Roof replacement cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,550 – $11,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #155
- 1 = most expensive
Dallas homeowners pay roughly $5,550 to $11,700 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.70 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Dallas is 7% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.59 an hour in the Dallas area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Dallas, TX, standard level
$7,400 to $9,850
About $3.60 to $4.70 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,700 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $7,400 | $9,850 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $3,400 | $5,150 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,900 | $6,000 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $520 | 4% |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,600 | $11,700 | 100% |
Where the Dallas price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Dallas wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dallas metro is 102.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,400, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.1) and land at $100 to $520.
Is Dallas cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Dallas. Longview is the lowest at about $7,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $5,550 – $11,700 | $8,600 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $5,450 – $11,200 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $4,800 – $10,200 | $7,500 | −13% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −4% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Dallas comes in at #155 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, Dallas is 4% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −17% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,700 – $10,100 | $7,450 | −14% |
Cities with a workforce like Dallas's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $8,200 – $16,000 | $12,100 | +41% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +22% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $6,400 – $13,100 | $9,750 | +13% |
Dallas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dallas 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 $8,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,400 to $9,850
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,200 to $11,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,350 – $4,900 | $4,500 – $6,050 | $5,650 – $7,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,850 | $9,200 – $11,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $11,100 | $10,200 – $13,600 | $12,800 – $16,100 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,900 – $14,200 | $13,100 – $17,400 | $16,300 – $20,600 |
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 Dallas is 0.86 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.54 and $27.29 an hour. BLS counts 2,180 of them working in the area, 5.4 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 $21.14 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $22.79 an hour. About 29,670 work in the metro. That is 73.3 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 ($27.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $850. At the 25th percentile ($18.54) it shrinks by about $740. The total moves by 9.9% or 8.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 4,049,800 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. That makes it the 4th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.60% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.54 | $22.59 | $27.29 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.19 | $21.14 | $22.79 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
When to schedule roof in Dallas
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Dallas Love Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Dallas (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 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 | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Because every project leans on different trades, Dallas's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +2% and metal roof −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,900 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,100 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dallas bid
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.
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Roof replacement in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Dallas?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,550 to $11,700 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $9,850. 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 Dallas?
About $2.70 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,350, which is 3% less than Dallas ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $4,900 out of $8,600. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Dallas?
$7,700 to $16,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Dallas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $520 for fees in the Dallas area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 4% above 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 Dallas?
The BLS median is $22.59 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.54 to $27.29.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Dallas?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,550 to $8,000 and premium work $9,200 to $11,700. 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 Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 Dallas
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.