Roof Replacement Cost in Houston, TX
Range for a full asphalt-shingle replacement — tear-off, underlayment, flashing, disposal — priced from what roofing crews actually earn in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
These figures cover the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area (BLS CBSA 26420), which includes Pasadena, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Baytown, Conroe and League City. Roofing crews and material suppliers serve the whole metro from one regional labor pool, so quotes in any of those cities fall in the same range shown here.
Likely range for an asphalt-shingle tear-off & replacement in Houston, TX
Wage basis: roofers (SOC 47-2181), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · BLS OEWS May 2025. How this is calculated.
Typical roofs, typical ranges
| Roof size | ≈ House size | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 squares | 1,200–1,500 sq ft | $7,600 – $9,100 |
| 20 squares | 1,600–2,000 sq ft | $8,800 – $10,500 |
| 25 squares | 2,000–2,500 sq ft | $11,000 – $13,200 |
| 30 squares | 2,400–3,000 sq ft | $13,200 – $15,800 |
| 35 squares | 2,800–3,500 sq ft | $15,400 – $18,400 |
Ranges above assume a typical job: architectural asphalt shingles, one tear-off layer, moderate pitch, a gable roof with few penetrations. A hip roof with skylights, custom flashing and a vented ridge cap runs roughly 85% higher — switch the calculator to Complex to see that range.
What moves the price
Three inputs dominate: labor (local crew wages × hours, the biggest share), materials (shingles, underlayment, drip edge — we price nationally and note this in the methodology), and access & complexity (pitch, valleys, stories, skylights). Small roofs cost more per square: crews have fixed mobilization costs — crew call-out, dumpster, permit and inspection — that do not shrink with the job. Those costs spread over fewer squares, so the surcharge tapers off gradually rather than switching on at a fixed size, and a full replacement rarely lands below $6,000. Roof shape matters just as much: every valley, hip and skylight is a hand-cut detail, which is why the complex setting is a different price bracket rather than a small surcharge.
FAQ
What does a roof replacement cost in Houston?
For a typical 20–25 square asphalt-shingle roof in Houston, our estimate lands between $8,800 and $13,200, including tear-off, underlayment and disposal. Your quote depends on pitch, layers to remove, and roof complexity.
What is a "square" in roofing?
One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft house usually has a 20–28 square roof once pitch and overhangs are counted.
Does the estimate include tear-off?
Yes. The range assumes removal and disposal of one existing shingle layer down to the sheathing.
Why is it a range and not one number?
We publish the span between the 25th and 75th percentile of local roofer wages plus material costs. A single number would hide real market spread.
How current is the data?
Wage data: BLS OEWS, May 2025. We refresh annually with each BLS release; the update date is shown on every page.
Do these Houston roofing cost estimates apply to The Woodlands or Sugar Land?
Yes. The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, Conroe and League City are all inside the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro (BLS CBSA 26420). Roofers are hired from one regional labor market, so the wage data and cost estimates on this page apply equally across the metro.
Why is Houston roof replacement cheaper than Dallas on average?
BLS wage surveys show Houston roofers earn a median of $21.87/hr versus $22.59/hr in Dallas-Fort Worth. That gap plus local material pricing accounts for the difference. Both markets are competitive, so getting three quotes is the best way to find the bottom of the local range.
Sources
Roofer wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Calculation details: methodology. Page data updated 2026-09-10.