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Richmond, VA / Roof replacement

Roof replacement cost in Richmond, VA

Professional replacement for a typical home roof of about 1,300–1,800 sq ft of surface. Asphalt-shingle installed range $5,800–$20,000. High $46,000 is the published broad high (steep or premium materials).

Labor for Roof replacement in Richmond, VA is indexed to the BLS construction-and-extraction occupations mean hourly wage for Richmond, VA of $27.67 (May 2025), applied to the 55% labor share.

City of Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections is the issuing office. The typical permit fee recorded from City of Richmond Permits and Inspections fee schedule, effective 07/01/2024 (2.0% Virginia surcharge printed), retrieved 2026-09-01, is $126. Fee model: valuation.

The national typical for this job is $9,607. Materials stay at the national figure while labor is wage-indexed for Richmond, VA.

1 square = 100 sq ft of roof surface. A typical house is about 13 to 18 squares.

Typical all-in

$9,077

Job cost plus the recorded local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,594
Typical
$9,077
High
$43,151

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$4,941
Materials (allocated)$4,042
Job subtotal$8,983
Permit$94
All-in typical$9,077

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Permit fee

Fee model
Based on project value
Typical fee
$94
Range
$76 – $141
Retrieved
2026-09-01
  • Building permit — $124Included. 1-2 family $63 through $2,000 then $6.07 per additional $1,000.
  • Virginia 2.0% state surcharge — $2Printed on the city schedule. Included in totals.

Typical $12,000: $63 + $6.07×10 = $123.70 × 1.02 = $126.17. Low $8,000 = $101.41. High $22,000 = $188.09.

City of Richmond (independent city), not Henrico or Chesterfield. Posted 07/01/2024 schedule still used. Same valuation formula covers building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. 2% Virginia surcharge is added.

City of Richmond Permits and Inspections fee schedule, effective 07/01/2024 (2.0% Virginia surcharge printed)

Citations

  1. How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 12, 2026. Average $9,607; range $5,902–$46,000; $4–$11 per sq ft; asphalt $5,800–$20,000.
  2. City of Richmond Permits and Inspections fee schedule, effective 07/01/2024 (2.0% Virginia surcharge printed) Retrieved Aug 31, 2026. City of Richmond (independent city), not Henrico or Chesterfield. Posted 07/01/2024 schedule still used. Same valuation formula covers building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. 2% Virginia surcharge is added.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages — Richmond, VA BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to laborShare only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

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