Roof Replacement Cost in Houston (2026)
Average cost in Houston
$6,712 – $24,494
$4 – $11 per sq ft
In Houston, the average is $11,313 and most projects cost between $6,712 and $24,494, or about $4 – $11 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedInstallation and tear-off
55%
Shingles, underlayment, and flashing
35%
Debris removal and dump fees
7%
City of Houston/Harris County permits
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 Houston
Likely range $6,712 – $24,493
- Labor55%$6,222
- Materials35%$3,960
- Disposal & Cleanup7%$792
- Permits & Fees3%$339
Asphalt Shingles
$11,313
Metal Roof
$19,847
Cedar Shake
$24,114
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Houston. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$10,775
Today
$11,313
Roof Replacement in Houston is ↑ 5.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $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 providers314 Roofing Solutions
6824 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064, USA
1,188 reviews
Moss Roofing Houston
13100 Wortham Center Dr 3rd floor, Houston, TX 77065, USA
714 reviews
Integris Roofing Houston
1217 W Loop N Fwy #120, Houston, TX 77055, USA
215 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 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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