Roof replacement cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,400 – $13,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.15 – $6.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #85
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Lexington Park area: $6,400 to $13,000 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 4% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $28.89 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 8% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$8,350 to $11,000
About $4.05 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,950 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $8,350 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,100 | $7,450 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,650 | $13,000 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park 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 $28.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lexington Park is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lexington Park is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,300 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.8: $100 to $500.
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 Lexington Park. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for roof in Lexington Park
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Patuxent River Nas (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Lexington Park: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). The station averages about 26 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 | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
Who does the work: Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park the blend is 1.07.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lexington Park metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $28.89 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $36.08 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $21.88 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 63.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 10.7% to 13.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lexington Park has 70,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 259th 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% | $23.20 | $28.89 | $36.08 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Lexington Park
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lexington Park. 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
$6,400 to $9,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,350 to $11,000
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,300 to $13,000
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,850 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,750 | $6,350 – $7,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,400 – $9,000 | $8,350 – $11,000 | $10,300 – $13,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $12,500 | $11,600 – $15,200 | $14,300 – $17,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,400 – $16,000 | $14,900 – $19,500 | $18,300 – $22,900 |
How Lexington Park compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Lexington Park. Virginia Beach is the lowest at about $8,250 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $6,400 – $13,000 | $9,650 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $6,400 – $13,100 | $9,750 | +1% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | −2% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $6,200 – $12,600 | $9,400 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −13% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −15% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $6,450 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lexington Park ranks #85 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lexington Park is 1% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | −10% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $6,650 – $13,200 | $9,900 | +3% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +5% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −2% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Lexington Park
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.
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.
What nearby projects cost in Lexington Park
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lexington Park wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+5%) and vinyl siding lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,500 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
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Roof replacement in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Lexington Park?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,400 to $13,000 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,350 to $11,000. 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 Lexington Park?
About $3.15 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,750, which is 1% more than Lexington Park ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $6,100 out of $9,650. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Lexington Park?
$8,900 to $17,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Lexington Park?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Lexington Park area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for roof compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 1% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($9,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Lexington Park?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.89 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $36.08.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Lexington Park?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,400 to $9,000 and premium work $10,300 to $13,000. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Is there a bad season to replace a roof in Lexington Park?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Roof replacement near Lexington Park
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.