Roof replacement cost in New Hampshire
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,400 – $13,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.15 – $6.25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to replace a roof in New Hampshire? Plan on $6,400 to $13,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (1.08x the US blend), materials (price index 98.6) and permit costs (104.2) put the state above the national midpoint by 4%.
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in New Hampshire (statewide), standard level
$8,400 to $11,000
About $4.10 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,900 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $6,700 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $400 |
| Total | $8,400 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in New Hampshire
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,250 | $4,950 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,750 | $6,150 | $7,550 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $520 | 3% |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,700 | $13,000 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in New Hampshire
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Hampshire wages and prices. Against national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+3%) and vinyl siding lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,200 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | +1% |
New Hampshire seasons and roof
Season matters for roof. For each New Hampshire metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Manchester has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 40 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 17 | 84 | 40 | 9: March through November |
Quality levels and sizes in New Hampshire
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Hampshire wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,400 to $9,050
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,400 to $11,000
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,400 to $13,000
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,900 – $5,550 | $5,100 – $6,750 | $6,350 – $8,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,400 – $9,050 | $8,400 – $11,000 | $10,400 – $13,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,950 – $12,600 | $11,700 – $15,300 | $14,400 – $18,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,500 – $16,100 | $14,900 – $19,500 | $18,400 – $23,000 |
Which New Hampshire city is cheapest for roof?
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | −3% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in New Hampshire
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.
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.
New Hampshire versus the states around it
New Hampshire ranks 15 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $11,700 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,900, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. New Hampshire sits at $9,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 40 miles away | $7,500 – $14,700 | $11,100 | +14% |
| Rhode Island | 90 miles away | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +2% |
| Maine | 110 miles away | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,700 | −10% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | +3% |
| Vermont | 140 miles away | $6,300 – $12,800 | $9,550 | −2% |
What roofers and the other trades earn in New Hampshire
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.08 for New Hampshire.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.76 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $34.80 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the state, 4.0 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 $24.03 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $28.32 an hour. About 4,330 work in the state. That is 63.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($34.80 an hour) would add about $1,100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.40) would take off about $970. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 683,290 jobs across New Hampshire (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.40 | $28.76 | $34.80 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.61 | $24.03 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
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Roof replacement in New Hampshire: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in New Hampshire?
$6,400 to $13,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Hampshire can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Hampshire is cheapest for roof?
Manchester at about $9,450 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof).
+Is roof cheaper in New Hampshire than the US average?
It is 4% more expensive: $9,700 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Hampshire?
About 63% ($6,150). Materials are 34%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.08x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in New Hampshire?
The BLS statewide median is $28.76 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.40 to $34.80.
+Where does New Hampshire rank for roof costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in New Hampshire?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,400 to $9,050 and premium work $10,400 to $13,000. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Does the season matter for roof in New Hampshire?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Hampshire metros we cover, Manchester has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Roof replacement by city in New Hampshire
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.