Shed Roof Replacement Cost in 2026: Shingles, Roll Roofing, Metal, and DIY Pricing

By The Roofing Brief Team. Last reviewed: October 2026.

Shed roof replacement cost in 2026 runs $3 to $6 per square foot for asphalt shingles and $7 to $16 per square foot for metal when a pro does the work, per HomeGuide’s shed roof replacement guide, or $300 to $600 in shingles on a 100 sq ft shed roof. This Old House (updated June 6, 2026) puts the average shed roof replacement at $938, with most jobs between $591 and $1,341. Doing it yourself, the main material for a 10 by 10 shed (about 115 sq ft of roof) costs about $110 to $118 in roll roofing, $184 in 3-tab shingles or $320 in corrugated metal panels at Home Depot and lumberyard list prices checked in October 2026. For more, see our roof cost per square foot guide. The material choice turns on roof pitch first: IRC R905.2.2 bars asphalt shingles below 2:12, and roll roofing is the only shingle-family option down to 1:12.

The short answer: cost by material and shed size

Shed roof cost comes down to three inputs: roof area (shed footprint plus overhangs, stretched by pitch), the material, and whether you DIY or hire out. For the full data set, see the full 2026 Roofing Cost Report. Most backyard shed roofs measure 60 to 250 square feet, so a pro’s $150 to $300 minimum service call (HomeGuide) can outweigh the material on the smallest jobs.

Hired-out shed roof replacement cost by size

Shed roof size	Asphalt shingles, installed	Metal roofing, installed
50 sq ft	$150 to $300	$350 to $800
100 sq ft	$300 to $600	$700 to $1,600
150 sq ft	$450 to $900	$1,050 to $2,400
200 sq ft	$600 to $1,200	$1,400 to $3,200

Source: HomeGuide shed roof replacement cost guide (2026). Tearing off the old roof adds $0.50 to $2.00 per sq ft for labor and disposal, per the same guide.

DIY main-material cost by shed size

Shed size	Roof area	Roll roofing (rolls)	3-tab shingles (bundles)	Architectural shingles (bundles)	Corrugated metal (8 ft panels)
8×10 (small)	~90 sf	$55 to $59 (1)	$138 (3)	$141 to $150 (3)	$240 (6)
10×10 (standard)	~115 sf	$110 to $118 (2)	$184 (4)	$188 to $200 (4)	$320 (8)
10×12	~135 sf	$110 to $118 (2)	$230 (5)	$235 to $250 (5)	$360 (9)
12×16 (large)	~220 sf	$165 to $177 (3)	$322 (7)	$329 to $350 (7)	$560 (14)
14×20 (workshop)	~320 sf	$220 to $236 (4)	$460 (10)	$470 to $500 (10)	$800 (20)

Roofing Brief calculation, October 2026 list prices before promotions: mineral-surfaced roll roofing $54.97 to $58.97 per 100 sq ft roll and Owens Corning Supreme 3-tab $45.97 per 33.3 sq ft bundle (Home Depot); GAF Timberline HDZ $46.97 to $49.97 per 33.33 sq ft bundle (Home Depot); 8 ft corrugated Galvalume 26-gauge panel with 24 in coverage width $39.99 (Hills Flat Lumber), or 16 sq ft of coverage per panel. Quantities round up to whole rolls, bundles, and panels. Add underlayment, drip edge (see our drip edge install detail guide), ridge cap or closure strips, fasteners, and one pipe boot. The table assumes a single-slope or simple gable roof with no skylights, dormers, or complex flashing.

