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The average cost to replace a roof in Ocean View, Delaware is $18,742.

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$18,742 Average roof replacement cost for an asphalt roof in Ocean View, DE

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Roof Replacement Cost in Ocean View, Delaware

The average cost to replace a roof in Ocean View is about $18,742. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Ocean View of 2,672 sqft (26.67 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 2,672 sqft roof (26.67 squares) in Ocean View.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

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
$7.01/sqft ($701/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,507
1,00010$7,014
1,50015$10,521
2,00020$14,028
2,50025$17,536
3,00030$21,043
3,50035$24,550
4,00040$28,057
4,50045$31,564
5,00050$35,071
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

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
$7.01/sqft ($701/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,104
1,000$4,209
1,500$6,313
2,000$8,417
2,500$10,521
3,000$12,626
3,500$14,730
4,000$16,834
4,500$18,938
5,000$21,043
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Ocean View Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned5,458
Average roof size (with pitch)2,672 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 0.00 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Ocean View, Delaware

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Ocean View, Delaware compared to nearby areas? Out in Ocean View the price tag on roofing labor typically lands in the $3.50‑$6.50 per square‑foot range or somewhere around $45‑$85 per hour a figure shaped by the salty breeze, gusty winds and the extra paperwork that the local permits demand. That number nudges above the inland figures for Sussex County yet it still undercuts the peak‑season tariffs in Bethany Beach and Rehoboth Beach by, about 5‑15 %, where demand pushes rates higher.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Ocean View, Delaware's weather affect roof lifespan? Ocean View, DE near Indian River Bay sees 45 inches of rain per year about six inches of snow average winds around 11 mph, though coastal gusts can climb higher, and close, to 2,400 hours of sunshine annually. The ever‑present salt spray, wind uplift and strong UV rays all speed up shingle aging and metal corrosion while the modest snowfall helps limit freeze damage. The heavy rainfall curtails a roof’s lifespan.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Ocean View, Delaware? Because Ocean View is tucked up against Indian River Bay and takes the winds straight on roof damage usually stems from the relentless salt‑sprayed coastal storms. Those gusts tear shingles loose corrode flashing and drive water under the roof during the nor’easters of winter and the sudden summer thunderstorms.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Ocean View, Delaware? When arranging a roof swap in Ocean View, Delaware the prime window lands in spring through early summer, about May or June, or if the schedule allows the waning days of September when the weather is temperate and storms are few. It’s best to dodge the bite of winter and the hurricane surge that peaks, in August and early September and to keep in mind that contractor availability tightens up during the bustling beach‑season rush.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Ocean View, Delaware? In Ocean View, nestled in Sussex County a stone’s throw from Bethany Beach, storm claims turn up with surprising regularity. The relentless push of gales the occasional nor’easter and the lingering ghosts of tropical systems combine to batter roofs with wind and water prompting claim surges especially, after the late‑summer squalls and the winter’s bracing coastal storms. Add to that the area’s low‑lying topography and the ever‑present salty sea breeze and the community’s susceptibility is markedly heightened.
What natural disasters in Ocean View, Delaware cause the most roof replacements? In Ocean View Delaware, the lion’s share of roof replacements comes from the gusts of hurricanes and tropical storms, most notably Isaias in 2020 and Sandy in 2012, along, with the pounding of powerful nor’easters and severe thunderstorms that topple trees and lift roofs. Storm‑surge flooding and the occasional hailstorm on the hand account for only a handful of cases.

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

Map of Roofing Contractors in Ocean View, Delaware

Ocean View Roof Costs Compared to Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE

  • $5,239 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,503

Newark, DE

  • $3,058 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $21,800

Dover, DE

  • $7,620 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $26,362

New Castle, DE

  • $13,347 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $5,395

Millsboro, DE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $18,742
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.