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Scottsdale, AZ / Roof replacement

Roof replacement cost in Scottsdale, AZ

Typical cost: $9,271 (range $5,695 to $44,390)

Typical all-in

$9,271

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,695
Typical
$9,271
High (steep/premium)
$44,390

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)$5,099
Materials (allocated)$4,172
Job subtotal$9,271
Permit$0
All-in typical$9,271

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 Scottsdale, AZ is about $9,271. The permit fee on this typical job is $0.

What we assumed

We price Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ 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.

Typical/low/high like-for-like similar-material recovering = $0 documented exemption.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
10 squares (1,000 sq ft of roof surface)$5,794$0
16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area); typical$9,271$0
18 squares (1,800 sq ft of roof surface)$10,430$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 Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale, AZ

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$9,271$0This page
HVAC replacement$7,479$121Open
Deck$14,458$518.60Open
Kitchen remodel$29,846$325.80Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does roof replacement cost in Scottsdale, AZ?
Typical all-in is about $9,271. The official typical path permit fee is $0 (exempt).
Is a permit required for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ?
The typical path is listed as not requiring a permit for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ. The official typical fee is $0. City of Scottsdale, not Phoenix and not Mesa.
What is included in this Roof replacement estimate for Scottsdale, AZ?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Scottsdale, AZ, 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 Scottsdale permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The typical path in Scottsdale, AZ is listed as $0. City of Scottsdale, not Phoenix and not Mesa. 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 Scottsdale, AZ?
Typical/low/high like-for-like similar-material recovering = $0 documented exemption.
What project value is this Roof replacement permit fee based on in Scottsdale, AZ?
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 Scottsdale, AZ?
Typical/low/high like-for-like similar-material recovering = $0 documented exemption.

Permit in Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale, AZ.

City of Scottsdale, not Phoenix and not Mesa. Official permit-services list: Roof Recovering (re-shingle or retile a roof when similar material is used) does not require a permit. Like-for-like asphalt reroof is treated as that documented exemption. Structural roof work or a change of material would use Single Family Remodel with Roof Modification and is not assumed.

Typical/low/high like-for-like similar-material recovering = $0 documented exemption.

Source: City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit).

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 Scottsdale, AZ need a permit?
The typical path is listed as not requiring a permit for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ, and the official typical fee is $0. Official permit-services list: Roof Recovering (re-shingle or retile a roof when similar material is used) does not require a permit.
Who issues the permit in Scottsdale, AZ, and where do I apply?
City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services issues permits for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ. Apply at https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/permit-services.
Are any permit exemptions listed for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ?
Like-for-like asphalt reroof is treated as that documented exemption.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Roof replacement fee based on in Scottsdale, AZ?
The official typical for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ cites City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit) (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: exemption.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ?
FY26/27 Resolution 13661 effective July 1, 2026. HVAC change-out is a minimum permit $121.

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. City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 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 Scottsdale, AZ." https://costinmycity.com/cost/roof-replacement/scottsdale-az/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit).

City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit)

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