Replacement & Installation
New roof installation for Memphis homes, shingle or metal
A new roof is the biggest check most homeowners write for the house, and most of what makes it last sits underneath the shingles. We tear off to the deck, fix what we find, and install every layer to the manufacturer's spec.
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The job
What a full replacement includes
Quick answer
A roof replacement in Memphis usually takes one to three days on a typical home: the old shingles and underlayment come off to the deck, damaged sheathing is replaced, then membrane, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and shingles or metal go on. It is the right call when shingles are failing across most slopes, not in one spot.
Replacement is not new shingles over old ones. Layering hides soft decking, traps heat and gives the new shingles a lumpy base. A full tear-off shows exactly what the deck looks like and lets every layer go on correctly.
The parts nobody sees do most of the work: underlayment, membrane in the valleys and at the eaves, new flashing at every wall and chimney, and ventilation balanced so the attic does not cook the shingles from underneath.
Cost
What a new roof costs in Memphis
Roofs are priced by the square, one hundred square feet of roof surface.
- Roof size
Bigger roofs cost more in total, though less per square.
- Material
Architectural, designer and metal sit at very different prices.
- Pitch and stories
Steep and two-story roofs need more safety setup and time.
- Decking replaced
Soft sheathing is priced per sheet once exposed.
- Layers removed
Two old layers mean more tear-off and disposal.
- Complexity
Valleys, dormers, chimneys and skylights add flashing work.
- Ventilation
Ridge vent and intake work where the attic needs it.
Published 2026 figures put a full replacement on an average-sized Memphis-area home at $8,500 to $18,000, and architectural shingles at about $420 to $500 per square, or $12,600 to $15,000 for a 30-square roof. These are planning ranges, not a quote.
Your options
Architectural, designer or metal?
| Architectural shingles | Designer shingles | Metal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Dimensional, the local standard | Slate or shake appearance | Standing seam or panels |
| Relative cost | Lowest of the three | Higher | Highest up front |
| Wind and hail | Good; impact-rated lines exist | Heavier, good | Strong in wind; can dent in hail |
| Weight | Light | Heavier | Lightest |
Architectural shingle replacement
Architectural shingles are the default on Memphis homes for good reason: they are thicker than old three-tab shingles, carry higher wind ratings, and the layered look hides small waves in older decks. We install them with the nail count and placement the manufacturer calls for, which is what the wind rating depends on, and use the same maker's starter strip and ridge caps so the system matches. GAF, Owens Corning and CertainTeed all make lines we install, and the product and color are written on your estimate.
Full Tear-Off and Re-Deck
Every replacement starts with a full tear-off. Once the deck is bare, we walk it sheet by sheet, mark soft or delaminated spots, and replace them before anything else goes on. You see photos of each one, and the per-sheet price is on the estimate before work starts. On older homes with plank decking, wide gaps between boards may call for new sheathing over the top. A re-deck is also where a permit comes in, since deck work is what requires one here.
Designer shingle upgrades
Designer shingles are heavier, thicker products cut to look like slate or cedar shake, and they suit older and larger homes where a standard architectural shingle looks plain. They cost more per square and weigh more, so we check the framing on older roofs before recommending them. Lines such as CertainTeed Grand Manor come with their own starter and cap pieces, and installation takes longer because of the offsets. If you like the look of slate but not its weight or price, this is the honest middle ground.
Ridge vent and underlayment upgrades
A replacement is the cheapest time to fix what the old roof did badly. Many attics run too hot because they have little intake and a few box vents; we balance soffit intake with a continuous ridge vent so heat leaves the attic instead of baking the shingles. Underneath, synthetic underlayment replaces old felt, and ice and water membrane goes in the valleys, along the eaves and around every penetration, where wind-driven rain is most likely to get past the shingles. Both are small lines on the estimate.
Local conditions
Replacing roofs in older Cordova and across Memphis
The typical Memphis home carries 25 to 30 squares of roof, which is why estimates here are built square by square. Older Cordova shows where much of the replacement work comes from: its 1990s and early-2000s builds have roofs reaching the end of their life, and buyers are flagging them on inspection. The flashing and ventilation on those houses went on with the original shingles and are the same age, so our estimate there replaces them too rather than reusing tired metal.
How it runs
What happens from estimate to final walk
- 01
Measure and photograph
Every slope, the attic and the gutters, before pricing.
- 02
Written estimate
Materials by brand and product, per-sheet decking, one total.
- 03
Delivery and protection
Materials staged; plants and AC units covered.
- 04
Tear-off and deck
Old roof removed, deck repaired and dried in the same day.
- 05
Install
Membrane, underlayment, flashing, vents and shingles or metal.
- 06
Cleanup and walk
Magnet sweep, haul-off and a final walk with you.
Brands we install and service
Shingles, membranes, metal and skylights from GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed and the other makers below.
FAQ
Roof replacement questions from Memphis homeowners
One to three days for most homes. Large, steep or complex roofs, and weather delays, can stretch it.
Not the whole time. We need driveway access and an outside outlet, and we walk the finished roof with you.
We do not recommend it. A tear-off shows the deck, lets the flashing be replaced, and gives the new shingles a flat base to seal to.
If a covered storm damaged it, the policy may pay for some or all of it, minus your deductible. Age and wear alone are not covered.
Shingles cost less up front and suit most homes. Metal costs more, lasts longer and sheds wind well. The table above sets out the tradeoffs.