Roof Repair Cost in New Jersey
$230 – $1,950We estimate roof repair in New Jersey at $230 to $1,950 for a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The national estimate is $180 to $1,550. New Jersey roofer pay is 38% above the national median, ranking 2 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 | $92 | $166 |
| Estimated total | $230 | $1,950 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $36.83 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 New Jersey
Roofing and siding work is home improvement work in New Jersey, so roofing contractors must register with the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $28.58 | $190 | $1,650 |
| New York | $31.74 | $210 | $1,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $26.79 | $180 | $1,550 |
Other roofer jobs in New Jersey
Roof Repair cost in every state · New Jersey 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.