Extending The Existing Roof

A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot.

Extending the existing roof.

If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif. This solution features two different slopes which meet at a peak along the middle of the. The shed roof sometimes called the single slope roof features a single slope which is attached to your existing home via a high point. Another choice is the gable roof.

This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees. From the high point the roof will slant down to the outermost wall of your new space. That s a simple low cost solution that can tie in well with the main house. The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.

Extending a gable roof can be tricky since it involves working on the roof but you may be able to do it yourself if you only need to add 1 2 2 inches 1 3 5 1 cm. However for larger extensions you ll need to hire a professional to get up there and remove large portions of the roof before extending the overhang.