Permit record · California
What San Francisco paid for a roof replacement
Not an estimate. We read 7,068 permits filed with San Francisco and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $12,000 and $23,752. One in ten came in under $8,414; one in ten ran past $35,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $16,000 | $12,000 – $23,752 | 7,068 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 | $22,560 – $85,000 | 473 |
| Raleigh, NC | $43,557 | $19,670 – $78,810 | 86 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $29,838 | $16,119 – $46,848 | 226 |
| Chicago, IL | $22,981 | $13,453 – $37,876 | 1,951 |
| Marin County, CA | $21,150 | $15,000 – $31,134 | 870 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,500 | $12,095 – $40,000 | 459 |
| Everett, WA | $20,000 | $11,847 – $30,994 | 257 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $19,232 | $13,950 – $27,322 | 1,252 |
| Seattle, WA | $19,000 | $13,764 – $26,000 | 530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $15,000 | $10,000 – $22,000 | 209 |
| Anaheim, CA | $14,464 | $10,000 – $19,000 | 1,744 |
| Corona, CA | $14,000 | $9,418 – $20,000 | 591 |
| Kansas City, MO | $11,416 | $7,506 – $19,609 | 82 |
| Detroit, MI | $10,416 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,000 | $4,200 – $9,900 | 22,165 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $6,000 in Los Angeles to $50,000 in New York — a 8.3× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in San Francisco
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $65,000 | 5,492 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $31,128 | 2,892 |
| Siding or Stucco | $17,000 | 1,602 |
| Deck or Patio | $17,807 | 1,068 |
| Garage | $20,000 | 749 |
| Home Addition | $85,000 | 687 |
| Solar Panels | $26,208 | 394 |
| Window Replacement | $13,000 | 295 |
| Interior Remodel | $108,435 | 284 |
| HVAC Replacement | $15,000 | 220 |
| ADU / Guest House | $165,000 | 172 |
| Foundation Repair | $27,694 | 80 |
| Water Heater | $5,400 | 55 |
Source
Source: City and County of San Francisco DBI — Building Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-04.