How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Abilene?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Abilene, Texas runs $5,740 to $12,710 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Abilene's labor-and-materials index of 0.82× — 18% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 103 hail events over the last 10 years.
Abilene, with 125,182 residents in 2020, was established in 1881 as a cattle-shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway and named after Abilene, Kansas. Located roughly 150 miles west of Fort Worth, the city is home to three Christian universities: Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University. Dyess Air Force Base is the largest single employer at 8,864 positions. Cultural landmarks include the restored Paramount Theatre and The Grace Museum.
Cost by Roofing Material in Abilene
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,740–$9,430 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,380–$12,710 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,940–$24,600 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,680–$32,800 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $12,300–$22,140 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,280–$6,560 | 15–25 years |
Abilene vs the Texas Average
Abilene's cost index is 0.82× national base rates, against a median of 0.93× across the Texas markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Abilene therefore runs about 12% below the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 28 active roofing contractors in Abilene, versus a median of 24 per covered Texas city — stronger-than-typical competition, which helps keep quotes honest.
How Abilene Compares to Nearby Texas Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene (this page) | — | $5,740–$12,710 | 28 (5) | 103 |
| San Angelo | ≈79 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 26 (2) | 159 |
| Midland | ≈140 mi | $5,950–$13,175 | 27 (1) | 135 |
| Lubbock | ≈146 mi | $5,670–$12,555 | 17 (5) | 84 |
| Killeen | ≈149 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 24 (3) | 114 |
| Odessa | ≈159 mi | $5,740–$12,710 | 24 (1) | 128 |
| Waco | ≈163 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 26 (1) | 100 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $5,670 in Lubbock up to $14,415 at the top of San Angelo's range. If a Abilene quote lands far outside 0.82×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Abilene
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Abilene-specific number.
Hail History in Abilene — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 103 hail events in Abilene's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 3.00″ (most recent on record: 2024-11-03). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 103 events in a decade, Abilene roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Abilene's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 2.50″ |
| 2023 | 34 | 3.00″ |
| 2022 | 5 | 1.75″ |
| 2021 | 13 | 2.00″ |
| 2020 | 7 | 2.00″ |
| 2019 | 5 | 2.50″ |
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75″ |
| 2016 | 20 | 2.50″ |
Put in Texas context: Abilene's county logged 1.1× the hail-event count of the median Texas county we track (92 events over the same 10 years) — a fairly typical hail exposure for the state.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Abilene
PickARoofer currently lists 28 active roofing contractors working Abilene, TX: 5 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 5 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Abilene Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Abilene's key neighborhoods including North Abilene, Elmwood East, Lytle Lake, South Clack, Midtown, College Heights, across ZIP codes 79601, 79602, 79603, 79605, 79606. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $5,740–$12,710 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $5,740–$12,710 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $5,740–$12,710 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.