Roof replacement cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,000 – $15,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.95 – $7.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +26%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
Bridgeport homeowners pay roughly $8,000 to $15,400 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.95 to $7.45 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bridgeport is 26% higher. Roofers earn a median of $39.09 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 47% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$10,200 to $13,200
About $5 to $6.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $7,450 | $8,900 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $410 |
| Total | $10,200 | $13,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 27% |
| Labor | $6,300 | $8,200 | $10,000 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $320 | $530 | 3% |
| Total | $8,000 | $11,700 | $15,400 | 100% |
Why Bridgeport 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 $39.09 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bridgeport is 1.43 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 70% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bridgeport metro is 97.3 (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 (106.9) and land at $110 to $530.
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Bridgeport
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.
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 Bridgeport is 1.43 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $39.09 an hour, which is 47% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.87 and $47.38 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 3.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.38 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.18 and $35.00 an hour. About 1,930 work in the metro. That is 47.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,500. At the 25th percentile ($26.87) it shrinks by about $2,200. The total moves by 12.9% or 19.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,180 jobs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. That makes it the 63rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $26.87 | $39.09 | $47.38 | $26.65 | 1.47 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.18 | $28.38 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.43 | |||||
When to schedule roof in Bridgeport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bridgeport (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Bridgeport gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 34 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and August (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 24 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 32 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 67 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 38 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Bridgeport
Because every project leans on different trades, Bridgeport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +22% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,400 – $38,700 | +22% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Bridgeport against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. New York is the priciest of the group at $11,800. New Haven is the cheapest at $9,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $8,000 – $15,400 | $11,700 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −15% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −15% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $6,950 – $14,100 | $10,500 | −10% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,800 | level |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $6,900 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −12% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | −15% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −21% |
Across 300 US metros, Bridgeport comes in at #8 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, Bridgeport is 17% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $6,900 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −12% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −15% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −15% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −16% |
Cities with a workforce like Bridgeport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −30% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −27% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $6,500 – $13,000 | $9,750 | −17% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −31% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bridgeport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bridgeport 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
$8,000 to $11,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$10,200 to $13,200
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$12,500 to $15,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,850 – $6,700 | $6,200 – $8,100 | $7,600 – $9,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,000 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,200 | $12,500 – $15,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,100 – $15,200 | $14,200 – $18,300 | $17,300 – $21,400 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $14,300 – $19,500 | $18,200 – $23,400 | $22,100 – $27,400 |
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Roof replacement in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Bridgeport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,000 to $15,400 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,200 to $13,200. 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 Bridgeport?
About $3.95 to $7.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $110 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,950, which is 15% less than Bridgeport ($11,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $8,200 out of $11,700. Materials are 27% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Bridgeport?
$11,100 to $21,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Bridgeport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $110 to $530 for fees in the Bridgeport area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for roof compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 17% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($10,000 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $39.09 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.87 to $47.38.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Bridgeport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,000 to $11,000 and premium work $12,500 to $15,400. 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 Bridgeport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July 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 Bridgeport
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.