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Roofer Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 70801 (Baton Rouge, LA)

A licensed roofer serving ZIP 70801 charges roughly $58/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2181 ($26.36/hr national mean) and the LA cost-of-living index of 91.0.

Roofer project costs near ZIP 70801

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Roof inspection + written report 1–2 hours $115 $94 – $138
Single leak repair (small area, replace ~10 shingles) half day $339 $278 – $407
Shingle replacement (storm spot repair, ~1 square) half day $543 $445 – $651
Step-flashing replacement around chimney or skylight 1 day $546 $447 – $655
Seamless aluminum gutter install (150 ln ft) 1 day $1,577 $1,293 – $1,892
Tear-off + asphalt re-roof (1700 sq ft, mid-grade) 2–3 days $9,642 $7,907 – $11,571
Standing-seam metal roof (1700 sq ft) 3–5 days $16,891 $13,850 – $20,269
Synthetic underlayment + ice-shield refresh 1 day $1,579 $1,295 – $1,895
Skylight replacement (one fixed unit) 1 day $873 $716 – $1,048

What a roofer serving 70801 actually does

A residential roofer either performs targeted repair (lifted shingles, popped nails, failed flashing, single-leak diagnosis) or a full tear-off and replacement. A reputable contractor will start with a multi-point inspection: shingle condition (granule loss, curling, cracking), flashing integrity around chimneys/sidewalls/penetrations, ridge and soffit ventilation, attic moisture signs, and decking condition (you don't know about rotten plywood until tear-off). Asphalt shingle is the dominant material in 80% of US homes; metal and tile dominate in storm-prone or arid markets. All re-roofs require a permit and at least one mid-roof inspection by the local AHJ in most jurisdictions, and OSHA 1926.501 requires fall protection for any work at heights above 6 feet — a non-negotiable safety/insurance issue.

Top licensed pros near ZIP 70801

These pros are based in Baton Rouge and routinely serve ZIP 70801. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (30.4496°N, -91.1860°W).

Perry Roofers

📍 8496 Bay St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
★ 3.6 / 5 · 227 reviews · 16 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Flashing repair, Tear-off, Leak repair, Roof replacement, Storm damage

Baton Rouge Roofcraft

📍 439 Park Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70825
★ 3.9 / 5 · 122 reviews · 38 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Storm damage, Leak repair, Tear-off, Ventilation

Liberty Roofers

📍 5586 Jefferson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70825
★ 5.0 / 5 · 379 reviews · 8 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Tear-off, Ventilation, Leak repair

Hernandez Roofcraft

📍 8888 Meadow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
★ 4.2 / 5 · 400 reviews · 9 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Storm damage, Underlayment, Roof replacement, Tear-off, Skylight install

Six questions before you hire

  1. Are you a manufacturer-certified installer (GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Platinum, CertainTeed Select)? Certification is required for the long manufacturer warranties.
  2. What's the workmanship warranty (separate from the manufacturer's shingle warranty), and is it transferable?
  3. How do you handle decking that's rotten under the old shingles — is it a per-sheet add, and what's the unit price?
  4. Will you tear off the old roof completely (single-layer install only), or are you proposing an overlay?
  5. Are ice & water shield, drip edge, and proper underlayment included to current code in my climate zone?
  6. What's the projected weather window, and what happens if a storm hits mid-job?
Door-to-door storm-chaser pitches, "we just did your neighbor's roof" without proof, asking for full payment up front, no permit pulled, or the company refusing to provide its state contractor license number.
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