Roof replacement cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $4,950 – $10,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.45 – $5.05
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
Kingsport homeowners pay roughly $4,950 to $10,500 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.45 to $5.05 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kingsport is 17% lower. Roofers earn a median of $19.10 an hour in the Kingsport area, 28% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$6,600 to $8,850
About $3.20 to $4.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $6,600 | $8,850 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $4,300 | $5,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $4,950 | $7,750 | $10,500 | 100% |
Where the Kingsport price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $19.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kingsport is 0.75 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (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 (86.4) and land at $85 to $430.
When to schedule roof in Kingsport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kingsport (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Kingsport: 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.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
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 Kingsport is 0.75 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $19.10 an hour, which is 28% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.18 and $23.55 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 7.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.81 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 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 ($23.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $810. At the 25th percentile ($17.18) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 10.5% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $17.18 | $19.10 | $23.55 | $26.65 | 0.72 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport bid
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.
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.
Related projects, priced for Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −3% and metal roof −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,350 – $28,500 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
Kingsport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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
$4,950 to $7,150
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,600 to $8,850
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,300 to $10,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,000 – $4,400 | $4,050 – $5,450 | $5,100 – $6,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $4,950 – $7,150 | $6,600 – $8,850 | $8,300 – $10,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $6,900 – $9,950 | $9,200 – $12,300 | $11,500 – $14,600 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $8,850 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,700 | $14,700 – $18,600 |
Kingsport against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Kingsport. Johnson City comes closest at about $8,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,750 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +6% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +12% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +8% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +6% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +9% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +7% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +20% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #294 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, Kingsport is 6% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +10% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +8% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +6% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +6% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +6% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +24% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +12% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $5,750 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +14% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +27% |
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Roof replacement in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Kingsport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $4,950 to $10,500 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $8,850. 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 Kingsport?
About $2.45 to $5.05 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,200, which is 6% more than Kingsport ($7,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $7,750. Materials are 41% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Kingsport?
$6,900 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Kingsport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Kingsport area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for roof compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 6% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $19.10 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.18 to $23.55.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Kingsport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,150 and premium work $8,300 to $10,500. 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport
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.