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Roofing shingle prices vary widely depending on the materials you select as well as the size and shape of your home. In order to get an accurate estimate for shingle roof installation, you’ll need to call a reputable roofing company for a free estimate.

At Wildwood Roofing & Construction, we’ve been installing, maintaining and repairing shingle roofs for years. We strive to complete each roofing project right, and we stand behind our work—that’s why our clients have such good things to say about us. When you call us for a free estimate, we’ll walk you through our quote estimate point by point.

Whatever your roofing needs, we’re the St. Louis roofing company you can trust. Schedule a consultation today.

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Factors Affecting the Price of Shingle Roof Installation

When you think about roofing, it is likely that you think about shingle roofing. There are two main types of shingles: architectural and asphalt. Asphalt shingles are probably what you typically see used on homes. Architectural shingles are slightly more expensive and can be used to create dramatic shape and design effect.

Whether you need to repair your roof or you need a completely new shingle roof installation, here are the factors affecting roofing shingle prices

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Pitch, Size, and Shape of Roof

Because roofing is not only dangerous but also technique-driven, shingle roof installation is not a particularly DIY-friendly home repair—you will likely have to call a trustworthy local roofing contractor.Depending on the manufacturer of your shingles, the roofing contractor will either use the ”stair-stepping” or ”vertical racking” method of shingle roof installation. While both seal your home to minimize leaks and maximize insulation, they are very different methods.As the name implies, vertical racking refers to installing shingles vertically. This method is much faster, but can null certain manufacturer’s warranties because it can cause pattern curl—the curling of shingles upward—and shadowing—the striped appearance of a shingled roof. For some shingle types, though, vertical racking can save time and money in the installation process without the risk of losing your manufacturer’s warranty.Stair-stepping is a more arduous shingle roof installation process that requires a lot of back-and-forth along the roof. It can, however, be the best choice for certain shingles in order to prevent pattern curl and shadowing. Your roofing contractor will know which process will be best for your particular roof.To ensure the longevity of your roofing system, you’ll also want to look for a contractor that provides only premium shingles—CertainTeed and GAF are some of the best manufacturers available. While subpar products allow some contractors to provide lower quotes, they will not provide the same level of protection nor will they last as long.

There are many factors affecting roofing shingle prices, but they can all be separated into two categories: material and installation costs. The pitch—or slope—of your roof, as well as its size and shape will most directly affect your installation cost. The steeper the roof, the more dangerous the project will be—in order to cover insurance, your roofing contractor will need to charge slightly more. And, the more flashing around dormers and skylights you have, the longer the installation will take.Roofs are typically measured in ”roofing squares,” which are equivalent to 10 ft. by 10 ft.; shingles are sold in bundles, and you need about 3 bundles for each roofing square. Bundles of asphalt shingles run about $25-30, while bundles of architectural shingles can run all the way up to $50 or more.

Proper Installation

Because roofing is not only dangerous but also technique-driven, shingle roof installation is not a particularly DIY-friendly home repair—you will likely have to call a trustworthy local roofing contractor.Depending on the manufacturer of your shingles, the roofing contractor will either use the ”stair-stepping” or ”vertical racking” method of shingle roof installation. While both seal your home to minimize leaks and maximize insulation, they are very different methods.As the name implies, vertical racking refers to installing shingles vertically. This method is much faster, but can null certain manufacturer’s warranties because it can cause pattern curl—the curling of shingles upward—and shadowing—the striped appearance of a shingled roof. For some shingle types, though, vertical racking can save time and money in the installation process without the risk of losing your manufacturer’s warranty.Stair-stepping is a more arduous shingle roof installation process that requires a lot of back-and-forth along the roof. It can, however, be the best choice for certain shingles in order to prevent pattern curl and shadowing. Your roofing contractor will know which process will be best for your particular roof.To ensure the longevity of your roofing system, you’ll also want to look for a contractor that provides only premium shingles—CertainTeed and GAF are some of the best manufacturers available. While subpar products allow some contractors to provide lower quotes, they will not provide the same level of protection nor will they last as long.

Pitch, Size, and Shape of Roof

There are many factors affecting roofing shingle prices, but they can all be separated into two categories: material and installation costs. The pitch—or slope—of your roof, as well as its size and shape will most directly affect your installation cost. The steeper the roof, the more dangerous the project will be—in order to cover insurance, your roofing contractor will need to charge slightly more. And, the more flashing around dormers and skylights you have, the longer the installation will take.Roofs are typically measured in ”roofing squares,” which are equivalent to 10 ft. by 10 ft.; shingles are sold in bundles, and you need about 3 bundles for each roofing square. Bundles of asphalt shingles run about $25-30, while bundles of architectural shingles can run all the way up to $50 or more.

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This company did an excellent job on my roof & we’re very efficient!

Robert Rocha

I had an excellent experience with Wildwood Roofing. William was great to work with start to finish. I was pleased with the finish product and the follow up after the completion of the project.

Ryan Keller

I chose Wildwood because they had the lowest bid and I was impressed with their webpage, reviews, and prior jobs they show on their website. During the job, they found cedar roofing that was under the old shingles. It cost me an extra to get them removed and it took an extra 2 days over what they stated. Overall, I am happy with the job. My house looks great and had no leaks that I am aware of. After a week after my roof was completed, some of my siding came off where it met the shingles, but they came out and fixed it for me. Some people may care about wanting to have American workers to get the job. The roofers that came to my house, didn’t speak english, played spanish music while working, and most likely from South America. It didn’t bother me, but some people may want to pay for American workers.

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Wildwood Roofing did an unbelievable job on my roof. They walked me through how to deal with my insurance company. They told me what to expect on timing and showed up like they said they would.The roof they installed was way better than the roof I had in the past.Even my neighbor (Who’s retired) across the street from me said they did an amazing job.He asked me for their name and number because he wants to do some work with them.Great job Wildwood Roofing and thank you very much for making the entire process painless.Brian Chrisco

Brian Chrisco

Elliott was a terrific salesman and provided great advice on our roof replacement. He is a great professional. The job was done well and his follow through terrific.

Jim von der Heydt

Used Wildwood Roofing for the repair of a roof when I was preparing to sell a house in Manchester. Caleb was very responsive to questions regarding the quote and even came out to meet with my insurance claims adjuster to work things together. The work was scheduled and completed on the day they said it would be and the guys were very efficient at getting it done. The company was even responsive after the work to get some paperwork I needed to close on the house.My issue I had (and discovered a month after they had completed their work) was some of the old roofing material was allowed to fall into the attic space. When I was in the attic fixing some issues prior to the sale, I found the material and was a little disgusted it was allowed to fall in where it did.Overall, I would recommend working with this company.

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