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The average cost to replace a roof in Lewes, Delaware is $17,566.

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$17,566 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Lewes, DE

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The average cost to replace a roof in Lewes is about $17,566. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Lewes of 2,507 sqft (25.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.01 per sqft ($701/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 2,507 sqft roof (25.00 squares) in Lewes.

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 Lewes.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.01/sqft ($701/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,503
1,00010$7,007
1,50015$10,510
2,00020$14,014
2,50025$17,517
3,00030$21,020
3,50035$24,524
4,00040$28,027
4,50045$31,531
5,00050$35,034
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
$22.69/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 Lewes home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.01/sqft ($701/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,102
1,000$4,204
1,500$6,306
2,000$8,408
2,500$10,510
3,000$12,612
3,500$14,714
4,000$16,816
4,500$18,918
5,000$21,020
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
$22.69/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

Lewes Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned12,834
Average roof size (with pitch)2,507 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Lewes, Delaware

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Lewes, Delaware compared to nearby areas?

Lewes roofing labor runs about $2.75 to $4.75 per sq ft, typically 5 to 15 percent higher than inland Sussex County towns like Georgetown or Milford due to coastal access, material staging and historic district rules, and roughly on par with nearby Rehoboth Beach where seasonal demand drives similar rates.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Lewes, Delaware's weather affect roof lifespan?

Lewes, near Cape Henlopen between Delaware Bay and the Atlantic, gets about 45 inches of rain, roughly 12 inches of snow, frequent coastal winds and salt spray, and strong summer sun. Salt corrosion, wind driven rain and UV cut asphalt shingle life from roughly 20 to 30 years down to about 15 to 20 years and accelerate metal fastener corrosion.

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

In Lewes, Delaware, most roof damage comes from coastal storms, especially nor’easters and tropical systems, where high winds, wind driven rain and salt spray from Delaware Bay accelerate shingle loss and flashing failures.

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

In Lewes, Delaware, the best time is late spring to early summer, roughly mid May through June, when temperatures are mild, humidity and storm risk are lower than summer hurricane season, contractors are more available, and coastal salt spray and tidal flooding risks are limited.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Lewes, Delaware?

Storm-related roof claims in Lewes are relatively common, higher than Delaware inland averages because coastal wind, nor’easters and tropical storms frequently damage shingles and flashing, with claims peaking August to November and after major winter storms and coastal flooding events.

What natural disasters in Lewes, Delaware cause the most roof replacements?

In Lewes, Delaware, most roof replacements follow hurricanes and tropical storms and powerful nor’easters that bring high winds, storm surge and coastal flooding, and Hurricane Isaias in 2020 caused widespread wind damage and many replacement roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Lewes, Delaware

Oceanside exteriors

5

4 reviews

32026 Windjammer Drive
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 727-2342

Capriolo Roofing

5

1 review

31611 Carvel Road
Lewes, DE 19958

(410) 245-0426

Bayside Exteriors LLC

4.6

72 reviews

32295 Nassau Rd
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 200-7663

Spicer Bros Construction Inc

4.8

67 reviews

34634 Bay Crossing Blvd
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 703-6754

Titan Contracting LLC

5

1 review

33083 Harts Rd
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 569-4052

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Bayview Roofing and Siding

5

1 review

16241 Duneside Drive
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 493-2222

Platinum Roofs, Inc.

5

32 reviews

29029 Lewes Georgetown Highway
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 226-4510

Lopez General Contractor

5

1 review

29828 Lawrence Circle
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 864-4141

Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc.

5

1 review

33809 Dreamweaver Lane
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 740-9900

Excel Builders

4.3

6 reviews

119 3rd Street
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 360-8014

C&R Roof Cleaning

5

1 review

34152 David Drive
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 703-9032

G. Fedale Roofing and Siding

5

1 review

17298 Coastal Highway
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 216-7663

ML Roofing Remodeling LLC

5

1 review

29828 Lawrence Circle
Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 864-7263

Map of Roofing Contractors in Lewes, Delaware

Lewes Roof Costs Compared to Other Delaware Cities

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  • $5,019 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,547

Newark, DE

  • $1,542 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,024

Dover, DE

  • $8,796 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $26,362

New Castle, DE

  • $12,171 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $5,395

Millsboro, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,566