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Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 1.4 million people

Roof replacement cost in Louisville, KY

Most homeowners pay $6,500 – $10,800 (mid-range, typical $8,300, before sales tax), 2% below the national average and 2% above the Kentucky average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,500 – $10,800Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 1292 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,300
Labour $4,417Materials $3,886Work hours: 78.4

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Price levels in Louisville, KY

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$6,850
$5,350 – $8,900
$3,858$2,996
Mid-range$8,300
$6,500 – $10,800
$4,417$3,886
Premium$9,950
$7,750 – $12,900
$4,975$4,984

Why prices in Louisville, KY are different

Labor is about 53% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Louisville, KY area cost about 4% 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 2% below the national figure and 2% above the Kentucky average.

Louisville, KY ranks 59 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 Louisville, KY?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,500 – $10,800. Basic is about $6,850 and premium about $9,950.

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

Louisville, KY: 2% above the Kentucky average of $8,100. Labor is about 53% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Louisville, KY area cost about 4% 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 2% below the national figure and 2% above the Kentucky average.

How does Louisville, KY compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Louisville, KY ranks 59 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

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

About 53% 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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