Roof Replacement Cost in Louisiana (2027 Price Guide)
Different home? Enter its size and pitch in Louisiana
Change the size or pitch and every price below reprices. We start at 5/12, a common Louisiana slope; at 9/12 and steeper, expect harness and jack work in the bid.
A full asphalt shingle replacement in Louisiana comes to roughly $9,010 to $13,730 for a typical 1,950 sq. ft. single-story house. Behind the number: a 5/12 pitch, close to 2,204 sq. ft. of roof surface (22.0 squares), one old layer removed, materials and installation included.
Roofers bid by the square, which is a hundred square feet of roof; here the installed rate works out to $498.19 a square. The same roof in architectural 50-year shingles is $10,010 to $15,250. Metal begins with steel shingles at roughly $19,370.
- Home: 1,950 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 1,950 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,204 sq. ft. (22.0 squares), 5/12
- 30-year asphalt: $9,010 to $13,730
- 50-year architectural: $10,010 to $15,250
- Metal: $19,370 to $40,200
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $13,300 to $17,280
What a New Roof Costs in Louisiana: Shingles, Metal, Membranes
Your material choice moves the total more than any other decision. This table keeps the 2,204 sq. ft. roof fixed and swaps only what goes on top, old layer removal included.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $9,010 to $13,730 | $10,980 | $498.19 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $10,010 to $15,250 | $12,200 | $553.64 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $19,370 to $29,530 | $23,630 | $1,072.00 |
| Aluminum shingles | $21,420 to $32,660 | $26,130 | $1,185.41 |
| Standing seam metal | $25,830 to $39,370 | $31,490 | $1,429.05 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $26,370 to $40,200 | $32,160 | $1,459.30 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,950 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $13,300 to $17,280 | $15,290 | $783.84 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $11,450 to $14,870 | $13,160 | $674.62 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $13,840 to $17,980 | $15,910 | $815.76 |
These figures are not separate guesses. They run through our roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator and flat roof calculator with the West South Central regional factor, which lands pitched roofs 16% below the U.S. average.
Price per Year of Roof
The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the Louisiana estimates above.
What Pushes a Louisiana Roof Quote Up or Down
A cheap bid and an expensive bid often describe two different jobs. On this 22.0-square Louisiana roof, these items carry real dollars:
- Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $2,630 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $1,710.
- Roof shape. When every side of the roof slopes down to a gutter (a hip design), add close to $1,090 over a two-sided gable. Plenty of dormers and valleys raise the add-on to about $1,840.
- Second story. Roofers charge about $780 more for this roof on a two-story home - longer ladders, more trips, more setup.
- Skylights. Each skylight installed or replaced during the job adds about $300.
- Bad wood. Damaged decking is the most common mid-job extra. Agree on a price per sheet before work starts.
- Accessories. Ridge vents, pipe flashing and drip edge belong in the scope. If the gutters are due too, run them through the gutter cost calculator.
- Permit and disposal. Fees depend on the town. Confirm the bid includes both the permit and the dumpster.
Rebuild Your Bid
Set the material, the layers coming off, the roof shape and the house height. The price updates instantly from our Louisiana model.
$10,980quotes usually $9,010 – $13,730
Roof size and pitch stay fixed (2,204 sq. ft., 5/12); only the scope changes. Skylights, gutters and rotten decking are not included.
Compare scope first and price second. A bid that skips new flashing or a decking allowance only looks cheaper.
What the Louisiana Climate Does to Roofing
Averages for Louisiana: summer highs around 93°F, winter highs around 60°F, winter lows around 40°F. The map below files it under Region 5. Here is what that weather does to roofing in Louisiana, and how to spec around it.
Tropical storms. Hurricane-season winds pull at roof edges and drive rain sideways. A sealed deck under the underlayment and a wind-rated install are the upgrades that pay back here.
Stains and moisture. Black streaks are a living growth, not dirt. Copper-treated, algae-resistant shingles prevent most of it; good attic ventilation keeps humidity from building up underneath.
Salt air. Near the ocean, salt corrodes steel fasteners, flashing and cut metal edges. Ask for corrosion-resistant nails and flashing, and choose aluminum or coastal-rated metal panels.
Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell
Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Louisiana is Region 5. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
Price a New Roof for Your ZIP Code
Metal Roofing Prices in Louisiana
Most metal bids in Louisiana fall into one of the types below. Each line is priced for a typical 1,950 sq. ft. single-story house, the same way our metal roof calculator does it.
