# How much does it cost to replace missing shingles?

*Published 2026-05-31T09:00:00-07:00 · Updated 2026-07-18T09:00:00-07:00 · Best Roofing Answers*

## Answer

Replacing missing shingles typically costs $150–$600 for a small patch of 1–10 shingles when matching material is available, and $400–$1,200 when underlayment or decking is also compromised; costs vary by shingle color availability, roof pitch, and regional labor rates.

## Why the range is wide

Two variables dominate: color match and underlayment condition. Shingle lines are reformulated on multi-year cycles (see GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark product data), so an exact match on a roof more than 5–7 years old is often impossible; blending replacements into the surrounding field is a labor line, not a material line.

If the missing shingles exposed underlayment to sun and rain for more than a few weeks, the underlayment and sometimes the decking may need replacement too, which is where prices climb toward the upper end of the range.

## When to repair vs re-roof

Per NRCA guidance, a targeted repair is usually the right call when fewer than roughly 30% of the field shingles are compromised and the underlying deck is sound. Above that threshold, replacement typically costs less per remaining year of life. See the repair-vs-replace decision hub for the full rule.

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## Sources

- [NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association)](https://www.nrca.net/)
- [GAF Timberline HDZ product data](https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-products/residential-roofing-products/shingles/timberline-shingles/timberline-hdz) — shingle color availability cycles
- [CertainTeed Landmark product data](https://www.certainteed.com/residential-roofing/products/landmark/)

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