Roof Replacement Cost in San Diego (2026)
Average cost in San Diego
$11,000 – $45,000
$5 – $12 per sq ft
In San Diego, the average is $21,640 and most projects cost between $11,000 and $45,000, or about $5 – $12 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedTear-off and installation crew
45%
Shingles, tiles, or metal panels
30%
Waterproofing and edge protection
10%
Debris removal and hauling
8%
City of San Diego filing fees
7%
Sales Tax at 7.25%
📋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 San Diego
Likely range $11,000 – $44,999
- Labor45%$9,738
- Materials30%$6,492
- Underlayment & Flashing10%$2,164
- Disposal & Dump Fees8%$1,731
- Permits & Inspections7%$1,515
Asphalt Shingles
$21,640
Metal Roof
$37,963
Cedar Shake
$46,125
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for San Diego. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$20,131
Today
$21,640
Roof Replacement in San Diego is ↑ 7.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,510 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 San Diego
Verified providersRoofing Specialists of San Diego
7905 Silverton Ave Unit 112, San Diego, CA 92126, USA
149 reviews
Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego
8340 Vickers St K, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
158 reviews
Ascent Roofing San Diego
2525 Southport Way Ste j, National City, CA 91950, USA
136 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
San Diego costs are roughly 10-20% higher due to California's Title 24 energy-efficiency requirements (cool roofs), strict wildfire zone building codes, and high local labor rates averaging $80 per hour.
For a standard 2,000 sq ft roof structure replacement, the City of San Diego fee schedule for 2026 lists permit and inspection costs at approximately $1,942.13.
Asphalt architectural shingles typically cost $7.25–$11.00 per sq ft installed, while concrete or clay tiles, common in Spanish-style homes, range from $12.00 to $22.00+ per sq ft.
Homeowners should set aside a contingency of $1,200 to $4,500, as replacing 4-8 sheets of rotten plywood decking is a common 'surprise' cost found during the tear-off phase in older San Diego homes.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 12+ 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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