Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Houston (2026)

Average cost in Houston

US$12,500avg

US$6,500 — US$28,000

US$5 — US$9 per sq ft

+5% YoY
9 sources
Updated today
Greater Houston

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Installation and crew costs

US$3,250 — US$14,000

50%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, and nails

US$2,600 — US$11,200

40%

Disposal & Tear-off

Removal of old roof and debris hauling

US$325 — US$1,400

5%

Permits & Inspections

City of Houston municipal fees

US$150 — US$500

3%

Accessories

Vents, flashing, and ridge caps

US$175 — US$900

2%

🧾Sales Tax (6.25%) — Texas
Base cost + $781 tax$13,281

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.

🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Houston

Verified providers
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314 Roofing Solutions

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

5.0
★★★★★

1,149 reviews

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Moss Roofing Houston

13100 Wortham Center Dr 3rd floor, Houston, TX 77065, USA

5.0
★★★★★

635 reviews

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Integris Roofing Houston

1217 W Loop N Fwy #120, Houston, TX 77055, USA

5.0
★★★★★

205 reviews

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All Over Exterior Roofing

10050 Northwest Fwy Suite 130, Houston, TX 77092, USA

5.0
★★★★★

246 reviews

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Amstill Roofing

14125 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079, USA

4.9
★★★★½

1,676 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 data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.