Austin Home Services Cost Calculators

Roof replacement calculator

Rates: published Austin 2026 pricing, cross-checked across two guides. 1 roofing square = 100 sq ft of roof surface.

Home living area2,000 sq ft

Living area is not roof area. The calculator converts it using your pitch below. Roof surface typically runs 10-20% larger than living area once pitch and overhang are counted (Angi: a 1,670 sq ft home needs about 2,000 sq ft of roofing). If you know your roof area, pick the pitch that gets you closest.

New roof material

Installed rates from the Ja-Mar Austin guide. Angi Austin caps its overall band at $4-$11 / sq ft, so premium metal and clay can price above Angi's top end. One Austin contractor (AMP Roofing) lists architectural at $535-$600 per square and 24-gauge standing seam at $1,350 per square, which shows the normal spread between guides and individual contractors.

Roof pitch

Steep roofs add 20-30% to labor (Ja-Mar). Labor is about half the job, so the calculator adds about 12% to the total on steep roofs, on top of the larger roof area.

Old roof

Tear-off runs $1.50-$3.25 / sq ft and is treated as included in the installed rates above. An overlay saves roughly $1-$2 / sq ft up front, but it hides deck rot, traps heat, adds weight, and can void warranties. Default to tear-off.

Complexity features

Each feature adds $500-$2,000 in flashing and labor (Ja-Mar). Code-driven ventilation upgrades are another $500-$1,500 when required.

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Includes: material and install at the selected rate, permits in the $200-$600 band. Not included: decking repairs ($1,200-$4,500 if rot is found at tear-off), insurance deductible, hidden damage.

Texas note: a roofer offering to waive or absorb your insurance deductible is breaking Texas law (Insurance Code §707.002). Treat that offer as a reason to walk away, not a deal.

Method: roof area = living area x pitch factor (1.10 low / 1.15 moderate / 1.25 steep), times the Ja-Mar installed rate for the material, plus $500-$2,000 per complexity feature and $200-$600 permits. Steep pitch adds about 12% (derived from labor at roughly half the job plus 20-30%). Angi Austin's home-size table is a cross-check: 1,500 sq ft avg $9,000, 2,000 sq ft avg $11,000, 2,500 sq ft avg $14,000.

Water damage calculator

Full repair and mitigation-only are priced separately, because published rates mix the two scopes.

Area affected300 sq ft

Count every room and floor the water reached. Upper-floor leaks cascade down and can double or triple the cost. Austin slab foundations let water spread under flooring, so the wet area is often bigger than the visible stain.

Water category

Full repair averages (Angi Austin): clean $5.55 / sq ft, gray $8.32, black $11.89. Mitigation and drying only (Texas Certified): clean $3-$4, gray $4-$6.50, black $7-$7.50 per sq ft.

Scope of work

Mitigation is extraction, structural drying, and sanitizing. Full repair adds demolition and rebuild, which is often the largest line item. Texas Certified project bands (mitigation plus typical scope): under 200 sq ft $1,000-$2,500; 200-800 sq ft $2,500-$7,000; 800+ sq ft $7,000-$15,000+.

Time since the water started

Time is the single biggest cost lever. Caught in 24-48 hours, most jobs are drying only. Delayed, they become demo, rebuild, and mold. Mold can begin in 24-48 hours. Water standing over 48 hours reclassifies to Category 3, and the calculator reprices it that way.

Mold is visible or there is a musty odorAdds Angi Austin mold removal, $1,902-$6,023. Texas requires a TDLR Mold Remediation Contractor license for mold work.

This is an emergency call right nowAdds an estimated $150-$300 dispatch fee. No Austin-specific emergency fee was verified in the research; general evidence puts emergency work at about 1.5-3x normal rates. Treat this line as an estimate pending verification.

Your budget estimate · Water damage

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Usually covered by insurance: sudden and accidental losses (burst pipes, appliance failures, storm damage with proper coverage). Usually not covered: rising flood water (separate flood policy), gradual leaks and neglect, sewage backup without an endorsement. Your deductible applies either way.

