Roof replacement cost in Burlington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,550 – $11,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
Burlington homeowners pay roughly $5,550 to $11,500 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.70 to $5.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Burlington is 8% lower. Roofers earn a median of $23.56 an hour in the Burlington area, 12% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Burlington, NC, standard level
$7,350 to $9,700
About $3.55 to $4.70 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $350 |
| Total | $7,350 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Burlington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,050 | $6,200 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 3% |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,500 | $11,500 | 100% |
Where the Burlington price comes from
Labor is 59% 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 Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.2) and land at $95 to $470.
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 Burlington. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington bid
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.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Burlington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$5,550 to $7,900
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,350 to $9,700
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,100 to $11,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,350 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $7,900 | $7,350 – $9,700 | $9,100 – $11,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,500 | $12,600 – $15,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,900 – $14,100 | $13,000 – $17,200 | $16,200 – $20,300 |
Planning more than one job in Burlington?
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −6% |
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Raleigh is the priciest of the group at $8,750. Greensboro is the cheapest at $8,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | |
| Durham, NC15 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC20 miles | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | level |
| Winston, NC55 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | level |
| Raleigh, NC55 miles | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #172 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, Burlington is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $6,200 – $12,600 | $9,400 | +10% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −3% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +2% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +3% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Burlington is 0.89 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Burlington metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $23.56 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $27.18 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.35 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.91 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 59.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $660. At the 25th percentile ($21.61) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 7.7% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,830 jobs in the Burlington area. That makes it the 266th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $21.61 | $23.56 | $27.18 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.66 | $20.35 | $22.91 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
When to schedule roof in Burlington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Alamance Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Burlington gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 48 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 | 52 | 30 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 57 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 65 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
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Roof replacement in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Burlington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,550 to $11,500 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $9,700. 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 Burlington?
About $2.70 to $5.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Burlington or Durham?
Durham is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,600, which is 1% more than Burlington ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $8,500. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Burlington?
$7,700 to $15,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $470 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for roof compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Burlington is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($8,550 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Burlington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.56 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.61 to $27.18.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Burlington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,550 to $7,900 and premium work $9,100 to $11,500. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and February 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 Burlington
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.