Roof replacement cost in Phoenix, AZ
Range for a full asphalt-shingle replacement — tear-off, underlayment, flashing, disposal — priced from what roofing crews actually earn in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
Likely range for an asphalt-shingle tear-off & replacement in Phoenix, AZ
Wage basis: roofers (SOC 47-2181), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · BLS OEWS May 2025. How this is calculated.
Typical roofs, typical ranges
| Roof size | ≈ House size | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 squares | 1,200–1,500 sq ft | $13,200 – $15,900 |
| 20 squares | 1,600–2,000 sq ft | $17,600 – $21,200 |
| 25 squares | 2,000–2,500 sq ft | $22,000 – $26,500 |
| 30 squares | 2,400–3,000 sq ft | $26,400 – $31,800 |
| 35 squares | 2,800–3,500 sq ft | $30,800 – $37,100 |
Ranges assume architectural asphalt shingles, one tear-off layer, moderate pitch. Steep pitch, multiple layers, decking repair or skylight flashing move quotes up.
What moves the price
Three inputs dominate: labor (local crew wages × hours, the biggest share), materials (shingles, underlayment, drip edge — we price nationally and note this in the methodology), and access & complexity (pitch, valleys, stories, skylights). Small roofs cost more per square: crews have fixed mobilization costs, so jobs under 15 squares carry a surcharge and no full replacement realistically lands below $8,000.
FAQ
What does a roof replacement cost in Phoenix?
For a typical 20–25 square asphalt-shingle roof in Phoenix, our estimate lands between $17,600 and $26,500, including tear-off, underlayment and disposal. Your quote depends on pitch, layers to remove, and roof complexity.
What is a "square" in roofing?
One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft house usually has a 20–28 square roof once pitch and overhangs are counted.
Does the estimate include tear-off?
Yes. The range assumes removal and disposal of one existing shingle layer down to the sheathing.
Why is it a range and not one number?
We publish the span between the 25th and 75th percentile of local roofer wages plus material costs. A single number would hide real market spread.
How current is the data?
Wage data: BLS OEWS, May 2025. We refresh annually with each BLS release; the update date is shown on every page.
Sources
Roofer wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. Calculation details: methodology. Page data updated 2026-08-29.