Roof replacement cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,450 – $11,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #198
- 1 = most expensive
Hilton Head homeowners pay roughly $5,450 to $11,300 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.65 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hilton Head is 10% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$7,200 to $9,550
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $370 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,550 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,900 | $6,050 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $290 | $490 | 4% |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,400 | $11,300 | 100% |
Why Hilton Head prices look the way they do
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 Hilton Head the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hilton Head metro is 96.3 (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 (98.0) and land at $100 to $490.
When to schedule roof in Hilton Head
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaufort Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Hilton Head (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hilton Head gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 60 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 5.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 48 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Hilton Head: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head 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
$5,450 to $7,800
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,200 to $9,550
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,000 to $11,300
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 | $7,200 – $9,550 | $9,000 – $11,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,550 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,300 | $12,400 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,700 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,900 | $15,900 – $20,000 |
How Hilton Head compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Charleston is the priciest of the group at $8,450. Augusta is the cheapest at $7,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | level |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −7% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #198 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, Hilton Head is 2% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −5% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | +9% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −2% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Hilton Head
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 Hilton Head is 0.86 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.48 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.56 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.9 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 $21.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $25.12 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 111.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.53 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,300. At the 25th percentile ($18.56) it shrinks by about $710. The total moves by 15.3% or 8.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.56 | $22.48 | $29.53 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.13 | $21.99 | $25.12 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Hilton Head?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,450 to $11,300 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $9,550. 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 Hilton Head?
About $2.65 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,400, which is 0% more than Hilton Head ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,900 out of $8,400. Materials are 38% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Hilton Head?
$7,550 to $15,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Hilton Head?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $490 for fees in the Hilton Head area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for roof compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 2% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.56 to $29.53.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Hilton Head?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,450 to $7,800 and premium work $9,000 to $11,300. 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 Hilton Head?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Hilton Head
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.