Method: mitigation scope uses the Texas Certified per-square-foot range for the category. Full repair uses the Angi Austin category average as Typical, with a Low-High band of plus or minus 20% around it (calculator arithmetic, labeled as such, because Angi publishes the average and an overall $4.76-$11.89 / sq ft range rather than a band per category). Angi Austin overall totals run $3,870-$8,333, average $6,101.

HVAC replacement & repair calculator

AC-only and full-system scopes are kept apart; mixing them is why published HVAC ranges contradict each other.

What do you need?

Mixing these scopes is the most common reason published HVAC ranges look contradictory. Austin AC-only averages $5,900 (Modernize); a full furnace + AC system runs $5,000-$12,500 (AllBetter).

Home size2,000 sq ft

Modernize Austin, AC replacement by home size: 1,000 sq ft $3,900-$6,000; 1,500 $5,200-$7,500; 2,000 $6,500-$8,500; 2,500 $7,500-$10,000; 3,000 $8,500-$12,000. Proper sizing still needs a Manual J load calculation. Never size by square footage or the old unit's label alone: oversized units short-cycle and dehumidify poorly, undersized units run constantly.

Efficiency tier (SEER2)

Based on AllBetter's 3-ton AC-only pricing: baseline $4,500-$5,800, mid $5,300-$7,000, high $6,500-$9,500+. Texas minimum for split AC is 14.3 SEER2 under 45,000 BTU/h (DOE South region). Austin is IECC Climate Zone 2A, hot-humid, and systems run a long season.

Ductwork condition

Modernize Austin puts duct replacement or upgrade at +$1,000-$3,000; its ductwork page cites a Texas average of $3,424 for full replacement and $3,000-$10,000+ for new installs. The calculator uses the $1,000-$4,500 band from the research synthesis.

Multi-story home or second system workAdds $500-$2,000 (Modernize Austin). Homes with old windows or insulation (15+ years) can also need a larger system, another +$1,000-$3,000.

2026 equipment note: new units use A2L refrigerants (R-454B / R-32), and a new condenser rarely pairs with an old coil, so plan on replacing both. R-22 in older systems is scarce and expensive. Federal efficiency tax credits were reported expired at the end of 2025, and the Austin Energy rebate (Modernize cites an average of $800 on a qualifying full replacement) was not verified against current program terms. The calculator includes neither. Check austinenergy.com before counting on either.

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Includes: equipment and standard install at the selected scope. Not included: permits ($50-$300 nationally; City of Austin's schedule lists about $67 for a first HVAC system, not verified on austintexas.gov), electrical or line-set work beyond standard, rebates or tax credits.

Method: AC-only pricing interpolates Modernize's Austin home-size table. Efficiency adjusts it by factors derived from AllBetter's 3-ton tiers (mid about +19%, high about +55% on midpoints, calculator arithmetic). Full system adds a furnace component of $2,000-$5,400 (HomeGuide furnace-only range) to the AC range. Heat pump uses the HomeGuide range of $3,800-$8,200. Brand is not a price driver in any source: tonnage, SEER2 tier, and install quality matter more, so brand is a preference to tell the contractor, not a calculator input.

Roof costs in Austin, in detail

Installed cost per square foot by material (Ja-Mar Austin 2026), with totals for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Ja-Mar labels its totals for a 2,000 sq ft home and does not fully specify living area versus roof area, which is why the calculator asks about pitch and converts.

Material	$/sq ft	$/square	Total at 2,000 sq ft	Lifespan (Ja-Mar)
3-tab asphalt	$4.25-$6.50	$425-$650	$8,500-$13,000	12-20 years
Architectural / dimensional asphalt	$5.75-$8.25	$575-$825	$11,500-$16,500	15-30 years
Premium / designer / impact-rated asphalt	$7.50-$10.00	$750-$1,000	$15,000-$20,000	20-30+ years
Steel standing-seam metal	$8.00-$12.00	$800-$1,200	$16,000-$24,000	40-70 years (metal)
Aluminum standing-seam metal	$9.50-$14.00	$950-$1,400	$19,000-$28,000	40-70 years (metal)
Metal shingles	$7.50-$11.50	$750-$1,150	$15,000-$23,000	40-70 years (metal)
Concrete tile	$6.50-$10.00	$650-$1,000	$13,000-$20,000	30-50 years
Clay tile	$8.00-$15.00	$800-$1,500	$16,000-$30,000	40-80 years

