Replacing the roof on a manufactured or mobile home typically costs $4,000 to $7,000, according to Fixr, which puts the most common price near $5,500 and the installed price at $2.50 to $4.50 a square foot. HomeAdvisor gives a lower figure, $1,500 to $5,000. The roof's shape, the width of the home, the material and whether the old roof comes off decide where yours lands. Before any of that, one number matters more than on a site-built house: the roof load your home was designed for, printed on its data plate.
Two national figures, and why they differ
| Source | What it gives | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fixr, updated January 31, 2025 | Typical national range to replace a mobile home roof | $4,000 to $7,000; most common about $5,500 |
| Fixr | Lowest and highest jobs it reports | $1,100 to $18,000 |
| Fixr | Installed price per square foot | $2.50 to $4.50 |
| HomeAdvisor, updated June 17, 2026 | Replacing a mobile home roof, from its roof coating page | $1,500 to $5,000 |
The sources do not say what size of home or scope sits behind each range, so treat them as a rough bracket rather than a price for your roof. A small single-wide with a simple roof-over will sit near the bottom; a double-wide that needs a tear-off, deck repair and added insulation will sit near the top.
Prices by width and roof shape
Fixr breaks its figures down by the width of the home and by the shape of the roof:
| Home or roof | Fixr's range |
|---|---|
| Single-wide | $1,350 to $5,535 |
| Double-wide | $1,875 to $9,225 |
| Triple-wide | $9,225 to $13,860 |
| Low-slope roof | $3,950 to $7,110 |
| Flat roof | $6,000 to $9,000 |
Fixr also splits the price per square foot into its parts: $0.50 to $1 for tearing off the old roof, $1 to $3 for material and $1 to $2 for installation.
The roof shapes on manufactured homes
Fixr describes three shapes, and the shape decides which materials will work:
- Low-slope gable. The most common shape on newer homes, usually a 3 in 12 pitch and sometimes 4 in 12. It can take asphalt shingles or metal.
- Flat. Found on older homes. With no pitch to shed water, it needs a seamless membrane such as TPO or rubber, the same materials as on a site-built flat roof.
- Bowed or curved. Also found on older homes, and treated like a flat roof, usually with a membrane.
If your home has a flat or curved roof, our guide to flat roof replacement cost explains the membranes and why shingles can't go on a roof that doesn't slope.
Materials and what each costs
Fixr's installed prices per square foot:
| Material | Per square foot, installed |
|---|---|
| Liquid roofing (coating) | $2 to $3 |
| Asphalt shingles | $2.50 to $4.50 |
| Plastic composite | $3 to $4.50 |
| Metal | $4 to $6 |
| Rubber membrane (TPO or EPDM) | $4 to $6 |
Fixr reports lifespans of 15 to 50 years across these materials, with metal lasting longest. For how metal and shingles compare on any house, see metal roof vs shingles.
Roof-overs: a new roof on top of the old one
A roof-over leaves the existing roof in place and adds a new surface over it, often with a layer of insulation between the two. Mobile Home Living, a consumer guide, describes three common kinds:
- Single-ply TPO, a reflective membrane laid over a flat or low-slope roof.
- Metal, often over a layer of foam insulation. The insulation raises the roof by several inches.
- Shingles, which suit a gabled roof with more pitch. One added layer can be acceptable; a second may be more than the structure can carry.
Fixr notes that a roof-over can save the cost of the tear-off, and that flat roofs are the better candidates; it cautions that putting metal over existing shingles on a mobile home is often not recommended because of weight. Fixr puts added insulation for a mobile home at $500 to $2,000. Our guide to putting new shingles over old ones covers what any roof-over hides and what it adds in weight.
A park or community association may also have rules on roof height and appearance, so check them before you choose a system.
Roof load: read your data plate first
Manufactured homes are built to the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, known as the HUD Code (24 CFR Part 3280). Its roof load rule sets three zones, and a home must be designed for a downward live load of 20, 30 or 40 pounds per square foot depending on the zone it was built for. A home can also be built for higher loads, in which case the actual design load is stated instead.
Every home carries a data plate, fixed near the main electrical panel or another readily accessible place. It names the roof load zone and wind zone the home was designed for, with copies of the zone maps, or states the actual design loads. It also says whether the home was designed to carry the added loads of an attached accessory structure.
