Roof Replacement Cost in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO · index 0.98
How much does a new roof cost in Colorado Springs? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs runs 2% below the U.S. average: construction labor in the Colorado Springs area runs 5% below the national mean, materials 2% above. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $13,400 at the Colorado statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Colorado Springs by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Colorado Springs, CO:
| 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs's index of 0.98; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Colorado Springs
Labor and materials in Colorado Springs
Construction wages in the Colorado Springs area run 5% below the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and materials in its ZIP codes price 2% above the national average. Together they give Colorado Springs a construction cost index of 0.98.
Where Colorado Springs sits in Colorado
Colorado Springs is the 6th most expensive of the 7 Colorado cities in our index, against a statewide index of 1.01. Denver is the dearest at 1.06; Pueblo is the least expensive at 0.96.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Colorado Springs ranks 175th from the most expensive. The job that averages $13,000 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Colorado
Colorado's base state sales tax is 2.9%, 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $13,000 in Colorado Springs; $13,600 in Boulder, $13,100 in Fort Collins, $13,700 in Lakewood.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Boulder, CO5% more | $13,600$10,600 – $16,600 |
| Fort Collins, CO1% more | $13,100$10,200 – $16,000 |
| Lakewood, CO6% more | $13,700$10,700 – $16,800 |
| Pueblo, CO2% less | $12,700$9,900 – $15,500 |
| Aurora, CO6% more | $13,700$10,700 – $16,800 |
| Denver, CO8% more | $14,000$10,900 – $17,100 |
roof replacement price in Colorado Springs: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
About $13,000 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
$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 Colorado Springs?
$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 Colorado Springs?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Colorado Springs's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Colorado?
No. The prices here are before tax; Colorado's base state rate is 2.9%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs'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 Colorado Springs, each on its own base: RSMeans residential 0.88, HUD 0.94, Craftsman 1.00. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in Colorado Springs 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