Does Joyland require a deposit?

Our Joyland Promise to Homeowners: "Don't pay a penny until we're done and you're happy." So for our residential homeowner customers, no deposit is required. We do your roof from start to finish as quoted, and then ask for prompt payment when we're done. There may be exceptions to this when we have a very large project or special-order materials.

Do You Offer Financing?

Yes! We offer financing for both our roofing replacement and roofing repair projects.

Is metal roofing cheaper than shingles?

Usually not. Metal material costs are similar to shingles, but labor costs are typically more. The one case where metal would probably be cheaper is if it's a straightforward roof with no penetrations, and we can install the metal overtop of the old roofing materials. This can only be done in specific cases, so you should contact us to see if this is possible in your situation. See this video for an explanation on the pros and cons of different roof materials.

How much does a new roof cost?

For a typical roof replacement cost in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area, you can expect costs between $5 and $9 per square foot of roof surface.

How accurate is an online roof estimate?

Our roof cost calculator is based on real-world data from our own roof pricing. So most times this is a fairly accurate representation of what your roof would actually cost.

Can I install a new roof over my existing one to save money?

Great question! The answer is most times "No", for the following reasons: Damaged or rotted roof sheathing needs to be replaced The old roof materials are too uneven It may void the manufacturer's warranty However, if your roof decking is sound, and the old shingles are still laying nice and flat (3-tab style shingles only), there may be a possibility of installing new shingles or metal over them. We approach this on a case-by-case basis and will explain our reasoning beind what we offer.

Why should I choose Joyland Roofing?

Ultimately, it comes down to our guarantees. A roof is not something a homeowner wants to pay for twice - nor do you want to pay for repairs and leak costs right after a new roof! Homeowners: Don't pay a penny until we're done and you're happy! Up to 25 years full coverage warranty on both materials AND workmanship Certified and trained by leading roofing materials manufacturers Consistent 5-star customer reviews and feedback on excellent clean-up, communication, and quality

Siding Roof Services Pricing

Small Home Roof Pricing (1200-1500 SF)

Medium Home Roof Pricing (1800-2500 SF)

Large Home Roof Pricing (3000-3800 SF)

Small Home

Medium Home

Large Home

Brick house with gray roof, small front yard, driveway, and trees. Sunny day.

Asphalt Shingles

Architectural style shingles: $8,250

($5.50-$7.00 per square foot of roof area)

Designer style shingles: $11,250

($7.50-$8.00 per square foot of roof area)

Metal

Standing Seam metal: $27,000

($18-$22 per square foot of roof area)

Exposed fastener/corrugated metal: $19,800

($11-$16 per square foot of roof area)

Cedar/Slate

Premium Western Red Cedar: $39,900

($25-$30 per square foot of roof area)

Natural Slate: $55,200

($35-$39 per square foot of roof area)

Faux slate or cedar (synthetic look-alike products): $28,000

($19-$26 per square foot of roof area)

Two-story blue house with shutters, attached garage, green lawn, and black mailbox on a sunny day.

Asphalt Shingle

Architectural style shingles: $12,500

($6-$7.50 per square foot of roof area)

Designer style shingles: $$15,800

($7.50-$8.50 per square foot of roof area)

Metal

Standing Seam metal: $38,000

($18-$22 per square foot of roof area)

Exposed fastener/corrugated metal: $23,500

($11-$16 per square foot of roof area)

Cedar/Slate

Premium Western Red Cedar: $49,900

($25-$30 per square foot of roof area)

Natural Slate: $68,200

($35-$39 per square foot of roof area)

Faux slate or cedar (synthetic look-alike products): $37,000

($19-$26 per square foot of roof area)

A light-colored house with a connected two-car garage. A driveway leads to the house on a cloudy day.

Asphalt Shingle

Architectural style shingles: $19,500

($6.50-$7.50 per square foot of roof area)

Designer style shingles: $25,950

($8-$9.50 per square foot of roof area)

Metal

Standing Seam metal: $55,000

($18-$22 per square foot of roof area)

Exposed fastener/corrugated metal: $34,000

($11-$16 per square foot of roof area)

Cedar/Slate

Premium Western Red Cedar: $75,000

($25-$30 per square foot of roof area)

Natural Slate: $105,000

($35-$39 per square foot of roof area)

Faux slate or cedar (synthetic look-alike products): $57,000

($19-$26 per square foot of roof area)

Wooden shingle roof with copper flashing and a gutter, outdoors.

Premium Materials

Choosing wood shakes or standing seam costs significantly more than asphalt shingles.

Two-story, light green house with a dark roof and brick chimney. Trees surround the house.

Roof Pitch

Pitched roofs have more surface area than the home’s floor space, which means more roofing material and higher labor. For example, a 2,000 sq ft home with a steep roof may require closer to 2,400–2,600 sq ft of roofing. Flat roofs are closer to a 1:1 match with floor space.

Stone house with partial cedar shake roof on a sunny day. Green lawn and trees in the front yard.

Complexity

A two-story house with multiple angle changes, and valleys or penetrations like skylights, chimneys, and wall flashing means more time is needed for the details

Damaged wooden floor with a large, square hole. Brown wood is weathered and broken.

