Material Costs 2026: What Roofing Contractors Need to Budget

2026 Roofing Material Landscape

Asphalt Shingles

• 3-tab: $90-110/square (down slightly from 2025)
• Architectural/dimensional: $130-180/square
• Premium/designer: $200-400/square
• GAF Timberline HDZ remains the #1 seller

Underlayment

• Synthetic: $65-95/roll (covers ~10 squares)
• Felt 30#: $35-50/roll

Flashing and Accessories

• Drip edge: $8-12/10ft
• Step flashing: $0.50-1.00/piece
• Ridge vent: $15-25/4ft section
• Pipe boots: $8-15 each

Nails and Fasteners

Coil nails: $40-60/box (7,200 ct). Stable pricing.

The Insurance Factor

Insurance replacement jobs are priced differently — adjusters use Xactimate pricing. Make sure your line items match Xactimate categories for smoother claims approval. This alone can add $500-2,000 to your approved amount vs. generic line items.

Margin Protection

1. Quote shingles at current distributor price + 15-20% markup
2. Separate line items for every accessory (flashing, vents, drip edge)
3. Include waste factor: 10% standard roof, 15-20% complex
4. 14-day quote validity — material prices change quickly after storms

Your next step: Call your top 2 distributors this week and confirm current pricing. Update your rate sheet.