2026 Q3 data
Roof replacement cost in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area
How much does a new roof cost in Chattanooga, TN?
$11,000 – $21,300
Typical $16,100 · architectural shingles · 2,000 sq ft home
That is $425 per square (100 sq ft of roof) installed, below the US typical of $500.
How we got this number
An architectural shingle roof in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro costs $331 to $519 per square installed (typical $425) on the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index: -2.6% against the Tennessee figure of $436 and -15.0% against the US typical of $500. Metro rank 250 of 263 (1 = most expensive).
Material is priced nationally; labor is scaled by the local roofer wage. Roofers here earn a mean $21.50/hour (median $21.89, about 140 employed), BLS May 2025. The whole-roof range is for a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included). Full methodology.
This metro spans TN and GA. It is listed under Tennessee; see also Georgia.
All materials in Chattanooga, TN
| Material, per square | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | $331 | $425 | $519 |
| 3-tab shingles | $234 | $297 | $361 |
| Standing seam metal | $785 | $1,100 | $1,415 |
| Metal panel | $408 | $762 | $1,115 |
| Tile | $585 | $1,546 | $2,508 |
| Slate | $908 | $1,792 | $2,677 |
| Flat membrane | $204 | $400 | $596 |
Cost by roof size in Chattanooga, TN
| Home footprint | Architectural shingles | Standing seam metal |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $6,737 – $13,290 | $13,435 – $26,515 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $8,326 – $16,312 | $16,698 – $32,843 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $10,975 – $21,350 | $22,138 – $43,391 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $13,624 – $26,387 | $27,577 – $53,939 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $16,272 – $31,424 | $33,016 – $64,486 |
Two-story home? Use the footprint, not the living area. See roof cost by house size.
Quick answers for Chattanooga
| Search | Answer |
|---|---|
| roof replacement cost Chattanooga TN | $10,975 to $21,350 for architectural shingles on a 2,000 sq ft home, typical $16,122. |
| new roof cost per square foot Chattanooga | $3.31 to $5.19 per sq ft of roof installed ($425 per 100 sq ft square, typical). |
| shingle roof cost Chattanooga | 3-tab $8,591 to $17,452; architectural $10,975 to $21,350 on the same 2,000 sq ft home. |
| metal roof cost Chattanooga TN | Standing seam $22,138 to $43,391; exposed-fastener metal panel $12,867 to $36,012 on the same home. |
This page is generated from the 2026 Q3 Index for the BLS metropolitan statistical area "Chattanooga, TN-GA" (area code 16860). State rank for Tennessee: 49 of 51. Methodology.
Roofing conditions in Chattanooga
Housing age. The median home in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro was built in 1983, newer than the median metro in the Index (1982). 45.9% of homes were built before 1980 and 28.6% in 2000 or later; 68% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Roof age, not house age, sets the replacement date.
Hail. NOAA's Storm Events database logged 49 county hail reports across the metro's 6 counties from 2021 to 2025 (5 in 2021, 4 in 2022, 6 in 2023, 9 in 2024, 25 in 2025), rank 79 of 263 metros. From January 2021 to June 2026, 48 reports were stones of 1 inch or larger, and the largest was 1.75 inches. Most reports came from Hamilton, Tennessee (16), Marion, Tennessee (14), Dade, Georgia (10). After a hail storm, read the roof insurance claim guide and how hail damages a roof.
Sources: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county hail reports 2021 to June 30, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates 2020-2024, tables B25035, B25034 and B25003; counties per OMB July 2023 metro definitions.
Chattanooga roof cost questions
How much does a new roof cost in Chattanooga, TN?
$10,975 to $21,350 for architectural shingles, typical $16,122, on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included). Steeper pitch, a second layer to tear off, rotten decking or a premium material move the price up.
Is a roof in Chattanooga more expensive than the rest of Tennessee?
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro is -2.6% against the Tennessee typical and -15.0% against the US typical, rank 250 of 263 metros (1 = most expensive). Material is priced nationally; the difference is the local roofer wage.
How much is a metal roof in Chattanooga?
Standing seam metal costs $22,138 to $43,391 on a 2,000 sq ft home, typical $32,724. Exposed-fastener metal panel costs $12,867 to $36,012, typical $24,400.
How much do roofers in Chattanooga charge per square?
An architectural shingle roof costs $331 to $519 per square (100 sq ft of roof) installed (material and labor), typical $425. Tear-off, permit and dumpster are extra; the whole-roof figure above includes them.
How is the Chattanooga roof cost calculated?
Each material is priced from published national cost tables, and the labor share is scaled by the mean roofer wage in the metro ($21.50/hour, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). The range is a planning estimate, not a contractor quote.
Other Tennessee metros
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin $465/sq
- Morristown $449/sq
- Memphis $443/sq
- Kingsport-Bristol $421/sq
- Knoxville $420/sq
Metros with a similar cost
- Jackson, MS $427/sq · rank 247
- Grand Island, NE $426/sq · rank 248
- Columbus, GA-AL $426/sq · rank 249
- Santa Fe, NM $424/sq · rank 251
- Fort Smith, AR-OK $422/sq · rank 252
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