Roof Repair Cost in Alabama
$160 – $1,400We estimate roof repair in Alabama at $160 to $1,400 for a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The national estimate is $180 to $1,550. Alabama roofer pay is 18% below the national median, ranking 47 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $600 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 2 | 8 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $55 | $99 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $1,400 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alabama median wage from BLS (2025, $21.96 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. |
Who can legally do this in Alabama
A residential roofer needs a license from the Home Builders Licensure Board when the job costs more than $2,500, including when simply replacing a storm-damaged roof.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $22.88 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Georgia | $22.57 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Mississippi | $21.61 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Tennessee | $21.97 | $160 | $1,400 |
Other roofer jobs in Alabama
Roof Repair cost in every state · Alabama home repair guide
Sources
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.