Which shed roofing to use: decision table

If your shed roof is	Use	Rule behind it
Below 1:12	A low-slope membrane, not roll roofing or shingles	IRC R905.5.2: no mineral-surfaced roll roofing below 1:12
1:12 up to 2:12	Roll roofing, or standing seam metal	Roll roofing allowed from 1:12 (R905.5.2); standing seam from 1/4:12 (R905.10.2)
2:12 up to 3:12	Shingles with double underlayment, or corrugated metal with lap sealant	R905.2.2 double underlayment rule; R905.10.2 sets 1/2:12 for lapped panels with sealant
3:12 up to 4:12	Corrugated metal without sealant, or shingles with double underlayment	R905.10.2 sets 3:12 for lapped panels without sealant
4:12 or steeper	Any of the four materials; shingles with single underlayment	R905.2.2 double layer applies only below 4:12
Floor area over 200 sq ft, or more than one story	Check permits before you buy	IRC R105.2 exempts only one-story detached accessory structures up to 200 sq ft
Heated workshop in an ice-dam climate	Add ice barrier at the eaves	R905.1.2 waives the ice barrier only for detached structures with no conditioned floor area
Visible from the street or under an HOA	Shingles matching the house	Read the covenants first; many restrict outbuilding materials

Roll roofing: cheapest path, shortest life

Mineral-surfaced roll roofing (often called 90-pound roll) is the budget shed material. A standard roll is 36 inches wide by 36 feet long, about 108 square feet gross and one square (100 sq ft) of coverage after laps, per Tarco’s fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing listings (ASTM D3909). Home Depot listed 100 sq ft mineral-surfaced rolls at $54.97 to $58.97 before promotions in October 2026. GAF, CertainTeed, Tamko, and Owens Corning all make a comparable product.

What it costs

• 1 roll covers about 100 sf with overlaps: $54.97 to $58.97 (Home Depot, October 2026)
• Plastic roofing cement (1 gallon): $15 to $25
• Roofing nails (1 pound): $5
• Drip edge (10 ft pieces, 4 needed for a 10×10): $25

Total for a 10×10 shed: about $155 to $173 DIY with 2 rolls. About 2 hours of work.

What you get

A black, white, or colored granule-surfaced sheet that looks like a flat asphalt blanket. Exposed-nail attachment is the weak point in wind, and rolled roofing needs replacement every 5 to 10+ years, per HomeGuide. UV breaks it down fastest on south-facing slopes in Sun Belt states.

When it makes sense

Low-slope sheds (1:12 to 4:12) that are out of sight, where appearance doesn’t matter, and where the owner is willing to replace in 5 to 10 years. IRC R905.5.2 sets 1:12 as the floor, so it is the go-to on lean-to sheds attached to barns or garages.

For broader context on small-structure roofing, see our shed roof overview.

3-tab asphalt shingles: the sweet spot

3-tab asphalt shingles such as GAF Royal Sovereign, Owens Corning Supreme, CertainTeed XT 25, and TAMKO Elite Glass-Seal are the practical default for most backyard sheds. Owens Corning Supreme carries a 25-year limited warranty, a 60 mph wind resistance limited warranty, and a Class A UL fire rating, per the Owens Corning Supreme product sheet, and HomeGuide puts asphalt shingle life at 15 to 20 years.

What it costs

• 1 bundle covers 33.3 sf; Owens Corning Supreme listed at $45.97 per bundle at Home Depot in October 2026 ($1.38 per sq ft). A 10×10 shed (115 sf with overhangs) needs 4 bundles: $184.
• Synthetic underlayment (1 roll covers 1,000 sf, way more than needed): $80 to $120, or buy a small roll for $30
• Drip edge (4 pieces): $25
• Plastic cap nails or roofing nails (1 lb): $8
• Pipe boots (if you have a vent): $12 to $25
• Ridge cap shingles (1 bundle): $30 to $50

Total for a 10×10 shed: about $290 to $410 DIY. About 4 to 6 hours of work.

What you get

3-tab shingles look like residential roofing because they are residential roofing, just the entry-level tier. Wind coverage is the gap: Owens Corning Supreme and TAMKO Elite Glass-Seal both carry 60 mph for 5 years, per our shingle wind warranty comparison. HomeGuide puts asphalt shingle life on a shed at 15 to 20 years.

