reach 15 to 18 squares. A detached garage, cottage or small addition is more likely to truly be about 12 squares.
Why small roofs cost more per square
- Dumpster, delivery, permit and crew setup cost about the same on a small roof as a large one.
- Minimum charges for flashing, vents and ridge work apply regardless of size.
- Waste is a larger share of material on a small, cut-up roof.
What pushes a small roof higher
- Two layers of old shingles to remove.
- Old plank decking on older ranch homes that needs new sheathing.
- A steep pitch or difficult access.
- A chimney or skylight needing new flashing.
- A low-slope porch section that needs a membrane instead of shingles.
Where upgrades fit
On a small roof, moving up to an impact-resistant shingle adds relatively few dollars, because the material quantity is small, so it can be an easy upgrade if hail is a concern. See how roofers measure a roof and roof replacement cost in Georgia.