Roof Deck Repairs

Replacing rotted or warped sheathing can cost $85-$100 per 4x8 sheet. Old planking/boards needing to be repaired is typically priced $2-$4 per linear foot. Broken rafters are a bigger issue but that's a possibility from time to time.

Damaged asphalt roof shingles, revealing underlying wood. Brown, green, and gray colors.

Pathway lined with lush green foliage leads to a building with hanging planters.

Standard Materials

Selecting a standard asphalt shingle or in some cases corrugated metal will keep your costs down

Steepness

Selecting a standard asphalt shingle or in some cases corrugated metal will keep your costs down

Complexity

A simple ranch-style house roof with two sides and few penetrations like chimneys, skylights, etc)can be done in less time than other roofs.

Solid Roof Deck

If the roof structure is in good condition and no repairs are needed before the new roof goes on, there's less time and expense involved in the project.

Minimal Landscaping

A house surrounded by grass, without flower beds, bushes and ornaments means there's not as much time and expense needed to protect the grounds, and also makes for quicker cleanup times

Big Discounts
This one's counterintuitive. But think about it - no company is going to lose money to provide a service. Companies that offer big "sign now!" discounts have simply inflated their prices to be able to do this.

Pressure Sales Tactics

Some sales reps are paid a higher percentage commission if they can convince a homeowner to "buy today"! Strong-arming and high-pressure sales tactics allow companies to pad their prices and use psychology and manipulation to close the deal at a very high price tag.

Pressure Sales Tactics

Advertising

Some companies spend a lot of money to advertise their services. This is a cost that has to be covered by increasing prices.

Code & Warranty Compliance

In cities like Lancaster, codes prohibit installing new shingles directly over old roof boards. So our prices in places like this will include new sheathing on the roof to ensure your roof meets code and qualifies for full manufacturer warranty coverage.

Lack Of Proper Insurance
Roofing is dangerous work, and comes with high insurance costs for worker safety. Some companies operate without worker's compensation insurance to keep prices down, but put employees at risk in case of an accident.

Owner/Operators
If the owner is the one doing the sales, the installation, and the billing, you'll save money up front because of low operating costs. The risks of this is no warranty support - most times, these companies do not last, and when problems arise, they're nowhere to be found.

Poor Workmanship
There's a way to do things right (the roof should last for 30+ years!), or a way to do them cheap. For instance, some roofers around Lancaster re-use the old drip edge, or do not replace questionable roof decking. We've also seen a lot of cheap ridge vent installed which often leads to problems like condensation and mold in the attic area, as well as excessive heat in the summer. Reusing existing flashing around a skylight is another common, but highly risky, practice.

Regular training and certification

Roofing work is labor-intensive, and installation practices continue to develop and change along with new product developments. The same roof installed in two different ways can make the difference between 8 years and 30 years. So proper focus on details and methods through training is critical.

Proper licensing and insurance

This isn’t just about legal requirements, it's about your protection. We carry full liability and workers’ comp insurance so you’re never on the hook if something happens on your property. Some cheaper roofers skip this step to save money. But if something goes wrong, the risk could fall on the homeowner. We don’t cut that corner.

Code and Warranty Compliance

Many manufacturers have specific requirements for how their shingles are installed and what kind of decking they’re fastened to. If your roof isn’t installed to code or spec, the manufacturer can void your warranty. We follow all local codes (like those in Lancaster City that require roof sheathing) and install everything to manufacturer specs, so your investment is protected — and backed by real warranties that actually hold up.

Tools and equipment to do the job correctly

Tools of the trade such as a Roofer's Bugger for property protection, dumpsters, air compressors and more - all of these things help stay efficient and accurate so you're not paying for wasted time or poorly installed products.

Use of safety equipment

Roofing is dangerous work. Most roofers who've been in the business for a decade or more know of at least one person who's died or has had a life-altering injury from falling off a roof. We don't want that happening on our watch, so we invest not only in regular safety talks, but also in safety practices to minimize our risks.

Staff to provide quick, consistent customer support

Part of the Joyland DNA is to be Quick in our response times and Clear in our communication. We know that nobody wants to wait for weeks to get a quote. And nobody wants to badger their contractor to get the information they need for decisions. So our staff focuses on being available and ready to help, from the first call to the last nail.

It's common for our customers to have solicited prices from 3 or more other companies before selecting one to do the roof. We often hear that we're not the cheapest out of 3 or 4 quotes, and usually not the most expensive either. Our prices tend to land somewhere in the middle. Joyland's focus is to provide the best roof and service a customer can get, while not charging premium prices for it. We believe that great service and quality work should come as a standard, and not something you pay extra for.

So for example, someone could get quotes for roof replacement on a 2,000 SF roof ranging from $9,000 to $30,000. Joyland's prices would probably fall between $12,000 and $15,000 for something like this.