What this means for a new roof:
- Find your data plate and its roof load zone before you pick a material. A roof built for the lightest zone has the least margin for extra weight.
- Weight adds up. A second layer, or a metal roof-over with framing and insulation, adds weight the roof structure has to carry on top of the snow and other loads it was designed for.
- Ask the contractor to show how the new roof fits within the home's design load, and to say in writing what the new system weighs.
The federal rules also say a home that an add-on or accessory structure has caused to fall out of compliance with the standards may not be sold or leased by a dealer or distributor. Fixr notes that a permit may be required, especially for structural changes; check your state's rules and ask your local building department before work starts. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice; your insurer and your local officials decide what your policy covers and what the work requires.
What a complete estimate for a mobile home roof includes
- The roof's measured area and its shape: gable, flat or curved.
- Whether the old roof comes off or stays under a roof-over, and what lies under it.
- The material by product name, with its thickness or gauge, and its weight.
- Any insulation, framing or added pitch, each priced separately.
- Repairs to rafters, trusses or decking, with a price for each if damage is found.
- Flashing around vents and edges, and any gutters.
- Who handles a permit if one is needed.
- The manufacturer's warranty on materials and the contractor's warranty on labor, in writing.
Before you sign, see what to check before you hire a home improvement contractor. If the roof has only a leak or a worn coating, our guide to repairing or replacing a roof helps you weigh the two.
Frequently asked questions
Is a coating a substitute for a new roof?
Sometimes, for a while. HomeAdvisor puts a mobile home roof coating at $0.50 to $4.50 a square foot installed and notes that acrylic and liquid rubber are the usual types. If the roof underneath is failing, a coating won't fix it, and replacement may be the only option.
Can I put shingles on a mobile home roof?
On a gabled roof with enough pitch, yes. A flat or curved roof needs a membrane or a roof-over system instead, unless framing is added to give it a slope.
How do I find my home's roof load?
Look for the data plate, usually near the main electrical panel. It names the roof load zone the home was built for, or states its design loads.
Does a metal roof-over make a mobile home heavier?
It adds weight and height. Metal panels are light, but framing and insulation add to the load and raise the roof by several inches. Ask for the weight of the whole system and compare it with your data plate.
Why do the cost figures vary so much?
Single-wides and double-wides differ in roof area, and a flat roof, a tear-off or added insulation each raise the price. Compare estimates by the square foot, with the same scope.
How we got these numbers
HomeAnvil does not yet publish price data of its own. Every figure and rule on this page comes from a published source, read on September 26, 2026:
- Fixr, mobile home roof replacement cost, updated January 31, 2025: national ranges, prices by width, roof shape and material, the cost breakdown, lifespans, roof shapes, roof-over, insulation and permit notes.
- HomeAdvisor, roof coating cost, updated June 17, 2026: mobile home coating and replacement figures.
- Mobile Home Living, a guide to three popular mobile home roof over materials: the kinds of roof-over and their notes on weight and height.
- 24 CFR 3280.305, structural design requirements, as published by the Legal Information Institute: roof load zones and design loads.
- 24 CFR 3280.5, data plate: where the data plate goes and what it states.
- 24 CFR 3282.8, applicability: add-ons that take a home out of compliance.
Angi and HomeGuide also publish mobile home roofing costs, but their pages could not be read with a plain request today, so their figures are left out. We will update this page when these sources publish new figures, and the date above will say when.
Related guides
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How much does a flat roof replacement cost?A flat roof replacement typically costs $3,331 to $11,558, or $4 to $35 a square foot. Membranes, lifespans, drainage, and why shingles can't go on it.
Is a metal roof worth it over asphalt shingles?A standing-seam metal roof costs about 1.6 times as much as asphalt shingles ($51,865 against $31,871) but is rated to last 40 to 80 years instead of 20 to 30.
How much does a roof replacement cost?A roof replacement typically costs $5,900 to $13,400, or $400 to $1,100 per square installed. How to measure your roof, what moves the price and how to compare estimates.
Should you repair or replace your roof?Most roof repairs cost $395 to $1,967; a replacement typically costs $5,900 to $13,400. How age, damage, layers and repair history decide which one you need.
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