Surfaces cluster
Roof Replacement, Basement and Garage Flooring Cost Hub
Three of the most expensive surfaces in a home — the roof overhead and the slabs under your basement and garage. This hub collects every guide and calculator for pricing them in 2026, so you can compare materials, check a contractor's quote, and budget before work starts.
- Roof replacement runs $8,500–$34,500 depending on material, pitch and size
- Basement flooring costs $4–$13 per sq ft installed — plus the moisture prep that decides whether it lasts
- Garage floor systems range from $2.75/sq ft roll-out mats to $7.50/sq ft polyaspartic
Guides in this cluster
Roof Cost Estimator: What a New Roof Really Costs in 2026
A roof replacement runs $8,500–$34,500 for a typical US home in 2026. Here's the real math by material, pitch and size — plus what per-square pricing actually means.
Read guideRoofing Materials Calculator: How Many Bundles of Shingles Do You Need? (2026)
Roofing is sold by the square and the bundle — and the pitch of your roof can add 40% more material than your floor plan suggests. Here's the exact takeoff math roofers use, so you buy enough without overbuying.
Read guideTile Roof Cost Calculator: Clay, Concrete & Composite Prices (2026)
Tile is the 50-year roof — but it's heavy, and the real cost often hides in the underlayment, battens and structural work, not the tiles themselves. Here's the complete 2026 cost picture for clay, concrete and composite tile.
Read guideRoof Replacement Cost by ZIP Code: 2026 Local Prices
The same 2,000 sq ft shingle roof can cost $11,500 in rural Ohio and $19,000 in San Francisco. Here's why location swings roofing prices so much — and how to find your local number.
Read guideRoof Square Calculator: How Many Squares Is My Roof?
Roofers price by the square, not the square foot. Here's how to turn your home's footprint and pitch into squares — so you can check any roofing quote in five minutes.
Read guideRoof Decking Calculator: How Many Sheets of OSB Do You Need? (2026)
Rotten decking is the surprise line item on most reroofs. Here's how to count sheets, price them, and keep the contractor honest.
Read guideRoof Repair Cost Calculator: 2026 Prices for Leaks, Shingles & Flashing
Most roof repairs land between $350 and $1,800. Here's what drives the price and when repair stops making sense.
Read guideRoof Tear-Off Cost Calculator: What It Costs to Strip an Old Roof (2026)
Tearing off an old roof usually costs $1–$2.50 per sq ft. Here's the math behind layers, dumpsters and disposal.
Read guideBasement Flooring Cost Calculator: 2026 Installed Prices by Material
Basement flooring runs $4–$13 per sq ft installed, but the slab decides the real budget. Here's what each material costs in 2026 — and the moisture prep you can't skip.
Read guideGarage Flooring Cost Calculator: Epoxy vs Tiles vs Polyaspartic (2026)
A 2-car garage floor costs $1,300–$3,600 to finish in 2026 depending on the system. Here's how epoxy, polyaspartic, tiles and mats really compare — installed prices, lifespan and all.
Read guideRoof Replacement Cost Calculator by Square Foot: 2026 US Pricing Guide
Roof replacement runs $4.75–$22 per square foot installed in 2026 — a spread of nearly 5× depending on material, pitch and tear-off. This guide gives you the per-square-foot pricing math, plus a calculator that adjusts for your ZIP.
Read guideShingle Roof Cost Calculator: 2026 US Prices for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
A new asphalt shingle roof on the average 2,200 sq ft US home runs $9,500–$21,000 in 2026. Here's how the four shingle tiers compare — and how underlayment, tear-off and ridge cap affect the final number.
Read guideMetal Roof Cost Estimator: 2026 US Prices by Type, Pitch & Square Foot
A 2026 metal roof runs $9–$18 per square foot installed for standing seam steel — and up to $30/sq ft for zinc or copper. Here's how the numbers break down by type, pitch and region, and how to size your quote before signing.
Read guideRoofing Labor Cost Calculator: 2026 US Rates per Square Foot & per Crew-Day
Roofing labor runs $2.25–$7.50 per square foot of roof in 2026 — before materials — and pitch, stories and region can swing that by 40% either way. Here is the labor line, isolated.
Read guideRoof Pitch Calculator: Rise Over Run to Degrees (2026)
Roof pitch is rise over run, measured per 12 inches. A 6/12 pitch = 26.57° = 50% slope and adds about 12% to flat footprint area. Here is the formula, a quick-reference chart, and how to measure pitch from the attic in under a minute.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a new roof cost in 2026?
$8,500–$13,500 for architectural shingles on a typical 1,800 sq ft roof, up to $34,500 for tile. Pitch, stories and tear-off are the big multipliers.
What is the best basement flooring for a damp slab?
Porcelain tile or epoxy — both are inorganic and survive water. LVP works with a vapor barrier; never install solid hardwood below grade.
How much does it cost to epoxy a 2-car garage floor?
$2,400–$2,900 professionally installed in 2026, or $3,400–$3,800 for polyaspartic, plus roughly $275 for crack repair.