Roofing quotes in Texas
Texas roofs take more weather than most. North and Central Texas get some of the worst hail in the country, and the Gulf Coast gets hurricanes. The state also leaves roofers almost entirely unregulated, which puts more of the checking on you.
This page covers the prices and rules that apply across the state. For local prices and permits, go to the Houston, Dallas or Austin guide.
What a new roof costs in Texas
Architectural asphalt shingles, the most common roof in the state, typically cost $5.50 to $8 per square foot installed. In the Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth metros the range rises to about $6.50 to $9.50, mostly because labor costs more. On an 1,800 sq ft roof, that’s roughly $9,900 to $14,400 in much of the state and up to about $17,100 in the big metros.
| Material | Per sq ft installed | 1,800 sq ft roof | 3,000 sq ft roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt | $5.50–$8 | $9,900–$14,400 | $16,500–$24,000 |
| Architectural asphalt, Houston or DFW | $6.50–$9.50 | $11,700–$17,100 | $19,500–$28,500 |
| Metal | $8–$16 | $14,400–$28,800 | $24,000–$48,000 |
| Tile | $11–$20 | $19,800–$36,000 | $33,000–$60,000 |
Two Texas habits push prices up from there. Hail-prone parts of the state lean toward Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which cost more but can lower your premium with some insurers. Along the coast, roofs built to windstorm standards need extra fastening and an inspection. Ask your insurer about both before you compare quotes, so you know which version of the roof you’re pricing.
Per-square-foot rates from RoofingCalc’s Texas cost data, including tear-off and disposal. See our national cost guide for how Texas compares.
Rules that apply anywhere in Texas
Texas has no state roofing license. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation doesn’t cover roofers, so no state agency checks a roofer’s experience, insurance or finances before they work on your house. Some cities ask contractors to register, but that isn’t a license either. What you can lean on is a voluntary license from the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT), which requires years in business, liability insurance and passing exams, plus your own checks: proof of insurance you confirm with the insurer, a local business address, and recent jobs nearby you can look at.
Where Texas does step in is insurance work. Under state law, a roofer can’t waive, rebate or absorb your deductible, and any contract over $1,000 paid through an insurance claim has to say that the deductible is yours to pay. A roofer also can’t act as your public adjuster, negotiate your claim, or promise to get a set amount out of your insurer. A roofer who offers any of that is breaking the law, and it’s a fair sign they’ll cut corners elsewhere. Our guide to getting your roof paid by insurance explains how to run the claim yourself.
The coastal windstorm program
Homes in 14 coastal counties, from Cameron on the Mexican border to Jefferson on the Louisiana line, plus parts of Harris County east of State Highway 146, sit in the state’s designated catastrophe area. Many of those homeowners get wind coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), and TWIA expects a new roof to pass a windstorm inspection by the Texas Department of Insurance or an appointed engineer. The result is a WPI-8 certificate.
If you’re in that area, tell every roofer up front and make sure their quote covers the inspection and the fastening it requires. A roof that fails inspection can leave you without wind coverage until it’s fixed. The Texas Department of Insurance lists the counties and how inspections work.
Texas city guides
Each city guide covers local prices, permits and the storms that shape what roofers quote there. You can request quotes from anywhere in Texas on our roofing estimate page.
Last updated October 2026.
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