Roof replacement cost in Greeley, 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
- $2.80 – $5.60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #146
- 1 = most expensive
Greeley homeowners pay roughly $5,650 to $11,700 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.80 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greeley is 7% lower. Roofers earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Greeley area, 10% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greeley, CO, standard level
$7,450 to $9,900
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 | $4,750 | $5,700 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $7,450 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greeley, 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 | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,650 | $11,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Greeley number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Greeley wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley 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 (100.2) and land at $100 to $500.
Is Greeley cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Greeley. Cheyenne is the lowest at about $8,150 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | −6% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $6,100 – $12,400 | $9,250 | +7% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $6,150 – $12,700 | $9,400 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $5,850 – $12,100 | $8,950 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #146 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, Greeley 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% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 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 Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,750 | −11% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +13% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +10% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $4,800 – $10,200 | $7,500 | −14% |
Planning more than one job in Greeley?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley'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 | $9,200 – $30,100 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
When to schedule roof in Greeley
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greeley Unc (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greeley (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has 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.
Greeley gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 35 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 20 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 35 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 57 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 49 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 37 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Greeley: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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 $9,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,300 to $11,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,450 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,100 | $5,700 – $7,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,650 – $8,050 | $7,450 – $9,900 | $9,300 – $11,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,850 – $11,200 | $10,400 – $13,700 | $12,900 – $16,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,100 – $14,300 | $13,300 – $17,500 | $16,400 – $20,600 |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Greeley
Roof area, not floor area
Pitch and complexity mean roof surface is larger than the house's footprint. A 1,500 sq ft ranch can have 1,800-2,200 sq ft of roof.
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.
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 Greeley is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.87 and $29.06 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 20.9 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 $22.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.97 and $26.19 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 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 ($29.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $920. At the 25th percentile ($22.87) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 10.6% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.87 | $24.01 | $29.06 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.97 | $22.19 | $26.19 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Greeley?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,650 to $11,700 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $9,900. 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 Greeley?
About $2.80 to $5.60 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 Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,150, which is 6% less than Greeley ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
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 Greeley?
$7,850 to $16,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Greeley?
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 Greeley area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for roof compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley 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 Greeley?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.87 to $29.06.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Greeley?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,650 to $8,050 and premium work $9,300 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 Greeley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February and November 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 Greeley
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.