Roof Repair Cost
$180 – $1,550A typical roof repair costs about $180 to $1,550 in the U.S. That covers a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $600 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 2 | 8 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $67 | $120 |
| Estimated total | $180 | $1,550 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $26.65 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $50 | $800 | Shingle repair. Page dated March 2026. |
| This Old House | $100 | $1,500 | Hole and leak repair. Page dated March 2026. |
| Fixr | $400 | $1,900 | Overall roof repair. Page dated January 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $379 | $1,758 | Overall, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated June 2023. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Roofer median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21.96 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Alaska | $32.09 | $210 | $1,750 |
| Arizona | $22.76 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Arkansas | $22.82 | $160 | $1,400 |
| California | $30.58 | $200 | $1,700 |
| Colorado | $24.88 | $170 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | $29.84 | $200 | $1,650 |
| Delaware | $28.58 | $190 | $1,650 |
| District of Columbia | $29.69 | $200 | $1,650 |
| Florida | $22.88 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Georgia | $22.57 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Hawaii | $28.64 | $190 | $1,650 |
| Idaho | $27.78 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Illinois | $37.45 | $240 | $1,950 |
| Indiana | $27.88 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Iowa | $23.39 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Kansas | $22.69 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Kentucky | $22.57 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Louisiana | $23.44 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Maine | $24.10 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Maryland | $28.89 | $190 | $1,650 |
| Massachusetts | $34.98 | $220 | $1,850 |
| Michigan | $28.62 | $190 | $1,650 |
| Minnesota | $35.81 | $230 | $1,900 |
| Mississippi | $21.61 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Missouri | $23.35 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Montana | $28.38 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Nebraska | $22.34 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Nevada | $24.56 | $170 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | $28.76 | $190 | $1,650 |
| New Jersey | $36.83 | $230 | $1,950 |
| New Mexico | $21.78 | $160 | $1,400 |
| New York | $31.74 | $210 | $1,750 |
| North Carolina | $23.56 | $170 | $1,450 |
| North Dakota | $28.72 | $190 | $1,650 |
| Ohio | $23.74 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Oklahoma | $21.00 | $160 | $1,350 |
| Oregon | $28.35 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $26.79 | $180 | $1,550 |
| Rhode Island | $29.63 | $200 | $1,650 |
| South Carolina | $22.00 | $160 | $1,400 |
| South Dakota | $22.94 | $160 | $1,450 |
| Tennessee | $21.97 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Texas | $22.13 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Utah | $23.40 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Vermont | $28.39 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Virginia | $23.28 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Washington | $29.16 | $200 | $1,650 |
| West Virginia | $24.60 | $170 | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin | $28.54 | $190 | $1,650 |
| Wyoming | $21.95 | $160 | $1,400 |
Common questions
How much does roof repair cost?
A typical roof repair costs about $180 to $1,550 in the U.S. That covers a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for roof repair?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does a roof repair take?
Bob Vila says a repair can take less than an hour or a full day if the roof needs a partial replacement, and minor repairs typically take a couple of hours. Roofs with multiple levels, and snow or ice, can add time. Source
Can I claim roof repairs on my home insurance?
It depends on the cause. As an example from Texas, the Texas Department of Insurance says most policies cover risks such as fire and windstorm or hail, except that wind and hail may not be covered on the Gulf Coast, but do not cover wear and tear. Some policies have a one-year filing deadline. Check your own policy and your state insurance department. Source
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.