Roof Replacement Cost in Houston, 2026: What to Expect by Roof Type

Architectural composition, wind-rated: commonly $400 to $675 per square installed, so $9,000 to $18,500 for the 25 to 35 squares on most homes. Includes tear-off, synthetic underlayment over the full deck, ice-and-water shield in valleys and around penetrations, drip edge, six-nail fastening, and haul-off.

Class 4 impact-resistant shingles: commonly $475 to $775 per square. Less critical here than in the hail belt, but some insurers still discount for them.

Standing-seam metal: commonly $900 to $1,650 per square, or $25,000 to $46,000 or more for a typical home. Aluminum or Kynar-finished steel near the coast.

Add-ons: second-layer tear-off, decking replacement per sheet (frequent on older homes with prior leaks), gutters, and permits.

Size, pitch, and complexity. Every valley, dormer, and penetration adds labor. Two-story homes cost more to work on.

What's underneath. Plank decking and rot around old leaks are discovered during tear-off and priced per sheet. Get the per-sheet price in writing before the job.

Timing. After a hurricane, prices and wait times climb across the region. Late winter and spring are the calmest times to replace by choice.

Insurance. On a covered wind claim, your out-of-pocket is your named-storm deductible, often 1 to 5 percent of dwelling coverage, and the insurer's scope sets the price. Upgrades beyond the scope are yours to pay.

Compare the same shingle line and scope. Quotes should name the shingle, its wind rating, underlayment, fastening pattern, flashing plan, decking price per sheet, permit, and both warranties.

Verify the roofer: physical Houston-area address, liability insurance certificate, references from the past year.

LocalFixQuotes is a free matching service. We connect you with independent, insured Houston roofers who quote directly; we don't set prices or perform the work.