Roof replacement cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,600 – $11,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.75 – $5.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Terre Haute, plan on $5,600 to $11,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.75 to $5.55 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.89 an hour in the Terre Haute area, 10% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$7,350 to $9,750
About $3.60 to $4.70 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $5,650 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,350 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Terre Haute, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,150 | $6,350 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $260 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,550 | $11,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Terre Haute number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.8) and land at $90 to $440.
Climate in Terre Haute: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl 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 Terre Haute (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.
Terre Haute gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.7 inches in April). Inside the workable window, March and September are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 37 | 21 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 24 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 54 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 2.5 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Terre Haute bid
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.
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.
Planning more than one job in Terre Haute?
Because every project leans on different trades, Terre Haute's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −1% and metal roof −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,000 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,200 – $24,600 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Terre Haute
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Terre Haute 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
$5,600 to $7,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,350 to $9,750
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,150 to $11,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,400 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,600 – $7,950 | $7,350 – $9,750 | $9,150 – $11,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,800 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,500 | $12,700 – $15,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,000 – $14,100 | $13,100 – $17,200 | $16,200 – $20,400 |
Terre Haute against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Champaign is the priciest of the group at $9,700. Lafayette is the cheapest at $8,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,550 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $6,500 – $12,900 | $9,700 | +14% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −5% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +12% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | +10% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Terre Haute comes in at #165 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, Terre Haute is 9% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +12% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $6,500 – $13,000 | $9,750 | +14% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | +9% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Terre Haute's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | +10% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $6,800 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +20% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $8,050 – $15,600 | $11,800 | +38% |
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.89 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.29 and $29.65 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 12.3 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 $21.85 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $27.31 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 76.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,050. At the 25th percentile ($21.29) it shrinks by about $470. The total moves by 12.3% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,120 jobs in the Terre Haute area. That makes it the 277th 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% | $21.29 | $23.89 | $29.65 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.50 | $21.85 | $27.31 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Terre Haute?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,600 to $11,500 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $9,750. 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 Terre Haute?
About $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,600, which is 1% more than Terre Haute ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $5,150 out of $8,550. Materials are 36% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Terre Haute?
$7,800 to $15,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Terre Haute?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $440 for fees in the Terre Haute area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for roof compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute is 9% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($9,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Terre Haute?
The BLS median is $23.89 an hour in the Terre Haute area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.29 to $29.65.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Terre Haute?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,600 to $7,950 and premium work $9,150 to $11,500. 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 Terre Haute?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and September 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 Terre Haute
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.