Texas heat shortens asphalt life versus manufacturer ratings. Angi Austin project totals for comparison: asphalt $8,000-$12,000, clay or concrete tile $14,000-$22,000, metal $14,000-$22,000, slate $20,000-$60,000 (home size unspecified). Small roof repairs run $500-$3,500; when repairs pass about 30% of replacement cost, replacement is usually the better value. Austin runs 15-20% above the Texas statewide average, labor is about half the total at $45-$75/hr, peak season is April-September with 4-8 week waits, and off-peak work (Jan-Mar, Oct-Nov) can cut labor about 10-15%.

Water damage costs in Austin, in detail

Two scopes, kept separate. Full repair averages are Angi Austin per square foot of affected area. Mitigation-only rates are Texas Certified Restoration. Mixing the two is how most published water damage numbers go wrong.

Category	Full repair avg $/sq ft	Mitigation only $/sq ft
Clean (Cat 1)	$5.55	$3.00-$4.00
Gray (Cat 2)	$8.32	$4.00-$6.50
Black (Cat 3)	$11.89	$7.00-$7.50

Affected area	Clean	Gray	Black
100 sq ft	~$555	~$832	~$1,189
200 sq ft	~$1,110	~$1,664	~$2,378
500 sq ft	~$2,775	~$4,160	~$5,945
800 sq ft	~$4,440	~$6,656	~$9,512

Right table derived from Angi category averages (calculator arithmetic). By repair type, Angi Austin averages: flooring $317-$4,755, plumbing $555-$6,340, mold removal $1,902-$6,023, roof $634-$3,170, ceiling $713-$2,536, drywall $476-$1,347, leaky pipe $238-$555. Material replacement: hardwood $10-$15 / sq ft, drywall $1-$3, tile $2-$5, laminate $3-$8 (usually replaced), carpet and padding $1-$11 (Texas Certified). Labor in Austin runs $111-$317/hr, and permits are about $200 when plumbing or electrical work is involved. Severity follows IICRC classes: Class 1 is damp carpet only; Class 2 soaks a whole room with walls wet to at least 1 ft; Class 3 saturates ceilings, walls, floors, and insulation, often from a burst pipe above; Class 4 is deeply saturated hardwood, brick, or stone and costs much more. Texas sellers must disclose known water damage and mold defects even after repair.

HVAC costs, in detail

AC-only cost by tonnage (AllBetter 2026, national). One ton is about 12,000 BTU/h. The square footage column is approximate only; a Manual J calculation decides the real size.

Tonnage	Approx. home size	AC-only installed	Notes
1.5 ton	600-1,000 sq ft	$3,500-$5,000
2 ton	1,000-1,300 sq ft	$3,800-$5,500
2.5 ton	1,300-1,600 sq ft	$4,200-$6,000
3 ton	1,600-1,900 sq ft	$4,500-$6,800	Efficiency tiers priced off this size
4 ton	1,900-2,400 sq ft	$5,200-$8,000
5 ton	2,400-3,000+ sq ft	$6,000-$9,500

AC-only, Austin

$3,900-$9,100

Average $5,900. Modernize, from 10,000+ Texas replacement quotes, updated Aug 2026.

Full furnace + AC

$5,000-$12,500

AllBetter 2026. HomeGuide puts it at $5,000-$11,000, or $7,000-$16,000 with new ductwork. Furnace alone: $2,000-$5,400. Central AC alone: $2,500-$7,500.

Heat pump

$3,800-$8,200

HomeGuide 2026 data. July and heat-wave installs cost more than April or October shoulder-season work.

Austin and Texas factors that move the price

Hail and impact ratings

Austin requires roofing systems rated 110+ mph for wind. Class 3 and Class 4 (UL 2218) impact-rated shingles are increasingly standard; a Class 4 upgrade is cited at $1,500-$4,000 over standard shingles in a North Texas insurance guide. Texas insurers must offer a credit for impact-resistant roofing (TDI bulletin B-0024-98), but published discount claims conflict: 10-30% in roofing guides versus 20-35% of the dwelling portion in an insurance-agent guide. No calculator here promises a percentage.

