Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in San Diego (2026)

Average cost in San Diego

US$23,176avg

US$8,500 — US$58,000

US$7 — US$24 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
California

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled roofing crew and supervision

US$9,800 — US$14,700

50%

Materials

Shingles/tiles, underlayment, and flashing

US$6,800 — US$10,200

35%

Tear-off & Disposal

Removal of old layers and landfill fees

US$1,300 — US$2,000

7%

Permits & Inspections

City of San Diego filing and Title 24 fees

US$450 — US$950

3%

Repairs & Contingency

Sheathing replacement and dry rot repair

US$1,000 — US$2,500

5%

🧾Sales Tax (7.25%) — California
Base cost + $1,680 tax$24,856

Sales Tax at 7.25%

📋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$9,740

US$7,792 — US$11,688

Based on 8 sources and market data for San Diego. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$21,761

Today

US$23,176

Roof Replacement in San Diego is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$1,414 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 providers
🔨

Alma Roofing

4538 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

5.0
★★★★★

101 reviews

🔨

Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego

8340 Vickers St K, San Diego, CA 92111, USA

4.9
★★★★½

131 reviews

🔨

Roofing Specialists of San Diego

7905 Silverton Ave UNIT 112, San Diego, CA 92126, USA

4.8
★★★★½

143 reviews

🔨

619 Roofing

3930 Oregon St Suite 254, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

4.8
★★★★½

124 reviews

🔨

Resilient Roofing

7950 Dunbrook Rd, San Diego, CA 92126, USA

4.8
★★★★½

248 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

Homes in coastal zones like La Jolla or Coronado typically pay a 5% to 12% premium for marine-grade stainless steel fasteners and flashing to prevent accelerated salt-air corrosion.

Permit fees vary by jurisdiction, ranging from approximately $185 in unincorporated San Diego County to over $720 within the City of San Diego for a standard full tear-off and replacement.

In 2026, architectural asphalt shingles cost between $8.25 and $11.00 per sq ft installed, whereas concrete or clay tile ranges from $14.00 to $24.00 per sq ft due to higher material costs and labor intensity.

Yes, California Title 24 energy standards require most San Diego roof replacements to use 'cool roof' materials with high solar reflectance, which typically adds $500 to $1,500 to the total project cost.

📊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: 4 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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