Sun City Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Sun City, Arizona is $53,748.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Sun City, Arizona

The average cost to replace a roof in Sun City is about $53,748. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Sun City of 3,557 sqft (35.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Clay Terra Cotta, which run about $15.11 per sqft ($1,511/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 3,557 sqft roof (35.67 squares) in Sun City.

Clay Terra Cotta

$53,748

Concrete

$37,002

Asphalt Shingle

$18,650

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Sun City.

Clay Terra Cotta
$15.11/sqft ($1,511/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$7,555
1,000	10	$15,110
1,500	15	$22,666
2,000	20	$30,221
2,500	25	$37,776
3,000	30	$45,331
3,500	35	$52,887
4,000	40	$60,442
4,500	45	$67,997
5,000	50	$75,552

Concrete
$10.40/sqft ($1,040/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$5,201
1,000	10	$10,403
1,500	15	$15,604
2,000	20	$20,805
2,500	25	$26,007
3,000	30	$31,208
3,500	35	$36,409
4,000	40	$41,611
4,500	45	$46,812
5,000	50	$52,014

Asphalt Shingle
$5.24/sqft ($524/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$2,622
1,000	10	$5,243
1,500	15	$7,865
2,000	20	$10,486
2,500	25	$13,108
3,000	30	$15,730
3,500	35	$18,351
4,000	40	$20,973
4,500	45	$23,595
5,000	50	$26,216

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Sun City home.

Clay Terra Cotta
$15.11/sqft ($1,511/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$4,458
1,000	$8,915
1,500	$13,373
2,000	$17,830
2,500	$22,288
3,000	$26,746
3,500	$31,203
4,000	$35,661
4,500	$40,118
5,000	$44,576

Concrete
$10.40/sqft ($1,040/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$3,017
1,000	$6,034
1,500	$9,050
2,000	$12,067
2,500	$15,084
3,000	$18,101
3,500	$21,117
4,000	$24,134
4,500	$27,151
5,000	$30,168

Asphalt Shingle
$5.24/sqft ($524/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$1,573
1,000	$3,146
1,500	$4,719
2,000	$6,292
2,500	$7,865
3,000	$9,438
3,500	$11,011
4,000	$12,584
4,500	$14,157
5,000	$15,730

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Sun City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	24,081
Average roof size (with pitch)	3,557 Square Feet
Average roof slope	4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof type	Clay Terra Cotta

Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Sun City, Arizona

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Sun City, Arizona compared to nearby areas?

Roofing labor in Sun City typically runs between $150 and $300 per square (100 sq ft) which works out to $40‑$65 per hour. Those figures are a bit lower than Phoenix line up with rates, in Surprise and Sun City West and sit beneath Scottsdale’s numbers. The main reason is that most homes here are older retirement‑area houses making access easier and cutting down on labor time.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Sun City, Arizona's weather affect roof lifespan?

Sun City, AZ gets 7.5 inches of rain a year virtually no snow and, about 300 sunny days; summer highs regularly climb past 106 °F and monsoon gusts can roar at 50‑60 mph. That relentless sun and heat accelerate UV. Thermal cracking, trimming asphalt roofs to a lifespan of roughly 10‑20 years while tile or metal roofs often persist for 40‑50 years, or even longer.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Sun City, Arizona?

The primary culprit behind roof damage, in Sun City, Arizona is the relentless long‑term wear that UV rays and heat inflict on shingles and other roofing materials. The community’s scorching desert sun, soaring temperatures and the sheer number of aging retirement‑era roofs all amplify the problem while monsoon gusts and dust storms serve as secondary aggravators.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Sun City, Arizona?

In Sun City, Arizona the window to replace a roof falls in October‑November or March‑April right after the monsoon season and ahead of the scorching summer heat. It’s wise to skip the June‑September stretch, when monsoon storms and sweltering temperatures prevail. Although the milder winter months, December, through February, are workable the fall and early‑spring periods generally offer the reliable dry moderate conditions.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Sun City, Arizona?

In Sun City storm‑related roof claims jump during the monsoon months of July through September because of whipping winds and occasional hail. The overall loss stays relatively modest when stacked against tornado‑prone areas. The older homes in the retirement community, many constructed in the 1960s and ’70s with clay‑tile roofs, see a disproportionate number of claims as the tiles grow brittle, with age.

What natural disasters in Sun City, Arizona cause the most roof replacements?

In Sun City the majority of roof replacements stem from monsoon‑driven winds and hail that pummel homes during summer storms the onslaught of heat and UV radiation that erodes shingles and tiles on older houses and occasional ember‑ or rain‑damage that follows nearby wildfires or tropical remnants, Hurricane Hilary in 2023 being a case, in point.