How much is a new roof on the Peninsula?

What's a realistic expectation?

Remodeling magazine's 2025 Cost vs. Value report puts a midrange 3,000-square-foot asphalt-shingle replacement in the San Francisco metro at roughly $38,000, and a metal replacement of the same size at roughly $65,000. That is a studied average for a defined job, not a quote for your house; request a free written estimate for your exact price. Roof shape, low-slope sections and access still decide where a San Mateo County home lands, so treat the survey as a frame, not a price for your house.

What makes one Peninsula roof cost more than another?

Roof shape. Simple gable roofs on Daly City and South San Francisco tracts go faster than hip roofs with dormers in Burlingame or Hillsborough.

Low-slope sections. Mid-century homes, such as many in the San Mateo Highlands, have nearly flat roofs that need a membrane and careful drainage.

Hillside access. Steep driveways in Belmont, San Carlos and Pacifica slow loading and debris removal.

Solar. Removing and reinstalling panels is its own line item, sometimes its own contractor. See solar panels and a new roof.

Decking. Older tracts sometimes have spaced boards that must be covered or replaced; see dry rot and decking.

How do I get a number for my house?

Start with the home size and cost-factor tool for roof area and the factors that apply, then request a free estimate for the price.

How do I keep the price honest?

Get two or three written bids for the same scope and run them through our quote checker. California law caps the down payment on a home improvement contract (CSLB). Permit rules by city are in the Peninsula permit guide.