New Mexico Roofing Cost Index (1970)
Independent, per-square-foot installed price benchmarks for common New Mexico roofing systems. Published by Roof Doctor NM — a 20-year NM roofing veteran who inspects but does not install. Free to cite with a link.
| Material | Type | Low $/sqft | High $/sqft | Midpoint | Lifespan (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingle | Steep | $6.50 | $9.50 | $8.00 | 25–30 |
| Modified Bitumen (Mod-Bit) | Flat | $7.00 | $11.00 | $9.00 | 15–20 |
| Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) | Flat | $8.00 | $12.00 | $10.00 | 20–30 |
| EPDM Rubber Membrane | Flat | $8.00 | $11.00 | $9.50 | 20–30 |
| TPO Membrane | Flat | $9.00 | $13.00 | $11.00 | 20–25 |
| Concrete / Clay Tile | Steep | $13.00 | $20.00 | $16.50 | 50–80 |
| Standing-Seam Metal | Steep | $14.00 | $22.00 | $18.00 | 40–60 |
Methodology
Ranges reflect installed replacement cost for a typical Albuquerque-metro single-family home (12/12 pitch or better, standard access), including tear-off, permit, and standard-color material. Numbers are aggregated from bids reviewed under our Bid Review service and adjusted quarterly.
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Compare your quote →As-of: 2026-Q1. Not a substitute for a written bid. Roof-specific pricing depends on pitch, access, decking condition, tear-off layers, and warranty tier.
Common questions
- Access (single vs. two-story, tile lift-and-relay), tear-off layers, decking condition, HOA color/material rules, and warranty tier all move the number 20–40% on the same square footage.
- The ranges above are per installed square (100 sq ft) for the roof system, before tear-off, decking replacement, and permit fees. A written scope of work breaks each of those out as line items.
- Get a $199 bid review — I'll compare it line-by-line against this index and flag any missing scope, inflated waste, or hidden change-order language.