Choosing a type of coverage is not always easy. Ideally, you should follow your desires while respecting your budget. However, your municipality may impose certain materials on you and your roofer may suggest other possibilities depending on exposure, location, price, quality, etc. Our quote form will help you find the cheapest solution.
What budget should I plan for depending on the type of cover?
- The bitumen shingle, or shingle, is made of a sheet of bitumen felt. Easy to install, but not very insulating, it is mainly intended for small homes and costs between 10 and 15 euros per square meter.
- Clay tiles are of good quality and economical, although the price varies according to their solidity. Allow 20 to 70 euros per square meter.
- Concrete tiles are similar to traditional tiles, except that their color tends to change more quickly. Count 25 to 30 euros per square meter.
- Wood shingles can also be applied to roofs. Simple, aesthetic and warm, it requires maintenance to maintain its shine. Count on average 30 euros per square meter.
- For a zinc roof, in the form of superimposed sheets, count 30 to 60 euros per square meter. This aesthetic and modern material is solid. Of quality, it offers good acoustic and thermal insulation.
- Slate is both solid, aesthetic and of high quality for a long life. Allow 50 to 70 euros per square meter if you opt for synthetic slate and 100 to 150 euros for a natural model.
- Green roofs are increasingly popular. On the other hand, its cost varies greatly depending on the equipment and varies between 70 and 300 euros per square meter.
- Thatch is a very insulating rustic material. Made of straw or rye, it remains fragile and needs maintenance. Count 120 euros on average per square meter.
- Photovoltaic tiles have the advantage of producing energy by capturing the sun's rays. Still rare in France, they cost between 700 and 2,000 euros per square meter.
Comparative table of roof covering prices
| Cover Type | Price (per m²) |
| Asphalt shingle | 10 to 15 euros |
| Terracotta tiles | 20 to 70 euros |
| Concrete tiles | 25 to 30 euros |
| Wood shingle | 30 euros |
| Zinc | 30 to 60 euros |
| Synthetic slate | 50 to 70 euros |
| Natural slate | 100 to 150 euros |
| Green roof | 70 to 300 euros |
| Thatch | 120 euros |
| Photovoltaic tiles | 700 to 2,000 euros |
How to evaluate the total budget of a new roof?
The cover is not the only constituent element of your roof. This must include the carpentry, the zinc work, the insulation, the possible installation of roof windows, as well as the cost of the labor necessary for the installation of all these equipments and materials.
- Insulating your house from the inside will cost you between 50 and 100 euros per square meter.
- Exterior insulation is charged at 100 to 300 euros per square meter depending on the method used.
- Insulating lost attics costs 20 to 80 euros per square meter. It is done at floor level for a more efficient result, provided that the attic is not converted.
A roofer is essential for the realization of this type of work. The hourly rate varies between 40 and 60 euros on average. Use our quote form to discover the offers of professionals near you and make the best choice!
