France roofing price index: residential
France roofing price index: residential stood at 123 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1999 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.91 - Roofing | 123 | 122.6 | 121.2 | 121.1 | 121.3 | 120.2 | 119.5 | 119.8 | 119.1 | 118.6 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - CPF 43.99 - Other specialised construction activities | 111.4 | 111.7 | 108.8 | 108.8 | 110 | 109.2 | 110.2 | 110.5 | 109.9 | 110 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.99 - Other specialised construction activities | 117.5 | 116.6 | 114 | 114 | 114.2 | 114 | 114.6 | 115.2 | 115.6 | 116.3 |
Understanding france roofing price index: residential
This indicator traces transaction price movements specifically for roof maintenance, structural repairs, waterproofing upgrades, and tile replacement services applied exclusively to residential properties. It isolates the cost of covering framing structures from general masonry, structural shell construction, or interior finishing works tracked elsewhere in the collection. The scope captures billing rates submitted by independent tradespeople and specialised contractors performing exterior protective shell upkeep on houses and apartment blocks, excluding commercial or industrial structures.
Interpreting this metric requires accounting for weather-driven seasonality, as exterior envelope interventions face natural disruptions during winter months and high demand periods in summer. Analysts should prioritise year-on-year calculations over quarter-on-quarter changes to smooth out short-term weather volatility and contractor scheduling shifts. Historical comparability relies on maintaining consistency with baseline index updates, while comparisons against broader general building price indices risk masking distinct material cost pressures facing tile, slate, and membrane suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of buildings are covered by this roofing price series?
- The index is restricted entirely to residential structures, leaving out commercial, administrative, and industrial real estate.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over quarter-on-quarter observation?
- Quarterly figures frequently absorb weather disruptions and seasonal repair spikes, whereas annual comparisons provide a cleaner view of underlying inflation.
- Does this index measure the cost of constructing new residential roofs?
- No, it focuses strictly on maintenance and improvement activities for existing residential buildings rather than initial structural creation.