Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Houston (2026)

Average cost in Houston

US$11,313avg

US$6,712 — US$24,494

US$4 — US$11 per sq ft

+5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Greater Houston

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Installation and tear-off

US$3,356 — US$14,696

55%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, and flashing

US$2,349 — US$8,572

35%

Disposal & Cleanup

Debris removal and dump fees

US$469 — US$1,714

7%

Permits & Fees

City of Houston/Harris County permits

US$201 — US$734

3%

🧾Sales Tax (6.25%) — Texas
Base cost + $707 tax$12,020

Sales Tax at 6.25%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically 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 Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$7,925

US$6,340 — US$9,510

Based on 9 sources and market data for Houston. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$10,775

Today

US$11,313

Roof Replacement in Houston is 5.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$539 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 Houston

Verified providers
🔨

314 Roofing Solutions

6824 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064, USA

5.0
★★★★★

1,182 reviews

🔨

All Over Exterior Roofing

10050 Northwest Fwy Suite 350, Houston, TX 77092, USA

5.0
★★★★★

270 reviews

🔨

Amstill Roofing

14125 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079, USA

4.9
★★★★½

1,825 reviews

🔨

Houston Roofing & Construction

11330 West Rd, Houston, TX 77065, USA

4.9
★★★★½

335 reviews

🔨

Precision Roof Crafters, Inc.

3919 Jeanetta St, Houston, TX 77063, USA

4.9
★★★★½

458 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

Yes, many areas in and around Houston require a WPI-8 certificate from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to prove the roof meets windstorm building codes, which is essential for maintaining TWIA insurance coverage.

Homeowners can often receive a 20% to 35% discount on their annual insurance premiums by installing Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which are designed to withstand the frequent hailstorms common in Harris County.

Due to extreme UV exposure and Gulf Coast humidity, a standard 30-year architectural shingle roof in Houston typically lasts only 15 to 20 years, as heat accelerates granule loss and thermal shock.

Residential roofing permits from the Houston Permitting Center or Harris County typically range from $200 to $500, depending on the total valuation of the project.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days 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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