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Introduction
In this article, I will give you the typical costs for installing a new roof in Nevada in 2025, for both residential and commercial buildings. I’ve spent years reviewing contractor bids and researching roofing costs for my clients around the country. The roof cost estimates here were produced by analyzing current material prices, Nevada labor costs, and other relevant factors, including roofing project values from actual Nevada building permit data. The roof systems covered include asphalt shingles, metal roofing, slate, tile, synthetic composite, cedar shakes, and all of the common types of low-slope commercial roofing.
Roof replacement costs in Nevada tend to be higher than the national average. (Compare with national average roof replacement costs.)
Actual roof prices vary by location, roof size, roof slope, complexity, and the type of roof system installed. Asphalt shingles and clay or concrete tile are both common on Nevada homes, with tile especially prevalent in the southern part of the state. Metal roofs are also fairly common. Commercial low-slope roofs will typically have single-ply membranes (EPDM, TPO, and PVC), modified bitumen, or spray-applied polyurethane foam systems.
On average, Nevada residential roof replacement prices in 2025 typically range from around $7 per square foot for basic asphalt shingles to around $40 per square foot for high-end copper roofing. This means a typical 1,700-square-foot pitched roof may cost between about $11,000 and $68,000, depending on the material chosen.
Commercial roofing typically costs more than people might think, due to insulation requirements. Board insulation is normally installed as a part of a low-slope roof system, and costs around $1 to $1.50 per square foot (installed) per inch of thickness while providing an R-value of around R-4 to R-6 per inch.
Commercial roof replacement prices in Nevada range, on average, from around $5.50 per square foot for a ballasted EPDM overlay system with no insulation included to around $19.00 per square foot for a 2-ply modified bitumen system with enough insulation to satisfy Nevada energy code requirements for roofs with above-deck insulation.
The tables below provide cost information for all roof types and systems.
Climate Considerations for Nevada Roofs
Nevada’s climate is a result of its high desert and mountain geography, shaped by the Sierra Nevada, the Great Basin, and numerous smaller mountain ranges. Much of the state has an arid to semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers and relatively mild winters at lower elevations. In the north and higher elevations, winters can be cold and snowy, while in southern Nevada, including Las Vegas and the Mojave Desert, summers are extremely hot, with long stretches above 100°F. Annual precipitation is among the lowest in the country, averaging less than 10 inches in most valleys, though mountain areas may receive significant winter snowfall.
Heating and cooling degree days in Nevada lean more toward cooling demand in the south, where long, hot summers drive air conditioning use. Northern Nevada sees more heating demand due to cold winters, but overall the state requires less heating energy than its Rocky Mountain neighbors. Reflective “cool roof” materials are especially beneficial in Nevada’s southern deserts, where solar gain and high roof temperatures accelerate material aging.
Given these conditions, Nevada homeowners and property managers should consider the following:
- Asphalt shingles remain the most common and affordable pitched roof option, but high summer heat can significantly shorten asphalt shingle lifespan compared to more temperate regions. Using high-quality shingles with solar-reflective granules and ensuring proper attic ventilation can improve performance.
- Ventilation and underlayment are critical for managing both heat buildup and occasional winter cold. Proper attic ventilation can extend roof life, while proper ice and water shield is important in northern Nevada’s snowy mountain areas. Note that improper attic ventilation can void your roof warranty.
- Metal roofing is a good choice in Nevada. Standing seam panels withstand intense sun, shed snow in mountain towns like Reno and Elko, and provide superior wind resistance in exposed desert valleys. PVDF-coated steel or aluminum panels are preferred for long-term color stability under harsh UV exposure.
- Tile roofing is especially popular in southern Nevada. Clay and concrete tile perform very well in the desert climate, much better than asphalt shingles, though their weight requires a properly engineered roof support structure.
- Cedar shakes and shingles are less common due to the arid climate and wildfire risk, but where used, a Class A fire-rated assembly is required.
- Insulation and attic air sealing should be tailored to location. In northern Nevada, higher R-values help reduce heating costs, while in southern Nevada reflective finishes and cool roof materials reduce cooling demand and extend roof life.
