West Virginia roofing market report

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

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

Licensed pros

340

BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2181 (Roofers)

Households

737k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Cold

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical asphalt shingle roof replacement

$9,900

National avg adjusted for West Virginia cost-of-living

State overview

West Virginia has approximately 737k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 340 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 0.5 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Roofing pros in West Virginia are typically regulated by the West Virginia Division of Labor. 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 West Virginia. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

White Hall — 1 listed
Bridgeport — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Demand peaks after spring hail and summer storms; roof replacement bookings strongest Mar-Oct.

Typical cost range in West Virginia

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to West Virginia cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in West Virginia runs around $9,900. 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 West Virginia

Browse our West Virginia state hub or jump to a city: White Hall, Bridgeport.

See all West Virginia 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: West Virginia Division of Labor. 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.