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Akron, OH · 702,000 people

Roof replacement cost in Akron, OH

Most homeowners pay $6,950 – $11,600 (mid-range, typical $8,900, before sales tax), 5% above the national average and 3% above the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,950 – $11,600Akron, OH · 1292 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,900
Labour $5,007Materials $3,886Work hours: 78.7

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Price levels in Akron, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,400
$5,750 – $9,600
$4,388$2,996
Mid-range$8,900
$6,950 – $11,600
$5,007$3,886
Premium$10,600
$8,250 – $13,800
$5,624$4,984

Why prices in Akron, OH are different

Labor is about 56% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 79 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Akron, OH area cost about 8% 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 5% above the national figure and 3% above the Ohio average.

Akron, OH ranks 35 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 Akron, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,900 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,950 – $11,600. Basic is about $7,400 and premium about $10,600.

Is roof replacement more expensive in Akron, OH than elsewhere in Ohio?

Akron, OH: 3% above the Ohio average of $8,650. Labor is about 56% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 79 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Akron, OH area cost about 8% 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 5% above the national figure and 3% above the Ohio average.

How does Akron, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Akron, OH ranks 35 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Akron, OH?

About 56% at the mid-range level, around 79 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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