Vermont roofing market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the roofing market in Vermont: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros

160

BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2181 (Roofers)

Households

272k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Cold

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical asphalt shingle roof replacement

$11,000

National avg adjusted for Vermont cost-of-living

State overview

Vermont has approximately 272k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 160 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 0.6 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Roofing pros in Vermont are typically regulated by the Vermont Plumber's Licensing Board. 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 Vermont. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Coverage in Vermont is growing. Browse the Vermont 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 Vermont

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Vermont cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Vermont runs around $11,000. 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 Vermont

Browse our Vermont state hub or jump to a city: Coverage growing.

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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: Vermont Plumber's Licensing Board. 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.