Skip to content Instant Roofer Logo INSTANT ROOFER
Contractor Sign Up

Baton Rouge Roof Replacement Costs

GET INSTANT ESTIMATES

Free. No obligation. No credit card required.

The average cost to replace a roof in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is $11,570.

Enter your address into our roofing calculator, select the roofing material and instantly view estimates from top-rated contractors in Baton Rouge.

Instant Roofer Guarantee Badge
Roof Measure Icon
Measure

114,190 Roofs measured by our roofing calculator in Baton Rouge, LA

Roof Estimate Icon
Estimate

$11,570 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Baton Rouge, LA

Roofer Connect Icon
Connect

30 Highly rated roofers in Baton Rouge, LA

All stats on this page are based on data roofing contractors have entered into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Cost in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The average cost to replace a roof in Baton Rouge is about $11,570. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Baton Rouge of 2,239 sqft (22.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.17 per sqft ($517/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 2,239 sqft roof (22.33 squares) in Baton Rouge.

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 Baton Rouge.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.17/sqft ($517/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,584
1,00010$5,167
1,50015$7,751
2,00020$10,335
2,50025$12,919
3,00030$15,502
3,50035$18,086
4,00040$20,670
4,50045$23,254
5,00050$25,837
Metal
$12.92/sqft ($1,292/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$6,460
1,00010$12,920
1,50015$19,381
2,00020$25,841
2,50025$32,301
3,00030$38,761
3,50035$45,221
4,00040$51,682
4,50045$58,142
5,00050$64,602
Designer Shingle
$7.85/sqft ($785/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,927
1,00010$7,854
1,50015$11,781
2,00020$15,708
2,50025$19,634
3,00030$23,561
3,50035$27,488
4,00040$31,415
4,50045$35,342
5,00050$39,269
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 Baton Rouge home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.17/sqft ($517/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,550
1,000$3,100
1,500$4,651
2,000$6,201
2,500$7,751
3,000$9,301
3,500$10,852
4,000$12,402
4,500$13,952
5,000$15,502
Metal
$12.92/sqft ($1,292/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,005
1,000$8,011
1,500$12,016
2,000$16,021
2,500$20,027
3,000$24,032
3,500$28,037
4,000$32,043
4,500$36,048
5,000$40,053
Designer Shingle
$7.85/sqft ($785/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,395
1,000$4,791
1,500$7,186
2,000$9,582
2,500$11,977
3,000$14,372
3,500$16,768
4,000$19,163
4,500$21,559
5,000$23,954
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Baton Rouge Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned114,190
Average roof size (with pitch)2,239 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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Baton Rouge, Louisiana compared to nearby areas? In Baton Rogue the cost of roofing labor usually sits between $2.50 and $4.50 per foot, roughly $40 to $65 an hour. That price point tends to be a shade lower than New Orleans essentially matches Lafayette’s rates and hovers, about 5, 15 % above what’s charged in the surrounding parishes, where a tighter labor market and steeper permit fees push prices up.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Baton Rouge, Louisiana's weather affect roof lifespan? Baton Rouge’s scorching moisture‑laden climate delivering 60 inches of rain each year while seeing virtually no snow fast‑tracks shingle deterioration encourages rot and nurtures algae growth. Though the city sits inland on the Mississippi River periodic hurricanes and tropical storms still whip up winds of lifting and even blowing off roofing material. Meanwhile the relentless summer sun and high‑intensity UV rays chew away at asphalt shaving a decade off a roof’s service life if it isn’t maintained.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? The frequent source of roof damage, in Baton Rouge comes from the wind and wind‑driven rain that ride in on Gulf‑fed summer thunderstorms and tropical storms often lifting shingles and inviting leaks. At the time water‑logged soils and the massive oaks scattered across local yards increase the odds of a tree striking a roof when a storm rolls through.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? From winter into early spring, roughly February through April, , in Baton Rouge the weather eases: temperatures are milder humidity drops and afternoon thunderstorms become a rarity compared with the summer. That window also falls before the Gulf hurricane season hits its height, which translates into safer, longer‑lasting installations.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? Storm‑related roof claims pepper the insurance record in Baton Roue reaching a peak during hurricane season and whenever a fierce thunderstorm, hailstorm or tornado lashes the area. Though the city lies inland its flood‑prone nature has sparked massive claim surges after Gustav, the fallout, from Katrina and Ida leaving the local roof‑claim frequency well above the national average.
What natural disasters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana cause the most roof replacements? In Baton Rouge it’s the hurricanes and tropical storms that dominate roof‑replacement activity their gusts and wind‑driven rain tearing at shingles, Hurricane Ida’s 2021 onslaught serves as a vivid case in point. Even the violent thunderstorms and the occasional touchdown of a tornado can rip roofing material clean off and compromise the underlying structure. Flood events, such, as the Great Flood of 2016 wreak havoc on interiors. It’s the wind‑laden assaults that account for the bulk of roof replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Highland Homes Construction, LLC

5

55 reviews

12232 Industriplex Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 892-2848

Big House Roofing & Construction

5

1 review

9856 Cal Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 678-7980

Mid City Roofing Services

4.9

55 reviews

434 S Acadian Thwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 930-4930

Premier Service Team LLC

5

4 reviews

9064 Mammoth Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70814

(225) 752-4965

Roofing Solutions LLC

5

8 reviews

17260 Jefferson Hwy Ste D
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

(337) 847-7663

Show 15 More

T Bailey Construction and Development

5

1 review

3185 Balis Dr Apt 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 445-5287

V & V Roofing and Sheet Metal, LLC

4.9

57 reviews

9120 Amber Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 753-6736

USA Roofing, LLC

5

27 reviews

6951 Exchequer Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 888-4610

Coleman Roofing & Construction

4.8

41 reviews

4444 American Way
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 678-7442

Big Easy Roofers – Baton Rouge Roofing & Siding Contractors

5

1 review

3964 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 319-1074

Reliable Roofing

4.7

44 reviews

9857 Great Smokey Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70814

(225) 445-1220

Pelican Roofing Company

4.9

29 reviews

12232 Industriplex Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 228-2865

SoCo Roofing & Restoration

5

191 reviews

660 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 465-7577

Elder Construction LLC | Roofing Company

4.9

87 reviews

4043 Tuscarora Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

(225) 300-5578

Flat Commercial & Metal Roofing Baton Rouge

5

1 review

4061 Pawtucket Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

(225) 277-0799

Louisiana Roof Crafters LLC

4.9

108 reviews

2380 O’Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 224-3885

Gomez General Contractors

5

31 reviews

5526 Galeria Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 443-6599

EPIC Roofing, LLC

4.8

32 reviews

6421 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 819-3742

Acadian Roofing Repair Baton Rouge

4.8

16 reviews

10615 Airline Highway Service Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 663-1645

MJD Roofing Corp

5

1 review

9181 Castille Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 377-6599

Map of Roofing Contractors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge Roof Costs Compared to Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA

  • $1,143 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,427

Shreveport, LA

  • $2,734 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,304

Lafayette, LA

  • $9,168 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $20,738

Lake Charles, LA

  • $2,734 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,304

Metairie, LA

  • $1,472 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,042
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.