Roofing · Greater Dayton
Roof Replacement in Dayton, Ohio
Enter your address and we measure your roof from aerial imagery, show you the measurement free, and give you a price range for a new roof. For homes across Greater Dayton.
A new asphalt shingle roof in the Dayton area typically costs $8,500 to $18,000, about $3.50 to $7.00 per square foot. Most of our replacements are finished in one day, and jobs usually start about two weeks after you sign. Your exact price comes from a free roof inspection.
Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Aub Holley, owner
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Measure your roof
How the roof calculator works
Type your street address and the calculator measures your roof from aerial imagery: its size in squares, how many roof planes it has, its pitch and its style. You see those measurements right away, before we ask for any contact details. Then you confirm the red pin is on your house and tell us whether the roof is part of a storm or insurance claim. If it isn't, tell us where to send your price range, and it shows on the screen as soon as you send it. If it is, your insurance company's scope sets the price, so the next step is a free inspection. A range isn't a quote. Your exact price comes from a free roof inspection, where we photograph what we find and explain it. Schedule your free inspection.
Straight numbers
How much does a roof replacement cost in Dayton?
| House size | Roof size | Price range at our calculator's rates |
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| 1,500 square feet | 18 squares | $8,500 to $10,000 |
| 2,000 square feet | 24 squares | $11,500 to $13,500 |
| 2,500 square feet | 30 squares | $14,500 to $16,500 |
One-story house, gable roof, with about 20 percent more roof than floor space for pitch and overhangs, priced the way our calculator prices a gable roof.
A square is 100 square feet of roof. Decking repairs are priced separately, per sheet.
What changes the price of a new roof?
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How much roof there is.
Square footage and pitch. A steep roof takes longer and costs more to work safely.
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Complexity.
Valleys, chimneys, skylights, dormers and roof-to-wall transitions all take detail work that a simple gable roof doesn't.
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What's under the shingles.
This is the one homeowners don't expect, and it's the most common reason a number moves.
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Ventilation.
We take off box and turtle vents and install ridge vent, but we confirm intake first. If the intake is short, we'll quote correcting it and you decide.
Why a number moves
Most homes in Dayton were built before 1960, when roofs were decked with solid wood boards rather than plywood, so we find plank decking on older homes all over the area. Owens Corning's Duration installation instructions (Pub. 10014283-L, July 2026) call for "Minimum 6 inch roof deck boards, minimum 3/8 inch plywood, minimum 7/16 inch OSB sheathing spaced minimum 1/8 inch and maximum 1/4 inch." Where a gap runs wider than a quarter inch, the boards have to be repaired or replaced, and the reason is concrete: a shingle course's nail strip can land directly over a gap. The nail passes through into the attic and grips nothing. That whole course has no fastener holding it down.
That's not upselling. It's the difference between a roof that's fastened and one that only looks fastened.
An honest answer first
Should I repair or replace my roof?
Not every roof needs replacing. A sound roof with an isolated problem, like a section of failed flashing, a few storm-loosened shingles, or a single bad penetration, may need work on one elevation rather than the whole roof, and we'll tell you so. That is what the free inspection is for: it decides the scope, and the answer is often smaller than a full replacement. Call about the small thing. Finding out is free, and it is the same first step either way. Here is how we repair a roof.
Replacement becomes the honest recommendation when the system is at the end of its life or the damage is widespread: shingles losing granules across the whole roof, leaks returning in more than one place, or storm damage a repair would only cover up. When a storm is what brought you here, storm-damage roof replacement follows this same system-first approach, with documentation built for the insurance process.
Is a 20-year-old roof due? Not automatically. A properly installed roof lasts 20 to 40 years, and where yours lands depends on how it was installed and what the attic under it is doing. At 20 years, watch for granules collecting in the gutters, shingles that lift or crease in the wind, and leaks in more than one place. Any of those is a reason for a free inspection.
The roofing system
A roof replacement is a system rebuild, not new shingles on old problems
New shingles are the part you see. The roof that actually lasts is the system underneath them: the deck they're fastened to, the underlayment beneath them, the flashing that seals every edge and penetration, and the ventilation that lets the whole assembly breathe. Helping Hands Roofing inspects and corrects that entire system as part of a replacement, rather than laying new shingles over problems that are still there.