Things to Keep in Mind
These roof cost estimates should be fairly accurate; I make an effort to update them regularly using current material prices and labor data specific to Nevada. Keep in mind that the costs listed below are averages, and actual costs can vary significantly depending on your specific location and the size, configuration, accessibility, and condition of your particular roof.
The residential roof cost estimates provided here are for roof replacements on roofs with a 6/12 pitch and include all standard roof components (underlayment, ice & water shield, fasteners, flashing, etc.). Steeper roofs or roofs with complex designs can increase costs by as much as 30%.
Removal of an existing commercial or residential roof typically adds between $1 and $3 per square foot. For the estimates in the tables below, $1.50 per square foot for tear-off and disposal has been included in all pricing except for the “no additional insulation” commercial roof pricing, which generally indicates a roof recover project.
Table 1: Residential Roof Costs in Nevada
| Average Cost of a Residential Pitched Roof in Nevada | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Type | Average Installed Cost Per Square Foot |
Average Installed Cost Per Square (100 sq. ft.) |
Average Installed Cost Typical Residential Roof (1,700 sq. ft.) |
| Asphalt Shingles 3-Tab or Strip Shingles |
$6.70 | $670 | $11,390 |
| Asphalt Shingles Architectural or Dimensional Shingles |
$7.40 | $740 | $12,580 |
| Asphalt Shingles Luxury or Premium Shingles |
$9.20 | $920 | $15,640 |
| Cedar Shake & Shingle Red Cedar Shingles |
$16.75 | $1,675 | $28,475 |
| Cedar Shake & Shingle Red Cedar Shingles Class A Fire Rated System |
$18.80 | $1,880 | $31,960 |
| Cedar Shake & Shingle Red Cedar Shakes |
$16.15 | $1,615 | $27,455 |
| Cedar Shake & Shingle Red Cedar Shakes Class A Fire Rated System |
$18.20 | $1,820 | $30,940 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Aluminum, Basic Coating) |
$13.20 | $1,320 | $22,440 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Steel, Basic Coating) |
$9.90 | $990 | $16,830 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Steel, PVDF/Kynar Coated) |
$12.40 | $1,240 | $21,080 |
| Metal Roofing Metal Shingles (Aluminum, Basic Coating) |
$16.80 | $1,680 | $28,560 |
| Metal Roofing Metal Shingles (Steel, Basic Coating) |
$12.60 | $1,260 | $21,420 |
| Metal Roofing Metal Shingles (Steel, PVDF/Kynar Coated) |
$15.70 | $1,570 | $26,690 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Aluminum, Basic Coating) |
$20.40 | $2,040 | $34,680 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Steel, Basic Coating) |
$15.30 | $1,530 | $26,010 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Steel, PVDF/Kynar Coated) |
$19.10 | $1,910 | $32,470 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Copper) |
$40.80 | $4,080 | $69,360 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Zinc) |
$27.60 | $2,760 | $46,920 |
| Metal Roofing Flat Seam Metal (Copper, Soldered Seams) |
$48.00 | $4,800 | $81,600 |
| Slate Roofing Hard Natural Slate (Grade S1) “Standard” 1/4″ Thick |
$28.85 | $2,885 | $49,045 |
| Slate Roofing Hard Natural Slate (Grade S1) “Rough Texture” 1/4″ to 3/8″ Thick |
$32.10 | $3,210 | $54,570 |
| Slate Roofing Hard Natural Slate (Grade S1) “Architectural” 3/8″ to 1/2″ Thick |
$37.50 | $3,750 | $63,750 |
| Synthetic Composite Synthetic Composite Shingles (Engineered Polymeric Tile) |
$15.15 | $1,515 | $25,755 |
| Tile Roofing Clay Tile Flat Profile (Shingle Style) |
$18.50 | $1,850 | $31,450 |
| Tile Roofing Clay Tile Mission (2 Piece) |
$19.55 | $1,955 | $33,235 |
| Tile Roofing Clay Tile S-Profile (1 Piece) |
$17.65 | $1,765 | $30,005 |
| Tile Roofing Clay Tile Premium Styles |
$22.20 | $2,220 | $37,740 |
| Tile Roofing Concrete Tile Flat Profile (Shingle Style) |
$14.05 | $1,405 | $23,885 |
| Tile Roofing Concrete Tile S-Profile (1 Piece) |
$13.45 | $1,345 | $22,865 |
| Tile Roofing Concrete Tile Premium Styles |
$16.80 | $1,680 | $28,560 |
| Tile Roofing Lightweight Concrete Flat Tile (Shingle Style) |
$14.65 | $1,465 | $24,905 |
Table 2: Commercial Roof Costs in Nevada
For energy code purposes, Nevada spans IECC Climate Zones 3, 4, and 5. Clark County, which includes Las Vegas and accounts for more than 70 percent of the state’s population, is located in Zone 3. Northern and central parts of the state fall into Zones 4 and 5.
