How much does roof repair cost on average?

Nationally, roof repair costs about $1,150, with most homeowners paying $400 – $3,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, material, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.

What is the most affordable roof repair option?

Minor repair (a few shingles) is typically the lowest-cost option at around $400 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.

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Roof Repair Cost (2026)

By the HomeCostLens editorial team · Cost data reviewed January 2026 · National averages, adjusted locally on each city page.

~$1,150

National average cost of roof repair on a typical single-family home in 2026.

Typical range: $400 – $3,000

Source: Cost-guide consensus + BLS PPI, 2026

A roof repair costs about $1,150 nationally, but the real number depends heavily on where you live. HomeCostLens starts from this researched national average and applies a local price factor for each metro, so you get a figure that reflects your city's labor, climate, and permit costs — not a one-size-fits-all national number.

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Roof Repair cost by type

Type	Typical national total
Minor repair (a few shingles)	$400
Moderate repair (leak + flashing)	$1,150
Major repair (large section / decking)	$3,000

Roof Repair cost by type (national)

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Roof Repair cost by city

Local cost = national average × each metro's location factor. Pick your city:

City	Location factor	Avg. roof repair
New York, NY	1.13	$1,290
Los Angeles, CA	1.16	$1,330
Chicago, IL	1.03	$1,180
Dallas, TX	1.03	$1,190
Houston, TX	1.00	$1,150
Washington, DC	1.09	$1,250
Philadelphia, PA	1.03	$1,190
Miami, FL	1.12	$1,290
Atlanta, GA	1.01	$1,160
Boston, MA	1.12	$1,280
Phoenix, AZ	1.05	$1,210
San Francisco, CA	1.18	$1,360
Seattle, WA	1.13	$1,300
Minneapolis, MN	1.04	$1,200
San Diego, CA	1.11	$1,280
Tampa, FL	1.03	$1,190
Denver, CO	1.05	$1,210
Baltimore, MD	1.03	$1,180
Charlotte, NC	0.97	$1,120
Orlando, FL	1.01	$1,160
Detroit, MI	0.98	$1,130
Riverside, CA	1.08	$1,240
San Antonio, TX	0.94	$1,080
Portland, OR	1.07	$1,230
St. Louis, MO	0.96	$1,110
Sacramento, CA	1.09	$1,250
Pittsburgh, PA	0.94	$1,090
Las Vegas, NV	0.97	$1,120
Austin, TX	0.98	$1,120
Cincinnati, OH	0.94	$1,080
Kansas City, MO	0.93	$1,070
Columbus, OH	0.94	$1,090
Cleveland, OH	0.93	$1,070
Indianapolis, IN	0.95	$1,090
Nashville, TN	0.97	$1,120
San Jose, CA	1.13	$1,300
Virginia Beach, VA	0.97	$1,120
Providence, RI	1.01	$1,160
Milwaukee, WI	0.95	$1,100
Jacksonville, FL	0.99	$1,140
Memphis, TN	0.92	$1,060
Oklahoma City, OK	0.91	$1,050
Louisville, KY	0.94	$1,080
Hartford, CT	1.03	$1,180
Richmond, VA	0.98	$1,130
New Orleans, LA	0.91	$1,050
Buffalo, NY	0.94	$1,090
Raleigh, NC	0.98	$1,130
Birmingham, AL	0.93	$1,060
Salt Lake City, UT	0.96	$1,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much does roof repair cost on average?: Nationally, roof repair costs about $1,150, with most homeowners paying $400 – $3,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, material, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.
What is the most affordable roof repair option?: Minor repair (a few shingles) is typically the lowest-cost option at around $400 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.