Basic
$4.69 – $9.38 per sq ft
Number 2 grade red cedar shingles, synthetic underlayment, hot-dip galvanized nails, standard ridge
How Much Does Cedar Shingle Roof Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Supply and install sawn cedar shingle roofing over an existing deck, per square foot of roof, tear-off extra.
Cedar Shingle Roof in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $5.52 to $11 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 Shingle Roof in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$5.52 – $11
per sq ftPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for cedar shingle roof.
National average: $5.50 – $11 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.52 – $11 per sq ft
Number 1 grade 18 in. red cedar shingles over breathable underlayment, stainless nails, ice barrier at eaves
Premium
$6.89 – $14 per sq ft
Number 1 grade 18 in. treated cedar shingles over ventilating mat, stainless nails, cedar hip and ridge, valley metal
Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.33 – $4.65 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.15 – $4.31 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.62 – $1.24 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.41 – $0.83 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Cedar Shingle Roof photo examples
Newly laid cedar shingle roof slope with metal flashing strips and a chimney
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Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.48-$4.95 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.92-$3.85 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.66-$1.32 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.44-$0.88 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% above avg
Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Do Cedar Shingles Cost? | Forbes Home, Forbes Home, retrieved Nov 2026
- How much does a cedar shake roof cost? | HomeAnvil, HomeAnvil, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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