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San Diego, CA / Roof replacement

Roof replacement cost in San Diego, CA

Typical cost: $10,472 (range $6,433 to $50,140)

Typical all-in

$10,472

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$6,433
Typical
$10,472
High (steep/premium)
$50,140

High is the published broad high for steep or premium materials, adjusted for local wages. It is not the asphalt shingle price in the opener.

1 square = 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. A typical house is about 13 to 18 squares.

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$5,760
Materials (allocated)$4,712
Job subtotal$10,472
Permit$0
All-in typical$10,472

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

Professional replacement for a typical home roof of about 1,300 to 1,800 sq ft of surface.

A typical roof replacement in San Diego, CA is about $10,472. The permit fee on this typical job is $0.

What we assumed

We price Roof replacement in San Diego, CA at 16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area).

When a published schedule is a valuation formula, the documented assumed valuation is $12,000 typical ($8,000 low, $22,000 high); not a city-assessed value. 2026 asphalt / mid-size roof band.

The official typical permit fee is $0. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
10 squares (1,000 sq ft of roof surface)$6,545$0
16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area); typical$10,472$0
18 squares (1,800 sq ft of roof surface)$11,781$0

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Size is roof squares. One square is 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. The size table lists the low, typical, and high.
  • Labor for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $0. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare roof replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$8,954$0Open
Seattle, WA$12,147$742.97Open
Denver, CO$9,991$115Open
Nashville, TN$9,218$91Open
Atlanta, GA$9,244$175Open
Austin, TX$8,925$0Open
Phoenix, AZ$9,917$646Open
Tucson, AZ$9,156$337.49Open
Portland, OR$11,355$403.14Open
Raleigh, NC$9,221$248Open
Tacoma, WA$11,404$0Open
St. Louis, MO$10,424$145Open

Other home projects in San Diego, CA

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$10,472$0This page
HVAC replacement$8,175$308.09Open
Deck$18,292$2,711Open
Kitchen remodel$31,671$440.82Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does roof replacement cost in San Diego, CA?
Typical all-in is about $10,472. The official typical path permit fee is $0 (exempt).
Is a permit required for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA?
The typical path is listed as not requiring a permit for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA. The official typical fee is $0. Official exemption: like-for-like covering replacement with no roof-structure/diaphragm alteration (SDMC §129.0203(a)(16); IB 123).
What is included in this Roof replacement estimate for San Diego, CA?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in San Diego, CA, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The permit line is $0 on the typical path, so all-in is the job cost.
Why might the San Diego permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The typical path in San Diego, CA is listed as $0. Official exemption: like-for-like covering replacement with no roof-structure/diaphragm alteration (SDMC §129.0203(a)(16); IB 123). If your job is outside that exemption, the city may charge a different published line; we
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA?
The official typical permit fee is $0. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Roof replacement permit fee based on in San Diego, CA?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $22,000.
Why is the typical permit fee $0 for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA?
The official low fee is $0 and the official typical fee is $0 because a typical residential reroof is an official exemption for like-for-like covering replacement with no roof-structure/diaphragm alteration under SDMC §129.0203(a)(16) and IB 123; no permit fee applies, and a permit is not required on that path.

Permit in San Diego

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

The official typical permit fee is $0. The typical path does not require a permit for this Roof replacement in San Diego, CA.

Official exemption: like-for-like covering replacement with no roof-structure/diaphragm alteration (SDMC §129.0203(a)(16); IB 123). Historic sites, covering >6 psf, or structural framing/sheathing beyond the 25% in-kind allowance need a permit. The high fee is not listed (hourly plan check hours unpublished).

The official low fee is $0 and the official typical fee is $0 because a typical residential reroof is an official exemption for like-for-like covering replacement with no roof-structure/diaphragm alteration under SDMC §129.0203(a)(16) and IB 123; no permit fee applies, and a permit is not required on that path. The source named on this row is DSD IB 123 + SDMC §129.0203 + When is a Permit Required, retrieved 2026-09-01. The official typical project value is $12,000, and the assumed valuations are $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $22,000 high; the $0 low fee is listed with the $8,000 assumed valuation, and the $0 typical fee is listed with the $12,000 assumed valuation, and both stay $0 because of that like-for-like covering exemption. A permit is needed for historic sites, for coverings over 6 psf, or for structural framing/sheathing beyond the 25% in-kind allowance. Two extras are listed for work that needs a permit, and neither extra is included in any total: Roof re-sheathing SDU inspection is $264.25 when a permit is required for structure/diaphragm work, plan check for that re-sheathing extra is hourly per IB 123, and the $264.25 is not in the totals; Roof structure replacement plan check + inspection per 2,000 sf is $2,206.38, which equals $1,942.13 plus $264.25, and that $2,206.38 is not in the totals. No high fee is shown because hourly plan check hours are unpublished; the assumed high valuation of $22,000 is listed on the row, and no high fee dollar is filled in.

  • Roof re-sheathing SDU inspection: If a permit is required (structure/diaphragm). Plan check hourly (IB 123). Not in totals.
  • Roof structure replacement PC+insp per 2,000 sf: $1,942.13+$264.25. Not in totals.

Source: DSD IB 123 + SDMC §129.0203 + When is a Permit Required.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Roof re-sheathing SDU inspection$264.25
Roof structure replacement PC+insp per 2,000 sf$2,206

Assumed project value

These are the official valuations used when the schedule scales with project value. Not a quote.
BandAssumed project value
Low$8,000
Typical$12,000
High$22,000

Process

Does a typical Roof replacement in San Diego, CA need a permit?
The typical path is listed as not requiring a permit for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA, and the official typical fee is $0. Historic sites, covering >6 psf, or structural framing/sheathing beyond the 25% in-kind allowance need a permit.
Who issues the permit in San Diego, CA, and where do I apply?
Development Services Department (DSD) issues permits for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA. Apply at https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services.
Are any permit exemptions listed for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA?
Official exemption: like-for-like covering replacement with no roof-structure/diaphragm alteration (SDMC §129.0203(a)(16); IB 123).
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA: Roof re-sheathing SDU inspection: $264.25; Roof structure replacement PC+insp per 2,000 sf: $2,206.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Roof replacement fee based on in San Diego, CA?
The official typical for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA cites DSD IB 123 + SDMC §129.0203 + When is a Permit Required (retrieved Sep 1, 2026).
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Roof replacement in San Diego, CA?
Decks use IB 501 Table 501C plus General Plan Maintenance $737 when plan review is required.

Citations

  1. How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $9,607; range $5,902–$46,000; $4–$11 per sq ft; asphalt $5,800–$20,000.
  2. DSD IB 123 + SDMC §129.0203 + When is a Permit Required Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Roof replacement cost in San Diego, CA." https://costinmycity.com/cost/roof-replacement/san-diego-ca/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: DSD IB 123 + SDMC §129.0203 + When is a Permit Required.

DSD IB 123 + SDMC §129.0203 + When is a Permit Required

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