Roof replacement cost in Shreveport, 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 – $5.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Shreveport, 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 $5.40 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.34 an hour in the Shreveport area, 12% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$7,150 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 | $7,150 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Shreveport, 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 | $250 | $420 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,300 | $11,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Shreveport 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 Shreveport the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Shreveport 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 (84.8) and land at $85 to $420.
Shreveport 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 Shreveport is 0.87 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.34 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $24.87 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 6.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.50 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $22.95 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 71.9 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 ($24.87 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($18.64) it shrinks by about $850. The total moves by 3.4% or 10.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 162,750 jobs in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. That makes it the 146th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.64 | $23.34 | $24.87 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.43 | $18.50 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Shreveport?
Because every project leans on different trades, Shreveport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −9% and vinyl siding −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $880 – $3,600 | −11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Shreveport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Shreveport 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
$7,150 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 – $6,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $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 |
Is Shreveport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Shreveport. Longview is the lowest at about $7,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $4,800 – $10,200 | $7,500 | −10% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −3% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −3% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Alexandria, 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% |
Across 300 US metros, Shreveport comes in at #228 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, Shreveport 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 | −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 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Shreveport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +15% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +20% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $5,500 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +2% |
Climate in Shreveport: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Shreveport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Shreveport (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 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 | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
Why two Shreveport 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.
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Roof replacement in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Shreveport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,400 to $11,200 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 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 Shreveport?
About $2.65 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $420 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $7,500, which is 10% less than Shreveport ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport?
$7,500 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Shreveport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $420 for fees in the Shreveport area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for roof compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
The BLS median is $23.34 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.64 to $24.87.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and November 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 Shreveport
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.