Louisiana Roof Replacement Costs
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Average roof replacement cost in Louisiana
$13,330
For Asphalt Shingle roofs
All stats on this page are based on contractor pricing entered into the Instant Roofer app and roof measurements stored in our database. See our data and methodology.
What a new roof costs in Louisiana
Instant Roofer measures your roof size and pitch from above, then prices it against what Louisiana contractors actually charge. Compare materials, home sizes, and verified local reviews without a phone call or an in-person visit.
The average cost to replace a roof in Louisiana is about $13,330. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Louisiana of 2,557 sqft (26.00 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which runs about $5.21 per sqft ($ 521/square).
The roof area behind Louisiana's cost estimate is 2,557 square feet, or 25.57 roofing squares. A roofing square is 100 square feet of roof surface, not 100 square feet of indoor living space. That is 57 square feet larger than a 2,500-square-foot roof. At the asphalt shingle rate shown here, each additional 500 square feet adds about $2,605 to the calculated replacement cost. This helps explain why a smaller roof can come in below the $13,330 statewide estimate even when the contractor's rate is the same. Use your measured roof area, including pitch, rather than your home's listed floor area to compare estimates.
Material choice changes the budget for the same Louisiana roof. The asphalt shingle estimate is $13,330 for the roof area used on this page. Metal comes to $28,971, about $15,641 more (117% higher). Designer Shingle comes to $17,863, about $4,533 more (34% higher). These are comparisons of the material estimates listed below, not a promise that every contractor will quote the same difference. Keep the roof area and scope of work the same when comparing materials so a change in size does not look like a change in price.
For a size-based budget in Louisiana, a 2,000-square-foot roof at $5.21 per square foot works out to about $10,420 for asphalt shingle. A 3,000-square-foot roof at that same rate works out to $15,630. Both examples use roof surface area and the rate displayed on this page; they are not separate averages for homes of those sizes. Before choosing a roofer, compare written quotes for tear-off, disposal, underlayment, flashing and any decking repairs. Ask which items are included and which would add to the price. The statewide figure is a starting point for budgeting, while the final quote depends on your roof and the work it needs.
Pitch matters as much as size. The average roof slope in Louisiana is 5/12 Pitch, or about 22.62 Degrees. A steeper roof has more surface area than the footprint of the home beneath it, and it usually takes longer and costs more to work on. Two homes with identical floor plans can carry noticeably different roof areas if one has a steeper pitch, which is why the measurements behind these estimates include pitch rather than treating every roof as flat.
Location inside Louisiana moves the number too. Across the 20 Louisiana communities tracked on this page, estimated replacement costs run from about $12,544 in Kenner, LA to about $14,063 in Opelousas, LA. Local labor rates, material delivery distances and demand all feed into that spread, so the city figures are estimates built from the same statewide pricing data, not separate surveys. If your town is not listed, the statewide average is the most reliable starting point.
These estimates come from 246,900 roofs measured in Louisiana and pricing entered by 720 contractors using the Instant Roofer app, alongside 0 verified homeowner reviews. Because the figures refresh as new measurements and pricing arrive, treat them as a current snapshot rather than a fixed quote. The most accurate number for your home comes from measuring your own roof, which you can do free with the calculator at the top of this page.
Average Cost by Material
Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 2,557 sqft roof (26.00 squares) in Louisiana.
Asphalt Shingle
$13,330
$5.21/sqft ($ 521/square)
Metal
$28,971
$11.33/sqft ($ 1133/square)
Designer Shingle
$17,863
$6.99/sqft ($ 699/square)
Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size
Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. Pick a material to see replacement costs and how a new roof typically impacts the value of a Louisiana home.
Asphalt Shingle $5.21/sqft ($521/square)
| SQFT | Squares | Replacement cost | Home value added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $2,605 | $1,563 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $5,210 | $3,126 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $7,815 | $4,689 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $10,420 | $6,252 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $13,025 | $7,815 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $15,630 | $9,378 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $18,235 | $10,941 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $20,840 | $12,504 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $23,445 | $14,067 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $26,050 | $15,630 |
Louisiana Roof Statistics
246,900
The number of roofs our tech has scanned
2,557 Square Feet
Average roof size (with pitch)
5/12 Pitch or 22.62 Degrees
Average roof slope
Asphalt Shingle
Most common roof type
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Roof Costs in Louisiana Cities
Alexandria, LA
Avg Cost: $12,624
Baton Rouge, LA
Avg Cost: $13,010
Bossier City, LA
Avg Cost: $13,303
Covington, LA
Avg Cost: $14,010
Denham Springs, LA
Avg Cost: $14,036
Hammond, LA
Avg Cost: $13,703
Houma, LA
Avg Cost: $13,810
Kenner, LA
Avg Cost: $12,544
Lafayette, LA
Avg Cost: $13,957
Lake Charles, LA
Avg Cost: $13,050
Metairie, LA
Avg Cost: $13,677
Monroe, LA
Avg Cost: $13,117
New Iberia, LA
Avg Cost: $13,970
New Orleans, LA
Avg Cost: $13,383
Opelousas, LA
Avg Cost: $14,063
Shreveport, LA
Avg Cost: $13,650
Slidell, LA
Avg Cost: $12,837
Sulphur, LA
Avg Cost: $13,663
Thibodaux, LA
Avg Cost: $12,610
West Monroe, LA
Avg Cost: $12,730
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