Roof replacement cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $4,800 – $10,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.35 – $4.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
Longview homeowners pay roughly $4,800 to $10,200 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.35 to $4.90 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Longview is 19% lower. Roofers earn a median of $18.97 an hour in the Longview area, 29% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Longview, TX, standard level
$6,400 to $8,600
About $3.10 to $4.10 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $6,400 | $8,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 41% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,150 | $5,100 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 4% |
| Total | $4,800 | $7,500 | $10,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Longview number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $18.97 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Longview is 0.73 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Longview 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 (89.5) and land at $90 to $450.
Specs and site conditions that change a Longview bid
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.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
When to schedule roof in Longview
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Longview #2 (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 Longview (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, January and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | 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 Longview is 0.73 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $18.97 an hour, which is 29% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.25 and $23.30 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 6.8 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 $18.19 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $22.15 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 136.4 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 ($23.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $790. At the 25th percentile ($17.25) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 10.5% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,060 jobs in the Longview area. That makes it the 186th 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% | $17.25 | $18.97 | $23.30 | $26.65 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.53 | $18.19 | $22.15 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Longview: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Longview 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
$4,800 to $6,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,400 to $8,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,050 to $10,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $2,900 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,300 | $4,950 – $6,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $4,800 – $6,950 | $6,400 – $8,600 | $8,050 – $10,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $6,650 – $9,650 | $8,900 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,100 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $8,550 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $15,200 | $14,200 – $18,000 |
Related projects, priced for Longview
Because every project leans on different trades, Longview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and metal roof −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $26,900 | −19% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,050 – $3,600 | −14% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,150 – $21,500 | −15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Is Longview cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $7,500 to $8,600 across Longview and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $4,800 – $10,200 | $7,500 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | +7% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +11% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | +7% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $5,550 – $11,700 | $8,600 | +15% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +11% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +24% |
Across 300 US metros, Longview comes in at #297 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, Longview is 10% 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 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +11% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +11% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Longview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +31% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | +5% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +16% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +11% |
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Roof replacement in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Longview?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $4,800 to $10,200 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 to $8,600. 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 Longview?
About $2.35 to $4.90 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 Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,050, which is 7% more than Longview ($7,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $7,500. Materials are 41% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Longview?
$6,650 to $14,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Longview?
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 Longview area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 10% 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 Longview?
The BLS median is $18.97 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.25 to $23.30.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Longview?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $4,800 to $6,950 and premium work $8,050 to $10,200. 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 Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January 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 Longview
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.