Disposal Fees

Multiple layers

Roof deck issues

Warranty Registration

Reuse of Materials

Permit Costs

Permit costs and requirements vary from one municipality to another. So to keep things simple, many roofers will tell the customer that "permits are not included" in the quote, and that the customer is responsible to obtain a permit, if necessary. This is Joyland's approach in many cases for single-family homeowners. But where WE take responsibility for getting permits (because of their specific requirements) is in cities like Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, and Reading, or if we're doing a commercial project. Costs of a permit can range from $50 to $500 depending on where you live, but in the Lancaster area, we typically see prices around $100-$150 for a single-family home.

Rotted or Unsound Roof Deck

One of our guiding principles at Joyland is to "do what's best for the customer." When it comes to financing, it means helping our customers understand the options without any smoke and mirrors. We believe you should know exactly what you're signing up for—the interest rates, the monthly payments, and the full repayment terms—before you commit to anything.

All in all, we offer a range of straightforward financing plans on qualifying projects, which are backed by reputable lenders.

That's not just Joyland saying "we have great rates!"—it’s actually major national banks that stand behind our financing programs and have approved our customers. This gives you the peace of mind of working with a credible and trustworthy partner.

Of course, we work hard on competence on the job, because we don't want you to have to worry about the investment you just made. Do it once, do it right!

Financing your new roof, or siding, or windows—that can be a bit intimidating. It's kind of like shopping for a new car. You find the perfect one, but then you get to the finance office and suddenly you're faced with a mountain of paperwork, confusing terms, and a lot of pressure. The entire process can feel overwhelming and full of fine print by design because nobody wants to give you the lowest rate or the simplest deal.

One of our guiding principles at Joyland is to "do what's best for the customer." When it comes to financing, it means helping our customers understand the options without any smoke and mirrors. We believe you should know exactly what you're signing up for—the interest rates, the monthly payments, and the full repayment terms—before you commit to anything.

All in all, we offer a range of straightforward financing plans on qualifying projects, which are backed by reputable lenders.

That's not just Joyland saying "we have great rates!"—it’s actually major national banks that stand behind our financing programs and have approved our customers. This gives you the peace of mind of working with a credible and trustworthy partner.

Of course, we work hard on competence on the job, because we don't want you to have to worry about the investment you just made. Do it once, do it right!

If you're wanting a ballpark number - something to build off of so you know approximately what to prepare for - then go to our Pricing Calculator. You'll need to answer a few easy questions about your home, and our smart technology does the measuring for you. You’ll see pricing options in minutes, not days. Easy, accurate, and built for homeowners who appreciate straight answers and zero hassle — that’s the Joyland way.
If you're wanting a 100% accurate quote and are needing to get your roof done within the next few months, then you may want to contact us directly so we can schedule an inspection of your roof system, taking all the factors above into consideration, and give you a quote for the full scope of the work.

Does Joyland require a deposit?
Our Joyland Promise to Homeowners: "Don't pay a penny until we're done and you're happy."
So for our residential homeowner customers, no deposit is required. We do your roof from start to finish as quoted, and then ask for prompt payment when we're done.
There may be exceptions to this when we have a very large project or special-order materials.
Do You Offer Financing?
Yes! We offer financing for both our roofing replacement and roofing repair projects.
Is metal roofing cheaper than shingles?
Usually not. Metal material costs are similar to shingles, but labor costs are typically more. The one case where metal would probably be cheaper is if it's a straightforward roof with no penetrations, and we can install the metal overtop of the old roofing materials. This can only be done in specific cases, so you should contact us to see if this is possible in your situation.
See this video for an explanation on the pros and cons of different roof materials.
How much does a new roof cost?
For a typical roof replacement cost in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area, you can expect costs between $5 and $9 per square foot of roof surface.
How accurate is an online roof estimate?
Our roof cost calculator is based on real-world data from our own roof pricing. So most times this is a fairly accurate representation of what your roof would actually cost.
Can I install a new roof over my existing one to save money?
Great question! The answer is most times "No", for the following reasons:

Damaged or rotted roof sheathing needs to be replaced

The old roof materials are too uneven

It may void the manufacturer's warranty

However, if your roof decking is sound, and the old shingles are still laying nice and flat (3-tab style shingles only), there may be a possibility of installing new shingles or metal over them. We approach this on a case-by-case basis and will explain our reasoning beind what we offer.
Why should I choose Joyland Roofing?
Ultimately, it comes down to our guarantees. A roof is not something a homeowner wants to pay for twice - nor do you want to pay for repairs and leak costs right after a new roof!

Homeowners: Don't pay a penny until we're done and you're happy!

Up to 25 years full coverage warranty on both materials AND workmanship

Certified and trained by leading roofing materials manufacturers

Consistent 5-star customer reviews and feedback on excellent clean-up, communication, and quality

Deciding between a roof repair and a full replacement isn’t just about today’s price tag — it’s about how much life your roof has left and what your plans are for your home.

If your roof is younger (under 20 years), repairs usually make sense.

A leak here, a missing shingle there — those fixes often run between $500 and $1,200 and can buy you plenty of time. But once your roof crosses the 25-year mark, every dollar spent on repairs may just be delaying the inevitable. That’s when replacement often becomes the better investment, especially if this is your “forever home.”

If you’re moving in a few years, a repair might be the practical play. If you’re staying put long-term, a replacement gives you peace of mind and stops the cycle of repair bills.

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