Roof replacement cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,200 – $12,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.05 – $6.05
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Manchester area: $6,200 to $12,700 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 lands close to the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $27.68 an hour in the Manchester area, 4% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Manchester, NH, standard level
$8,150 to $10,700
About $3.95 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,900 |
| Labor | $5,350 | $6,450 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $400 |
| Total | $8,150 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,900 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,900 | $7,250 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $320 | $530 | 3% |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,450 | $12,700 | 100% |
Why Manchester 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 $27.68 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Manchester is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $110 to $530.
The best months for roof in Manchester
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Manchester 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 Manchester are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Who does the work: Manchester 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 Manchester the blend is 1.03.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $27.68 an hour, 4% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $32.09 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 5.5 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 $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 53.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $800 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $870. That is a swing of roughly 9.2% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $22.89 | $27.68 | $32.09 | $26.65 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Manchester
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (level) and gutters lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,500 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $8,850 to $13,800 across Manchester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $9,600 – $18,000 | $13,800 | +47% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +12% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +16% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $7,650 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +20% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −6% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $6,400 – $13,000 | $9,700 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #104 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 3% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +8% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −11% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $7,650 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +20% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Manchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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
$6,200 to $8,800
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,150 to $10,700
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,100 to $12,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,750 – $5,400 | $5,000 – $6,600 | $6,200 – $7,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,200 – $8,800 | $8,150 – $10,700 | $10,100 – $12,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,650 – $12,200 | $11,300 – $14,800 | $14,000 – $17,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,100 – $15,600 | $14,500 – $19,000 | $17,900 – $22,300 |
Why two Manchester 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 Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Manchester?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,200 to $12,700 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,150 to $10,700. 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 Manchester?
About $3.05 to $6.05 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $110 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $13,800, which is 47% more than Manchester ($9,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $5,900 out of $9,450. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Manchester?
$8,650 to $17,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $110 to $530 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for roof compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 3% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($9,700 at the midpoint).
+What do roofers earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $27.68 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.89 to $32.09.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Manchester?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,200 to $8,800 and premium work $10,100 to $12,700. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April and July 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 Manchester
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.