Roof replacement cost in Dalton, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,300 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Dalton, GA usually costs $5,300 to $11,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.57 an hour in the Dalton area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Dalton, GA, standard level
$7,050 to $9,350
About $3.40 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Dalton, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,750 | $5,850 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,200 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Dalton prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Dalton wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dalton is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.8: $90 to $450.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dalton. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Dalton
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Dalton the blend is 0.83.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dalton metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $22.57 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.69 and $26.36 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $16.98 an hour, which is 25% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.27 and $20.63 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 36.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $690 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $710. That is a swing of roughly 8.6% to 8.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dalton has 65,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 276th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.69 | $22.57 | $26.36 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $12.27 | $16.98 | $20.63 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Dalton bid
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.
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.
Is Dalton 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 $8,150 to $8,650 across Dalton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | |
| Chattanooga, TN35 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | level |
| Gainesville, GA70 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Atlanta, GA80 miles | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | level |
| Huntsville, AL105 miles | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dalton ranks #254 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dalton is 2% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −5% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dalton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $6,800 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +26% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +4% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | +15% |
Dalton weather and the roof replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Chattanooga Lovell Ap (20 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Dalton are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dalton gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
Dalton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dalton. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$5,300 to $7,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,050 to $9,350
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,750 to $11,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,200 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $7,600 | $7,050 – $9,350 | $8,750 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,350 – $10,600 | $9,750 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,450 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,600 | $15,500 – $19,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Dalton
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dalton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,150 – $21,500 | −15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
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Roof replacement in Dalton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Dalton?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,300 to $11,100 in the Dalton area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $9,350. 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 Dalton?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Dalton or Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,200, which is 0% more than Dalton ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dalton?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $8,200. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Dalton?
$7,350 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Dalton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $450 for fees in the Dalton area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dalton expensive for roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Dalton is 2% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Dalton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.57 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.69 to $26.36.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Dalton?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,300 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 to $11,100. 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 Dalton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Dalton
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.