Roof Replacement Cost in Tulsa, OK (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Tulsa, OK · index 0.92
How much does a new roof cost in Tulsa? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Tulsa, OK pay about $12,200 on average, and most quotes land between $9,500 and $14,900 — $4.75 to $7.44 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 Tulsa runs 8% below the U.S. average: construction labor in the Tulsa area runs 13% below the national mean, materials 1% below. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $11,800 at the Oklahoma statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Tulsa by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Tulsa with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$6.10 per sq ft | $12,200$9,500 – $14,900 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$5.51 per sq ft | $11,000$8,500 – $13,500 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$6.80 per sq ft | $13,600$10,700 – $16,500 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$14.03 per sq ft | $28,100$22,900 – $33,200 |
The least expensive option in Tulsa is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $11,000; standing-seam metal averages $28,100, 2.5 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in Tulsa by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Tulsa, OK:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$6.37 per sq ft | $9,550$7,350 – $11,800 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$6.10 per sq ft | $12,200$9,500 – $14,900 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$5.82 per sq ft | $17,500$13,800 – $21,100 |
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: $5.82 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $6.37 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in Tulsa includes
Line by line, the $12,200 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 – $230 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $140 – $320 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,200 – $1,850 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $290 – $550 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $420 – $660 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $390 – $630 |
| Drip edge | $280 – $480 |
| Starter strip | $160 – $280 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $2,600 – $3,400 |
| Installation labor | $2,750 – $3,850 |
| Valleys | $60 – $100 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $250 – $410 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $210 – $460 |
| Step and wall flashing | $110 – $220 |
| Ridge vent | $180 – $290 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $230 – $410 |
| Warranty registration | $50 – $280 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times Tulsa's index of 0.92; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Tulsa
Labor and materials in Tulsa
Construction wages in the Tulsa metro run 14% below the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and specialty-contractor pay in the city's county moves that up by 1%, to 13% below the national mean. Materials in the area's ZIP codes price 1% below the national average. Together they give Tulsa a construction cost index of 0.92.
Where Tulsa sits in Oklahoma
Tulsa is the 2nd most expensive of the 2 Oklahoma cities in our index, against a statewide index of 0.89. Oklahoma City is the dearest at 0.93; no Oklahoma city in it costs less.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Tulsa ranks 242nd from the most expensive. The job that averages $12,200 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's base state sales tax is 4.5%, 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 Tulsa 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 Oklahoma cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $12,200 in Tulsa; $12,300 in Oklahoma City.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK1% more | $12,300$9,600 – $15,000 |
roof replacement price in Tulsa: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Tulsa, OK?
About $12,200 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Tulsa quotes fall between $9,500 and $14,900. That is 8% below the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in Tulsa?
$4.75 to $7.44 per sq ft, about $6.10 on average, or $610 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 Tulsa?
$13,800 to $21,100, about $17,500 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $5.82 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Tulsa?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Tulsa's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Oklahoma?
No. The prices here are before tax; Oklahoma's base state rate is 4.5%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Tulsa?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $11,000 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $28,100.
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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 Tulsa's construction cost index of 0.92.
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 Tulsa, each on its own base: RSMeans residential 0.85, HUD 0.89, 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 Tulsa 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