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Roof measurement in Salt Lake City, UT

Your first roof estimate before you climb — roof area, pitch and squares for any Salt Lake City address, measured from aerial LiDAR.

Preliminary measurement from public aerial LiDAR · U.S. addresses · No sign-up

Salt Lake City roofs at a glance

Typical home footprint1,428 sq ftmedian of 8,387 mapped buildings near the centre
Typical roof at 6/12≈ 1,600 sq ft16 squares before waste
LiDAR source2016USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), 2016 survey
Material price level96Utah, U.S. = 100 (BEA)

Footprint statistics: residential-size buildings (600–6,000 sq ft) within ~2 km of the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City roof

Material-only prices for a 1,600 sq ft roof, adjusted to Utah’s price level (96 vs. U.S. 100) and including a typical waste allowance. Labor, tear-off, disposal and tax are extra.

MaterialPer square (UT)WasteTypical roof, material onlyLifespan
Architectural shingles$106–$16410%$1,850–$2,90025–30 yrs
3-tab shingles$82–$13510%$1,450–$2,40015–20 yrs
Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4)$125–$20310%$2,200–$3,55030–40 yrs
Standing seam metal (steel)$241–$43414%$4,400–$7,90040–70 yrs
Stone-coated steel$338–$62713%$6,100–$11,35040–70 yrs
Metal shingles$289–$57912%$5,200–$10,35040–60 yrs
Concrete tile$289–$67515%$5,300–$12,40040–50 yrs
Clay tile$482–$1,15715%$8,850–$21,30050–100 yrs
TPO membrane$145–$28910%$2,550–$5,10020–30 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 — Salt Lake City

How big is a typical roof in Salt Lake City?

The median home footprint we map near central Salt Lake City is about 1,428 sq ft (middle half: 1,093–1,847 sq ft). At a common 6/12 pitch that is roughly 1,600 sq ft of roof surface, or 16 squares before waste.

What LiDAR data covers Salt Lake City?

Roofs in Salt Lake City are measured from the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), 2016 survey (dataset USGS_LPC_UT_Wasatch_L4_2013_LAS_2016). LiDAR is a snapshot from the flight date — newer construction may not be visible yet.

How much do roofing materials cost in Utah?

Material prices in Utah run about 4% below the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, goods). For the typical Salt Lake City roof, architectural shingles come to roughly $1,850–$2,900 in material only, before labor and tear-off.

Can I measure a roof in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

Every facet, ridge, hip and valley, material quote and a branded PDF — in the RoofTap iPhone app.

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