Free roofing calculators and decision tools, built from real job-site experience — no email required, no sales call attached. Get your own numbers in under a minute, then read the matching guide if you want the full story.
Roof Cost Calculator
What will a new roof cost on YOUR house? Enter size, pitch and material for a realistic 2026 price range in 30 seconds.
Calculate my cost →Repair or Replace? Quiz
Six questions about age, leaks and damage — and a straight verdict on whether a repair makes sense or replacement is the smarter money.
Take the quiz →Roofing Materials Comparison
Shingles vs metal vs tile vs slate, side by side: installed cost, lifespan, wind ratings — and the cost per year most sites never show.
Compare materials →Attic Ventilation Calculator
Code (IRC R806) says exactly how much ventilation your attic needs. Get the number — and how many feet of ridge and soffit vent it takes.
Check my ventilation →Storm Damage Checklist
Storm just passed? Check off the damage signs you can see from the ground and get a clear recommendation: monitor, inspect, or start a claim.
Assess storm damage →Roof Life Expectancy Calculator
How many years does your current roof realistically have left — adjusted for your material, climate, ventilation and shade?
Estimate remaining life →Why we built these
Most roofing questions don’t have one answer — they have YOUR answer, based on your roof’s size, age, material and climate. Generic articles can’t run your numbers, and a chatbot’s one-line guess can’t either. These tools do the actual math with current 2026 pricing and building-code requirements, then point you to the in-depth guide behind each result. Every tool is free and anonymous: nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Are these tools really free?
Yes — no email, no account, no “a specialist will call you.” They’re part of our mission to make roofing decisions less of a guessing game for homeowners.
How accurate are the estimates?
The calculators use 2026 national-average pricing and standard formulas, and they show ranges instead of fake-precise numbers. Your real quote will vary with region, access and roof condition — always confirm with 2–3 written local quotes.
Which tool should I start with?
Replacing soon? Start with the cost calculator. Roof acting up? Start with the quiz. Just had a storm? Go straight to the storm checklist.