What is Roofing Labor Cost Per Square?
Roofing labor cost per square is the amount you pay for installation work per 100 square feet of roof area. By separating labor from material costs, you can better understand where your money goes, compare contractor quotes, and budget more accurately for roofing projects.
How to Calculate Roofing Labor Cost Per Square
Here is the formula:
[\text{Labor Cost} = \frac{TC - MC}{S}]
Where:
- Labor Cost is the labor cost per square.
- TC is the total project cost.
- MC is the total material cost.
- S is the number of roofing squares (1 square = 100 ft²).
Calculation Example
A roofing project costs $15,000 total, with $9,000 in materials, covering 20 squares.
[\text{Labor Cost} = \frac{15{,}000 - 9{,}000}{20} = \frac{6{,}000}{20} = 300]
The labor cost is $300 per square.