T.J. asked:

What would it cost for a new asphalt shingle roof for a one story house with 48 squares of roofing? The roofer will have to tear off one layer of alsphalt and one layer of wood shingles and put decking over the whole house. This is in Houston Texas after Hurricane Ike.
I am trying to get estimates. The roofers are so busy that even getting an estimate is difficult. I have calls into 15 different roof companies. The insurance adjuster has already been out and I am still waiting to get their estimate. I just thought someone might know what the cost was so I can at least have some idea when I do get a roofer to come out. My question is what is the cost?

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