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

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

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The average cost to replace a roof in Seaford is about $17,566. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Seaford 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 Seaford.

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 Seaford.

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 Seaford 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

Seaford Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned10,707
Average roof size (with pitch)2,507 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Seaford, Delaware

Labor Costs

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

In Seaford, Delaware, roofing labor commonly costs about $1.25 to $3.25 per sq ft, usually slightly lower than Dover and Wilmington, and roughly on par with nearby Milford and Salisbury, Maryland where rates are $1.50 to $3.50 per sq ft, depending on roof complexity and materials.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Seaford, Delaware’s humid subtropical climate yields about 44 to 48 inches of rain, roughly 6 to 8 inches of snow, average winds near 10 mph with periodic nor’easters and tropical remnants, and roughly 2,000 to 2,200 annual sunshine hours, accelerating UV, moisture, and wind wear on asphalt and metal roofs, being on the Nanticoke River inland limits salt corrosion.

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

In Seaford, Delaware, the most common cause of roof damage is wind from coastal storms, nor’easters and strong thunderstorms, often compounded by aging shingles and falling oak limbs along the Nanticoke River and surrounding farm properties.

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

In Seaford, Delaware, plan roof replacement in late spring, April through early June, or early fall, late September through October, when temperatures are mild, humidity is lower than midsummer, and tropical storm risk along the Nanticoke River and Delmarva coast is reduced, minimizing delays and shingle adhesion issues.

Insurance & Storms

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

Storm-related roof claims in Seaford are moderately common, with spikes during tropical storm season and nor’easters. Low elevation along the Nanticoke River, older housing stock and tree-lined neighborhoods increase wind and falling-branch damage after major storms.

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

In Seaford, roofs are most often replaced after high winds and falling trees from hurricanes and tropical storms, heavy Nanticoke River flooding that soaks rafters, and winter ice dams, notable storms include Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and the remnants of Ida in 2021.

Top Roofing Contractors in Seaford, Delaware

Tyme Builder Inc

5

18 reviews

1540 Middleford Road
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 245-6143

AJC and Sons Construction

5

1 review

24705 Rosalyn Drive
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 493-9072

Baam all exteriors llc

5

1 review

23861 German Road
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 448-9766

BAAM LLC

5

1 review

23861 German Rd
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 448-9766

Anderson Roofing

5

1 review

Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 628-8226

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Hershey Exteriors

5

1 review

101 East 3rd Street
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 278-1950

Callaway Corporations LLC

5

1 review

22603 Sussex Highway
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 249-2508

Tri-State Roofing Co

5

1 review

32 North Pine Street
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 629-2294

Map of Roofing Contractors in Seaford, Delaware

Seaford Roof Costs Compared to Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE

  • $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