Roof replacement cost in Grand Junction, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,650 – $11,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.75 – $5.60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #149
- 1 = most expensive
Grand Junction homeowners pay roughly $5,650 to $11,700 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.75 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Grand Junction is 7% lower. Roofers earn a median of $24.10 an hour in the Grand Junction area, 10% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Grand Junction, CO, standard level
$7,450 to $9,850
About $3.60 to $4.75 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $5,650 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $7,450 | $9,850 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Grand Junction, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 37% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,200 | $6,400 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,650 | $11,700 | 100% |
Why Grand Junction 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 $24.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Grand Junction is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Grand Junction metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,150, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.5) and land at $95 to $480.
Is Grand Junction cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $8,400 to $9,400 across Grand Junction and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $6,100 – $12,400 | $9,250 | +7% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $6,150 – $12,700 | $9,400 | +9% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | level |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −3% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $5,850 – $12,100 | $8,950 | +4% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Grand Junction comes in at #149 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, Grand Junction is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $6,150 – $12,700 | $9,400 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $6,100 – $12,400 | $9,250 | +7% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Grand Junction's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +13% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −5% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −3% |
Planning more than one job in Grand Junction?
Because every project leans on different trades, Grand Junction's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −2% and metal roof −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
When to schedule roof in Grand Junction
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Grand Junction Walker Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Grand Junction (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Grand Junction gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, September and October (1.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 68 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 | 38 | 17 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 32 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 38 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 62 | 0.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 53 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 40 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Grand Junction is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $25.49 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.51 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $24.79 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 84.9 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 ($25.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($22.16) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 2.9% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,170 jobs in the Grand Junction area. That makes it the 269th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.16 | $24.10 | $25.49 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.55 | $21.51 | $24.79 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Why two Grand Junction quotes can differ
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.
Grand Junction: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Grand Junction 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
$5,650 to $8,050
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,450 to $9,850
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,250 to $11,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,400 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,050 | $5,700 – $7,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,650 – $8,050 | $7,450 – $9,850 | $9,250 – $11,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,850 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $13,600 | $12,800 – $16,100 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,100 – $14,300 | $13,200 – $17,400 | $16,400 – $20,600 |
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Roof replacement in Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Grand Junction?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,650 to $11,700 in the Grand Junction area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $9,850. 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 Grand Junction?
About $2.75 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,250, which is 7% more than Grand Junction ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $5,200 out of $8,650. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Grand Junction?
$7,850 to $16,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Grand Junction?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Grand Junction area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for roof compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($8,950 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.16 to $25.49.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Grand Junction?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,650 to $8,050 and premium work $9,250 to $11,700. 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 Grand Junction?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. February and June 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 Grand Junction
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.