Roof replacement cost in California
A typical asphalt shingle replacement on a 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft home in California runs about:
$13,100 to $20,300
That is about 21% above the national baseline of $10,800 to $16,800 for the same home (state index 1.21).
California roof replacement cost by material and home size
| Home size | Asphalt shingle | Metal | Flat roof (TPO or EPDM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sq ft | $9,300 to $14,400 | $19,500 to $31,900 | $11,300 to $22,600 |
| 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft | $13,100 to $20,300 | $27,600 to $45,000 | $16,000 to $31,900 |
| 2,500 to 3,500 sq ft | $18,000 to $28,000 | $37,900 to $61,900 | $22,000 to $43,900 |
| Over 3,500 sq ft | $24,000 to $37,300 | $50,600 to $82,500 | $29,300 to $58,600 |
Per roofing square installed in California: asphalt shingle $545 to $847; metal $1,150 to $1,876; flat roof (TPO or EPDM) $666 to $1,331.
How these California figures are worked out
We start from the national typical price per roofing square for each material, multiply it by the squares on a typical roof for each home size, then apply the California index of 1.21 from our state-by-state source data. The ranges assume: full replacement with a single-layer tear-off, sound decking, average pitch (4/12 to 7/12), standard permits, and architectural shingle as the default.
A steep roof, extra layers to tear off, or rotten decking push the price up. Your exact price comes from the roofer who inspects your roof. Sources and method
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