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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Delaware is $17,222.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Delaware is about $17,222. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Delaware of 2,468 sqft (24.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.98 per sqft ($698/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 2,468 sqft roof (24.67 squares) in Delaware.

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 Delaware.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.98/sqft ($698/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,489
1,00010$6,978
1,50015$10,467
2,00020$13,956
2,50025$17,445
3,00030$20,934
3,50035$24,423
4,00040$27,912
4,50045$31,402
5,00050$34,891
Designer Shingle
$9.64/sqft ($964/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,822
1,00010$9,643
1,50015$14,465
2,00020$19,287
2,50025$24,108
3,00030$28,930
3,50035$33,752
4,00040$38,574
4,50045$43,395
5,00050$48,217
Slate
$22.71/sqft ($2,271/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,356
1,00010$22,712
1,50015$34,068
2,00020$45,424
2,50025$56,780
3,00030$68,136
3,50035$79,492
4,00040$90,848
4,50045$102,204
5,00050$113,560

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 Delaware home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.98/sqft ($698/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,093
1,000$4,187
1,500$6,280
2,000$8,374
2,500$10,467
3,000$12,561
3,500$14,654
4,000$16,747
4,500$18,841
5,000$20,934
Designer Shingle
$9.64/sqft ($964/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,941
1,000$5,882
1,500$8,824
2,000$11,765
2,500$14,706
3,000$17,647
3,500$20,589
4,000$23,530
4,500$26,471
5,000$29,412
Slate
$22.71/sqft ($2,271/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,359
1,000$12,719
1,500$19,078
2,000$25,437
2,500$31,797
3,000$38,156
3,500$44,515
4,000$50,875
4,500$57,234
5,000$63,593

Delaware Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned331,473
Average roof size (with pitch)2,468 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Delaware

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Delaware compared to nearby states?

In Delaware roofing labor usually hovers between $150 and $300 per square, about $45 to $75 an hour. Those figures often. Just edge past Pennsylvania’s rates, line up with Maryland’s and sit comfortably below New Jersey’s thanks to a slimmer contractor market added premiums, for coastal storms and the bite of local permit fees.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Delaware's weather affect roof lifespan?

Delaware receives 45 inches of rain each year while snowfall is relatively modest, about 6 to 18 inches, varying by region. Coastal breezes often surge to gusts exceeding 50 mph during Nor’easters and the remnants of systems. Summer brings sun and UV exposure. The ever‑present salty. Lingering humidity accelerate both corrosion and asphalt aging, typically shaving a few years off a roof’s lifespan compared with the drier inland areas.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Delaware?

In Delaware roof damage often stems from relentless wind and storm exposure, Atlantic‑driven nor’easters, coastal tempests and the occasional hurricane. The onslaught of wind‑blown rain and salty sea air accelerates the deterioration of shingles, flashings and fasteners.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Delaware?

Delaware’s sweet spot lands in spring and early autumn, roughly late May through early June then again from September, into October, when temperatures stay gentle humidity eases and storms are less frequent. Skip the winter nor’easters and icy conditions. Steer clear of the sweltering midsummer heat and the regular coastal thunderstorms.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Delaware?

Storm‑related roof claims turn up often across Delaware with a noticeable concentration near the seacoast. In Sussex and Kent counties the fallout, from summer squalls and winter Nor’easters brings a surge of wind, hail and salty spray that ravages roofs. Each year claim counts spike in the wake of hurricane remnants and powerful coastal storms while inland New Castle still logs occasional albeit filings.

What natural disasters in Delaware cause the most roof replacements?

The lion’s share of roof replacements in Delaware stems from hurricanes and tropical storms, the wind and storm surge that battered the state during Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Those forces concentrate their impacts, along the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coastline with Sussex and Kent counties bearing the brunt. Nor’easters and winter ice dams also cause roof damage. They rank as secondary contributors.

Top Roofing Contractors in Delaware

Modern Exteriors

4.2

133 reviews

505 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE 19809

(855) 556-6337

All American Roofing & Remodeling

4.6

186 reviews

4325 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808

(302) 334-3000

JBS Construction

4.7

52 reviews

8961 Greenwood Rd
Greenwood, DE 19950

(302) 349-5705

Tyme Builder Inc

5

18 reviews

1540 Middleford Road
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 245-6143

MRHunter Exteriors

4.7

25 reviews

1246 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901

(302) 672-0072

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Roof Rite LLC

5

16 reviews

1920 E Zabenko Dr
Wilmington, DE 19808

(302) 514-7663

Homestar Remodeling

4.4

625 reviews

405 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE 19809

(302) 528-5898

G Fedale Roofing & Siding

4.8

379 reviews

101 S Mary St
Wilmington, DE 19804

(302) 225-7663

Bright Side Roofing

4.6

184 reviews

615 Otis Dr
Dover, DE 19901

(302) 674-4642

Bayside Exteriors LLC

4.6

72 reviews

32295 Nassau Rd
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 200-7663

Iconic Roofing & Exteriors Inc

5

41 reviews

13 King Ct Ste 3
New Castle, DE 19720

(302) 328-2100

HomeStar Remodeling LLC

4.5

404 reviews

405 Silverside Rd Ste 100
Wilmington, DE 19809

(302) 468-1543

Best Construction Inc

4.9

55 reviews

107 Pee Wee Ct
Smyrna, DE 19977

(302) 678-4749

A Plus Roofing & Construction LLC

5

51 reviews

337 Robinson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19805

(302) 765-7878

Kirkin Exteriors

4.8

284 reviews

1053 Lower Twin Lane Rd
New Castle, DE 19720

(302) 832-7663

Homecraft Inc

4.9

151 reviews

1407 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809

(302) 798-0302

JB & Sons LLC

5

10 reviews

23567 Dennis & Dennis Farm Ln
Georgetown, DE 19947

(302) 430-1271

MW Roofing LLC

4.4

45 reviews

700A Julian Ln
Bear, DE 19701

(302) 834-7663

N Mallari GC Corp

5

14 reviews

1031 Red Lion Rd
New Castle, DE 19720

(302) 516-7738

J & S Roofing

4.7

42 reviews

81 Coventry Ct
Dover, DE 19901

(302) 900-1203

Map of Roofing Contractors in Delaware

Roof Costs in Delaware Cities

Bear, DE

  • $2,656 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,566

Dover, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Felton, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Frankford, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Georgetown, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Laurel, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Lewes, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Middletown, DE

  • $4,698 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $21,920

Milford, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Millsboro, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Milton, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

New Castle, DE

  • $11,827 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $5,395

Newark, DE

  • $1,198 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,024

Ocean View, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Rehoboth Beach, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Seaford, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Selbyville, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Smyrna, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,222

Townsend, DE

  • $2,656 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,566

Wilmington, DE

  • $4,675 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,547