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Decking / sheathing
A replacement starts with the deck, not the shingle. Every board gets walked and checked before anything new goes down, because fastening a new roofing system into soft or delaminated decking can compromise the installation from the start.
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Underlayment
The water-resistant layer installed over the deck, beneath the shingles: a second line of defense the finished roof quietly depends on.
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Flashing
The metal that seals transitions and penetrations (walls, chimneys, valleys, and vents) where roof leaks commonly develop.
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Ventilation
Balanced intake and exhaust so the assembly isn't left to trap heat and moisture, a factor in how long the shingles last, independent of the shingles themselves.
On every roof we replace
What's included in a Helping Hands roof replacement
Our goal on every job is to install the best roof that can be installed on your home. That's why we created The Helping Hands Roofing Standard, and it goes past what Ohio code requires.
- Full tear-off down to the roof deck
- Owens Corning RhinoRoof Granulated ice and water shield: two rows at the eaves and one row in every valley
- Ice and water shield along every roof-to-wall transition, with flashing replaced wherever it needs it, and ice and water shield around every pipe, vent and other opening, where roofs most often leak
- Ice and water shield under 24-inch metal coil flashing at every change in slope, and where a shingle roof meets a metal awning
- Two layers of Owens Corning RhinoRoof synthetic underlayment, overlapped 24 inches everywhere and 26 inches on low slopes
- An Owens Corning Duration roofing system: Duration shingles with Owens Corning starter strip, Owens Corning ProEdge hip and ridge shingles, RhinoRoof underlayment and RhinoRoof Granulated ice and water shield, installed to manufacturer specifications
- Our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty on every new roof
Why homeowners choose Helping Hands Roofing
Families Helping Families
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The Helping Hands Roofing Standard
Two rows of ice and water shield at the eaves of every roof, one row in the valleys, along sidewalls and around every pipe and vent, then two layers of synthetic underlayment overlapped 24 inches, 26 on low slopes. More than Ohio code asks for.
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Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
Covers our workmanship on qualifying installations and replacements. See what it covers.
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Documented Before It's Covered
We photograph the bare deck after tear-off, the underlayment before the shingles go on, and the finished roof. If we find rotted wood, we photograph that too.
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Fully Insured Since 2016
Aub Holley founded Helping Hands Roofing in 2016. We're fully insured and based in Beavercreek.
What to expect
What a Helping Hands roof replacement looks like
From the first inspection to the last cleanup, the steps are the same on every home, and none of them are hidden from the homeowner.
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A free, documented inspection first
It starts with a free roof inspection: a thorough look at the whole system, photographed and explained, so the recommendation is one you can see for yourself.
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The property gets protected
Before tear-off, the areas around the house get protected. A roof replacement is disruptive by nature, and keeping landscaping, siding, and windows out of harm's way is part of the job, not an afterthought.
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Down to the deck
The old roof comes off and the decking underneath is walked and checked. Soft or delaminated boards are replaced before anything new goes on, because the best shingle in the world can't fix a deck that won't hold a nail.
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Documented as it's built
The bare deck and the underlayment are photographed before they're covered, so what's underneath your roof isn't a matter of trust alone.
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A final quality-control review, then cleanup
When the roof is finished, the completed system is reviewed against the Helping Hands standard before the job is called done, and the property is cleaned up.
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Stood behind
Qualifying work is backed by the Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. If a covered problem ever traces back to our workmanship, we come back and make it right.
Already have other estimates?
Bring them. We'll sit down and go through them with you line by line, compare apples to apples, and explain what's actually in each one and what isn't. If someone else's number is better for you, we'll tell you that. Start with a free roof inspection →
Covered by the Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
Roof replacement is a qualifying installation under the Helping Hands Roofing Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. When a covered problem results from our workmanship, Helping Hands Roofing returns and corrects it according to the warranty terms: material and labor for a covered workmanship failure at no expense to the homeowner.
Real completed work
Roof replacements we've completed in Greater Dayton
Actual Helping Hands Roofing projects: real homes, real cities, documented with our own photography.
Wind Claim Roof With a Low-Slope Section on Kling Dr, Dayton
Tree Through the Roof on Stauffer Dr, Beavercreek
Tarped Storm Roof Replaced on Ridge View Ct, Xenia
See more of our work on the Dayton, Beavercreek, Xenia and Kettering pages.
Questions about roof replacement in Dayton
How much does a new roof cost in Dayton?
