What roofers should charge in West Virginia.
Fair billed labor here runs about $35–$80/hour, right at the median US state. Every number below comes from what roofers actually earn in West Virginia; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should roofers charge in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, roofers earn $17.44–$32.09 per hour (median $24.60, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), right at the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in West Virginia runs about $35–$80 per hour. For example, full roof replacement (asphalt shingle) is about $2,100–$8,000 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Full roof replacement (asphalt shingle)
That assumes a 1,600–2,200 sq ft walkable roof with one tear-off layer; steep pitch, multiple layers, or decking repairs add hours.
Plus materials: shingles, underlayment and disposal typically add as much as the labor. Ask for the materials line separately.
Typical labor: 60–100 hours at $35–$80/hr billed.
Leak repair (single area)
That assumes one accessible leak: flashing, a vent boot, or a small shingle section.
Typical labor: 2–6 hours at $35–$80/hr billed.
Roof inspection
That assumes a walk-the-roof inspection with photos; many roofers credit it against later work.
Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $35–$80/hr billed.
Before you hire in West Virginia
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