What does your roof actually cost per year?
A $32,000 metal roof beats a $14,000 shingle roof over 30 years — once you count re-roofs, maintenance, and cooling savings. Adjust your home below and see the math.
| Material | Install | Re-roofs | Maint. | Energy saved | Total | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class-4 impact shingle | $18,700 | 0 | $2,400 | −$2,700 | $18,400 | $613 |
| 3-tab shingle (builder grade) | $9,900 | 1 | $3,600 | −$0 | $23,400 | $780 |
| Concrete tile | $26,400 | 0 | $4,500 | −$6,600 | $24,300 | $810 |
| Standing seam metal | $33,000 | 0 | $1,800 | −$7,800 | $27,000 | $900 |
| Architectural shingle (GAF HDZ) | $14,850 | 1 | $2,700 | −$1,800 | $30,600 | $1,020 |
| TPO (flat) | $19,800 | 1 | $4,200 | −$5,400 | $38,400 | $1,280 |
Assumptions: NM install pricing (2026), 50-year concrete tile life, cooling savings vs. builder-grade 3-tab. Actual numbers depend on pitch, tear-off condition, and insulation — we'll price yours line-by-line.
Three variables most quotes hide.
A 15-year shingle in NM sun means you'll pay to install twice in the time one tile roof lasts. Tear-off costs go up every cycle.
Cool-roof shingles, tile, and light-color metal can cut summer AC load 12–22% in Albuquerque. That's $150–$260/yr straight into the math.
Metal needs almost none. Tile needs occasional broken-tile swaps. Shingle needs boot replacements every 8–10 yrs in UV.
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