Roof Repair Cost in Kentucky
$160 – $1,400We estimate roof repair in Kentucky at $160 to $1,400 for a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The national estimate is $180 to $1,550. Kentucky roofer pay is 15% below the national median, ranking 42 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 | $56 | $102 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $1,400 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Kentucky median wage from BLS (2025, $22.57 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. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $37.45 | $240 | $1,950 |
| Indiana | $27.88 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Missouri | $23.35 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Ohio | $23.74 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Tennessee | $21.97 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Virginia | $23.28 | $170 | $1,450 |
| West Virginia | $24.60 | $170 | $1,500 |
Other roofer jobs in Kentucky
Roof Repair cost in every state · Kentucky 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.