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The average cost to replace a roof in Bakersfield, California is $16,149.

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$16,149 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Bakersfield, CA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Bakersfield, California

The average cost to replace a roof in Bakersfield is about $16,149. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bakersfield of 2,506 sqft (25.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.44 per sqft ($644/square).

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 2,506 sqft roof (25.00 squares) in Bakersfield.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Bakersfield.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.44/sqft ($644/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,222
1,00010$6,444
1,50015$9,666
2,00020$12,888
2,50025$16,110
3,00030$19,332
3,50035$22,554
4,00040$25,777
4,50045$28,999
5,00050$32,221
Concrete
$8.28/sqft ($828/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,142
1,00010$8,284
1,50015$12,426
2,00020$16,568
2,50025$20,710
3,00030$24,852
3,50035$28,993
4,00040$33,135
4,50045$37,277
5,00050$41,419
Clay Terra Cotta
$22.67/sqft ($2,267/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,333
1,00010$22,667
1,50015$34,000
2,00020$45,334
2,50025$56,667
3,00030$68,001
3,50035$79,334
4,00040$90,668
4,50045$102,001
5,00050$113,335
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Bakersfield home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.44/sqft ($644/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,933
1,000$3,866
1,500$5,800
2,000$7,733
2,500$9,666
3,000$11,599
3,500$13,533
4,000$15,466
4,500$17,399
5,000$19,332
Concrete
$8.28/sqft ($828/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,402
1,000$4,805
1,500$7,207
2,000$9,609
2,500$12,012
3,000$14,414
3,500$16,816
4,000$19,219
4,500$21,621
5,000$24,023
Clay Terra Cotta
$22.67/sqft ($2,267/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,687
1,000$13,373
1,500$20,060
2,000$26,747
2,500$33,434
3,000$40,120
3,500$46,807
4,000$53,494
4,500$60,181
5,000$66,867
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Bakersfield Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned173,645
Average roof size (with pitch)2,506 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Bakersfield, California

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Bakersfield, California compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in Bakersfield typically falls between $180 and $350 per square, a shade higher than the rates in the surrounding rural Kern towns roughly on par with Fresno yet noticeably lower than what you’d pay in Los Angeles or the Bay Area. The blistering valley heat the demand, for asphalt shingles and the extra effort involved in tearing off old roofs all conspire to set local labor prices at this level.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Bakersfield, California's weather affect roof lifespan? Bakersfield receives a paltry 6.5 inches of rain annually no snow, relentless sunshine that frequently drives summer temperatures above 100 °F and delivers high UV, occasional gusty winds and winter Tule fog, all of which conspire to shorten roof lifespan by accelerating asphalt oxidation, leaching granules, compromising sealants and raising wind‑uplift risk while the persistent dryness simultaneously reduces rot by limiting lingering moisture.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Bakersfield, California? In Bakersfield the chief culprit, behind roof damage is the long‑term onslaught of blistering sun and relentless heat. The Central Valley’s harsh UV radiation and constant thermal cycling make shingles brittle. Cause sealants to fail a problem often amplified by the ever‑present valley dust and gusty winds that strip away granules and lift shingles.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Bakersfield, California? Late spring, March through May, and the early stretch of fall September into October are the most agreeable seasons in Bakersfield. When summer rolls around mercury often climbs into the mid‑90s to low‑100s °F, a heat that taxes roof crews and stretches shingle durability. The wettest spell arrives in winter, November through February. Those shoulder months however bring temperatures, only a modest chance of rain and the ideal curing environment, for asphalt shingles.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Bakersfield, California? Storm‑related roof claims in Bakersfield nestled in the San Joaquin Valley occur less often than they do up in Northern California or the higher‑elevation mountain zones. The city’s scorching, arid summers and gentle winters keep hail and heavy snowfall to a minimum; when winter winds stir up dust storms or the occasional microburst rolls through they generate the bulk of the claims, damage, from wind‑blown debris.
What natural disasters in Bakersfield, California cause the most roof replacements? In Bakersfield the wildfires that blaze across the Sierra foothills drive the most roof replacements with windstorms that yank shingles off coming in a close second. Heavy rains, such as the 2023 deluge from Hurricane Hilary, along, with atmospheric‑river floods, hail and even Kern County earthquakes also set off a surge of reroofing work.

Top Roofing Contractors in Bakersfield, California

BSW Roofing and Solar

4.9

163 reviews

4 P St
Bakersfield, CA 93304

(661) 327-7663

Superior Roofing

4.3

68 reviews

3017 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308

(661) 679-6923

Kern County Roofing, Inc.

4.8

29 reviews

4819 Calloway Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312

(661) 282-0212

Apex Roofing Bakersfield

5

1 review

5060 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309

(213) 946-1617

California Custom Roofing

5

1 review

8701 Maria Angelica St
Bakersfield, CA 93313

(661) 431-6037

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Crespo Roofing Inc

5

1 review

1918 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

(661) 861-8151

Big Builders Inc

5

1 review

2822 Citrus Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

(661) 374-8991

Wilson Brothers Roofing

3.9

15 reviews

10024 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93312

(661) 589-4297

Protec Roofing Inc

5

1 review

4259 Judd St
Bakersfield, CA 93314

(661) 384-2212

J&G Service Roofing & Sons

5

1 review

6221 Sealark Ct
Bakersfield, CA 93306

(661) 487-5738

Kern County Roofing Inc

4.8

18 reviews

4819 Calloway Dr Ste 102
Bakersfield, CA 93312

(661) 319-2118

Lift Energy Construction Inc

5

1 review

5010 Lisa Marie Ct
Bakersfield, CA 93313

(833) 346-5438

Majestic Roofing Inc

1

2 reviews

3124 Patton Way
Bakersfield, CA 93308

(661) 588-6120

Medrano Roofing Inc

4

11 reviews

166 H St
Bakersfield, CA 93304

(661) 395-0147

Platinum Roofing

5

1 review

240 Sterling Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93307

(661) 497-0627

Midstate Sheetmetal Inc

4.7

3 reviews

1047 Carrier Parkway Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308

(661) 979-8140

Garcia Roofing Inc

5

1 review

201 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

(661) 325-5736

SoCal Construction

5

1 review

3232 Rio Mirada Dr Ste A2
Bakersfield, CA 93308

(661) 348-4797

Bland Solar & Air

5

1 review

4303 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307

(661) 836-3880

Bear Mountain Roofing Inc

5

1 review

9346 Pioneer Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93306

(661) 436-4260

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Bakersfield Roof Costs Compared to Other California Cities

Los Angeles, CA

  • $8,904 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $25,053

San Diego, CA

  • $354 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,795

Sacramento, CA

  • $1,531 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,680

San Jose, CA

  • $580 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,729

Fresno, CA

  • $48 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,197
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.