Architectural shingles instead

At October 2026 Home Depot prices, GAF Timberline HDZ ($46.97 to $49.97 per bundle) costs only $1 to $4 a bundle more than Owens Corning Supreme, so a 10×10 shed pays about $4 to $16 more for the step up. Wind coverage jumps too: Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark start at 110 mph and Owens Corning Duration at 130 mph on a 4-nail pattern, per our wind warranty comparison. For any shed that’s visible from the street, matching the house’s architectural shingle is usually the better buy.

For shingle product specifics, see our ridge cap shingles overview, which also covers the matching ridge products for the major brands.

Corrugated metal: best for low-slope, high-wind, or rural sheds

Corrugated and R-panel metal roofing fits sheds with lower slopes, high-wind exposure, or barn-style looks. Common products: 26-gauge or 29-gauge painted or bare Galvalume from MBCI, ABC Metal Roofing, McElroy Metal, or Gibraltar Building Products panels at home centers. Below 3:12, IRC R905.10.2 requires applied lap sealant on lapped, nonsoldered panels. For a lean-to specifically, see our metal roof on a lean-to walkthrough.

What it costs

• 8 ft corrugated Galvalume 26-gauge panel with a 24-inch coverage width: $39.99 each at Hills Flat Lumber (October 2026), 16 sf of coverage, or about $2.50 per sq ft. A 10×10 shed needs ~115 sf: 8 panels, $320.
• Underlayment (synthetic or 30# felt): $30 to $50
• Metal roofing screws with EPDM washers (about 100 needed): $30 to $50
• Closure strips at eave and ridge: $20 to $35
• Ridge cap (3 ft pieces): $25 to $40
• Drip edge or J-channel: $25 to $35

Total for a 10×10 shed: about $450 to $530 DIY. About 4 to 6 hours of work for a first-timer.

What you get

HomeGuide puts metal roof life at 30 to 80 years or more, the longest of the common shed materials. Exposed-fastener washers age faster than the panels, so check and re-seat screws during routine maintenance. Wind performance depends on the screw pattern and the shed framing, so follow the panel maker’s fastening diagram.

Standing-seam alternative

Standing-seam panels hide their fasteners and are allowed down to 1/4:12 under IRC R905.10.2, but they cost more per square foot than corrugated (HomeGuide’s $7 to $16 metal range spans both) and need panel-bender clamps and a hand-seamer. Skip them on a shed unless you already own the tools.

The slanted shed roof: how to build it

Most DIY sheds use a slanted (single-slope or “shed-style”) roof: one plane sloping from a high wall to a low wall. A 4:12 single slope over a 10 ft deep shed needs a 3 ft 4 in rise, and it is the simplest framing pattern for a first-timer.

Pitch and headroom

Minimum slope by material, per the IRC:

• Roll roofing: 1:12 (R905.5.2)
• Standing-seam metal: 1/4:12 (R905.10.2)
• Corrugated (lapped) metal: 3:12 without lap sealant, 1/2:12 with it (R905.10.2)
• 3-tab or architectural shingles: 2:12, with double underlayment from 2:12 up to 4:12 (R905.2.2)

For a 10 ft deep shed with shingle roofing, plan a 3 ft 4 in vertical drop from the high wall to the low wall (4:12 pitch over 10 ft). Build the high wall taller than the low wall by that amount, plus headroom inside.

Rafter framing

A 10 ft deep shed under a 30 psf snow load often frames with 2×6 rafters at 24-inch on-center, and a 12 ft depth with 2×8 at 24-inch on-center, but confirm the size against the IRC rafter span tables in Section R802.4.1 for your lumber species, grade, and snow load. Cut a plumb cut at the high wall and a birdsmouth notch at the low wall. Fasten the rafters to the top plates with hurricane ties (Simpson H2.5A) for wind uplift resistance.

Sheathing and underlayment

1/2-inch CDX plywood or 7/16 OSB over the rafters. 8d nails at 6-inch edge spacing, 12-inch field, the roof sheathing schedule in IRC Table R602.3(1). Synthetic underlayment over the sheathing. For more, see our peel-and-stick underlayment guide. Drip edge goes under the underlayment at the eave and over it at the rake, per IRC R905.2.8.5.

