Roof Replacement Cost in Cheyenne, WY (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Cheyenne, WY · index 0.98
How much does a new roof cost in Cheyenne? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Cheyenne, WY pay about $13,000 on average, and most quotes land between $10,100 and $15,800 — $5.06 to $7.91 per sq ft. The price covers tearing off one layer to the deck, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, the roofing itself, ridge vent, flashing, the permit, the dumpster and cleanup.
The roof replacement price in Cheyenne runs 2% below the U.S. average: construction labor in the Cheyenne area runs 4% below the national mean, materials 1% above. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $13,100 at the Wyoming statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Cheyenne by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Cheyenne with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$6.48 per sq ft | $13,000$10,100 – $15,800 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$5.86 per sq ft | $11,700$9,050 – $14,400 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$7.23 per sq ft | $14,500$11,400 – $17,500 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$14.93 per sq ft | $29,900$24,400 – $35,400 |
The least expensive option in Cheyenne is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $11,700; standing-seam metal averages $29,900, 2.5 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in Cheyenne by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Cheyenne, WY:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$6.78 per sq ft | $10,200$7,850 – $12,500 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$6.48 per sq ft | $13,000$10,100 – $15,800 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$6.19 per sq ft | $18,600$14,700 – $22,500 |
Some costs stay the same whatever the size — roof measurement and inspection, permit and final inspection, site protection — so a bigger job costs less per unit: $6.19 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $6.78 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in Cheyenne includes
Line by line, the $13,000 average for a 2,000 sq ft roof breaks down like this: 53% labor, 44% materials and equipment, and $300 in permit fees passed through at cost.
| Line | Low – high |
|---|---|
| Roof measurement and inspection | $70 – $250 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $150 – $340 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,250 – $1,950 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $310 – $590 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $450 – $710 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $420 – $670 |
| Drip edge | $290 – $510 |
| Starter strip | $170 – $290 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $2,750 – $3,600 |
| Installation labor | $2,950 – $4,100 |
| Valleys | $60 – $110 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $260 – $440 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $220 – $490 |
| Step and wall flashing | $120 – $240 |
| Ridge vent | $190 – $310 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $250 – $440 |
| Warranty registration | $50 – $290 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times Cheyenne's index of 0.98; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Cheyenne
Labor and materials in Cheyenne
Construction wages in the Cheyenne area run 4% below the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and materials in its ZIP codes price 1% above the national average. Together they give Cheyenne a construction cost index of 0.98.
Where Cheyenne sits in Wyoming
Cheyenne is the most expensive of the 3 Wyoming cities in our index, against a statewide index of 0.99. Casper is the least expensive at 0.95.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Cheyenne ranks 175th from the most expensive. The job that averages $13,000 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Wyoming
Wyoming's base state sales tax is 4%, and cities and counties can add their own. How it applies to a home-improvement contract varies, so ask whether a quote includes it. Prices on this page are before tax.
What a Cheyenne contractor will ask before quoting
- How many layers come off, and is the decking sound?
- Roof pitch and stories — steep or two-story work adds 15-30% labor
- Ventilation and flashing details (ridge vent, chimney, skylights)
Roof replacement cost in other Wyoming cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $13,000 in Cheyenne; $12,600 in Casper, $12,600 in Laramie.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Casper, WY3% less | $12,600$9,800 – $15,400 |
| Laramie, WY3% less | $12,600$9,800 – $15,400 |
roof replacement price in Cheyenne: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Cheyenne, WY?
About $13,000 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Cheyenne quotes fall between $10,100 and $15,800. That is 2% below the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in Cheyenne?
$5.06 to $7.91 per sq ft, about $6.48 on average, or $648 per square (100 sq ft), with architectural asphalt shingles. Smaller jobs cost more per unit, because the fixed costs are spread over less.
How much is a 3,000 sq ft roof in Cheyenne?
$14,700 to $22,500, about $18,600 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $6.19 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Cheyenne?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Cheyenne's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Wyoming?
No. The prices here are before tax; Wyoming's base state rate is 4%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Cheyenne?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $11,700 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $29,900.
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How these prices are built
Every price on this page comes from JobFlex's contractor price book: what a homeowner pays a licensed contractor for each step of the job, as a U.S. national average per unit, with the contractor's overhead and profit included and sales tax left out. The roof replacement is priced step by step, then multiplied by Cheyenne's construction cost index of 0.98.
The index weighs local construction wages (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025) at 60% and the area's material prices (Craftsman ZIP-area factors) at 40%. Published indices for Cheyenne, each on its own base: HUD 0.88, Craftsman 0.98. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in Cheyenne build quotes like these with JobFlex's roof estimator.
- HomeGuide 2026: architectural shingles $400-$600 per square installed, $7,500-$16,000 average roof
- Roof tear-off guides 2026 (SquareDash, RoofingCalculatorHQ): tear-off $1.00-$2.40/sqft incl. dumpster; permit $100-$500