Where to Buy Roofing Materials Cheap
If you are buying materials yourself, these channels give the best prices:
Roofing distributors (deepest discounts)
Regional distributors like ABC Supply, Beacon Roofing Supply and SRS (and RONA Pro or Roofmart in Canada) regularly sell clearance and overstock at 40% to 60% below retail. They mostly serve contractors, but many will sell to homeowners who call and ask about clearance stock.
Big-box stores
Home Depot and Lowe's keep clearance sections in the roofing aisle, marked with orange (Home Depot) or red (Lowe's) tags. Stock changes weekly and varies by store, so check often. Their everyday shingle prices are competitive too, since they buy in huge volume.
Marketplaces and remainders
Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist often list contractor remainder lots and leftover bundles at steep discounts. Buy matching lot numbers when you can so colors blend.
Remember that materials are only part of the cost. Labor is usually the bigger share, so compare full installed quotes with our free quote tool.
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