Roofing static cost scenario
Roof Replacement Cost in San Francisco, CA
The modeled typical cost is $16,612, with a planning range of $12,459 to $22,426 for San Francisco, CA.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 2,000 sq ft of roof × indexed material rate | $6,337 |
| Labor | 2,000 sq ft of roof × indexed labor rate × 1.34 | $8,625 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $350 |
| Disposal | 2,000 sq ft of roof × disposal rate | $1,300 |
| Typical total | $16,612 | |
Low $12,459 · Typical $16,612 · High $22,426
Difference from the parent scenario
San Francisco, CA uses a 1.34× labor factor, 33.8% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 15.1% above the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.
Open the interactive roof replacement cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.
San Francisco, CA metro calculation record
San Francisco, CA is Census CBSA 41860, ranked 13 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 4,630,041. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $6,445 nationally to $8,625 here, a difference of $2,181. The complete project moves from $7 to $8 per sq ft of roof after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.
Primary cost controls
- Roof area and pitch
- Tear-off layers and deck condition
- Material system and warranty
- Flashing and ventilation details
Roof replacement covers an installed weathering system rather than a material takeoff alone. Measure roof-plane area and identify tear-off layers, deck repair, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, ventilation, penetrations, edge metal, disposal, access, and warranty. The general roofing materials tool is a quantity worksheet; this replacement model carries the full installed scope.
Questions about this scenario
What is the modeled typical cost for San Francisco, CA?
The static default is $16,612, with a planning range of $12,459 to $22,426 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 1.34× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.
Is this a local contractor quote?
No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.