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Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · 754,000 people

Roof replacement cost in Des Moines, IA

Most homeowners pay $6,750 – $11,200 (mid-range, typical $8,600, before sales tax), 1% above the national average and 2% above the Iowa average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,750 – $11,200Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · 1292 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,600
Labour $4,738Materials $3,886Work hours: 79.5

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Price levels in Des Moines, IA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,100
$5,550 – $9,250
$4,120$2,996
Mid-range$8,600
$6,750 – $11,200
$4,738$3,886
Premium$10,300
$8,050 – $13,400
$5,355$4,984

Why prices in Des Moines, IA are different

Labor is about 55% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 80 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Des Moines, IA area cost about 3% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% above the national figure and 2% above the Iowa average.

Des Moines, IA ranks 48 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Des Moines, IA?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,750 – $11,200. Basic is about $7,100 and premium about $10,300.

Is roof replacement more expensive in Des Moines, IA than elsewhere in Iowa?

Des Moines, IA: 2% above the Iowa average of $8,400. Labor is about 55% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 80 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Des Moines, IA area cost about 3% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% above the national figure and 2% above the Iowa average.

How does Des Moines, IA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Des Moines, IA ranks 48 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Des Moines, IA?

About 55% at the mid-range level, around 80 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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