Roof replacement cost in Lafayette, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,350 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Lafayette area: $5,350 to $11,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 11% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $23.03 an hour in the Lafayette area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$7,100 to $9,400
About $3.45 to $4.55 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,100 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,900 | $6,000 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,350 | $8,250 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Lafayette prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.03 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lafayette is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette 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 87.2: $85 to $440.
Who does the work: Lafayette trade wages
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 Lafayette the blend is 0.86.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.03 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.30 and $27.38 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.57 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the area, 99.1 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 $790 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $860. That is a swing of roughly 10.4% to 9.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette has 179,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 129th 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% | $18.30 | $23.03 | $27.38 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.31 | $18.57 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Lafayette
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. 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
$5,350 to $7,650
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,100 to $9,400
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,800 to $11,100
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 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,350 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,400 | $8,800 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,450 – $10,600 | $9,850 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,400 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,600 – $13,600 | $12,600 – $16,600 | $15,600 – $19,700 |
The best months for roof in Lafayette
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lafayette Rgnl Ap (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 Lafayette are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Lafayette gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 91 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 | 62 | 44 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 60 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
Why two Lafayette quotes can differ
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
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.
Related projects, priced for Lafayette
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−8%) and vinyl siding lowest (−13%); 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 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
How Lafayette compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Lafayette. Beaumont is the lowest at about $8,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #238 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 1% 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 | +2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| 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% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,600 | +4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +4% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +5% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +29% |
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Roof replacement in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Lafayette?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,350 to $11,100 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $9,400. 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 Lafayette?
About $2.65 to $5.35 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,450, which is 2% more than Lafayette ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,900 out of $8,250. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Lafayette?
$7,450 to $15,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Lafayette?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $440 for fees in the Lafayette area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for roof compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 1% 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 Lafayette?
The BLS median is $23.03 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.30 to $27.38.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Lafayette?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,350 to $7,650 and premium work $8,800 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 Lafayette?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Lafayette
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.