Roof replacement cost in Beaumont, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,300 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Beaumont, plan on $5,300 to $11,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.60 to $5.30 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Beaumont area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Beaumont, TX, standard level
$7,050 to $9,350
About $3.40 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Beaumont, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,850 | $5,950 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,200 | $11,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Beaumont 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 Beaumont the blended ratio comes out at 0.85. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Beaumont metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.0) and land at $90 to $450.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Beaumont. The wage table below marks each row.
Beaumont 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 Beaumont is 0.85 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Beaumont metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.13 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.27 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $28.00 an hour. About 3,340 work in the metro. That is 204.6 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 ($25.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $660. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $750. The total moves by 8.1% or 9.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 163,220 jobs in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. That makes it the 144th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.64 | $21.27 | $28.00 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Beaumont against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Lake Charles is the priciest of the group at $8,450. College Station is the cheapest at $8,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TXthis page | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | |
| Lake Charles, LA60 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +3% |
| Houston, TX70 miles | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA125 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Alexandria, LA130 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Beaumont comes in at #255 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, Beaumont is 1% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $5,550 – $11,700 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −12% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Beaumont's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Beaumont against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +16% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Beaumont
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.
Related projects, priced for Beaumont
Because every project leans on different trades, Beaumont's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and metal roof −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Beaumont
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Beaumont 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
$5,300 to $7,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,050 to $9,350
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,750 to $11,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,250 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $7,600 | $7,050 – $9,350 | $8,750 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,500 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,500 | $15,500 – $19,600 |
Climate in Beaumont: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaumont City (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Beaumont (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Beaumont gets about 65 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.4 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 95 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 | 63 | 43 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 68 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 7.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 51 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Roof replacement in Beaumont: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Beaumont?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,300 to $11,100 in the Beaumont area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $9,350. 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 Beaumont?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Beaumont or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,450, which is 3% more than Beaumont ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Beaumont?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $8,200. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Beaumont?
$7,400 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Beaumont?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $450 for fees in the Beaumont area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Beaumont expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Beaumont is 1% below the Texas statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Beaumont?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.13 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $25.78.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Beaumont?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,300 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 to $11,100. 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 Beaumont?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Beaumont
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.