Roof Replacement Cost in San Francisco (2026)
Average cost in San Francisco
$15,000 – $45,000
$8 – $22 per sq ft
In San Francisco, the average is $25,042 and most projects cost between $15,000 and $45,000, or about $8 – $22 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and supervision
55%
Shingles, underlayment, and flashing
25%
Removal of old layers and debris fees
10%
SF DBI permit and inspection fees
5%
Contractor logistics and liability
5%
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 Francisco
Likely range $15,000 – $44,999
- Labor55%$13,773
- Materials25%$6,261
- Disposal & Tear-off10%$2,504
- Permits & City Fees5%$1,252
- Overhead & Insurance5%$1,252
Asphalt Shingles
$25,042
Metal Roof
$43,931
Cedar Shake
$53,376
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for San Francisco. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$23,295
Today
$25,042
Roof Replacement in San Francisco is ↑ 7.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,747 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 Francisco
Verified providersMarina Bay Roofing
4411 Geary Blvd #301, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
102 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
Permit fees through the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) typically range from $500 to $1,500 for standard residential re-roofing, though complex structural reviews can increase this cost.
Yes, significantly. Projects in dense or high-value neighborhoods like Pacific Heights can cost 30% to 50% more than in the Sunset District due to limited staging access, narrow streets, and higher contractor overhead.
California's Title 24 energy code requires most new roofs in San Francisco to use 'cool roof' materials that meet specific solar reflectance and thermal emittance standards, which can add 10-15% to material costs.
A standard 1,500–2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof usually takes 1 to 3 days. However, complex Victorian rooflines or those requiring structural repairs can take a week or more.
📊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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