Roof Replacement ROI Estimator
Show homeowners the numbers: how much value a new architectural or metal roof adds to their home's resale price, based on national remodeling cost-recoupment data — the single most effective closing aid for higher-priced replacements.
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Estimated home value after replacement
$357,320
A new architectural asphalt shingle roof adds roughly $7,320 in resale value at national 61% cost-recoupment rates — before counting insurance savings or faster sales.
Selling points for your homeowner pitch
- Buyers routinely walk from homes with roofs over 15 years old — a documented new roof removes the biggest inspection objection.
- Many insurers discount premiums for newer impact-rated roofs; homeowners can forward their warranty paperwork.
- Curb-impact is front-loaded: appraisers and buyers judge the roof from the street before they ever step inside.
This result is free — the next steps are for pros
Where these numbers come from
National remodeling cost-vs-value studies consistently rank roofing among the top exterior projects for recouped cost at resale — architectural asphalt typically recoups around 60%, and metal roofs often perform better while lasting two to three times as long. Actual results vary by market, home price band, and the appraisal method, so treat outputs as conversation starters backed by real ranges rather than appraisals.
Pro tip for contractors: run this live with the homeowner on a tablet during the walkthrough. When they see the number attached to their house, the premium material tier stops feeling like an upsell.
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