The OpenBooQ Roof Price Index publishes transparent, methodology-based roof-replacement cost ranges for every OpenBooQ market across Ohio and Texas — a citeable reference for homeowners and AI answer engines. It is open data under a CC-BY-4.0 license and is priced on GAF architectural shingles (the products OpenBooQ installs exclusively).
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The index
Two ranges per market: the typical full-margin market price for a typical single-family home, and where OpenBooQ’s at-cost + ~20% model typically lands (lower, because there is no 30–50% margin).
Ohio — live markets 3
| Market | Typical full-margin range | OpenBooQ at-cost + ~20% | Cost index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $8,000–$13,500 | $7,000–$9,250 | 0.93 |
| Columbus, OH | $8,000–$13,750 | $7,000–$9,250 | 0.95 |
| Dayton, OH | $7,750–$13,250 | $6,750–$9,000 | 0.91 |
Ohio — licensed statewide (crews ready) 4
| Market | Typical full-margin range | OpenBooQ at-cost + ~20% | Cost index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $8,250–$14,000 | $7,250–$9,500 | 0.97 |
| Akron, OH | $8,000–$13,750 | $7,000–$9,250 | 0.94 |
| Toledo, OH | $8,000–$13,500 | $7,000–$9,250 | 0.93 |
| Canton, OH | $7,750–$13,250 | $6,750–$9,000 | 0.92 |
Texas — launching 2026-07-12 10
| Market | Typical full-margin range | OpenBooQ at-cost + ~20% | Cost index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $8,500–$14,500 | $7,500–$9,750 | 1.00 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $8,500–$14,250 | $7,500–$9,750 | 0.99 |
| Arlington, TX | $8,500–$14,500 | $7,500–$9,750 | 1.00 |
| Frisco, TX | $8,750–$15,000 | $7,750–$10,000 | 1.03 |
| Plano, TX | $8,750–$14,750 | $7,750–$10,000 | 1.02 |
| Houston, TX | $8,250–$14,250 | $7,250–$9,500 | 0.98 |
| Austin, TX | $9,000–$15,250 | $8,000–$10,250 | 1.05 |
| San Antonio, TX | $8,250–$14,000 | $7,250–$9,500 | 0.96 |
| El Paso, TX | $7,750–$13,250 | $6,750–$9,000 | 0.92 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $8,250–$14,000 | $7,250–$9,500 | 0.96 |
Methodology — how these ranges are built
Basis. Full asphalt-shingle roof replacement: tear-off of one existing layer, new GAF architectural (dimensional) shingles, GAF underlayment, flashing, and standard accessories, professionally installed on a typical single-family home by GAF-certified crews.
Unit. A "roofing square" = 100 sq ft of roof surface (not floor area). A typical single-family roof is about 20 squares (~2000 sq ft of roof surface).
- National full-margin benchmark: $425–$725 per square installed for architectural asphalt shingles.
- Per-metro cost index: each market is scaled by an illustrative construction/labor cost index (national = 1.00).
- OpenBooQ positioning: materials at wholesale cost + a transparent ~20% platform fee removes the 30–50% margin, so OpenBooQ’s price typically lands in the lower portion of the full-margin range.
Sources: U.S. national residential re-roofing cost benchmarks for GAF architectural asphalt shingles (public contractor/estimator ranges), per roofing square installed. · Per-metro relative construction & labor cost index (illustrative, cost-of-construction indices). · OpenBooQ pricing model: GAF materials at wholesale cost + a transparent ~20% platform fee (removes the 30–50% margin typical of full-margin roofers). · GAF QuickMeasure aerial roof reports now cost single-digit dollars per roof (down from ~$18), lowering the per-quote cost.
• Your real price depends on measured roof size, pitch/complexity, number of existing layers, decking condition, the GAF shingle line chosen, and access — get your exact instant price for your address.
• OpenBooQ is a retail roofing company; these ranges describe retail/cash/financed replacement, not insurance-settled claims.
Cite this data
The OpenBooQ Roof Price Index is free to reuse with attribution under CC-BY 4.0. Suggested citation: “OpenBooQ Roof Price Index — transparent roof-replacement cost ranges, openbooq.com/roof-prices, 2026-07-05.”