Roof replacement cost in Winston, 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
- $2.75 – $5.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #170
- 1 = most expensive
Winston homeowners pay roughly $5,550 to $11,500 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Winston is 8% lower. Roofers earn a median of $23.69 an hour in the Winston area, 11% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Winston, NC, standard level
$7,350 to $9,750
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 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $7,350 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,050 | $6,250 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $280 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,550 | $11,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Winston number
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 Winston the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winston 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 (92.0) and land at $90 to $460.
How Winston compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $8,600. Hickory is the cheapest at $8,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | level |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | level |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Winston comes in at #170 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, Winston is 0% 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 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,550 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Winston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +4% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $5,850 – $12,000 | $8,950 | +5% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −6% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Winston
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.
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 Winston is 0.89 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.69 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $27.37 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 7.0 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 $20.29 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $22.76 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 73.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($22.18) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 7.8% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,980 jobs in the Winston-Salem area. That makes it the 94th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.18 | $23.69 | $27.37 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.01 | $20.29 | $22.76 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Winston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winston 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 $7,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,350 to $9,750
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,150 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 – $6,000 | $5,600 – $7,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $7,950 | $7,350 – $9,750 | $9,150 – $11,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,750 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,500 | $12,700 – $15,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,900 – $14,100 | $13,100 – $17,200 | $16,200 – $20,400 |
Related projects, priced for Winston
Because every project leans on different trades, Winston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −8% and attic insulation −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $880 – $3,650 | −10% |
When to schedule roof in Winston
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Winston Salem Rynlds Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Winston: 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.
Winston gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in August). The station averages about 33 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 | 49 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 34 | 3.3 | Workable |
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Roof replacement in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Winston?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,550 to $11,500 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $9,750. 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 Winston?
About $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,500, which is 1% less than Winston ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $8,550. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Winston?
$7,750 to $15,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Winston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $460 for fees in the Winston area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for roof compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston is 0% 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $23.69 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.18 to $27.37.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Winston?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,550 to $7,950 and premium work $9,150 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 Winston?
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 Winston
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.