Are Roofing Materials Going Up in Cost? A 2026 Price Breakdown

Roofing materials in Colorado Springs have increased 15 to 25 percent since 2024, with manufacturers implementing 4 to 8 percent price hikes in early 2026 on top of 6 to 10 percent increases from 2025.

Key Takeaways

• Roofing materials up 15–25% since 2024; 4–8% increases in early 2026
• Class 4 impact-resistant shingles cost $200–$350/sq; save homeowners 20–30% on insurance
• Metal roofing $400–$700/sq; lasts 40–70 years despite 50% steel tariffs
• Asphalt shingles $120–$200/sq; petroleum price fluctuations directly drive costs

If you've gotten a roofing estimate recently and felt sticker shock, you're not imagining things. Roofing materials cost more in 2026 than they did a year ago, and the increases are hitting every product category, not just the premium stuff. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what's happening and what it means for Colorado Springs homeowners.

Are roofing materials more expensive in 2026?

Every major shingle manufacturer announced price increases that took effect in early 2026. Most fell in the 4 to 8 percent range, though some product lines saw higher jumps. That's on top of the 6 to 10 percent increases from 2025. Stack those together and you're looking at materials that cost 15 to 25 percent more than they did in 2024.

Since February 2020, construction material prices overall have risen more than 43 percent. Roofing products have tracked close to that average, with some materials running ahead of it.

What is driving roofing material costs higher in 2026?

Petroleum Prices Affect Asphalt Shingles Directly

Asphalt shingles are petroleum-based products. When oil and crude prices fluctuate, shingle manufacturing costs follow. The raw bitumen used in shingle production competes with fuel and other petroleum derivatives for supply, which means shingle costs don't behave like standard construction lumber. They're tied to energy markets.

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum reached 50 percent in mid-2025 and are still in effect. This hits metal roofing products hardest, but it also affects every accessory product on a standard asphalt job: drip edge, step flashing, pipe boots, and the nails and screws holding everything together. A full shingle replacement still uses dozens of metal components.

Supply Chain Hasn't Fully Normalized

The post-pandemic supply chain disruptions created shortages that manufacturers addressed by building more inventory, but distribution has remained uneven. Products that were readily available a year ago can take 2 to 4 weeks to arrive in some markets, and spot shortages push distributor pricing higher.

Material-by-Material Price Ranges in 2026

Here's what you're typically looking at per square (100 square feet) for materials alone, not including labor:

Architectural asphalt shingles: $120 to $200 per square for mid-grade products. This is the most common choice in Colorado Springs and provides good value for the cost.

Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles: $200 to $350 per square. These are worth serious consideration in Colorado Springs. Many insurance carriers offer premium discounts of 20 to 30 percent for Class 4 rated products, and the hail resistance pays for itself after the first major storm.

Metal roofing (standing seam): $400 to $700 per square for materials. Steel tariffs hit this category hardest, but metal's 40 to 70 year lifespan still makes it a competitive long-term value.

Synthetic underlayment: Costs have risen about 10 to 15 percent. This is the waterproofing layer under your shingles, and skimping here is not the place to save money in a climate like Colorado's.

Decking / OSB sheathing: Wood panel prices spiked dramatically during 2021 and 2022, pulled back somewhat, but remain elevated compared to pre-2020 baseline. If your roof replacement turns up rotted decking, that's an extra line item at current lumber prices.

Why Colorado Springs Homeowners Pay a Premium

Local demand is a real factor here. Colorado is one of the top five most hail-damaged states in the country, and Colorado Springs sits in one of the most storm-active corridors. After big hail events, distributors and suppliers in the region see demand spike fast. That demand pressure shows up in distributor pricing, which contractors pass through to estimates.

We also see a pattern where out-of-state storm chasers flood the market after major hail events, buy materials at volume, and create temporary regional shortages. If your estimate comes in right after a storm and seems higher than expected, some of that is legitimate material scarcity.

How to Protect Yourself From Overpaying

Get at least two or three written estimates with materials itemized separately from labor. Ask each contractor what brand and product line they're using for shingles so you can confirm you're comparing the same material tier.

If your home is due for a replacement anyway, now is a reasonable time to move forward. Waiting for material costs to come down is not a strategy that has worked historically. Prices rarely reverse, and another year of exposure to Colorado hail increases your risk of a storm forcing the decision at the worst time.

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