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A new roof is one of the larger home expenses. Asphalt shingles are the most affordable common option, metal costs more up front and often lasts longer, and tile or slate sit at the top of the range.
For Orleans Parish, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 18 damaging-wind reports (up to 71 mph) and 1 tornado report from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
This tornado that began in Jefferson Parish Parish entered Orleans Parish near the intersection of Bamboo Road and Palmetto Street. The tornado moved northeast to the University of New Orleans. Damage across the city was mostly tree...
A Weatherflow Tempest on Ferret Street, a few blocks north of St Charles Avenue, measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph.
People trapped in overturned vehicle on France Rd.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for New Orleans
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Standing seam metal roof | $20,000 – $45,000 |
| Flat roof (TPO / EPDM), average home | $5,000 – $12,000 |
National planning ranges for an average ~2,000 sq ft home, not quotes. Local labor, roof pitch, layers to remove, materials and permits change the price.
For a roughly 2,000 sq ft home, asphalt shingles commonly run about $8,000 to $16,000 across the US, with metal and tile costing more.
It protects the home and can help a sale, but you rarely recover the whole cost. A leaking or worn roof can also complicate insurance and a sale.
Many cities and counties require a building permit for roof work; the roofing company normally pulls it. Ask who is responsible and request a copy. Check with the Orleans Parish building department for local rules.
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