Real ranges by home size for Wisconsin and Iowa, not the "$5,000 to $50,000, it depends" non-answer. See what drives your price, how shingle tiers compare, and how insurance and financing change the math. Then get a free written estimate for your exact home.
Actual ranges based on real regional jobs. If your home falls outside these, we'll tell you why during your free estimate, no vague non-answers.
| Home type | Size | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small ranch / bungalow | 1,000–1,400 sq ft | $7,500 – $11,000 | Single-layer tear-off, standard pitch, GAF Timberline HDZ |
| Mid-size colonial / split | 1,400–2,000 sq ft | $11,000 – $15,500 | Most common size; one-day completion typical |
| Large two-story | 2,000–2,800 sq ft | $15,500 – $22,000 | Complex rooflines, multiple valleys, or premium shingle |
| Large / complex / steep | 2,800+ sq ft | $22,000 – $35,000+ | Multiple dormers, steep slope, designer or metal options |
Two homes the same square footage can quote thousands apart. Here's what actually drives the difference, so you can read any estimate critically.
Price is by roofing square (100 sq ft of roof surface), not your home's footprint. Pitch and overhangs make the roof larger than the floor below it.
Steep and cut-up roofs cost more to install safely. Dormers, multiple valleys, and steep slopes add labor and time.
A two-layer tear-off means more disposal weight and labor. Code caps roofs at two layers, so a third job is always a full tear-off.
Rotted or water-damaged decking boards are replaced at a per-board rate, quoted up front. Sound decking stays; only bad boards add cost.
HDZ (standard), UHDZ (premium), Camelot II (designer), or metal. The material you pick is one of the biggest single levers on price.
Chimney, skylight, and pipe-boot flashing are priced separately. Ice and water shield beyond code minimum is included on every Buckshot roof.
Relative pricing on the same home. The right tier balances budget, curb appeal, and how long you plan to stay.
The most-installed architectural shingle. Strong wind and algae resistance, eligible for the 50-year System Plus warranty. The right call for most homes.
Deeper shadow lines and richer color. Worth it on character homes or if you're selling within five years and want curb appeal.
Cedar-shake look, 30% heavier, impact resistant. A distinctive upgrade for higher-value homes that want the premium appearance.
Highest upfront, but a 40-70 year lifespan can outlast two asphalt roofs, and it sheds snow and ice, reducing ice dams.
The cheapest bid often leaves things out, then adds them on install day. A complete Buckshot estimate is line-itemed and includes all of this.
Old roofing removed to the deck and hauled away, no layering over the problem.
Every board checked after tear-off; rotted sections replaced at a quoted per-board rate.
Installed beyond code minimum, at all eaves, valleys, and every penetration.
Full-deck coverage under the shingles, not the old felt paper.
Included on every replacement, required for GAF warranty validity in this climate.
We pull every required permit. WI Lic. DC-080900045. Skipping it can void your insurance.
Two full nail-sweeper passes across your yard, drive, and landscaping.
GAF System Plus, non-prorated and transferable, only through a Master Elite contractor.
Two things change the real cost to you: an insurance claim, or financing. Both can put a new roof within reach without draining savings.
If hail or wind damaged your roof, a claim often covers full replacement. Wisconsin deductibles typically run $1,000 to $2,500, and we bill your insurer for the rest. We document the damage, attend the adjuster meeting, and make sure the approved scope is complete.
Real Sun Prairie claim: an initial $4,200 repair offer reopened and settled at $22,000 for a full replacement after our documentation.
Not a storm claim? You don't have to pay the whole roof at once. Through Service Finance Company we offer low monthly payments and 0% promotional options, so a mid-size roof can land in the low-$100s to low-$200s a month instead of one large check. Checking your rate won't affect your credit.
They replaced our roof, gutters, and all of our siding and our house looks brand new. They worked within my insurance coverage.
We examined several shingle options and discussed these together. Courteous, efficient and cleaned up everything.
Roof done less than a day, great work.
The estimator gives a ballpark. A free, no-obligation inspection gives you a line-item written estimate for your exact home, and an honest answer on repair vs replace.
Free inspection, a line-item estimate you can actually compare, and help with insurance or financing if you need it. Family-owned since 1979, GAF Master Elite, across Wisconsin and Iowa.
Cost ranges and the estimator on this page are illustrative, based on typical regional jobs, and are not a quote, offer, or commitment. Actual pricing depends on a site inspection of your specific roof. Financing is provided by Service Finance Company, LLC, subject to credit approval; promotional 0% availability and terms are set by the lender. Insurance outcomes vary by policy, carrier, and damage. Buckshot General Contracting, WI Lic. DC-080900045.