Roof replacement cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,400 – $11,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Alexandria, LA usually costs $5,400 to $11,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $2.65 to $5.35 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,000 less. Roofers earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Alexandria area, 12% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$7,100 to $9,450
About $3.45 to $4.55 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,100 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,950 | $6,050 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,300 | $11,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Alexandria number
Labor is 60% 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 Alexandria the blended ratio comes out at 0.87. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.7: $85 to $430.
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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−7%) and vinyl siding lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
Why two Alexandria quotes can differ
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.
How Alexandria compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Lake Charles is the priciest of the group at $8,450. Monroe is the cheapest at $8,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #229 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,350 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +22% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | +14% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +24% |
Cost by quality level and size in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$5,400 to $7,700
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,100 to $9,450
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,850 to $11,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,250 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,800 | $5,450 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $7,700 | $7,100 – $9,450 | $8,850 – $11,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,500 – $10,700 | $9,900 – $13,100 | $12,300 – $15,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $13,700 | $12,700 – $16,700 | $15,700 – $19,800 |
What local crews earn in Alexandria
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.87.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.44 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $27.02 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $17.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 101.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $850. That is a swing of roughly 10.3% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $18.74 | $23.44 | $27.02 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Alexandria 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, Alexandria (5 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 Alexandria are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
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Roof replacement in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Alexandria?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,400 to $11,200 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $9,450. 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 Alexandria?
About $2.65 to $5.35 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,250, which is 0% less than Alexandria ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $8,300. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Alexandria?
$7,500 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Alexandria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Alexandria area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for roof compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.44 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.74 to $27.02.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Alexandria?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,400 to $7,700 and premium work $8,850 to $11,200. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Alexandria
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.