Texas deductibles

Separate wind and hail deductibles of 1-2% of dwelling coverage are common in Texas. On a $400,000 policy that is $4,000-$8,000 out of pocket before insurance pays anything. Storm claims typically need more than 25% of the roof affected, photo documentation, and an inspection report.

Heat, slabs, and code

Prolonged Texas heat ages shingles faster than manufacturer ratings assume. Slab foundations, common in Austin, let water spread under flooring. Class A fire-rated materials are required in wildfire-risk areas such as Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, and Spicewood. 2026 code changes on wind, impact, and ventilation may require materials beyond the original build, and without code-upgrade coverage the homeowner pays the difference.

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What we could not verify

Open questions from the research, stated plainly rather than smoothed over.

Emergency surcharges

No Austin-specific emergency fee was verified for water damage or HVAC. Only general multipliers (about 1.5-3x normal rates) exist in the sources. The water calculator models emergency as a $150-$300 dispatch estimate and labels it unverified.

Re-roof permit cost

Angi cites a flat $333 City of Austin re-roof permit including inspection; Ja-Mar gives $200-$600 over 3-7 business days. The calculator uses the $200-$600 band.

Rebates and tax credits

Modernize cites an average $800 Austin Energy rebate on a qualifying full system replacement; older Austin Energy documents show per-ton SEER2 tiers. Neither was verified against current terms on austinenergy.com, and federal efficiency credits were reported expired at the end of 2025. No calculator here subtracts either.

Conflicting repair bands

HVAC coil replacement is $600-$2,400 in one source and $1,500-$3,000 in another, so the calculator shows the wide $600-$3,000 band. Ductwork spans $1,000-$3,000 (Modernize Austin) to $3,424 average and $3,000-$10,000+ for new installs (Modernize ductwork page), so the calculator uses $1,000-$4,500 tied to the duct scope question. Extensive whole-house mold can exceed the Austin band of $1,902-$6,023.

Sources

Every range on this page traces to one of these published cost guides.

Angi, Roof Replacement Cost in Austin, TX (updated Jul 9, 2026): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-roof-replacement-cost/tx/austin
Ja-Mar Roofing, Roof Replacement Costs in Austin, Texas: A 2026 Breakdown (updated Jun 18, 2026): jamarroofing.com/roof-replacement-costs-in-austin-texas-a-complete-2026-breakdown
AMP Roofing, 2026 Austin Roof Replacement Cost and Instant Quote: amproofing.com/instant-roof-quote
Angi, Water Damage Restoration Cost in Austin, TX (updated Aug 9, 2026): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-repair-water-damage/tx/austin
Texas Certified Restoration, Austin Water Damage Repair Costs: Pricing Breakdown by Square Foot: texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/austin-water-damage-repair-costs-pricing-breakdown-by-square-foot
Modernize, Air Conditioner Replacement Cost in Austin, TX (updated Aug 26, 2026): modernize.com/hvac/central-air-conditioner-installation/cost/austin-tx
AllBetter, AC Replacement Cost 2026: Prices by Tonnage and SEER2 (updated Sep 8, 2026): allbetterapp.com/ac-replacement-cost
Angi, 2026 HVAC Repairs Cost: angi.com/articles/how-much-hvac-repair-cost
ContraNoche / HomeGuide, Central Heat and Air Replacement Costs 2026: contranoche.com/article/695844-central-heat-and-air-replacement-costs-1
The Agent's Office, Class 4 Roof Insurance Discount Texas (Apr 14, 2026): theagentsoffice.com/class-4-roof-insurance-discount-texas

What will it actually cost in Austin?

Roof Replacement

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Roof replacement calculator

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HVAC replacement & repair calculator

Roof costs in Austin, in detail

Water damage costs in Austin, in detail

HVAC costs, in detail

AC-only, Austin

Full furnace + AC

Heat pump

Austin and Texas factors that move the price

Hail and impact ratings

Texas deductibles

Heat, slabs, and code

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What we could not verify

Emergency surcharges

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