Roof replacement cost in Houma, 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
- #231
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Houma, plan on $5,400 to $11,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.65 to $5.35 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Houma area, 12% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Houma, 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 | $320 |
| Total | $7,100 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Houma, 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 Houma number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Houma is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houma metro is 93.7 (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 (85.1) and land at $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 Houma. The wage table below marks each row.
Houma 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 Houma is 0.87 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Houma 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $17.74 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.80 and $21.44 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 105.5 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 ($27.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $650. At the 25th percentile ($18.74) it shrinks by about $850. The total moves by 7.9% or 10.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 83,440 jobs in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux area. That makes it the 230th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| 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% | $16.80 | $17.74 | $21.44 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Houma
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.
Is Houma cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $8,350. Gulfport is the cheapest at $8,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | level |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Houma comes in at #231 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, Houma is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Houma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +3% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,650 | +16% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +1% |
What nearby projects cost in Houma
Because every project leans on different trades, Houma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −7% and vinyl siding −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
Climate in Houma: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Houma (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Houma (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houma gets about 65 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and December are the driest, at 4.0 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 64 | 44 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 8.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 74 | 9.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 46 | 4.2 | Workable |
Houma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houma 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 $7,700
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 |
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Roof replacement in Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Houma?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,400 to $11,200 in the Houma 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 Houma?
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 Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,350, which is 1% more than Houma ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
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 Houma?
$7,500 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Houma?
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 Houma area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for roof compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma 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 Houma?
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 Houma?
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 Houma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. April and December 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 Houma
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.