InstaBidsWhat is the cost for tile roof?
National Park Service, historic slate roofs: “Calculate the number of damaged and missing slates. Is the number less than about 20%? Is the roof generally in good condition? If so, the roof should be evaluated for repair rather than replacement.”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 29, read 5 November 2026.
National Park Service, historic slate roofs: “The installation and repair of slate roofs should be entrusted only to experienced slaters.”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 29, read 5 November 2026.
Context: all "Added or replaced roofing" jobs
The survey figure below covers all "Added or replaced roofing" jobs, not tile or slate roof repair or replacement alone.
$10,000 was the median homeowner survey figure for data years 2021-2023 in the United States. For all jobs in the AHS category “Added or replaced roofing”, households reported a typical range (middle half of 1,820 American Housing Survey data points, the United States, 2021-2023) of $5,800 to $16,000.
Updated 2026-11-06
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| What was measured | Median | Typical range (middle half) |
|---|---|---|
| For all jobs in the AHS category “Added or replaced roofing”, households reported | a median of $10,000 | the typical range (middle half of 1,820 American Housing Survey data points, the United States, 2021-2023) was $5,800 to $16,000 |
How measured: hired-out finished jobs, survey-weighted, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, data read 2 November 2026.
These figures are estimates from U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, data years 2021-2023, read 2 November 2026, for the United States. They are not a quote, and they are not a promise of what any contractor on InstaBids will charge. Your price depends on your home, the materials and the contractor. Get written bids before you decide.
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At a glance
- heavyNPS description of clay tilesNational Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read November 5, 2026
- type and designNPS tile attachment factorsNational Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read November 5, 2026
- internal and externalNPS recommended roof inspectionNational Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read November 5, 2026
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What tile or slate roofing includes
Where a quote below names a city or county, it is that office's own rule, shown as one example; the permit office for your home may set different rules.
| What the source says | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| National Park Service, historic clay tile roofs: “Clay tiles are heavy and it is important that the roof structure be sound.” | National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read 5 November 2026. |
| National Park Service, historic clay tile roofs: “The method by which roofing tiles are laid and attached varies , depending on the type and design of the tiles and roof shape, as well as on regional practice and local weather conditions.” | National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read 5 November 2026. |
On InstaBids, describe the tile profile and attachment approach so contractors write bids on the same roof work.
Line items a written bid should list
- National Park Service, historic clay tile roofs: “The tile company or roofing contractor should calculate the number of tiles needed according to the type of roof, and based on architect's drawings to ensure accuracy.”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read 5 November 2026.
- National Park Service, historic clay tile roofs: “Deteriorated flashing , gutters and downspouts should generally be replaced in kind to match the historic material.”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read 5 November 2026.
Your InstaBids scope can list field tiles, specialty pieces and flashing for contractors to address in writing.
How to compare written bids like for like
Ask every contractor to bid in writing on the same line items listed above, then compare the written bids line by line.
National Park Service, historic slate roofs: “Before repairing or replacing an existing slate roof, it is important to document the existing conditions and detailing of the roof using written, visual, and physical evidence so that original features can be identified and preserved .”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 29, read 5 November 2026.
On InstaBids, use the roof documentation to describe once which historic slate details the written bids should cover.
Can you do tile or slate roofing yourself, or do you need a pro?
National Park Service, historic clay tile roofs: “Repair of historic clay tile roofs is not a job for amateurs; it should be undertaken only by professional roofers experienced in working with clay tile roofs.”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read 5 November 2026.
Describe the clay tile or slate work on InstaBids for contractors to respond to the specialist scope in writing.
What inspections does tile or slate roofing need?
National Park Service, historic clay tile roofs: “A complete internal and external inspection of the roof structure and the roof covering is recommended to determine condition , potential causes of failure, or source of leaks, and will help in developing a program for the preservation and repair of the tile roof.”
Source: National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, read 5 November 2026.
On InstaBids, include the roof covering, structure and leak findings in the scope contractors receive.
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Sources for the figures on this page
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/ahs/data/2023/ahs-2023-public-use-file--puf-.html, read 2 November 2026. U.S. government work; no endorsement implied.
- National Park Service, Preservation Brief 30, www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/upload/preservation-brief-30-clay-tile-roofs.pdf, read 5 November 2026.
- National Park Service, Preservation Brief 29, home.nps.gov/orgs/1739/upload/preservation-brief-29-slate-roofs.pdf, read 5 November 2026.