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How Much Does Cedar Shake Roof Cost in Columbus, Ohio?

Supply and install a hand-split or taper-sawn cedar shake roof over an existing deck, per square foot of roof, tear-off extra.

Cedar Shake Roof in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $6.90 to $15 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Cedar Shake Roof in Columbus, Ohio

$6.90 – $15

per sq ft

Prices in Columbus are in line with the national average for cedar shake roof.

National average: $7 – $15 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $5.86 – $13 per sq ft

    Number 2 grade 24 in. medium hand-split and resawn cedar shakes, felt interlay between courses, hot-dip galvanized nails, standard ridge

  • Standard

    $6.90 – $15 per sq ft

    Number 1 grade 24 in. medium hand-split shakes, felt interlay, stainless nails, ice barrier at eaves

  • Premium

    $8.62 – $18 per sq ft

    Number 1 heavy hand-split 24 in. shakes, fire-retardant treated, stainless fasteners, cedar hip and ridge

Cost Breakdown in Columbus

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$2.96 – $6.35sq ft
Laborlabor$2.62 – $5.62sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.79 – $1.69sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.53 – $1.13sq ft
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($3.15-$6.75 per square foot)
  • Labor ($2.45-$5.25 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.80 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.20 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg

Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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