Installing 3-tab shingles on a shed (step by step)

The sequence for a 10×10 shed with a 4:12 single-slope (shed-style) roof:

1. Install drip edge at the eave. 10 ft length, fastened at 12 inches on center or closer (IRC R905.2.8.5).
2. Roll out synthetic underlayment. Lap the seams and cap-nail on the schedule printed on the roll.
3. Install drip edge at the rakes (over the underlayment).
4. Cut starter strip. Use a maker starter such as Owens Corning Starter Strip Plus, or cut the tabs off a 3-tab shingle. Sealant goes at the eave edge.
5. Install the first course of shingles. Lay it flush with the starter strip, overhanging the drip edge by the wrapper’s stated amount.
6. Stagger each subsequent course by half a tab so vertical seams don’t align. Use 5-inch exposure on 3-tab.
7. Use at least 4 nails per shingle, the minimum for strip shingles under IRC R905.2.6, and switch to the maker’s 6-nail pattern where the wrapper requires it for high wind. Place nails along the manufacturer nail line.
8. Install ridge cap at the high end (the peak on a gable), or wrap the top course under the high-wall trim.
9. Install pipe boot over any vents. Use Oatey or Perma-Boot rubber boots.

For broader leak-prevention info, see our how to fix a roof leak guide. On a one-vent shed roof, the $12 to $25 pipe boot is the first place to look for a leak.

Installing corrugated metal on a shed (step by step)

For a 10×10 shed with a 3:12 single-slope roof (the IRC R905.10.2 minimum for lapped panels without sealant):

1. Install drip edge at the eave (some metal panel systems use J-channel instead).
2. Roll out synthetic underlayment. Overlap 4 inches at seams.
3. Install foam closure strips at the eave (these fit the corrugation profile and prevent water and pest entry).
4. Position the first panel at one corner with a 2-inch overhang past the drip edge. Square it to the eave (not the wall, which may be out of square).
5. Drive EPDM-washer roofing screws on the panel maker’s pattern into rafters or purlins; snug the washer, never crush it.
6. Install adjacent panels with a 1-corrugation overlap, fastened through both panels at the overlap.
7. Install closure strips at the high end, then ridge cap (or wrap over high wall).
8. Use a self-tapping screw at any roof penetration, with a metal-roof pipe boot designed for corrugated profiles (Dektite or Oatey Master Flash).

Contractor pricing on small sheds

Many roofing contractors pass on sheds because a 100 sq ft job carries the same setup and travel time as a big one. HomeGuide lists the rates you are likely to see:

• Minimum service call: $150 to $300, even for a 10×10 shed
• Hourly rates: roofer $40 to $100, handyperson $50 to $80, carpenter $30 to $100+
• Installed: $2 to $5 per sq ft for rolled asphalt, $3 to $6 for asphalt shingles, $7 to $16 for metal
• Tear-off of the old shed roof: $0.50 to $2.00 per sq ft extra

On a 100 sq ft shed roof, HomeGuide’s $300 to $600 installed shingle price is about 1.6x to 3.3x the $184 of 3-tab bundles you would buy to DIY it, so the labor savings is a few hundred dollars, not thousands.

Permits and HOA gotchas

IRC R105.2 exempts one-story detached accessory structures with up to 200 square feet of floor area from a building permit, and HomeGuide notes most small shed roof replacements need no permit. Local codes can be stricter, so call the building department for anything bigger or on a permanent foundation.

HOA review is separate from permits. Many covenants require outbuilding roofs to match the house, so read them before buying materials.