Under the Nevada Commercial Energy Conservation Code, commercial low-slope roofs with insulation installed entirely above the roof deck must meet the following minimum continuous insulation (ci) requirements:
- Zone 3: R-25ci
- Zone 4: R-30ci
- Zone 5: R-30ci
Because the majority of Nevada’s buildings are in Zone 3, the table below shows cost estimates for roofs with R-25 insulation. Building owners outside of Clark County should be aware that a higher R-value requirement (R-30) applies in colder climate zones.
When performing a roof recover (installing a new roof over an existing one), these insulation requirements generally do not apply. Roof recover projects typically involve installing a layer of cover board over the existing roof system to provide a suitable substrate, then applying the new roof membrane. Keep in mind that roof recovery is not always permitted or advisable.
Where the price estimates below include R-25 insulation, add $1.20 per square foot for roofs that require R-30.
| Average Cost of a Commercial Low-Slope Roof in Nevada | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Type | Average Installed Cost Per Square Foot |
Average Installed Cost Per Square (100 sq. ft.) |
Average Installed Cost Typical Commercial Roof (25,000 sq. ft.) |
| EPDM Roofing Ballasted EPDM 45-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $11.50 | $1,150 | $287,500 |
| EPDM Roofing Ballasted EPDM 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $12.05 | $1,205 | $301,250 |
| EPDM Roofing Ballasted EPDM 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $5.80 | $580 | $145,000 |
| EPDM Roofing Ballasted EPDM 90-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $12.55 | $1,255 | $313,750 |
| EPDM Roofing Mechanically-Attached EPDM 45-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.30 | $1,530 | $382,500 |
| EPDM Roofing Mechanically-Attached EPDM 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.85 | $1,585 | $396,250 |
| EPDM Roofing Mechanically-Attached EPDM 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $6.40 | $640 | $160,000 |
| EPDM Roofing Mechanically-Attached EPDM 75-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.20 | $1,620 | $405,000 |
| EPDM Roofing Fully-Adhered EPDM 45-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.60 | $1,560 | $390,000 |
| EPDM Roofing Fully-Adhered EPDM 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.15 | $1,615 | $403,750 |
| EPDM Roofing Fully-Adhered EPDM 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $6.70 | $670 | $167,500 |
| EPDM Roofing Fully-Adhered EPDM 90-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.60 | $1,660 | $415,000 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Aluminum, Basic Coating) | $13.20 | $1,320 | $330,000 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Aluminum, PVDF/Kynar Coated) | $16.50 | $1,650 | $412,500 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Steel, Basic Coating) | $9.90 | $990 | $247,500 |
| Metal Roofing Exposed Fastener Panels (Steel, PVDF/Kynar Coated) | $12.35 | $1,235 | $308,750 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Aluminum, Basic Coating) | $20.40 | $2,040 | $510,000 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Aluminum, PVDF/Kynar Coated) | $25.50 | $2,550 | $637,500 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Steel, Basic Coating) | $15.30 | $1,530 | $382,500 |
| Metal Roofing Standing Seam Metal (Steel, PVDF/Kynar Coated) | $19.10 | $1,910 | $477,500 |
| Modified Bitumen Roofing APP-Modified Bitumen 2-Ply System With R-25 Insulation | $18.80 | $1,880 | $470,000 |
| Modified Bitumen Roofing APP-Modified Bitumen 2-Ply System No Additional Insulation | $11.00 | $1,100 | $275,000 |
| Modified Bitumen Roofing APP-Modified Bitumen 3-Ply System With R-25 Insulation | $22.10 | $2,210 | $552,500 |
| Modified Bitumen Roofing SBS-Modified Bitumen 2-Ply System With R-25 Insulation | $19.40 | $1,940 | $485,000 |
| Modified Bitumen Roofing SBS-Modified Bitumen 2-Ply System No Additional Insulation | $11.60 | $1,160 | $290,000 |
| Modified Bitumen Roofing SBS-Modified Bitumen 3-Ply System With R-25 Insulation | $23.00 | $2,300 | $575,000 |
