Roof replacement · FL · South Atlantic
Roof replacement cost in Florida
Florida carries the largest expected hurricane loss to buildings in the country and employs more roofers than any other state.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $11,380
- Middle half of jobs
- $7,010 to $17,490
- Roofer mean wage
- $23.49/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- −16%
Roof replacement in Florida, hired out
$13,120
Most jobs between $9,100 and $18,210 (middle half of reported prices)
| House size group | 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft |
| National median (homeowners’ reports) | $13,192 |
| Regional level (Census division) | +0.0% |
| State labor adjustment | −0.6% |
| Typical price in Florida | $13,120 |
Roofers in Florida: $23.49 an hour on average, 16% below the national mean. Range from homeowners who hired a professional (2021 to 2023, American Housing Survey 2023), in August 2026 dollars; permits, tear-off of unusual materials, structural repairs and local surcharges vary job to job. How this is calculated.
The typical professional roof replacement in Florida costs about $11,380 in 2026, with half of jobs between $7,010 and $17,490, almost exactly the national median of $11,450. Florida sits in the South Atlantic division, whose owners reported prices at the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey, and its roofers earn a mean of $23.49 an hour according to BLS for May 2025, 16% below the national $27.95 and slightly under the division average. The workforce is large: 23,550 roofers, more than in any other state. The roof itself is where Florida stands apart. FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual hurricane losses to Florida buildings near $3.9 billion, and strong wind and tornado losses are also rated high. A house of 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft comes out at $9,790 and one of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft at $15,930, and Florida-specific code and license rules apply to every job.
$3.9 billion a year in expected hurricane losses
No state comes close to Florida on this line. The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) estimates expected annual hurricane losses to the state's buildings at about $3.9 billion, the largest total in the country, rated Very High. Strong wind adds $119 million, also rated Very High, and tornadoes $191 million. Hail is a comparatively modest $22 million. A Florida roof is designed, permitted and insured around wind, and the price on this page should be read as a starting point before those requirements are added.
A roofing license of its own in Florida
Florida statute requires anyone who contracts to be certified or registered, and it defines a separate Roofing Contractor license. A general, building or residential contractor may not take on roofing work unless also certified or registered as a roofing contractor. Minor jobs under $2,500 are exempt, but not when they are part of a larger project or need a permit, so a reroof always falls under the license requirement. Ask for the license number and confirm on the state's licensing portal that it is a roofing credential, not only a general one.
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), which includes the Residential volume, took effect on December 31, 2023. A permit for a Florida reroof is reviewed under that code, and the inspections it brings are part of the contractor's schedule.
Labor in a deep market
With roughly 23,550 roofers on payroll, Florida rarely lacks bidders outside the weeks after a storm. Its $23.49 hourly mean is close to Georgia's $23.29. For a home of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, the estimate reaches $15,930, with half of comparable jobs between $11,380 and $21,860. Tile and metal roofs sit well above the asphalt range most survey jobs reflect, so compare quotes of the same material.
Florida roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,690 | $7,970 | $13,660 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,150 | $9,790 | $13,660 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $9,100 | $13,120 | $18,210 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $9,100 | $12,520 | $18,210 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $9,100 | $13,660 | $21,860 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $11,380 | $15,930 | $21,860 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $9,840 | $17,070 | $27,330 |
Other jobs in Florida
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $930 | $1,450 | $2,120 |
| Central air conditioning | $4,560 | $7,600 | $10,860 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $3,390 | $5,650 | $8,480 |
| Fence | $2,310 | $4,610 | $8,040 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $3,140 | $6,860 | $14,180 |
| Driveway or walkway | $1,990 | $4,020 | $7,910 |
Trade wages in Florida
| Occupation | FL mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | FL jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $23.49 | $27.95 | 23,550 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $26.94 | $34.70 | 29,260 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $27.55 | $31.14 | 39,160 |
| Electricians | $27.72 | $34.37 | 49,700 |
| Carpenters | $25.27 | $31.55 | 39,300 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $23.29 | $26.64 | 22,450 |