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Roof replacement cost in California
Most homeowners pay $7,250 – $12,100 (mid-range, typical $9,300, before sales tax), 9% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $7,750 $6,050 – $10,100 | $4,738 | $2,996 |
| Mid-range | $9,300 $7,250 – $12,100 | $5,395 | $3,886 |
| Premium | $11,000 $8,600 – $14,300 | $6,051 | $4,984 |
Why prices in California are different
Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in California cost about 17% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 9% above the national figure.
California ranks 9 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $8,600 | $10,200 | $12,100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $8,550 | $10,200 | $12,100 |
| Napa, CA | $7,900 | $9,450 | $11,300 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $7,800 | $9,400 | $11,200 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $7,800 | $9,400 | $11,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $7,750 | $9,300 | $11,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $7,750 | $9,300 | $11,100 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $7,700 | $9,250 | $11,000 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $7,700 | $9,250 | $11,000 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $7,700 | $9,250 | $11,000 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $7,700 | $9,250 | $11,000 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $7,650 | $9,200 | $10,900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $7,650 | $9,200 | $11,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $7,650 | $9,200 | $10,900 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $7,650 | $9,200 | $10,900 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $7,650 | $9,200 | $11,000 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $7,650 | $9,150 | $10,900 |
| El Centro, CA | $7,550 | $9,100 | $10,800 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $7,550 | $9,100 | $10,800 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $7,600 | $9,100 | $10,900 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $7,500 | $9,050 | $10,800 |
| Redding, CA | $7,450 | $9,000 | $10,700 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $7,500 | $9,000 | $10,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $7,450 | $8,950 | $10,700 |
| Merced, CA | $7,450 | $8,950 | $10,700 |
| Chico, CA | $7,400 | $8,900 | $10,600 |
| Yuba City, CA | $7,350 | $8,900 | $10,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $7,100 | $8,600 | $10,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does roof replacement cost in California?
A mid-range job typically costs $9,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $7,250 and $12,100. A basic job is about $7,750 and a premium one about $11,000.
Is roof replacement more expensive in California than the national average?
California: 9% above the national average. Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in California cost about 17% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 9% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in California?
About 58% at the mid-range level, around 78 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in California is it most expensive?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is the most expensive area at about $10,200 for a mid-range job, and Visalia, CA the least expensive at about $8,600.