Most Dayton-area asphalt shingle roof replacements run $8,500 to $18,000, about $3.50 to $7.00 per square foot. Pitch, the number of old layers, decking repairs and access change the price. Enter your address above for a range on your own roof, or book a free inspection for your exact price. Book a free roof inspection.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most of our roof replacements are finished in one day, and jobs usually start about two weeks after you sign.
How long does a new roof last?
A properly installed asphalt shingle roof lasts 20 to 40 years. How long yours lasts depends most on what's under the shingles: the ice and water shield, the underlayment, the flashing and the ventilation. That's why we build every roof to The Helping Hands Roofing Standard.
Is the online roof quote free?
Yes. Measuring your roof and seeing your price range costs nothing. Send your details and we'll follow up to set up a free inspection, or book your free inspection yourself here.
How much does it cost to replace a roof on a 1,500 square foot house?
The size of your house is not the size of your roof. Pitch, overhangs and the roof's shape add to it, so a one-story 1,500 square foot house has more than 15 squares of roof, while a two-story house of the same size has much less roof. For example, an 18-square gable roof comes to about $8,500 to $10,000 at our calculator's rates. Enter your address above and the calculator measures yours.
How much does it cost to replace roof decking?
It depends on how many sheets are rotted, which no one can see until the old shingles come off. We replace damaged decking (the sheathing under the shingles) with 7/16 inch OSB, photograph what we find, and the per-sheet price is on your estimate before the job starts. The price depends on pitch: a sheet goes down faster on a 4/12 roof than on a 9/12 roof. Any rotted wood we find is photographed, so you can see what was replaced.
How long does a roof estimate take?
The online range takes about a minute. A free inspection usually takes about 30 minutes, but plan on an hour if you have questions. We make sure every one is answered before we leave.
When is the best time of year to replace a roof?
Any time the temperature stays above 40 degrees. Below that, asphalt shingles lose flexibility and can crack as they're nailed, and the sealant strip that holds each shingle down needs warmth to bond. So we roof from spring through fall, and in winter only when a roof can't wait, like after storm damage. Cold-weather roofing takes extra steps to keep the shingles warm and sealed, and we'll tell you if yours needs them.
Sources: GAF, "Cool Weather Roofing: Must-Know Tips for Installing Shingles in Cool Temperatures"; Owens Corning, "Cold Weather Shingle Installation" technical bulletin; CertainTeed, "Cold Weather Installations".
How is my roof measured?
From aerial imagery of your address. The tool measures the sloped surface of the roof, not the footprint of the house, and shows the date of the imagery it used. Trees, a recent addition or older imagery can throw it off, which is why you confirm the building first and why the real measurement is taken on site.
Why a range and not a price?
A web page cannot see your roof. The range uses your roof's measured size, a waste allowance for its style, and a flat rate per square. It leaves out pitch, the number of layers, decking repairs and access, which all change the real price. The real number comes from a free inspection on your roof. Book a free roof inspection.
Why won't it price a storm or insurance roof?
When a roof is part of an insurance claim, the scope comes from the damage documented on the roof and from your insurer, not from a web page. We inspect the roof, photograph what we find, explain it, and can meet your adjuster on site.
What happens after I send my details?
Your range shows right away, and we'll follow up to set up a free inspection if you want one. Or book your free inspection here. It's free, with no obligation.
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What homeowners say
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Tim We recently had our roof replaced and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The pricing was very fair and competitive, which immediately set them apart There were no hidden charges or upsells, I paid exactly what I was expecting. Aub was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process—always quick to respond to any questions and made everything easy to understand. The crew did an excellent job on the installation, and cleanup. They left the area spotless, which we really appreciated. Overall, a smooth, professional experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
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Danny Helping Hands Roofing is an awesome company. Aub Holley the owner was very helpful and friendly.He explained the process and answered all of our questions. He returned my calls and answered my concerns. The roofing crew did an outstanding job and worked very hard to get everything done. The clean up after the roof replacement was also very good. I would highly recommend Helping Hands Roofing to anyone! It’s hard to find a company today that truly cares and stands behind their promises. So if you need a new roof contract Helping Hands Roofing you will not be disappointed with this company.
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Kara Aub and his team did a great job with our new roof install. He made sure we were set for the winter and then installed as soon as possible in the spring for best results. Helping Hands also worked directly with our insurance, which was a huge help!
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