Lakewood prices
Is metal worth the premium here?
The gap between standing seam and exposed-fastener panel is nearly as large as the gap between metal and asphalt, so "a metal roof" is not one price.
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These are estimated ranges, not quotes. Compiled from public installed-cost data for California and adjusted for how Lakewood is built. No contractor is bound by them, and nobody can price a roof they have not stood on.
| Covering | Per square | Typical whole roof | Expected life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingleThe default choice on most American homes, and usually the right one. | $650 – $975 | $12,500 – $28,500 | 25 to 30 years |
| Standing-seam metalThe long game. Costs double up front and outlives two shingle roofs. | $1,500 – $2,700 | $28,500 – $78,500 | 40 to 70 years |
What moves the price
- Warranty tier, which is really a question about who honours it in fifteen years
- Where you land in the season; crews discount when the phone is quiet
- How much decking turns out to be soft once the covering is stripped
- Whether the valleys, drip edge and step flashing are being replaced or reused
- Access — a truck that cannot get near the house adds hours to every load
Locally
It is why two identical houses on the same street can be ten years apart on the same roof, depending on which way they face.
Ask any contractor quoting metal to show you a standing-seam job they finished several years ago. The edges will tell you what you need to know.
These are estimates, not quotes. They are compiled from national installed ranges adjusted for California costs and for how Lakewood is built. No contractor is bound by them.
Questions about price
Do I need a permit?
Yes, in nearly every jurisdiction a re-roof is permitted work. A contractor who suggests skipping it is telling you something useful about how they work.
Is this really free?
Yes. You pay nothing, now or later. Roofing contractors pay us for the introduction, which is why the service costs you nothing and why we are upfront that it is how we make money.
What does a new roof cost in Lakewood?
For a typical Lakewood home of about 24 squares, an architectural asphalt re-roof usually lands between $12,500 and $28,500. Tile, slate and standing-seam metal run well above that. The number moves on how many old layers come off, how much decking is soft underneath, and how easily a truck can get to the house.
What is it going to cost?
Free, no obligation, and your details go to no company until you say yes.