Roof Cost Calculator for Columbus, OH
Answer four short questions about your house and this calculator turns them into a rough price range for a new shingle or metal roof in Columbus, OH and nearby parts of Franklin County, OH. It runs on published 2026 Ohio prices, so use the result to plan a budget, not to judge a bid.
A Quick Guide
Before you start. The calculator works out your roof's surface from the home's living space. It divides that space by the number of stories to get the footprint, multiplies by a slope factor (1.12 for a walkable pitch, 1.30 for a steep one) and adds 10% for the overhangs. It then prices that area with the Ohio rows below.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio 3-tab shingles, per sq ft | about $5.70 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Ohio architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $6.25 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Ohio premium shingles, per sq ft | about $7.80 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Ohio exposed-fastener metal, per sq ft | about $8.40 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Ohio standing-seam metal, per sq ft | about $13.00 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
A shingle result spans the 3-tab row to the premium row. A metal result starts at the exposed-fastener row and runs up to about $17.35, the 2026 Ohio figure for aluminum standing seam. Every row already includes tearing off the old roof. The calculator covers pitched roofs only: slate, tile and flat roofs need a roofer's own quote.
Take It Further
A range helps you plan, but a roofer's measurements decide the price. The roof replacement cost guide explains what pushes a bid up or down, and the repair-or-replace checker helps if you're not sure a new roof is needed yet.
To get an actual figure, send a request through the form. A single independent roofer from the area gets in touch to see the roof and price it in writing. If the house sits inside Columbus, ask for the roofer's City of Columbus contractor license number and who will pull the re-roof permit.