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Lexington-Fayette, KY · 533,000 people

Roof replacement cost in Lexington, KY

Most homeowners pay $6,300 – $10,500 (mid-range, typical $8,100, before sales tax), 5% below the national average and in line with the Kentucky average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,300 – $10,500Lexington-Fayette, KY · 1292 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,100
Labour $4,198Materials $3,886Work hours: 77.9

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Price levels in Lexington, KY

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$6,650
$5,200 – $8,650
$3,672$2,996
Mid-range$8,100
$6,300 – $10,500
$4,198$3,886
Premium$9,700
$7,550 – $12,600
$4,725$4,984

Why prices in Lexington, KY are different

Labor is about 52% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Lexington, KY area cost about 9% less 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 5% below the national figure and in line with the Kentucky average.

Lexington, KY ranks 66 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 Lexington, KY?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,300 – $10,500. Basic is about $6,650 and premium about $9,700.

Is roof replacement more expensive in Lexington, KY than elsewhere in Kentucky?

Lexington, KY: in line with the Kentucky average of $8,100. Labor is about 52% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Lexington, KY area cost about 9% less 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 5% below the national figure and in line with the Kentucky average.

How does Lexington, KY compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Lexington, KY ranks 66 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Lexington, KY?

About 52% 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 cities.

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

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