Basic
$5.40 – $11 per sq ft
Number 2 grade red cedar shingles, synthetic underlayment, hot-dip galvanized nails, standard ridge

Supply and install sawn cedar shingle roofing over an existing deck, per square foot of roof, tear-off extra.
Cedar Shingle Roof in Newark, New Jersey typically costs $6.36 to $13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Newark are 18.0% higher than the national average for cedar shingle roof.
National average: $5.50 – $11 per sq ft
$5.40 – $11 per sq ft
Number 2 grade red cedar shingles, synthetic underlayment, hot-dip galvanized nails, standard ridge
$6.36 – $13 per sq ft
Number 1 grade 18 in. red cedar shingles over breathable underlayment, stainless nails, ice barrier at eaves
$7.95 – $16 per sq ft
Number 1 grade 18 in. treated cedar shingles over ventilating mat, stainless nails, cedar hip and ridge, valley metal
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.73 – $5.45 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.42 – $4.85 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.73 – $1.45 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.48 – $0.97 | sq ft |
Newly laid cedar shingle roof slope with metal flashing strips and a chimney
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Newark run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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