Basic
$7.86 – $16 per sq ft
Medium #1 hand-split and resawn cedar shakes, about 10 in. exposure, interlaid felt between courses, galvanized nails

Supply and install a real wood/cedar shake roof per sq ft of roof surface (materials, underlayment, labor); tear-off/disposal extra.
Wood Shake Roof in New York, New York typically costs $9.25 to $19 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for wood shake roof.
National average: $8 – $16 per sq ft
$7.86 – $16 per sq ft
Medium #1 hand-split and resawn cedar shakes, about 10 in. exposure, interlaid felt between courses, galvanized nails
$9.25 – $18 per sq ft
Heavy #1 hand-split and resawn cedar shakes, about 10 in. exposure, interlaid felt, stainless steel nails
$12 – $23 per sq ft
Heavy #1 edge-grain hand-split and resawn cedar shakes, about 10 in. exposure, felt over a ventilation mat, stainless nails, cedar hip and ridge
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.96 – $7.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.53 – $7.06 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.06 – $2.11 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.70 – $1.41 | sq ft |
Close-up of weathered wood shingles on a roof slope and eave
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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