Roof Replacement Cost in Houston (2026)
Average cost in Houston
US$6,500 — US$28,000
US$5 — US$9 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedInstallation and crew costs
50%
Shingles, underlayment, and nails
40%
Removal of old roof and debris hauling
5%
City of Houston municipal fees
3%
Vents, flashing, and ridge caps
2%
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 Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
US$6,340 — US$9,510
Based on 9 sources and market data for Houston. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Houston
Verified providers314 Roofing Solutions
6824 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064, USA
1,149 reviews
Moss Roofing Houston
13100 Wortham Center Dr 3rd floor, Houston, TX 77065, USA
635 reviews
Integris Roofing Houston
1217 W Loop N Fwy #120, Houston, TX 77055, USA
205 reviews
All Over Exterior Roofing
10050 Northwest Fwy Suite 130, Houston, TX 77092, USA
246 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Houston's extreme humidity, intense UV exposure, and frequent tropical storms cause materials to degrade faster. Most local roofs last 15–20 years compared to the 25–30 year national average.
Yes, for many areas in the Houston metro (especially closer to the coast), a WPI-8 Certificate of Compliance is required by the Texas Department of Insurance to prove the roof meets windstorm building codes for insurance eligibility.
In 2026, municipal permits in Houston typically range from $150 to $500, often calculated as a base fee plus a percentage of the total project value over a certain threshold.
While an overlay can save $1,000–$2,000 in labor and disposal, it is rarely recommended in Houston as it traps heat, voids many warranties, and prevents inspection of the decking for rot caused by Gulf Coast humidity.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.