Costs
What Does a New Roof Cost in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
What drives the price of a new roof in Hot Springs, AR — size, pitch, shape, and decking. Free inspection and a written number. Call 501-359-5550.
How much does a new roof cost in Hot Springs?
Four things set your price. The size of your roof, how steep it is, the material you choose, and what we find under the old roof. A simple ranch with one roof line prices out very differently than a big home with valleys and dormers. We do not quote roofs over the phone.
Your material is the first fork in the road.
| Roof type | How long it lasts | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle | 15–25 years | Lower upfront cost, most Hot Springs homes |
| Metal | 40–70 years | Staying put long term, hail country |
Shingles cost less to put on. Metal costs more up front and lasts two to three times as long. Neither is the right answer for everyone.
You get a real number in writing after a free inspection.
What makes one roof cost more than another?
Four things move your price: size, pitch, shape, and what sits under the old roof. Two houses on the same street can land far apart. Square footage of the house is a poor guide, because your roof is not the same shape as your floor plan.
Here is how each one works.
- Size. More square feet means more material and more labor. This is the big one.
- Pitch. A steep roof is slow and needs fall protection. Slow costs money.
- Shape. Valleys, dormers, chimneys, and skylights all need flashing and hand work.
- What is underneath. Rotten decking gets replaced. We cannot see it until the old roof comes off.
Why can’t you give a price over the phone?
Because we cannot see your roof from the office. Any number we gave you would be a guess, and guesses go one of two ways. Either we lowball you and raise it later, or we pad it and you overpay. Neither is how we work.
The free inspection takes care of that. We measure, photograph, and check the decking access.
Then you get one written number. It does not move unless we open the roof and find rot, and we show you the photo before we touch it.
Should you repair instead of replace?
Repair if the roof is sound and the problem is small. Replace if the roof is near the end of its life or the damage is spread out. A repair on a 22 year old shingle roof is money you spend twice, because the rest of it is failing at the same rate.
We will tell you which one you need. If your roof has good years left, we say so.
Age is the quickest test. Take the age of your roof and compare it to the life of the material. A shingle roof at year eight is worth repairing. The same roof at year 22 is not.
Read more about roof repair and roof leak repair.
Will insurance cover a new roof?
Insurance may cover a roof damaged by hail or wind. It will not cover a roof that simply got old. Coverage and deductibles vary by policy, and your adjuster makes the final call, not your roofer. Anyone who guarantees a paid claim is telling you a story.
Arkansas hail season runs roughly March through June, so storm claims are common in Garland County.
We inspect for free, document damage with photos, and meet your adjuster on the roof. See hail damage repair and storm damage repair.
What else might you need?
Sometimes the roof is not the only thing. Old gutters often come off with the old roof and go back up bent. Damaged siding tends to show up after the same storm that hurt the roof.
Flat sections are their own job. If you have one, look at TPO flat roofing.
We tell you what you need and what can wait. Those are two different lists.
Who is quoting your roof?
Our own crews do the work, and we are at 209 Albert Pike in Hot Springs. We are licensed in Arkansas under RR0540931024, with over 20 years here, more than 500 projects, and 20 trained people on staff. Our rating is 4.9.
Compare shingle roofing against metal roofing, or see our work across Hot Springs.
Want a real number on your roof? Contact us or call 501-359-5550 for a free inspection and estimate. We answer seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Financing is available.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new roof cost in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
Four things set your price. The size of your roof, how steep it is, the material you pick, and what we find under the old roof. Two homes on the same street can price out very differently. We inspect your roof for free and give you an exact number in writing.
Why is my quote higher than my neighbor's?
Roof size, pitch, and shape drive the difference. A steep roof with valleys, dormers, and chimneys takes hand work and flashing that a simple ranch never needs. Two homes on the same street can land far apart. Square footage of the house alone does not tell you much.
Will insurance pay for my new roof?
Insurance may pay if a storm damaged your roof, but it will not pay for normal wear or old age. Coverage and deductibles vary by policy, and the adjuster makes the call, not us. We inspect for free, photograph the damage, and meet your adjuster on site.
Do you offer financing for a new roof?
Yes, financing is available. A roof is rarely a purchase people plan for, and most of our customers are working around a deductible or a fixed budget. Ask us when we give you your written estimate, and we will walk you through the options that fit.