Roof replacement cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,750 – $13,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.30 – $6.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #43
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Redding, plan on $6,750 to $13,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $3.30 to $6.55 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% higher than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $29.66 an hour in the Redding area, 11% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Redding, CA, standard level
$8,800 to $11,600
About $4.30 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,800 | $7,000 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $8,800 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,950 | $6,400 | $7,850 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 100% |
Why Redding prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.66 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Redding is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Redding metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,450, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $100 to $500.
Planning more than one job in Redding?
Because every project leans on different trades, Redding's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +12% and attic insulation +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $35,700 | +10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +4% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Redding
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
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.
Climate in Redding: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Redding (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
Redding 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 Redding is 1.12 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.66 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $25.10 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 29.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.82 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $36.59 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 69.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($25.10) it shrinks by about $830. The total moves by 2.4% or 8.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,550 jobs in the Redding area. That makes it the 257th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $25.10 | $29.66 | $31.00 | $26.65 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.06 | $26.82 | $36.59 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
How Redding compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Redding. Reno is the lowest at about $8,950 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | −11% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $5,850 – $12,000 | $8,950 | −12% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $6,900 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| California (statewide) | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, Redding comes in at #43 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, Redding is 3% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +15% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | level |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $6,850 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +15% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Redding's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | −1% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | −14% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −16% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $6,400 – $13,000 | $9,650 | −5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Redding
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Redding 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
$6,750 to $9,500
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,800 to $11,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,900 to $13,600
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,100 – $5,800 | $5,350 – $7,100 | $6,650 – $8,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,750 – $9,500 | $8,800 – $11,600 | $10,900 – $13,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,400 – $13,200 | $12,200 – $16,000 | $15,100 – $18,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $12,000 – $16,900 | $15,700 – $20,500 | $19,300 – $24,100 |
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Roof replacement in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Redding?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,750 to $13,600 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,800 to $11,600. 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 Redding?
About $3.30 to $6.55 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,100, which is 1% less than Redding ($10,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $6,400 out of $10,200. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Redding?
$9,400 to $18,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Redding?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Redding area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for roof compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $29.66 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.10 to $31.00.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Redding?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,750 to $9,500 and premium work $10,900 to $13,600. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement near Redding
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.