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Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 1.6 million people

Roof replacement cost in Milwaukee, WI

Most homeowners pay $7,150 – $11,900 (mid-range, typical $9,200, before sales tax), 8% above the national average and 2% above the Wisconsin average.

Most homeowners pay

$7,150 – $11,900Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 1292 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $9,200
Labour $5,305Materials $3,886Work hours: 78.3

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Price levels in Milwaukee, WI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,650
$5,950 – $9,950
$4,640$2,996
Mid-range$9,200
$7,150 – $11,900
$5,305$3,886
Premium$11,000
$8,550 – $14,200
$5,968$4,984

Why prices in Milwaukee, WI are different

Labor is about 58% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 15% 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 8% above the national figure and 2% above the Wisconsin average.

Milwaukee, WI ranks 18 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 Milwaukee, WI?

A mid-range job typically costs $9,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $7,150 – $11,900. Basic is about $7,650 and premium about $11,000.

Is roof replacement more expensive in Milwaukee, WI than elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Milwaukee, WI: 2% above the Wisconsin average of $9,000. Labor is about 58% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 78 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 15% 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 8% above the national figure and 2% above the Wisconsin average.

How does Milwaukee, WI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Milwaukee, WI ranks 18 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Milwaukee, WI?

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 cities.

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

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