Cost to Replace a Roof in Salt Lake City, UT (2027 Price Guide)
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A roof's pitch is its rise in inches over twelve inches of run. Steeper roofs like 9/12 need roof jacks and harness work, so they cost more. We assume 7/12 for Utah; pick yours above.
A full asphalt shingle replacement in Salt Lake City, UT comes to roughly $14,280 to $21,770 for a typical 2,800 sq. ft. single-story house. The job we priced has 34.3 squares of roofing (3,430 sq. ft.) on a 7/12 slope; removing one existing layer, labor and materials are all counted.
Per square - the hundred-square-foot unit every roofing bid uses - this job lands at $507.69 installed. Two common step-ups: architectural 50-year shingles at $16,100 to $24,530, and steel shingles, the entry metal, from about $33,030.
That is about $390 above the statewide figure of $13,970 to $21,300, a typical Salt Lake City premium for labor, permits and insurance. Our prices apply across the 44 ZIP codes that carry the Salt Lake City name, in Salt Lake County.
Comparing Roof Materials and Prices in Salt Lake City, UT
Use this table two ways: to pick a material you can afford, and to spot a quote that sits far outside the normal band for Salt Lake City, UT.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $14,280 to $21,770 | $17,420 | $507.69 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $16,100 to $24,530 | $19,630 | $572.09 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $33,030 to $50,350 | $40,280 | $1,174.16 |
| Aluminum shingles | $36,730 to $55,990 | $44,800 | $1,305.89 |
| Standing seam metal | $44,690 to $68,130 | $54,500 | $1,588.87 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $45,680 to $69,630 | $55,710 | $1,624.00 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,800 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $22,180 to $28,810 | $25,500 | $910.42 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $19,090 to $24,800 | $21,940 | $783.56 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $23,090 to $29,980 | $26,530 | $947.50 |
These figures are not separate guesses. They run through our roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator and flat roof calculator with the Mountain regional factor, which lands pitched roofs 3% 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 Salt Lake City, UT estimates above.
Pricing Variables in a Salt Lake City, UT Re-Roof
Most of the spread between roofers comes from a handful of line items. For a 34.3-square roof at Salt Lake City, UT prices:
- Old shingles. Removing the existing layer accounts for about $4,760 of the price. A hidden second layer adds roughly $3,080 more.
- Complexity. Extra ridges, valleys and dormers cost cutting time and flashing work: roughly $1,650 more for a hip design, around $2,780 more for a busy, cut-up roof.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $1,410 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Roof windows. Each skylight in the scope adds roughly $350 - cheaper now than as a separate job later.
- Decking. Nobody can see rotten plywood until the shingles come off. Get a written per-sheet replacement price so a surprise has a fixed cost.
- Flashing, vents and gutters. Some roofers include new flashing and vents; others bill them separately. Price new gutters on their own with the gutter cost calculator.
- Fees. Permit cost and debris hauling change from town to town. The quote should name both.
Build Your Roof Scope
Change any option to see what that scope costs in Salt Lake City, UT. Then compare each bid against it.
$17,420quotes usually $14,280 – $21,770
Figures cover the 7/12 roof above (3,430 sq. ft.) at Salt Lake City, UT prices; add gutters, skylights and any deck repairs separately.
Line the quotes up side by side: layers removed, underlayment type, ice-barrier coverage, flashing, ventilation and the decking price. The lowest bid often leaves one of those out.
Utah Climate and Roof Wear
Climate Region 2 on the map below covers Utah. Average winter highs run about 38°F, overnight lows about 18°F, and summer afternoons about 90°F. The weather above points to a few specific risks for Utah roofs.
Snow cover. Roofs here carry snow for long stretches. That rewards a solid deck, good attic ventilation and careful flashing at chimneys and walls, where meltwater collects.
Sun and heat. Strong sun dries out asphalt and a hot attic bakes shingles from below. Balanced intake and ridge ventilation and a lighter, reflective color both extend roof life.
Thaw damage. Meltwater that refreezes in gutters and seams expands and opens them a little more each time. Keep gutters clear and have every flashing joint redone during the re-roof.
High elevation adds intensity to the sun, so UV wears roofing faster than the temperatures alone suggest.
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 - Utah is Region 2. 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.
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Metal vs. Shingles in Salt Lake City, UT
A metal roof on a typical 2,800 sq. ft. single-story house in Salt Lake City, UT starts at $33,030. The type you pick matters more than the brand, so here is how the main options differ.
- Standing seam: $44,690 to $68,130. 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 $34,880 more than architectural shingles.
