Roof Replacement Cost in Austin (2026)
Average cost in Austin
$8,000 – $35,000
$4 – $14 per sq ft
In Austin, the average is $13,795 and most projects cost between $8,000 and $35,000, or about $4 – $14 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and safety rigging
50%
Shingles, underlayment, and flashing
40%
Removal of old layers and hauling
7%
City of Austin building fees
3%
Sales Tax at 6.25%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Tear-off of existing shingles
- New underlayment
- Asphalt shingle installation
- Flashing & ridge vents
- Cleanup & disposal
- Labor
Typically Excludes
- Structural repairs (rotted decking)
- Gutter replacement
- Skylight installation
- Cedar or metal roofing
- Chimney repair
Based on a standard 1,500-2,000 sq ft roof with asphalt shingles.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Austin
Likely range $8,000 – $30,349
- Labor50%$6,898
- Materials40%$5,518
- Tear-off & Disposal7%$966
- Permits & Inspections3%$414
Asphalt Shingles
$13,795
Metal Roof
$24,201
Cedar Shake
$29,404
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Austin. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$12,656
Today
$13,795
Roof Replacement in Austin is ↑ 9.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,139 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Austin
Verified providersLOA Construction and Austin Roofing
706 W Ben White Blvd Ste 200B, Austin, TX 78704, USA
1,000 reviews
Austin Roofing Company | Texas Choice Roofing
1621 E 6th St #1113, Austin, TX 78702, USA
214 reviews
Falcon Roofing & Restoration
5900 Balcones Dr Ste 14036, Austin, TX 78731, USA
315 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Austin's roofing market carries a 15–20% premium over the state average due to a highly competitive labor market where installers earn $45–$75 per hour and stricter 2026 local building codes.
The City of Austin typically charges between $200 and $600 for residential roofing permits, with a specific base fee of approximately $370 often cited for standard replacements.
Architectural shingles range from $4.25 to $6.00 per sq ft, while premium standing seam metal roofing costs between $9.00 and $15.00 per sq ft installed.
A typical 2,000 sq ft home in Austin usually requires 2,200 to 2,500 sq ft of roofing material once pitch, overhangs, and waste factors are included in the calculation.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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