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The average cost to replace a roof in New Haven, Connecticut is $14,955.

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$14,955 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in New Haven, CT

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The average cost to replace a roof in New Haven is about $14,955. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in New Haven of 2,029 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.37 per sqft ($737/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 2,029 sqft roof (20.33 squares) in New Haven.

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 New Haven.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.37/sqft ($737/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,685
1,00010$7,371
1,50015$11,056
2,00020$14,741
2,50025$18,427
3,00030$22,112
3,50035$25,797
4,00040$29,483
4,50045$33,168
5,00050$36,853
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,976
1,00010$7,952
1,50015$11,928
2,00020$15,904
2,50025$19,880
3,00030$23,855
3,50035$27,831
4,00040$31,807
4,50045$35,783
5,00050$39,759
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,345
1,00010$22,690
1,50015$34,035
2,00020$45,380
2,50025$56,725
3,00030$68,070
3,50035$79,415
4,00040$90,760
4,50045$102,105
5,00050$113,450

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 New Haven home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.37/sqft ($737/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,211
1,000$4,422
1,500$6,634
2,000$8,845
2,500$11,056
3,000$13,267
3,500$15,478
4,000$17,690
4,500$19,901
5,000$22,112
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,425
1,000$4,851
1,500$7,276
2,000$9,701
2,500$12,127
3,000$14,552
3,500$16,977
4,000$19,402
4,500$21,828
5,000$24,253
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTVALUE 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

New Haven Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned20,877
Average roof size (with pitch)2,029 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In New Haven, Connecticut

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in New Haven, Connecticut compared to nearby areas?

Within New Haven roofing labor commands a premium of five to fifteen percent over the rates found in neighboring municipalities a gap fed by metropolitan wage scales the extra bureaucratic hurdles tied to historic‑home projects and loftier permit fees. In terms labor‑only work tends to fall between $200 and $450 per roofing square which is about $40 to $80, per hour. By contrast the surrounding suburbs and rural zones generally shave a percent off that tally.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does New Haven, Connecticut's weather affect roof lifespan?

Coastal New Haven, perched on the shores of Long Island Sound receives 47 inches of rain and about 30 inches of snow each year. Nor’easter winds average around 15 mph. The area enjoys roughly 2,100 hours of moderate sunshine annually. This blend of moisture wind and sunlight takes its toll on roofs: persistent dampness seeps in freeze‑thaw cycles pry apart joints, salty sea air corrodes metal and UV rays chip away at shingles. As a result both shingle and metal roofs age faster here than they do, in inland Connecticut.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in New Haven, Connecticut?

In New Haven, Connecticut roof damage often comes from ice dams and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle, a problem that’s magnified by the city’s coastal stretch, along Long Island Sound and the heavy wet snow that Nor’easters dump which quickly wear down shingles and invite leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in New Haven, Connecticut?

In New Haven’s stretch, where Long Island Sound tempers the weather the ideal windows for a reroof fall in late spring, roughly May through June, and again in early autumn from September into October. During those months temperatures stay comfortably mild for shingle work rain is less frequent than, in midsummer and winter’s snow and ice keep installations out of reach. The sensible approach is to steer clear of mid‑winter and the harsher summer storms.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in New Haven, Connecticut?

In New Haven the constant dance between sea and sky makes storm‑related roof claims almost inevitable, Nor’easters batter the coast tropical remnants drift in and winter’s fierce winds and ice gnaw at the city’s aging roofs. Neighborhoods such, as East Shore and Morris Cove feel the impact more sharply with claim numbers spiking after late‑winter coastal gales and late‑summer tropical bursts.

What natural disasters in New Haven, Connecticut cause the most roof replacements?

New Haven’s roofs often require replacement after the pounding of high‑speed winds and coastal surge that accompany hurricanes and tropical storms, most famously Hurricane Sandy and Isaias, plus the relentless battering of Nor’easters and the weight of heavy snow and ice that forge ice dams and trigger roof collapses, in the waterfront and Quinnipiac River districts and after fallen trees topple roofs in the city’s venerable Elm City blocks.

Top Roofing Contractors in New Haven, Connecticut

Cinco Home Improvement LLC

5

10 reviews

140 Lexington Ave
New Haven, CT 06513

(203) 927-5999

GL Capasso Inc

5

6 reviews

34 Lloyd St
New Haven, CT 06513

(203) 469-2810

Pro Exteriors LLC

4.9

227 reviews

90 Hamilton Street
New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 909-8075

F J Dahill Co Inc

4.3

6 reviews

176 Forbes Avenue
New Haven, CT 06512

(203) 469-6454

Giant Roofing

5

4 reviews

50 Fitch Street
New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 633-4062

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G Salvati Roofing

5

2 reviews

26 Barbara Ln
New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 915-7204

CT Roofing Services

5

4 reviews

63 Burr Street
New Haven, CT 06512

(203) 815-8035

Manoly Remodeling & Roofing llc

4

4 reviews

22 Oakley Street
New Haven, CT 06512

(203) 640-9820

DAFA Construction LLC

4.6

18 reviews

850 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

(347) 280-6229

Dfd Roofing Llc

5

1 review

586 Orchard Street
New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 843-5516

Leon & Son, Roofing And Siding

5

1 review

81 East Pearl Street
New Haven, CT 06513

(203) 823-0321

Budget Roofing

5

1 review

157 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510

(860) 853-7617

Titan Roofing, Inc.

1

1 review

110 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510

(203) 776-7663

AEC ZECENA LLC. Roofing Contractors

3.2

9 reviews

766 Congress Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 555-0202

J&J Roofing

5

1 review

1449 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 444-5319

Cinco Home Improvements

5

1 review

140 Lexington Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513

(475) 348-8932

Restoration Roofing LLC

5

1 review

186 Sheffield Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

(435) 862-6343

AED Roofers Water Proofers

5

1 review

51 Maltby Street
New Haven, CT 06513

(203) 850-4221

Map of Roofing Contractors in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven Roof Costs Compared to Other Connecticut Cities

Waterbury, CT

  • $2,226 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,181

Bridgeport, CT

  • $2,226 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,181

Stamford, CT

  • $2,065 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,890

West Hartford, CT

  • $3,572 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,527

Norwalk, CT

  • $2,065 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,890