Roof replacement cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,500 – $11,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Greensboro, plan on $5,500 to $11,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.70 to $5.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Greensboro area, 11% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$7,300 to $9,700
About $3.55 to $4.65 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $7,300 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $5,000 | $6,150 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,500 | $11,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Greensboro wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro 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 (92.9) and land at $95 to $460.
Greensboro 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 Greensboro is 0.88 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $26.64 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 6.3 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 $19.28 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 ($26.64 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $550. At the 25th percentile ($22.71) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 6.5% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.71 | $23.61 | $26.64 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Greensboro
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and vinyl siding −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,100 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $8,500 to $8,750 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | level |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +1% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +3% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #178 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, Greensboro 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 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | −4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | +13% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,600 – $18,000 | $13,800 | +63% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Greensboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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
$5,500 to $7,900
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,300 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 | $4,450 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,050 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $7,900 | $7,300 – $9,700 | $9,100 – $11,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,400 | $12,600 – $15,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,850 – $14,000 | $13,000 – $17,100 | $16,100 – $20,300 |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Greensboro
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.
Climate in Greensboro: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greensboro Wtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: 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.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
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Roof replacement in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Greensboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,500 to $11,500 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 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 Greensboro?
About $2.70 to $5.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,500, which is 0% more than Greensboro ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $5,000 out of $8,500. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Greensboro?
$7,700 to $15,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Greensboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $460 for fees in the Greensboro area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for roof compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.71 to $26.64.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Greensboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,500 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.
+Is there a bad season to replace a roof in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro
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.