Hawaii roofing market report
A snapshot of the roofing market in Hawaii: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.
State overview
Hawaii has approximately 471k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 770 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 1.6 pros per 1,000 households.
Licensing
Roofing pros in Hawaii are typically regulated by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Hawaii. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.
Top 5 cities by listed pros
Coverage in Hawaii is growing. Browse the Hawaii state hub for current listings.
Seasonal demand pattern
Demand peaks after spring hail and summer storms; roof replacement bookings strongest Mar-Oct.
Typical cost range in Hawaii
Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Hawaii cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Hawaii runs around $12,980. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.
Find a verified pro in Hawaii
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See all Hawaii roofing pros →Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 47-2181 (Roofers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.