| PVC Roofing Mechanically-Attached PVC 50-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.90 | $1,590 | $397,500 |
| PVC Roofing Mechanically-Attached PVC 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.40 | $1,640 | $410,000 |
| PVC Roofing Mechanically-Attached PVC 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $7.00 | $700 | $175,000 |
| PVC Roofing Mechanically-Attached PVC 80-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.75 | $1,675 | $418,750 |
| PVC Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC 50-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.20 | $1,620 | $405,000 |
| PVC Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.70 | $1,670 | $417,500 |
| PVC Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $7.30 | $730 | $182,500 |
| PVC Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC 80-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $17.15 | $1,715 | $428,750 |
| PVC KEE Roofing Mechanically-Attached PVC KEE 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $17.90 | $1,790 | $447,500 |
| PVC KEE Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC KEE 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $18.20 | $1,820 | $455,000 |
| PVC KEE Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC KEE 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $8.80 | $880 | $220,000 |
| PVC KEE Roofing Fully-Adhered PVC KEE 80-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $18.65 | $1,865 | $466,250 |
| Spray Polyurethane Foam SPF 5-Inch Thick Silicone Coating Light Prep | $13.80 | $1,380 | $345,000 |
| Spray Polyurethane Foam SPF 5-Inch Thick Silicone Coating Heavy Prep | $15.90 | $1,590 | $397,500 |
| TPO Roofing Ballasted TPO 45-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $11.20 | $1,120 | $280,000 |
| TPO Roofing Ballasted TPO 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $11.70 | $1,170 | $292,500 |
| TPO Roofing Ballasted TPO 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $5.45 | $545 | $136,250 |
| TPO Roofing Ballasted TPO 80-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $12.20 | $1,220 | $305,000 |
| TPO Roofing Mechanically-Attached TPO 45-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.00 | $1,500 | $375,000 |
| TPO Roofing Mechanically-Attached TPO 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.50 | $1,550 | $387,500 |
| TPO Roofing Mechanically-Attached TPO 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $6.10 | $610 | $152,500 |
| TPO Roofing Mechanically-Attached TPO 80-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.90 | $1,590 | $397,500 |
| TPO Roofing Fully-Adhered TPO 45-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.30 | $1,530 | $382,500 |
| TPO Roofing Fully-Adhered TPO 60-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $15.85 | $1,585 | $396,250 |
| TPO Roofing Fully-Adhered TPO 60-mil Membrane No Additional Insulation | $6.40 | $640 | $160,000 |
| TPO Roofing Fully-Adhered TPO 80-mil Membrane With R-25 Insulation | $16.25 | $1,625 | $406,250 |
Further Reading: Roof Cost Details by Roofing Type
- Asphalt Shingle Roof Cost Guide
- Cedar Shake & Shingle Roof Cost Guide
- Copper Roof Cost Guide
- EPDM Rubber Roof Cost Guide
- Metal Roof Cost Guide
- Modified Bitumen Roof Cost Guide
- PVC Membrane Roof Cost Guide
- Shingle Roof Cost Guide
- Single-Ply Roofing Cost Guide (EPDM, PVC, TPO)
- Slate Roof Cost Guide
- Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Cost Guide
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing Cost Guide
- Tile Roof Cost Guide
- TPO Membrane Roof Cost Guide
About the Author
Jack Gray spent 20 years as a principal roof consultant with the Moriarty Corporation, an award-winning building enclosure consultant firm founded in 1967. Mr. Gray has worked in the roofing industry for over 25 years, with training and practical experience in roof installation, roof inspection, roof safety, roof condition assessment, construction estimating, roof design & specification, quality assurance, roof maintenance & repair, and roof asset management. He was awarded the Registered Roof Observer (RRO) professional credential in 2009. He also served as an infantry paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and has a B.A. from Cornell University.