Roof Replacement cost in Davis, CA
Davis homeowners typically pay $9,250 – $37,100 for roof replacement. Local labor and materials price 9% above the national average.
Davis average
$12,500
Typical low
$9,250
Typical high
$37,100
Per square foot
$4 – $44
Sample ZIP
95616
What drives Davis pricing
Local labor
Licensed Davis contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 9% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Davis follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Davis building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Davis sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$7,041 – $10,562
Most homeowners pay around $8,802
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Cost by material in Davis
Installed Davis pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingle | $4 – $7 |
| Architectural shingle | $6 – $10 |
| Standing seam metal | $11 – $20 |
| Clay or concrete tile | $13 – $27 |
| Natural slate | $22 – $44 |
| Cedar shake | $10 – $17 |
| TPO / flat membrane | $7 – $13 |
Where the money goes in Davis
A typical $12,500 Davis project, broken down by line item.
- Materials40% · $5,000
- Labor45% · $5,625
- Tear-off & disposal10% · $1,250
- Permits & inspection5% · $625
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Davis quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Plywood deck replacement
Per 4x8 sheet installed
Ridge vent
New gutters & downspouts
Skylight replacement
Each
Chimney flashing rebuild
Ice-and-water shield upgrade
Per square foot
Ways to save in Davis
- Bid in late winter or early spring — roofers discount before storm season demand.
- Ask whether your insurance covers hail or wind damage before paying out of pocket.
- Architectural shingles cost ~15% more than 3-tab but last 50% longer.
- Bundle gutters and attic ventilation into the same job to avoid a second mobilization fee.
- Never accept a storm-chaser door knock without checking a local license and physical address.
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