Roof replacement cost in Provo, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,450 – $11,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Provo, plan on $5,450 to $11,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.65 to $5.45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.41 an hour in the Provo area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Provo, UT, standard level
$7,200 to $9,600
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $370 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Provo, UT
| 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 | $11,400 | 100% |
Why Provo 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 Provo the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Provo metro is 96.4 (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 (98.2) and land at $100 to $490.
How Provo compares
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 $8,350 to $8,850 across Provo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT60 miles | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT90 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +5% |
| Logan, UT145 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| St. George, UT190 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +3% |
| Grand Junction, CO215 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Provo comes in at #197 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, Provo is 2% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +5% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Provo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Provo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +17% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −5% |
Provo 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 Provo is 0.86 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.41 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.91 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 9.2 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 $22.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $25.27 an hour. About 4,760 work in the metro. That is 156.2 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 ($29.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,350. At the 25th percentile ($18.35) it shrinks by about $740. The total moves by 16.2% or 8.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 304,660 jobs in the Provo-Orem-Lehi area. That makes it the 84th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.35 | $22.41 | $29.91 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.25 | $22.43 | $25.27 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Provo
Because every project leans on different trades, Provo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −4% and attic insulation −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $30,200 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
Climate in Provo: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Provo Byu (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Provo (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Provo gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, April and May (2.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 40 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 47 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 62 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 52 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 41 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Provo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Provo 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 $9,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,000 to $11,400
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 | $5,550 – $7,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,450 – $7,800 | $7,200 – $9,600 | $9,000 – $11,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,700 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,900 | $15,900 – $20,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Provo 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.
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Roof replacement in Provo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Provo?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,450 to $11,400 in the Provo area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $9,600. 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 Provo?
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 Provo or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,550, which is 2% more than Provo ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Provo?
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 Provo?
$7,600 to $15,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Provo?
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 Provo area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Provo expensive for roof compared with the rest of Utah?
Provo is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Provo?
The BLS median is $22.41 an hour in the Provo area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.35 to $29.91.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Provo?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,450 to $7,800 and premium work $9,000 to $11,400. 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 Provo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Provo
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.