- Standing seam: $25,830 to $39,370. Long panels run from ridge to eave and lock together at raised seams, with the clips hidden underneath. No screws go through the face, so there are far fewer places for a leak to start. On this roof it runs about $19,290 more than architectural shingles.
- Steel shingles: $19,370 to $29,530. Aluminum shingles: $21,420 to $32,660. Pressed metal pieces shaped like shakes, slate or ordinary shingles. They interlock, so they handle cut-up roofs with valleys and dormers where long panels waste metal. Aluminum will not rust, which counts near salt water. Steel is stiffer and dents less.
- Stone-coated steel: $26,370 to $40,200. Steel tiles with a coat of stone granules. They are quiet in the rain, hard to dent, and look like tile or shake from the street.
- Copper: custom quote only. Copper sits above every other metal in price and is bid job by job, so it has no line in our calculator. It is the roof of old churches and city landmarks. On a house it makes the most sense on a small, visible spot or a historic home.
In Louisiana heat, choose steel, aluminum or standing seam with a light, reflective "cool roof" finish. It sends sunlight back instead of storing it, so the attic stays cooler and the panels outlast shingles. Copper is the exception: it darkens with age and soaks up heat.
Salt air favors aluminum over plain steel. If you choose steel, read the coastal exclusions in the paint warranty. Think about your timeline: metal's higher price spreads across many more years, but only if you are there to use them. For a particular panel or coating, run the metal roof calculator.
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Best Season for a New Roof in Louisiana
Avoid peak summer if you can - near 93°F, shingles mark easily and crews work shorter days. Late fall to spring suits roofing best.
Be careful after storms: check insurance certificates, local references and licensing before any roofer starts work.
Pricing Low-Slope Roofs in Louisiana
Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 1,950 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Louisiana costs:
- EPDM rubber: $13,300 to $17,280. This is the black rubber sheet on many older flat roofs. Big sheets mean few seams. It stays soft in deep cold and any roofer can patch it, which makes it a good fit for a garage or a back porch.
- TPO, 60-mil: $11,450 to $14,870. The bright white membrane on many new commercial and home flat roofs. Hot-air welded seams turn the sheets into one skin. Pick it for a sunny roof over living space.
- PVC, 60-mil: $13,840 to $17,980. PVC is the one to pay up for when the roof works hard: a deck with chairs on it, a grill, a corner that never quite dries. Its welded seams and chemical resistance outlast the cheaper sheets there.
From cheapest to most expensive here: TPO, then EPDM, then PVC. These figures assume polyiso insulation and one layer removed. Small roofs carry a premium because setup is the same for any size. Price your exact membrane, insulation thickness and drains with the flat roof calculator.
Black EPDM soaks up the sun on a 93°F afternoon. White TPO or PVC sends it back. The roof stays cooler, the membrane lasts longer, and the heat-welded seams give water fewer ways in.
Roof Prices Across Louisiana's Largest Cities
Bigger cities mean pricier bids. Here is the same 30-year asphalt roof in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport and the other large Louisiana cities:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- New Orleanspop. 364,000$9,280 – $14,140
- Baton Rougepop. 220,000$9,210 – $14,040
- Shreveportpop. 178,000$9,190 – $14,000
- Lafayettepop. 121,000$9,140 – $13,930
City prices = the statewide range adjusted for population and metro area (a few percent either way), the same adjustment each city guide uses.
Ballpark Your Louisiana Roof Cost
Slide to your home size - the range is recomputed by the same model as this page, at statewide rates.
$9,010 – $13,730 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Answers for Louisiana Homeowners
How many working days does a new roof need?
For roughly 22.0 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.
When does a home policy pay for roofing?
Policies pay for sudden events, not aging. Check whether yours pays replacement cost or depreciated value; on a $9,010 to $13,730 roof, that choice decides who pays most of the bill. Many Louisiana policies use a separate, percentage-based deductible for wind and hail; look it up before storm season.
How do roofers measure a roof in squares?
Measure the area the roof covers, then scale it up for slope. The 1,950 sq. ft. footprint in this guide, sloped at 5/12, grows to near 2,204 sq. ft. - 22.0 squares once overhang and waste are counted. Ask each roofer for their square count in writing.
Does a re-roof in Louisiana require a permit?
Usually. Permit rules are set locally, and most require one for a complete re-roof. A licensed roofer pulls it in their own name.
Check your figures: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator
Method: calculator math, a West South Central cost factor and annual inflation updates produce every price here. Your roof's real measurements and conditions decide the final bid - get several written quotes.
