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Roofer Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 78701 (Austin, TX)

A licensed roofer serving ZIP 78701 charges roughly $59/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2181 ($26.36/hr national mean) and the TX cost-of-living index of 92.7.

Roofer project costs near ZIP 78701

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Roof inspection + written report 1–2 hours $117 $96 – $141
Single leak repair (small area, replace ~10 shingles) half day $346 $284 – $415
Shingle replacement (storm spot repair, ~1 square) half day $553 $453 – $663
Step-flashing replacement around chimney or skylight 1 day $556 $456 – $667
Seamless aluminum gutter install (150 ln ft) 1 day $1,606 $1,317 – $1,927
Tear-off + asphalt re-roof (1700 sq ft, mid-grade) 2–3 days $9,822 $8,054 – $11,787
Standing-seam metal roof (1700 sq ft) 3–5 days $17,206 $14,109 – $20,647
Synthetic underlayment + ice-shield refresh 1 day $1,609 $1,319 – $1,931
Skylight replacement (one fixed unit) 1 day $890 $729 – $1,067

What a roofer serving 78701 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 78701

These pros are based in Austin and routinely serve ZIP 78701. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (30.2706°N, -97.7426°W).

Austin Shingle Pros

📍 2458 Cedar Way, Austin, TX 78701
★ 4.2 / 5 · 258 reviews · 4 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Ventilation, Tear-off, Gutter install

Austin Top Cover

📍 957 Cherry Rd, Austin, TX 78701
★ 5.0 / 5 · 258 reviews · 16 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Roof replacement, Ventilation, Flashing repair

Austin Summit

📍 5108 Aspen Pl, Austin, TX 78712
★ 4.3 / 5 · 113 reviews · 35 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Storm damage, Roof replacement, Ventilation

Lone Star Roofing

📍 4729 Lake Ct, Austin, TX 78712
★ 5.0 / 5 · 256 reviews · 21 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Underlayment, Tear-off, Storm damage, Roof replacement, Gutter install

Five-Star Top Cover

📍 3326 Walnut Pl, Austin, TX 78705
★ 3.9 / 5 · 231 reviews · 24 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Leak repair, Roof replacement, Flashing repair, Underlayment, Shingle repair

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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