Roofers — find a local pro, plus pricing & licensing
Leak repairs, full replacements, gutter work, storm damage — protect what's over your head. Below: a plain-English guide to costs in 2026, what to ask before hiring, state-by-state licensing, and the towns where roofers are already listed on Great Local Pros.
What roofers actually do
The most common services roofers are hired for, with typical residential price ranges in 2026.
Roof inspection
$200-$500 for a thorough inspection; often free if quoting a repair or replacement.
Leak repair (localized)
$400-$2,500 depending on access and cause.
Full replacement (asphalt shingles)
$8,000-$22,000 for typical 1,500-2,500 sq ft home.
Metal roofing
$14,000-$35,000+ installed.
Gutter install / repair
$10-$25 per linear foot for new gutters; repair $200-$800.
Skylight install
$1,500-$4,000 per skylight installed including flashing.
Roof coating (flat / low-slope)
$1,500-$5,000 for typical flat-roof coating.
Storm-damage inspection
Free from most roofers; documentation supports insurance claim.
Tear-off and replace decking
Adds $500-$3,000 to a roof replacement if rot is found.
Ice & water shield
Code-required in cold-climate states at eaves; $400-$1,000 for typical home.
What does a roofer cost in 2026?
National median ranges for the most common residential jobs. Your local pricing will vary by region, season, and access — always get a written quote.
| Job | Typical price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection | $200 – $500 | Often free with quote. |
| Localized leak repair | $400 – $2,500 | Varies widely by access. |
| Asphalt full replacement | $8,000 – $22,000 | $5 – $11 per sq ft installed. |
| Metal roofing | $14,000 – $35,000 | Standing-seam premium. |
| Gutters (new install) | $1,200 – $4,500 | $10 – $25 per linear foot. |
| Skylight install | $1,500 – $4,000 | VELUX standard sizes most affordable. |
| Storm-damage claim work | insurance pays | Verify roofer doesn't waive deductible (illegal in most states). |
Ranges sourced from public industry surveys, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics OES wage data, and homeowner-cost aggregators. Last reviewed 2026-05-26.
Is your roofer licensed? State-by-state lookup.
Roofers are state-licensed in most U.S. jurisdictions. Below is the official licensing body for each state plus a direct link to the public license-lookup tool. Always verify before any major project — it takes two minutes and is the single best fraud-prevention step a homeowner can take.
| State | Licensing status | Issuing body | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | State-licensed for jobs >$50,000 residential | Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors | Verify → |
| Alaska | State-registered | Alaska Dept of Commerce — Construction Contractors | Verify → |
| Arizona | State-licensed (ROC) | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Verify → |
| Arkansas | State-licensed for jobs >$2,000 | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board | Verify → |
| California | State-licensed (CSLB B) | California Contractors State License Board | Verify → |
| Colorado | Local permit (no statewide license) | Municipal — varies by jurisdiction | Verify → |
| Connecticut | State home-improvement registration | CT Department of Consumer Protection | Verify → |
| Delaware | State business license | Delaware Division of Revenue | Verify → |
| Florida | State-certified or registered | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board | Verify → |
| Georgia | State-licensed (>$2,500) | Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors | Verify → |
| Idaho | State-registered | Idaho Contractors Board | Verify → |
| Illinois | Roofing requires state license; general varies by jurisdiction | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Verify → |
| Indiana | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Iowa | State-registered | Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration | Verify → |
| Kansas | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Kentucky | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Louisiana | State-licensed (>$50,000 residential / >$10,000 commercial) | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors | Verify → |
| Maine | No statewide general license | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Maryland | State home-improvement license (MHIC) | Maryland Home Improvement Commission | Verify → |
| Massachusetts | State-registered (HIC) | MA Office of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Verify → |
| Michigan | State-licensed (Residential Builder) | Michigan Residential Builders Board | Verify → |
| Minnesota | State-licensed (Residential Building Contractor) | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Verify → |
| Mississippi | State-licensed (residential >$50,000) | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | Verify → |
| Missouri | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Montana | State-registered (Construction Contractor Registration) | Montana Department of Labor and Industry | Verify → |
