How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Longview?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Longview, Texas runs $6,510 to $14,415 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Longview's labor-and-materials index of 0.93× — 7% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 31 hail events over the last 10 years.
Longview recorded 81,638 residents in the 2020 census. The economy is anchored by CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Eastman Chemical, and Longview Regional Medical Center, alongside Dollar General, Komatsu, and Trinity Rail. The petrochemical and manufacturing base sustains a stable working-class housing market with aging residential stock that generates steady reroofing demand for local contractors.
Cost by Roofing Material in Longview
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510–$10,695 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370–$14,415 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810–$27,900 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320–$37,200 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950–$25,110 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,720–$7,440 | 15–25 years |
Longview vs the Texas Average
Longview's cost index is 0.93× national base rates, against a median of 0.93× across the Texas markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Longview therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 26 active roofing contractors in Longview, versus a median of 24 per covered Texas city — stronger-than-typical competition, which helps keep quotes honest.
How Longview Compares to Nearby Texas Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview (this page) | — | $6,510–$14,415 | 26 (2) | 31 |
| Tyler | ≈34 mi | $5,880–$13,020 | 30 (5) | 99 |
| Texarkana | ≈75 mi | $5,670–$12,555 | 25 (0) | 47 |
| Waco | ≈155 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 26 (1) | 100 |
| Bryan | ≈158 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 28 (4) | 47 |
| College Station | ≈159 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 9 (0) | 47 |
| Beaumont | ≈171 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 27 (0) | 28 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $5,670 in Texarkana up to $14,415 at the top of Waco's range. If a Longview quote lands far outside 0.93×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Longview
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 Longview-specific number.
Hail History in Longview — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 31 hail events in Longview's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.75″ (most recent on record: 2024-05-22). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 31 events in a decade, Longview 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 Longview's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2.75″ |
| 2023 | 8 | 2.00″ |
| 2022 | 3 | 1.25″ |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.88″ |
| 2020 | 1 | 0.88″ |
| 2018 | 5 | 1.50″ |
| 2017 | 6 | 1.25″ |
| 2016 | 2 | 1.25″ |
Put in Texas context: Longview's county logged 0.3× the hail-event count of the median Texas county we track (92 events over the same 10 years) — a lighter hail record than most of the state, so age and UV wear drive more Longview replacements than storms do.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Longview
PickARoofer currently lists 26 active roofing contractors working Longview, TX: 2 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 2 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.
Longview Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Longview's key neighborhoods including Lakeview Heights, Oakwood, University Park, River Oaks, Midway, across ZIP codes 75601, 75602, 75603, 75604, 75605. 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 | $6,510–$14,415 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,510–$14,415 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,510–$14,415 | $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.