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The average cost to replace a roof in Ocean View, Delaware is $17,222.

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$17,222 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Ocean View, DE

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The average cost to replace a roof in Ocean View is about $17,222. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Ocean View 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 Ocean View.

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 Ocean View.

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 Ocean View 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

Ocean View Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned5,458
Average roof size (with pitch)2,468 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 0.00 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Ocean View, Delaware

Labor Costs

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

In Ocean View, Delaware, roofing labor commonly runs about $200 to $350 per roofing square (100 sq ft), reflecting coastal demand, seasonal vacation peaks, and a smaller contractor pool. That is roughly 5 to 15 percent higher than nearby inland Sussex County towns, and slightly lower than peak Rehoboth or Lewes summer rates, which can reach $220 to $380 per square.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Ocean View, Delaware's weather affect roof lifespan?

Ocean View, Delaware sits on Indian River Bay, receives about 44 to 46 inches of rain yearly, roughly 8 to 12 inches of snow, frequent coastal winds averaging 9 to 12 mph with stronger nor’easter gusts, and high summer sun and UV, accelerating shingle wear, salt corrosion, and roof aging compared with inland areas.

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

In Ocean View, Delaware, the most common roof damage comes from wind-driven coastal storms, especially nor’easters and tropical systems, with salt spray from nearby Indian River Bay and the Atlantic causing shingle loss, flashing corrosion, and accelerated roof deterioration.

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

In Ocean View, Delaware, aim for late spring, April through June, or early fall, September and October, when mild temperatures, lower coastal humidity, and fewer Atlantic storms make shingling easier, avoiding winter nor’easters and peak hurricane season.

Insurance & Storms

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

Storm-related roof claims in Ocean View, Delaware are fairly common, because coastal exposure to the Atlantic, Indian River Bay and nearby barrier beaches raises wind and water damage risk. Claims spike after late-summer tropical storms and winter nor’easters, often for wind-blown shingles, water intrusion and fallen trees on older cottages and rental homes.

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

In Ocean View, Delaware, most roof replacements follow high winds and storm surge from hurricanes, tropical storms and nor’easters. The town’s low-lying coastal setting near Rehoboth and Bethany Beach worsens flooding and wind damage. Hurricane Isaias in 2020 toppled trees and ripped shingles, prompting many replacements, hail is occasional.

Top Roofing Contractors in Ocean View, Delaware

Ocean View Roofing & Renovations, LLC

5

7 reviews

18 Wedgefield Boulevard
Ocean View, DE 19970

(302) 544-9589

Hershey Roofing and Siding

5

1 review

33229 Parker House Road
Ocean View, DE 19970

(302) 200-5545

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Ocean View Roof Costs Compared to Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE

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

Newark, DE

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

Dover, DE

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

New Castle, DE

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

Millsboro, DE

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