Austin Roof Replacement Costs
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The average cost to replace a roof in Austin, Texas is $15,174.
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253,428 Roofs measured by our roofing calculator in Austin, TX
$15,174 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Austin, TX
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Roof Replacement Cost in Austin, Texas
The average cost to replace a roof in Austin is about $15,174. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Austin of 2,879 sqft (28.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.27 per sqft ($527/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 2,879 sqft roof (28.67 squares) in Austin.
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 Austin.
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $2,635 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $5,271 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $7,906 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $10,541 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $13,176 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $15,812 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $18,447 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $21,082 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $23,718 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $26,353 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $5,735 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $11,471 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $17,206 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $22,941 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $28,676 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $34,412 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $40,147 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $45,882 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $51,617 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $57,353 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $5,201 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $10,403 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $15,604 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $20,805 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $26,007 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $31,208 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $36,409 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $41,611 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $46,812 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $52,014 |
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 Austin home.
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $1,581 |
| 1,000 | $3,162 |
| 1,500 | $4,744 |
| 2,000 | $6,325 |
| 2,500 | $7,906 |
| 3,000 | $9,487 |
| 3,500 | $11,068 |
| 4,000 | $12,649 |
| 4,500 | $14,231 |
| 5,000 | $15,812 |
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $3,556 |
| 1,000 | $7,112 |
| 1,500 | $10,668 |
| 2,000 | $14,223 |
| 2,500 | $17,779 |
| 3,000 | $21,335 |
| 3,500 | $24,891 |
| 4,000 | $28,447 |
| 4,500 | $32,003 |
| 5,000 | $35,559 |
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $3,017 |
| 1,000 | $6,034 |
| 1,500 | $9,050 |
| 2,000 | $12,067 |
| 2,500 | $15,084 |
| 3,000 | $18,101 |
| 3,500 | $21,117 |
| 4,000 | $24,134 |
| 4,500 | $27,151 |
| 5,000 | $30,168 |
Austin Roof Statistics
| The number of roofs our tech has scanned | 253,428 |
| Average roof size (with pitch) | 2,879 Square Feet |
| Average roof slope | 6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees |
| Most common roof type | Asphalt Shingle |
Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Austin, Texas
Labor Costs
How much does roofing labor cost in Austin, Texas compared to nearby areas?
In Austin the price tag for roofing labor tends to hover $2.00, $4.50 per square foot which translates to a bump of roughly 10, 25 % compared with the $1.50, $3.50, per square foot commonly encountered in neighboring San Antonio or Houston. This premium stems from a market, a steadier flow of re‑roofing projects and a labyrinth of stricter city codes and permit subtleties.Weather & Climate Considerations
How does Austin, Texas's weather affect roof lifespan?
In Austin the climate supplies 34 inches of rain each year virtually no snow average breezes, around 9 mph that can swell into powerful gusts during thunderstorms and about 228 sunny days where summer UV is especially intense. This mix of moisture, wind and harsh UV speeds up the thermal‑cycling and sun‑induced breakdown of roof shingles boosts the risk of leaks when heavy rain and wind uplift occur and often trims the lifespan of standard asphalt shingles to just fifteen to twenty years without additional maintenance.What is the most common cause of roof damage in Austin, Texas?
Here in Austin, the usual suspects, for roof trouble are the wild storms, strong winds and hail. When massive live‑oak or cedar branches swing down they add punch and the relentless Texas sun simply speeds up shingle decay eventually leading to leaks and a loss of granules.What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Austin, Texas?
Around Austin, the spot for a roof replacement lands, in autumn, particularly October and November, when the weather eases into mild temperatures, humidity drops afternoon storms become rarer crews can dodge the sweltering summer heat and the hail‑laden spring thunderstorm season has already passed.Insurance & Storms
How common are storm-related roof claims in Austin, Texas?
Roof claims sparked by storms show up all the time in Austin noticeably from the bloom of spring, through the heat of early summer. Hailstones pelting roofs straight‑line gusts ripping across the city and the weighty Hill Country thunderstorms that roll in with regularity all set off a cascade of filings, often a few hundred homeowners lodge a claim after a major hail or wind episode.. When torrential rain topples urban trees the claim tally climbs even higher.What natural disasters in Austin, Texas cause the most roof replacements?
Austin’s roof‑replacement market is driven chiefly by hail. The high winds that accompany Hill Country’s severe thunderstorms as well as by tornadoes and flash‑flood events such, as Hurricane Harvey. Wildfires, notably the 2011 Bastrop Complex Fire, also leave patches of roof damage though on a smaller more localized scale.Top Roofing Contractors in Austin, Texas
Blue Hammer Roofing
5
1 review
8818 Travis Hills Drive
Austin, TX 78735
(608) 807-8113
Ponderosa Capital LLC
5
1 review
12605 Dairywork Road
Austin, TX 78747
(619) 788-0540
Wolfpack Roofing
4.9
78 reviews
12201 Alcanza Drive
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 790-7663
Vantage Roofing
5
1 review
901 South MoPac Expressway
Austin, TX 78746
(737) 201-9591
Affluent Exteriors
4.1
13 reviews
7600 Chevy Chase Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(833) 402-7663
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Bushido Biz
5
1 review
5313 Serene Hills Drive
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 922-9937
Frontier Roofing
5
1 review
13740 North Highway 183
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 256-0057
GC Roofing & Construction
5
1 review
13785 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78750
(737) 734-2992
Horn Brothers Roofing
5
1 review
2511 Sweeney Lane
Austin, TX 78723
(214) 801-0829
Bullet Solar Solutions
5
1 review
111 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(832) 256-3290
Hails Angels
5
3 reviews
1621 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(281) 705-8520
Lime Roofing and Solar
5
1 review
5900 Balcones Drive
Austin, TX 78731
(737) 237-1887
Repair Pro
5
1 review
1707 Kerr Street
Austin, TX 78704
(207) 671-5583
Lakeway Roofing
5
1 review
410 Bow Cross Point
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 270-8084
Allsides Roofing and Construction
5
1 review
106 East Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78701
(979) 265-5887
Abode Roofing & Construction
5
1 review
3801 North Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746
(737) 444-9186
Pro-Tect Roof Service LLC
5
1 review
1109 Regal Row
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 773-4717
Austintatious Roofing Company
5
17 reviews
10902 Running Buck Lane
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 626-5294
LOA Construction & Austin Roofing
5
905 reviews
706 W Ben White Blvd Ste A233
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 375-3654
Vikta Energy
4.9
14 reviews
8408 Annalise Drive
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 843-3931
Austin Roof Costs Compared to Other Texas Cities
Houston, TX
- $812 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $15,986
San Antonio, TX
- $3,095 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $12,079
Dallas, TX
- $3,866 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $19,040
Fort Worth, TX
- $1,685 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $16,859
El Paso, TX
- $1,459 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $16,633