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The average cost to replace a roof in Townsend, Delaware is $14,566.

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$14,566 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Townsend, DE

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The average cost to replace a roof in Townsend is about $14,566. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Townsend of 2,047 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.12 per sqft ($712/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 2,047 sqft roof (20.33 squares) in Townsend.

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 Townsend.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.12/sqft ($712/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,558
1,00010$7,116
1,50015$10,674
2,00020$14,232
2,50025$17,789
3,00030$21,347
3,50035$24,905
4,00040$28,463
4,50045$32,021
5,00050$35,579
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 Townsend home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.12/sqft ($712/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,135
1,000$4,269
1,500$6,404
2,000$8,539
2,500$10,674
3,000$12,808
3,500$14,943
4,000$17,078
4,500$19,213
5,000$21,347
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

Townsend Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned5,283
Average roof size (with pitch)2,047 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Townsend, Delaware

Labor Costs

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

In Townsend, Delaware roofing labor typically runs $3.50 to $6.50 per square foot, or $50 to $85 per hour. Townsend’s small market means prices are slightly higher than rural Smyrna, similar to Middletown, and usually lower than Dover, although local crew shortages and summer demand can push rates up.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Townsend’s inland climate, about 45 inches of rain, roughly 15 to 20 inches of snow, average winds near 9 to 11 mph, and about 2,150 annual sunshine hours, increases shingle wear, raises moss and ice-dam risk, and shortens roof lifespan compared with Delaware’s milder coast.

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

In Townsend, Delaware the most common cause of roof damage is wind from severe thunderstorms and nor’easters, often worsened by falling oak and pine limbs from rural tree lines, with occasional hail and winter ice causing shingle loss and leaks.

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

Best time in Townsend, Delaware is late spring to early summer, May through June, or early fall, September to early October. Inland location reduces coastal salt and wind, so avoid late summer thunderstorm and hurricane season peaks in August and September. Aim for temperatures 50 to 80 F for good shingle adhesion and worker comfort, and pick drier weeks.

Insurance & Storms

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

Storm-related roof claims in Townsend, Delaware are moderately common, with spikes after summer severe storms and fall nor’easters. Typical causes are wind, missing shingles, and water intrusion. Sitting inland in New Castle County, Townsend sees fewer claims than coastal towns but more than far inland areas, roughly one roof claim per homeowner every 10 years after major storms.

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

In Townsend, most roof replacements follow wind damage from tropical storms and nor’easters, especially Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020, which stripped shingles and uprooted trees in low lying neighborhoods along the Appoquinimink River. Hail from summer severe storms and ice dams from winter snow also cause replacements, but wind dominates.

Top Roofing Contractors in Townsend, Delaware

Apple Remodeling LLC

5

1 review

614 South St
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 333-7395

Diamond State Property Preservation

5

1 review

5 Feldspar Way
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 275-0673

K&J Home Improvement LLC

5

1 review

166 Tweedsmere Dr
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 588-5940

Amato Roofing and Siding

5

25 reviews

571 Walnut Street
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 253-7880

R. Short Roofing

5

39 reviews

6091 Summit Bridge Road
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 276-9531

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Diamond State Roofing and Restoration

5

3 reviews

231 Ratledge Road
Townsend, DE 19734

(888) 600-7188

DB Home Remodeling Solutions

5

48 reviews

204 Olivine Circle
Townsend, DE 19734

(800) 426-9612

Delrem LLC

5

1 review

855 Eagles Nest Landing Road
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 502-1717

Apple Remodeling

5

1 review

614 South Street
Townsend, DE 19734

(302) 333-7395

Map of Roofing Contractors in Townsend, Delaware

Townsend Roof Costs Compared to Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE

  • $2,019 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,547

Newark, DE

  • $1,458 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,024

Dover, DE

  • $11,796 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $26,362

New Castle, DE

  • $9,171 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $5,395

Millsboro, DE

  • $3,000 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,566