Roof replacement cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,400 – $11,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Cape Coral, plan on $5,400 to $11,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.65 to $5.40 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.54 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$7,200 to $9,550
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,550 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,900 | $6,000 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $510 | 4% |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,350 | $11,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Cape Coral number
Labor is 58% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Cape Coral the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cape Coral metro is 96.2 (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 (102.3) and land at $100 to $510.
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Cape Coral
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.
Climate in Cape Coral: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Myers Page Fld Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Cape Coral (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Cape Coral gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (10.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 120 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 | 75 | 54 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 78 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 60 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 69 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jun | 91 | 74 | 9.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 9.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 10.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 74 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 81 | 62 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 77 | 57 | 1.9 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Cape Coral
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cape Coral 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
$5,400 to $7,800
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,200 to $9,550
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,950 to $11,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,300 – $4,750 | $4,400 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $7,800 | $7,200 – $9,550 | $8,950 – $11,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,550 – $10,800 | $9,950 – $13,200 | $12,400 – $15,600 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,900 | $15,800 – $20,000 |
Planning more than one job in Cape Coral?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cape Coral's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral is 0.86 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.54 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $24.80 an hour. BLS counts 1,900 of them working in the area, 62.3 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 $20.81 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $22.80 an hour. About 5,230 work in the metro. That is 171.6 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 ($24.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($18.08) it shrinks by about $810. The total moves by 4.9% or 9.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 304,790 jobs in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area. That makes it the 83rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.08 | $22.54 | $24.80 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.90 | $20.81 | $22.80 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Cape Coral against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group at $8,800. Lakeland is the cheapest at $8,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +3% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $5,650 – $11,900 | $8,800 | +5% |
| Florida (statewide) | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Cape Coral comes in at #207 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, Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $5,650 – $11,900 | $8,800 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Cape Coral's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | level |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +18% |
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Roof replacement in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Cape Coral?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,400 to $11,300 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $9,550. 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 Cape Coral?
About $2.65 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,450, which is 1% more than Cape Coral ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,900 out of $8,350. Materials are 38% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Cape Coral?
$7,550 to $15,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Cape Coral?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $510 for fees in the Cape Coral area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for roof compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($8,500 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $22.54 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.08 to $24.80.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Cape Coral?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,400 to $7,800 and premium work $8,950 to $11,300. 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 Cape Coral?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. 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 Cape Coral
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.