Roof replacement cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,250 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #263
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Daphne, plan on $5,250 to $11,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.60 to $5.30 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the Daphne area, 18% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Daphne, AL, standard level
$7,000 to $9,300
About $3.40 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $7,000 | $9,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,700 | $5,750 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 3% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,150 | $11,100 | 100% |
Where the Daphne price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Daphne wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Daphne metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.7) and land at $95 to $470.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Daphne. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Daphne: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Daphne: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). The station averages about 47 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
Daphne labor market for roof
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Daphne is 0.82 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Daphne metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.36 and $25.64 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.48 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.06 and $22.49 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 111.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.64 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($20.36) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 8.2% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 87,120 jobs in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area. That makes it the 225th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $20.36 | $21.96 | $25.64 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.06 | $18.48 | $22.49 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Daphne bid
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Is Daphne cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Crestview is the priciest of the group at $8,400. Hattiesburg is the cheapest at $7,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −3% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Daphne comes in at #263 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $13,800; the cheapest is El Paso, TX at $7,200 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Daphne is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Daphne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,700 | −6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $5,900 – $12,000 | $8,900 | +9% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
Related projects, priced for Daphne
Because every project leans on different trades, Daphne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Daphne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Daphne wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,250 to $7,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,000 to $9,300
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,750 to $11,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,200 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $6,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $7,600 | $7,000 – $9,300 | $8,750 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,300 – $10,500 | $9,700 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,400 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,500 | $15,500 – $19,500 |
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Roof replacement in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Daphne?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,250 to $11,100 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $9,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Daphne?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,100, which is 1% less than Daphne ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,700 out of $8,150. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Daphne?
$7,300 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $470 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for roof compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($8,100 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Daphne?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.96 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.36 to $25.64.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Daphne?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 to $11,100. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Is there a bad season to replace a roof in Daphne?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Roof replacement near Daphne
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.