Roof Replacement Cost in Hilo, HI (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Hilo, HI · index 1.24
How much does a new roof cost in Hilo? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Hilo, HI pay about $16,300 on average, and most quotes land between $12,800 and $19,900 — $6.38 to $9.95 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 Hilo runs 24% above the U.S. average: construction labor in the Hilo area runs 29% above the national mean, materials 17% above. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $16,300 at the Hawaii statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Hilo by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Hilo with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$8.16 per sq ft | $16,300$12,800 – $19,900 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$7.38 per sq ft | $14,800$11,400 – $18,100 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$9.11 per sq ft | $18,200$14,400 – $22,100 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$18.85 per sq ft | $37,700$30,800 – $44,600 |
The least expensive option in Hilo is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $14,800; standing-seam metal averages $37,700, 2.6 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in Hilo by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Hilo, HI:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$8.52 per sq ft | $12,800$9,850 – $15,700 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$8.16 per sq ft | $16,300$12,800 – $19,900 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$7.81 per sq ft | $23,400$18,500 – $28,300 |
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: $7.81 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $8.52 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in Hilo includes
Line by line, the $16,300 average for a 2,000 sq ft roof breaks down like this: 54% labor, 45% materials and equipment, and $300 in permit fees passed through at cost.
| Line | Low – high |
|---|---|
| Roof measurement and inspection | $90 – $310 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $190 – $430 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,600 – $2,500 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $400 – $740 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $570 – $890 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $530 – $850 |
| Drip edge | $370 – $640 |
| Starter strip | $210 – $370 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $3,450 – $4,600 |
| Installation labor | $3,700 – $5,200 |
| Valleys | $70 – $130 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $330 – $560 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $280 – $620 |
| Step and wall flashing | $150 – $300 |
| Ridge vent | $240 – $400 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $310 – $560 |
| Warranty registration | $60 – $370 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times Hilo's index of 1.24; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Hilo
Labor and materials in Hilo
Construction wages in the Hilo area run 29% above the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and materials in its ZIP codes price 17% above the national average. Together they give Hilo a construction cost index of 1.24.
Where Hilo sits in Hawaii
Hilo is the 3rd most expensive of the 3 Hawaii cities in our index, against a statewide index of 1.24. Kahului is the dearest at 1.27; no Hawaii city in it costs less.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Hilo ranks 22nd from the most expensive. The job that averages $16,300 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Hawaii
Hawaii's base state sales tax is 4%, and cities and counties can add their own. Hawaii also taxes installation labor on real property, so ask whether a quote includes tax on the whole job. Prices on this page are before tax.
What a Hilo 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 Hawaii cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $16,300 in Hilo; $16,700 in Kahului, $16,500 in Honolulu.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Kahului, HI2% more | $16,700$13,100 – $20,400 |
| Honolulu, HI1% more | $16,500$12,900 – $20,100 |
roof replacement price in Hilo: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Hilo, HI?
About $16,300 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Hilo quotes fall between $12,800 and $19,900. That is 24% above the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in Hilo?
$6.38 to $9.95 per sq ft, about $8.16 on average, or $816 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 Hilo?
$18,500 to $28,300, about $23,400 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $7.81 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Hilo?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Hilo's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Hawaii?
No. The prices here are before tax; Hawaii's base state rate is 4%, plus any local rate. Hawaii taxes installation labor too.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Hilo?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $14,800 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $37,700.
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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 Hilo's construction cost index of 1.24.
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 Hilo, each on its own base: HUD 1.38, Craftsman 1.17. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in Hilo 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