- Steel shingles: $33,030 to $50,350. Aluminum shingles: $36,730 to $55,990. Small metal panels with a shingle or tile profile. They go on much like shingles, so hips and dormers are easier than with long panels. Pick aluminum near the ocean and steel inland.
- Stone-coated steel: $45,680 to $69,630. 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. A copper roof is hand work by a sheet-metal specialist, and it is priced far above standing seam. It never needs paint and weathers to a green patina. Few homes cover the whole roof with it; dormers and entry roofs are the usual places.
Shingle roofs in Utah often fail at the eaves first, where ice builds up and water backs in. Metal is slick, so snow lets go before that ice ridge can form. The edge stays sound, and the roof can go two or three times as long as asphalt.
Metal pays off for long-term owners. If a move is likely within a few years, architectural shingles usually give better value. Want a firmer metal number? Try the metal roof calculator with your measurements.
Scheduling Your Salt Lake City, UT Roof Job
Asphalt needs warmth to seal, and winter highs near 38°F rarely provide it. Aim for late spring through early fall, and line up quotes well ahead.
Membrane Roof Costs in Salt Lake City, UT
Membrane roofing covers what shingles cannot: flat porches, garages, additions and row-house tops. On a 2,800 sq. ft. footprint:
- EPDM rubber: $22,180 to $28,810. Old-school rubber roofing, and still a fair choice. It takes a hailstorm and a hard freeze in stride. The dark color soaks up sun, so it fits best where nobody lives right under it.
- TPO, 60-mil: $19,090 to $24,800. Most roofers reach for TPO first today. It is white, light, and the seams are melted together rather than glued. Thicker sheets last longer, so compare the mil rating on each bid.
- PVC, 60-mil: $23,090 to $29,980. 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. Both insulation board and old-layer removal are in the numbers. Per square foot, small flat roofs cost noticeably more than large ones. In Utah winters, puddles on a flat roof freeze, thaw and creep into the seams. Clear the drains often, and ask for tapered fill at any low spot during the re-roof. Run the flat roof calculator to match a specific membrane and drain layout.
Cold is hard on seams. Ask for welded TPO or PVC seams, or fully taped EPDM seams, and make sure every drain and scupper stays open when the snow melts.
Other Utah Markets
Same roof, other Utah markets - distances measured from Salt Lake City:
- West Valley City, UT (6 miles southwest) - $14,200 to $21,640
- West Jordan, UT (10 miles southwest) - $14,170 to $21,600
- Provo, UT (35 miles south) - $14,160 to $21,590
The same crews work Millcreek, Bountiful, Sandy, Park City and Layton, so these prices apply there too. See the Utah roofing cost guide for the statewide picture.
Salt Lake City, UT Roofing Questions
Will a roof replacement take more than a day?
A typical 34.3-square asphalt job takes from one day to a few, depending on layers, pitch and weather. Metal and cut-up roofs take longer. Any section left open overnight should be covered.
Is an old roof covered by my insurer?
Policies pay for sudden events, not aging. Check whether yours pays replacement cost or depreciated value; on a $14,280 to $21,770 roof, that choice decides who pays most of the bill.
What does a roof square mean on a quote?
Start with the area under the roof, including garages and porches, then allow for slope and waste. A 2,800 sq. ft. footprint at 7/12 becomes roughly 34.3 squares (3,430 sq. ft.). Compare bids on the same count.
Who pulls the roofing permit in Utah?
Rules vary by town, but a full re-roof usually needs a permit. Expect your roofer to obtain it and to schedule any inspection.
Related calculators: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator
Pricing note: these are model estimates built from our roofing calculators and Mountain regional costs, refreshed for inflation each year. Use them to budget and to test bids, then get at least three written quotes.
Quick Answers
Answers use Utah averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Utah?
Plan for the warm season. Winter highs in Utah average about 38°F, too cold for the seal strips to set on their own, so late spring through early fall is the usual window.
Does a new roof in Utah need an ice barrier membrane?
It should have one. With typical winter lows around 18°F, roofs in Utah face ice dams, so the membrane belongs at the eaves and in every valley - check the building code for the minimum.
Does metal roofing make sense in Utah?
Usually, if you will stay. With winter lows around 18°F, metal in Utah sends snow sliding off before it can build ice at the eaves - just add snow guards above entries.
Will a lighter roof lower cooling costs in Utah?
Only a little. Winter lows around 18°F mean heating dominates the energy bill in Utah; spend first on attic insulation and air sealing.
Can new shingles go on top of the old roof?
Sometimes, if only one layer is on now and local code allows a second. A full tear-off costs more but exposes the deck, so rotted boards get replaced rather than buried.
Run your own numbers: Roof replacement calculator or Metal roof cost calculator.
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