Roof measurement in Houston, TX
Your first roof estimate before you climb — roof area, pitch and squares for any Houston address, measured from aerial LiDAR.
Preliminary measurement from public aerial LiDAR · U.S. addresses · No sign-up
Houston roofs at a glance
Footprint statistics: residential-size buildings (600–6,000 sq ft) within ~2 km of the Houston centre point in our building database. Roof area assumes a 6/12 pitch for illustration — your roof is measured from its own LiDAR.
Roofing material costs for a typical Houston roof
Material-only prices for a 1,900 sq ft roof, adjusted to Texas’s price level (98 vs. U.S. 100) and including a typical waste allowance. Labor, tear-off, disposal and tax are extra.
| Material | Per square (TX) | Waste | Typical roof, material only | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | $108–$167 | 10% | $2,250–$3,500 | 25–30 yrs |
| 3-tab shingles | $83–$137 | 10% | $1,750–$2,850 | 15–20 yrs |
| Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4) | $128–$206 | 10% | $2,650–$4,300 | 30–40 yrs |
| Standing seam metal (steel) | $245–$441 | 14% | $5,300–$9,550 | 40–70 yrs |
| Stone-coated steel | $343–$638 | 13% | $7,350–$13,700 | 40–70 yrs |
| Metal shingles | $294–$588 | 12% | $6,250–$12,500 | 40–60 yrs |
| Concrete tile | $294–$687 | 15% | $6,450–$15,000 | 40–50 yrs |
| Clay tile | $490–$1,177 | 15% | $10,700–$25,700 | 50–100 yrs |
| TPO membrane | $147–$294 | 10% | $3,050–$6,150 | 20–30 yrs |
Planning prices as of 2026-10; not a supplier quote. Measure the actual address above for your roof’s own area and pitch. How we price materials →
Roof measurement FAQ — Houston
How big is a typical roof in Houston?
The median home footprint we map near central Houston is about 1,690 sq ft (middle half: 1,188–2,306 sq ft). At a common 6/12 pitch that is roughly 1,900 sq ft of roof surface, or 19 squares before waste.
What LiDAR data covers Houston?
Roofs in Houston are measured from the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), 2018 survey (dataset TX_Coastal_B1_2018). LiDAR is a snapshot from the flight date — newer construction may not be visible yet.
How much do roofing materials cost in Texas?
Material prices in Texas run about 2% below the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, goods). For the typical Houston roof, architectural shingles come to roughly $2,250–$3,500 in material only, before labor and tear-off.
Can I measure a roof in Houston without climbing it?
Yes — type the address above for a free preliminary measurement. For a full 3D report with every facet, ridge, hip and valley, use the RoofTap iPhone app. Always verify on site before ordering.
Full 3D roof reports in Houston
Every facet, ridge, hip and valley, material quote and a branded PDF — in the RoofTap iPhone app.
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