Roof replacement · ND · West North Central
Roof replacement cost in North Dakota
North Dakota has the largest expected winter weather losses to buildings in FEMA's index, and a state contractor license applies to most reroofs.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $11,610
- Middle half of jobs
- $7,150 to $17,840
- Roofer mean wage
- $29.11/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- +4%
Roof replacement in North Dakota, hired out
$13,380
Most jobs between $9,290 and $18,570 (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 | +1.4% |
| Typical price in North Dakota | $13,380 |
Roofers in North Dakota: $29.11 an hour on average, 4% above 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.
For a professional roof replacement in North Dakota, the typical price is about $11,610, with most jobs costing $7,150 to $17,840, slightly above the $11,450 national median. The West North Central division that contains North Dakota reported prices at the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey, so the small premium comes from pay. BLS measured North Dakota roofers at a mean of $29.11 an hour in May 2025, 4% over the national mean of $27.95 and well ahead of South Dakota, though behind Minnesota. Winter shapes roofing here more than anywhere else. FEMA's National Risk Index rates North Dakota's expected annual losses to buildings from winter weather as Very High, and the dollar figure ranks first in the country; ice storms are rated Relatively High and hail Relatively Moderate. Any job priced above $4,000 must be done by a contractor licensed with the Secretary of State.
The country's top winter weather loss figure
The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) estimates about $13 million a year in winter weather losses to North Dakota buildings, the highest of any state, with a score of 96.4 out of 100. Ice storms add $17 million, rated Relatively High. Hail, though, is the largest single line at $45 million, rated Relatively Moderate, with tornadoes at $32 million and strong wind at $16 million. Hurricanes are not scored for the state.
A roof that faces long freezes is judged at the eaves. Snow that melts over a warm attic and refreezes at the cold overhang builds ice dams that push water under shingles. The fixes are mostly in the bid: how far up the slope the self-adhered membrane goes, how the attic is vented, and whether insulation gaps around the top plates will be sealed while the deck is open.
License above the threshold, code where adopted
The North Dakota Secretary of State explains that when the cost, value or price of a job exceeds $4,000, the person doing the work must be licensed as a contractor under NDCC chapter 43-07. It is a general contractor license, not a roofing specialty. Every price on this page clears that threshold, so ask for the license number.
The state building code, according to the Department of Commerce, consists of the IBC, IRC, IMC and IFGC, and on Sept. 11, 2025 the 2024 updates with North Dakota amendments were adopted. It applies only in jurisdictions that elect to adopt and enforce building codes, so rural addresses may have no local inspection at all.
Where no inspector visits, the written contract carries more weight. Spell out the underlayment, the fastening pattern, the ventilation changes and the cleanup, and keep the manufacturer's installation sheet with the invoice in case a warranty question comes up after a hard winter.
Dakota and Minnesota pay compared
Minnesota roofers average $35.06, Montana $27.41 and South Dakota $22.59. The South Dakota estimate on this site is $10,940, lower than North Dakota's for the same division price. For a house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, North Dakota comes to $16,250; for 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft, about $9,980.
Roof replacement: change the labor rate
Same job at that labor rate
$11,610
| Labor part of your quote | $3,009 |
| Materials, equipment, overhead | $8,601 |
| Labor share used | 25.9% |
Labor share from the 2022 Economic Census for this contractor type, moved by the state wage index.
North Dakota roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,760 | $8,130 | $13,930 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,270 | $9,980 | $13,930 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $9,290 | $13,380 | $18,570 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $9,290 | $12,770 | $18,570 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $9,290 | $13,930 | $22,300 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $11,610 | $16,250 | $22,300 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $10,030 | $17,410 | $27,880 |
Other jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $840 | $1,320 | $1,920 |
| Central air conditioning | $3,540 | $5,900 | $8,430 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $3,540 | $5,900 | $8,850 |
| Fence | $2,190 | $4,380 | $7,640 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $3,600 | $7,870 | $16,270 |
| Driveway or walkway | $2,150 | $4,340 | $8,550 |
Trade wages in North Dakota
| Occupation | ND mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | ND jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $29.11 | $27.95 | 290 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $31.81 | $34.70 | 1,620 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $33.66 | $31.14 | 970 |
| Electricians | $33.87 | $34.37 | 3,570 |
| Carpenters | $27.88 | $31.55 | 2,360 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $26.90 | $26.64 | 420 |