Roof replacement cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,350 – $12,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.10 – $6.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #92
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Burlington area: $6,350 to $12,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $28.39 an hour in the Burlington area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Burlington, VT, standard level
$8,300 to $10,900
About $4.05 to $5.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $8,300 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,050 | $7,450 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,600 | $12,800 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
Labor is 63% 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 Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 1.06. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Vermont statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $100 to $500.
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 Burlington. The wage table below marks each row.
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Burlington. Portland is the lowest at about $8,850 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | −2% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +2% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −2% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $6,300 – $12,800 | $9,550 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #92 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 0% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $5,750 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −8% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,750 | −19% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −15% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −9% |
The best months for roof in Burlington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Burlington are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Burlington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$6,350 to $8,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,300 to $10,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,200 to $12,800
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,700 | $6,250 – $7,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,350 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,900 | $10,200 – $12,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,850 – $12,400 | $11,500 – $15,100 | $14,200 – $17,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,300 – $15,900 | $14,700 – $19,300 | $18,100 – $22,700 |
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+2%) and gutters lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,800 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
Who does the work: Burlington trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Burlington the blend is 1.06.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Burlington metro, so we used the Vermont statewide median: $28.39 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $28.38 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 38.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $180 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $900. That is a swing of roughly 9.4% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington-South Burlington has 120,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 182nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Why two Burlington quotes can differ
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.
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.
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Roof replacement in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Burlington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,350 to $12,800 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,300 to $10,900. 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 Burlington?
About $3.10 to $6.15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,100, which is 6% more than Burlington ($9,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $6,050 out of $9,600. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Burlington?
$8,850 to $17,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for roof compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 0% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($9,550 at the midpoint).
+What do roofers earn in Burlington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.39 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Burlington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,350 to $8,950 and premium work $10,200 to $12,800. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Burlington
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.