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The average cost to replace a roof in Newark, Delaware is $16,024.

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$16,024 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Newark, DE

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The average cost to replace a roof in Newark is about $16,024. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Newark of 2,319 sqft (23.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.91 per sqft ($691/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 2,319 sqft roof (23.33 squares) in Newark.

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 Newark.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.91/sqft ($691/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,455
1,00010$6,910
1,50015$10,365
2,00020$13,820
2,50025$17,275
3,00030$20,730
3,50035$24,185
4,00040$27,639
4,50045$31,094
5,00050$34,549
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 Newark home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.91/sqft ($691/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,073
1,000$4,146
1,500$6,219
2,000$8,292
2,500$10,365
3,000$12,438
3,500$14,511
4,000$16,584
4,500$18,657
5,000$20,730
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

Newark Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned32,617
Average roof size (with pitch)2,319 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Newark, Delaware

Labor Costs

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

In Newark, Delaware roofing labor typically runs about $1.75 to $3.25 per sq ft, or roughly $45 to $70 per hour. That is often 5 to 15 percent lower than Wilmington and 10 to 25 percent lower than Philadelphia, while rural New Castle County rates can be slightly cheaper.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Newark, Delaware, inland from the coast, averages roughly 45 inches rain, about 20 inches snow, frequent summer thunderstorms, and winds near 9 mph with nor’easter gusts, which shorten roof life by accelerating shingle granule loss, freeze-thaw cracking, ice damming, and UV fading, causing higher maintenance and 10 to 30 percent reduced lifespan.

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

In Newark, Delaware the most common roof damage comes from wind and storm events, especially summer thunderstorms and winter Nor’easters that strip shingles and cause leaks, often worsened by falling limbs from the mature trees around the University of Delaware and the Christina River neighborhoods.

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

In Newark, Delaware, aim for late spring through early fall, especially May, June and September, when daytime temps reliably exceed about 50 F for shingle adhesion, winter freeze is past, and tropical storm season risks are lower.

Insurance & Storms

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

Storm-related roof claims in Newark, Delaware are fairly common, driven by summer thunderstorms, nor’easters and remnants of tropical storms. Older roofs, student rental housing near the University of Delaware, and mature, tree-lined streets increase wind, hail and fallen limb damage, with winter ice dams and snow causing periodic spikes in claims.

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

In Newark, Delaware, wind from severe thunderstorms, tropical storms like Isaias 2020, and Nor’easter snow and ice, plus fallen trees in tree-lined University of Delaware neighborhoods, cause the most roof replacements, hail less often, flooding rarely forces full roof replacement.

Top Roofing Contractors in Newark, Delaware

CTA Roofing & Waterproofing Inc

5

1 review

91 Blue Hen Dr
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 454-8551

Paddy’s Roofing Siding Chimneys & More

4.7

124 reviews

2702 Kirkwood Hwy
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 388-3625

R&R Roofing

5

1 review

832 Crossan Rd
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 654-7663

Advance Inc – Roofing Windows Siding Doors & Decks

4.9

187 reviews

645 Dawson Drive
Newark, DE 19713

(800) 367-5151

Eagle Roofing

4.8

34 reviews

454 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 737-8000

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Santana’s Roofing, LLC

4.1

7 reviews

35 Albe Drive
Newark, DE 19702

(302) 887-0067

Ferris Home Improvements

4.7

377 reviews

1908 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 998-4500

C&M Roofing & Siding

4.7

31 reviews

910 South Chapel Street
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 327-0483

Delaware Construction Services

4.9

11 reviews

58 Albe Drive
Newark, DE 19702

(302) 379-5808

All Roofing Solutions

5

15 reviews

4142 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 740-7727

JD Gates Exteriors

4.5

60 reviews

273 Red Mill Road
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 368-3538

Class Roofing

5

28 reviews

16 Ardmore Road
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 205-4828

Evolution Contracting LLC Complete General Contracting services

5

1 review

1645 Smith Way
Newark, DE 19702

De Barr & Sons Home Improvement LLC

4.4

7 reviews

234 King William Street
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 548-1943

Newark Wholesale

4.6

34 reviews

2303 Ogletown Road
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 368-4244

Delaware Roofing Contractor

5

1 review

9 Alwyn Road
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 563-0352

Quality One Roofing

4.5

4 reviews

200 Continental Drive
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 656-1618

Brookside Contractors LLC

4.9

8 reviews

1 Penfield Drive
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 333-7722

H K Griffith Inc Roofing Contractor

3.2

5 reviews

115 Happy Lane
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 368-4635

Casillas Contracting

5

1 review

2804 Normandy Ct
Newark, DE 19713

(302) 983-9796

Map of Roofing Contractors in Newark, Delaware

Newark Roof Costs Compared to Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE

  • $3,477 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,547

Dover, DE

  • $10,338 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $26,362

New Castle, DE

  • $10,629 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $5,395

Millsboro, DE

  • $1,542 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,566

Lewes, DE

  • $1,542 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,566