Roof Repair Cost in District of Columbia
$200 – $1,650We estimate roof repair in District of Columbia at $200 to $1,650 for a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The national estimate is $180 to $1,550. District of Columbia roofer pay is 11% above the national median, ranking 9 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 | $74 | $134 |
| Estimated total | $200 | $1,650 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the District of Columbia median wage from BLS (2025, $29.69 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. |
Cities in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $28.05 | $190 | $1,600 |
Compared with neighboring states
Other roofer jobs in District of Columbia
Roof Repair cost in every state · District of Columbia home repair guide
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.