Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Los Angeles (2026)

Average cost in Los Angeles

US$21,745avg

US$10,256 — US$35,000

US$5 — US$12 per sq ft

+5.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Greater LA

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and tear-off

US$11,000 — US$16,000

55%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, and flashing

US$8,000 — US$11,000

38%

Permits

City of LA filing and inspections

US$200 — US$1,000

3%

Disposal

Hauling and landfill fees

US$1,000 — US$2,500

4%

🧾Sales Tax (7.25%) — California
Base cost + $1,577 tax$23,322

Sales Tax at 7.25%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Tear-off of existing shingles
  • New underlayment
  • Asphalt shingle installation
  • Flashing & ridge vents
  • Cleanup & disposal
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Structural repairs (rotted decking)
  • Gutter replacement
  • Skylight installation
  • Cedar or metal roofing
  • Chimney repair

Based on a standard 1,500-2,000 sq ft roof with asphalt shingles.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$9,988

US$7,990 — US$11,986

Based on 9 sources and market data for Los Angeles. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$20,611

Today

US$21,745

Roof Replacement in Los Angeles is 5.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$1,134 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Los Angeles

Verified providers
🔨

All In Roofing

800 S Eastman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA

5.0
★★★★★

228 reviews

🔨

Francisco's Roofing Inc.

124 E Avenue 40, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA

5.0
★★★★★

103 reviews

🔨

Benefit Roofing

360 E 2nd St 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

5.0
★★★★★

119 reviews

🔨

Quality Roofing Specialists

1444 N Poinsettia Pl Unit 308, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA

5.0
★★★★★

108 reviews

🔨

Specialist Roofing & Repair

1061 N Victory Pl, Burbank, CA 91502, USA

4.9
★★★★½

166 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Los Angeles costs are roughly double the national average due to strict Title 24 energy-efficiency standards, which require 'cool roof' reflective materials, and local fire-resistance codes that ban certain budget materials like wood shakes.

Permit and inspection fees typically range between $700 and $1,000 in the City of Los Angeles. This includes the base fee plus additional charges based on the total value of the work performed.

Reflective asphalt shingles (Cool Roofs) or clay/concrete tiles are recommended. These materials meet Title 24 standards and help reduce cooling costs by up to 15% during hot Southern California summers.

A standard 2,000-square-foot residential roof replacement in Los Angeles typically takes between 2 and 4 days, depending on the complexity of the roof pitch and the number of layers being removed.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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