| Nebraska | State-registered (Contractor Registration Act) | Nebraska Department of Labor | Verify → |
| Nevada | State-licensed (NSCB) | Nevada State Contractors Board | Verify → |
| New Hampshire | No statewide general license | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| New Jersey | State Home Improvement Contractor registration (HIC) | NJ Division of Consumer Affairs | Verify → |
| New Mexico | State-licensed (CID) | New Mexico Construction Industries Division | Verify → |
| New York | County / municipal home-improvement license | County / municipal — Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, NYC each have boards | Verify → |
| North Carolina | State-licensed (>$30,000) | NC Licensing Board for General Contractors | Verify → |
| North Dakota | State contractor license (>$4,000) | ND Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing | Verify → |
| Ohio | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Oklahoma | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Pennsylvania | State Home Improvement Contractor registration (HIC, >$5,000) | PA Office of Attorney General | Verify → |
| Rhode Island | State-registered (Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board) | RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board | Verify → |
| South Carolina | State-licensed (Residential >$5,000) | SC Residential Builders Commission | Verify → |
| South Dakota | No statewide general license | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Tennessee | State-licensed (>$25,000) | TN Board for Licensing Contractors | Verify → |
| Texas | No statewide general license | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
| Utah | State-licensed (DOPL) | Utah DOPL | Verify → |
| Vermont | Residential contractor state registration (RCR) | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | Verify → |
| Virginia | State-licensed (Class A/B/C, ≥$1,000) | Virginia Board for Contractors | Verify → |
| Washington | State-registered (Contractor Registration) | WA Department of Labor and Industries | Verify → |
| West Virginia | State-licensed (Contractor Licensing Board) | WV Contractor Licensing Board | Verify → |
| Wisconsin | State Dwelling Contractor certification | Wisconsin DSPS | Verify → |
| Wyoming | Municipal — varies | Municipal — varies | Verify → |
Information sourced from each state's public licensing agency. Always confirm on the state's official .gov site before hiring. Last reviewed 2026-05-26.
Questions to ask a roofer before you hire
Bring this list with you on the call or to the on-site estimate. A reputable pro answers every one of these without hesitation.
- Are you state-licensed for roofing? May I see the license number and verify it on the state board?
- Do you carry both general-liability and workers' comp insurance? May I see current certificates?
- What's the manufacturer warranty on the shingles, and what's your labor warranty?
- Will you pull the permit?
- What happens if you find rotted decking during the tear-off — how is the change order handled?
- Will you provide a written contract before work starts, with payment schedule?
- What's the deposit amount? (10-30% is industry standard; more is a red flag.)
- If this is storm-damage work — are you waiving my deductible? (Illegal in most states.)
Want the full checklist plus 25 more questions covering 29 trades? Download the free 58-page consumer guide (PDF) — no email required.
Red flags: common scam patterns in the roofers trade
A short list of warning signs we compiled from public Better Business Bureau complaint patterns and state attorney general consumer-protection bulletins.
- Door-to-door pitches after storms — the canonical 'storm chaser' scam.
- Promised insurance-deductible waiver (illegal in most U.S. states).
- Requests for 50%+ deposit before work begins.
- No physical local business address (often out-of-state shells).
- Unlicensed contractor doing licensed roofing work.
- Pressure tactics around limited-time pricing.
- Claims of damage you can't see — request photos and a second opinion.
- Cash-only with no contract or receipt.
If you experience contractor fraud, report it to your state attorney general's consumer-protection office and file a complaint with the licensing board. The FTC also tracks these under reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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Five questions to ask any Roofers pro — and 53 more pages of advice.
This guide includes a full page on hiring Roofers: the right questions, the warranties to insist on, what's a fair price, and the red flags that mean keep looking. Plus 56 more pages covering 28 other local trades.
Every Roofers listing on this site is paired with the guide so you can hire with confidence.
- 25-question master list to bring on every call
- 20 red flags that mean walk away (one page)
- One full page on each of the 29 trades
- What's fair to pay — by trade and by region
- What to do if the job goes wrong (with court-ready steps)