Roof replacement cost in Greenville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,450 – $11,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #195
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Greenville area: $5,450 to $11,400 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 10% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $23.00 an hour in the Greenville area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greenville, NC, standard level
$7,250 to $9,600
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $340 |
| Total | $7,250 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,950 | $6,100 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,400 | $11,400 | 100% |
Where the Greenville price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Greenville wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.6 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 88.4: $90 to $440.
The best months for roof in Greenville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greenville (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 Greenville are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.3 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 53 | 33 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 41 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 71 | 5.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 64 | 7.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 35 | 3.5 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and vinyl siding lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,400 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −6% |
Who does the work: Greenville 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 Greenville the blend is 0.87.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.33 and $23.29 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 3.7 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 $20.40 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $23.08 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 55.7 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 0.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville has 80,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 236th 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% | $21.33 | $23.00 | $23.29 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.36 | $20.40 | $23.08 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Greenville 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.
Greenville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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
$5,450 to $7,800
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,250 to $9,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,000 to $11,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,300 – $4,800 | $4,400 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,450 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,600 | $9,000 – $11,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,750 – $13,900 | $12,900 – $17,000 | $15,900 – $20,100 |
How Greenville compares
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 $8,250 to $8,750 across Greenville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +2% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #195 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 2% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,650 | +15% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −3% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $4,800 – $10,300 | $7,550 | −10% |
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Roof replacement in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Greenville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,450 to $11,400 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $9,600. 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 Greenville?
About $2.70 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,750, which is 4% more than Greenville ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $8,400. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Greenville?
$7,600 to $15,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $440 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for roof compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville is 2% 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $23.00 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.33 to $23.29.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Greenville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,450 to $7,800 and premium work $9,000 to $11,400. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and November 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 Greenville
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.