Roof Replacement Cost in San Antonio, TX (2026)
Updated October 2026 · San Antonio, TX · index 0.89
How much does a new roof cost in San Antonio? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in San Antonio, TX pay about $11,800 on average, and most quotes land between $9,200 and $14,400 — $4.60 to $7.21 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 San Antonio runs 11% below the U.S. average: construction labor in the San Antonio area runs 17% below the national mean, materials 2% below. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $11,900 at the Texas statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in San Antonio by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in San Antonio with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$5.90 per sq ft | $11,800$9,200 – $14,400 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$5.34 per sq ft | $10,700$8,250 – $13,100 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$6.58 per sq ft | $13,200$10,400 – $16,000 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$13.57 per sq ft | $27,100$22,100 – $32,200 |
The least expensive option in San Antonio is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $10,700; standing-seam metal averages $27,100, 2.5 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in San Antonio by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for San Antonio, TX:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$6.17 per sq ft | $9,250$7,150 – $11,400 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$5.90 per sq ft | $11,800$9,200 – $14,400 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$5.63 per sq ft | $16,900$13,300 – $20,500 |
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: $5.63 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $6.17 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in San Antonio includes
Line by line, the $11,800 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 – $220 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $130 – $310 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,150 – $1,800 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $280 – $530 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $410 – $640 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $380 – $610 |
| Drip edge | $270 – $460 |
| Starter strip | $150 – $270 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $2,500 – $3,300 |
| Installation labor | $2,650 – $3,750 |
| Valleys | $50 – $100 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $240 – $400 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $200 – $450 |
| Step and wall flashing | $110 – $210 |
| Ridge vent | $170 – $280 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $220 – $400 |
| Warranty registration | $40 – $270 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times San Antonio's index of 0.89; permit fees are not scaled.
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Labor and materials in San Antonio
Construction wages in the San Antonio area run 17% below the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and materials in its ZIP codes price 2% below the national average. Together they give San Antonio a construction cost index of 0.89.
Where San Antonio sits in Texas
San Antonio is the 10th most expensive of the 15 Texas cities in our index, against a statewide index of 0.90. Austin is the dearest at 0.94; McAllen is the least expensive at 0.80.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, San Antonio ranks 281st from the most expensive. The job that averages $11,800 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Texas
Texas's base state sales tax is 6.25%, 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 San Antonio 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 Texas cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $11,800 in San Antonio; $12,500 in Austin, $10,900 in El Paso, $12,100 in Arlington.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Austin, TX6% more | $12,500$9,700 – $15,200 |
| El Paso, TX8% less | $10,900$8,500 – $13,300 |
| Arlington, TX2% more | $12,100$9,400 – $14,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX1% less | $11,700$9,100 – $14,300 |
| Fort Worth, TX2% more | $12,100$9,400 – $14,700 |
| Lubbock, TX6% less | $11,200$8,700 – $13,600 |
| Frisco, TX2% more | $12,100$9,400 – $14,700 |
| McAllen, TX10% less | $10,600$8,300 – $13,000 |
roof replacement price in San Antonio: questions
How much does a new roof cost in San Antonio, TX?
About $11,800 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most San Antonio quotes fall between $9,200 and $14,400. That is 11% below the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in San Antonio?
$4.60 to $7.21 per sq ft, about $5.90 on average, or $590 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 San Antonio?
$13,300 to $20,500, about $16,900 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $5.63 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in San Antonio?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with San Antonio's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Texas?
No. The prices here are before tax; Texas's base state rate is 6.25%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in San Antonio?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $10,700 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $27,100.
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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 San Antonio's construction cost index of 0.89.
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 San Antonio, each on its own base: RSMeans residential 0.85, HUD 0.85, Craftsman 1.01. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in San Antonio 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