The mistakes that turn a $200 shed roof into a $400 do-over

• Skipping underlayment. It saves about $30 and leaves the deck bare at every shingle seam and nail hole.
• Skipping drip edge. It saves about $25, but IRC R905.2.8.5 requires drip edge at eaves on a shingle roof, and without it water wicks back into the fascia and deck edge.
• Using too few nails per shingle. 4 nails per strip shingle is the IRC R905.2.6 minimum. Fewer, and wind lifts tabs.
• Skipping a pipe boot on vents. Tar caulk around a pipe dries and cracks. Buy the $12 to $25 boot.
• Going below the material’s minimum pitch. Shingles below 2:12 violate IRC R905.2.2. Use roll roofing, standing seam, or a membrane instead.
• Mismatched ridge cap. Chopped-up field shingles don’t seal at the peak. Use manufacturer ridge cap.
• Over-tightening metal panel screws. Crushed gaskets leak. Stop when the washer compresses evenly.

Cost-to-life math: which material wins per dollar

Annualized installed cost per square foot of roof, using the midpoints of HomeGuide’s shed roof price and lifespan ranges:

Material	Installed cost per sf (HomeGuide)	Lifespan (HomeGuide)	Cost per year per sf (midpoints)
Rolled asphalt	$2 to $5	5 to 10+ years	about $0.47 ($3.50 over 7.5 years)
Asphalt shingles	$3 to $6	15 to 20 years	about $0.26 ($4.50 over 17.5 years)
Metal	$7 to $16	30 to 80+ years	about $0.21 ($11.50 over 55 years)

Roll roofing costs about 1.8x as much per year as shingles at these midpoints, and metal edges out shingles only if the shed stands for decades. On a shed you plan to keep under 10 years, the cheapest up-front material wins; past 20 years, metal does.

FAQ

What’s the cheapest way to roof a 10×10 shed?

Roll roofing. Two 100 sq ft rolls at $54.97 to $58.97 each (Home Depot, October 2026) plus cement, nails, and drip edge come to about $155 to $173. HomeGuide puts rolled roofing life at 5 to 10+ years, so use it on hidden sheds or short-term outbuildings with at least a 1:12 slope.

How many bundles of shingles do I need for a 10×10 shed?

About 4 bundles for the field plus 1 bundle of ridge cap (or use cut field shingles for the ridge if you want to save the $30). For more, see our shingle bundle math guide. One bundle covers about 33.3 square feet. A 10×10 shed roof with overhangs is roughly 115 to 125 square feet.

Can I put shingles directly over the old shed roof?

Only if there is one existing layer and the deck is sound: IRC R908.3.1.1 bars a recover over two or more layers. HomeGuide notes metal panels or rolled roofing can also go over a single layer. On a small shed, tear-off adds only $0.50 to $2.00 per sq ft (HomeGuide) and lets you check the deck.

Do I need to use ice and water shield on a shed?

Not on an unheated shed. IRC R905.1.2 exempts detached accessory structures with no conditioned floor area from the ice and water shield requirement. Synthetic underlayment is enough. Exception: if the shed is heated and used as a workshop, treat it like a house and add ice and water shield at the eaves in freeze climates.

What’s the minimum pitch for a shingle shed roof?

2:12 under IRC R905.2.2, with double underlayment from 2:12 up to 4:12. Below 2:12, shingles are not allowed. If you’ve already framed a shed below 2:12, switch to roll roofing (1:12 minimum) or standing seam metal (1/4:12 minimum) instead of trying to make shingles work.

Can I use leftover house shingles on my shed?

Yes, and it is the cheapest way to match the house. Check that you have enough for the ridge too (or buy a matching ridge bundle separately); a 10×10 shed takes about 4 field bundles. A shed roof that is never walked on can last as long as the house roof, within the 15 to 20 years HomeGuide gives for asphalt shingles.

Bottom line

Shed roof replacement cost in 2026 runs $3 to $6 per sq ft for shingles and $7 to $16 for metal hired out (HomeGuide), with This Old House putting the average job at $938. DIY, a 10×10 shed costs about $155 to $173 in roll roofing, $290 to $410 in 3-tab shingles, or $450 to $530 in corrugated metal, all materials included. Pitch decides the shortlist: shingles need 2:12, corrugated metal 3:12 without lap sealant, roll roofing 1:12. Spend the extra $30 on drip edge and a pipe boot, match the house if your HOA cares, and check permits if the shed’s floor area tops 200 square feet.