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Roof Replacement Cost — Colorado

What a new roof costs in Colorado.

A typical 24-square architectural shingle roof in Colorado costs $10,350 – $15,550 installed — about $12,950 on average. Architectural shingle runs $432 – $648 per square here, versus a national band of $450 – $675.

Hail alley: impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles are the Front Range default and can earn insurance discounts.

Colorado roof cost by material

MaterialPer squareTypical 24-square roofLifespan
Asphalt Shingle — 3-Tab$336 – $456$8,050 – $10,95015-20 years
Asphalt Shingle — Architectural$432 – $648$10,350 – $15,55025-30 years
Metal — Exposed Fastener$816 – $1,248$19,600 – $29,95040-50 years
Metal — Standing Seam$1,056 – $1,776$25,350 – $42,60040-60 years
Cedar Shake$672 – $1,104$16,150 – $26,50025-35 years
Concrete / Clay Tile$1,152 – $2,016$27,650 – $48,40050+ years

Installed, including tear-off of one layer, underlayment, and standard flashing. Costs verified October 2026 — sources and method.

What Moves The Price In Colorado

The honest factors.

Labor. Colorado roofers earn a median $24.88/hr (BLS OEWS, May 2025) against a national median of $26.65/hr. Our Colorado rates adjust the national dataset by that difference, applied to the labor share of the job.

Weather and code. Hail alley: impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles are the Front Range default and can earn insurance discounts.

Licensing. Colorado has no statewide roofer license; permits and registration are city/county level — check locally.

The invisible stuff. Decking replacement ($65–$95 per sheet, installed) and extra shingle layers are only fully countable after tear-off — which is why every number on this page is a range, and why our satellite estimate shows its imagery date.

Want your own roof measured? The satellite estimator is free and needs no signup — or price it by hand with the calculator.

Optional — Real Prices

Want real prices instead of a range?

Want real prices? We can send your roof details — size, pitch, and the estimate — to local roofers and let them send you their price. We never give them your phone number. You compare in peace, and if you like one, you decide who gets to contact you.

Coming soon to Colorado: the real-prices step launches area by area as local roofers are vetted. The free estimate above works everywhere, today.

Roofers see

  • Roof size, sections & pitch
  • Material you picked & the estimate range
  • City & ZIP code

Roofers never see

  • Your name
  • Your phone number
  • Your email or street address

What's in it for us? If you choose one of these roofers, they pay us a small referral fee. You never pay us anything, and it doesn't change the price they give you.

No thanks — I'll just use the free estimate. That's fine. It stays free either way.

Demo mode: lead capture opens area by area as roofers are vetted (Washington first). This form currently validates your entry on this page only — nothing is sent or stored.

Fair Questions

Asked by every homeowner.

How much does a new roof cost in Colorado?

For a typical 24-square architectural shingle roof, Colorado homeowners pay about $10,350 – $15,550 installed, with an average near $12,950. Across all materials the range runs from roughly $8,050 for 3-tab shingles to $48,400 or more for tile.

Why do Colorado roof prices differ from the national average?

Labor is the biggest single factor. Roofers in Colorado earn a median of $24.88 per hour (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025) versus $26.65 nationally, and we adjust our published national rates by that labor difference. Hail alley: impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles are the Front Range default and can earn insurance discounts.

Are Colorado roofers licensed?

Colorado has no statewide roofer license; permits and registration are city/county level — check locally. Always verify registration and insurance yourself before signing — it takes two minutes and it is the cheapest protection you can buy.

Is the satellite estimate really free?

Yes — no email, no phone number, no account. If you want real prices afterward, that step is optional and roofers never see your contact details unless you choose one and tell us to share them.