Exeter Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Exeter, New Hampshire is $14,474.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Exeter, New Hampshire

The average cost to replace a roof in Exeter is about $14,474. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Exeter of 2,139 sqft (21.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.77 per sqft ($677/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 2,139 sqft roof (21.33 squares) in Exeter.

Asphalt Shingle

$14,474

Designer Shingle

$16,935

Slate

$48,534

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 Exeter.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.77/sqft ($677/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,383
1,000	10	$6,767
1,500	15	$10,150
2,000	20	$13,533
2,500	25	$16,917
3,000	30	$20,300
3,500	35	$23,683
4,000	40	$27,067
4,500	45	$30,450
5,000	50	$33,834

Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,959
1,000	10	$7,917
1,500	15	$11,876
2,000	20	$15,834
2,500	25	$19,793
3,000	30	$23,751
3,500	35	$27,710
4,000	40	$31,668
4,500	45	$35,627
5,000	50	$39,585

Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$11,345
1,000	10	$22,690
1,500	15	$34,035
2,000	20	$45,380
2,500	25	$56,725
3,000	30	$68,070
3,500	35	$79,415
4,000	40	$90,760
4,500	45	$102,105
5,000	50	$113,450

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 Exeter home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.77/sqft ($677/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,030
1,000	$4,060
1,500	$6,090
2,000	$8,120
2,500	$10,150
3,000	$12,180
3,500	$14,210
4,000	$16,240
4,500	$18,270
5,000	$20,300

Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,415
1,000	$4,829
1,500	$7,244
2,000	$9,659
2,500	$12,073
3,000	$14,488
3,500	$16,903
4,000	$19,318
4,500	$21,732
5,000	$24,147

Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$6,353
1,000	$12,706
1,500	$19,060
2,000	$25,413
2,500	$31,766
3,000	$38,119
3,500	$44,472
4,000	$50,826
4,500	$57,179
5,000	$63,532

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

Exeter Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	8,106
Average roof size (with pitch)	2,139 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

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

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Exeter, New Hampshire

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Exeter, New Hampshire compared to nearby areas?

In Exeter, N.H. roofing labor usually falls between $4 and $7 per foot a range shaped by the town’s coastal climate and the prevalence of older homes. Just a short drive away Portsmouth tends to be five to fifteen percent pricier. By contrast Manchester and Concord generally sit five to fifteen percent lower. Out in the rural stretches of Rockingham County the rates can dip even further though extra charges, for travel or debris disposal often show up on the bill.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Exeter, New Hampshire's weather affect roof lifespan?

Exeter’s coastal setting by the Squamscott River brings 40, 50 inches of rain and about 50, 70 inches of snow each year while frequent Nor’easter gusts and a steady spray of salty sea air chip away at roof longevity. When heavy snow piles up and then thaws and refreezes it encourages ice‑dam formation and leaves shingles to cracking; the relentless wind pries, at roof edges the salt accelerates corrosion of any metal components and the summer sun’s UV rays slowly erode shingles far more quickly than they do farther inland.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Exeter, New Hampshire?

In Exeter, NH roof damage often stems from winter ice dams, born of heavy snowfall the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle and the often insufficient attic insulation in the town’s older Colonial and mill‑era homes, made even worse by the Seacoast’s exposure to Nor’easters and the lingering moisture, from the river valley.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Exeter, New Hampshire?

In Exeter, New Hampshire the spot for swapping out a roof lands between late spring and early fall, roughly June through September. During those months temperatures along the Seacoast, near the Squamscott River generally hold steady above 45 °F curbing freeze‑thaw cycles, ice buildup and the odds of a Nor’easter so the winter chill and early‑spring melt are best left untouched.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Exeter, New Hampshire?

Exeter, perched on the Squamscott River a stone’s throw from Portsmouth logs a steady trickle of roof‑damage claims that tend to surge whenever a nor’easter rolls in or when the ghost of a tropical storm washes ashore. The town’s leafy mature‑tree boulevards and the prevalence of aging shingle roofs turn wind, ice and wayward branches into a storm of damage. As a result most of the paperwork piles up around the seasonal coastal squalls rather, than being spread evenly throughout the year.

What natural disasters in Exeter, New Hampshire cause the most roof replacements?

In Exeter roof replacements typically come after high‑speed storms and nor’easters that knock down trees and rip shingles off as well as after ice storms and the heavy New England snowfalls that can cause roof collapses and ice dams. Flooding along the Exeter River during Hurricane Lee in 2023 only amplified the damage.