Hawaii Roof Replacement Costs

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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Hawaii is $21,554.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Hawaii is about $21,554. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Hawaii of 2,865 sqft (28.67 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.52 per sqft ($752/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 2,865 sqft roof (28.67 squares) in Hawaii.

Asphalt Shingle

$21,554

Solar Panels

$36,018

Metal

$54,059

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 Hawaii.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.52/sqft ($752/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,762
1,000	10	$7,523
1,500	15	$11,285
2,000	20	$15,046
2,500	25	$18,808
3,000	30	$22,570
3,500	35	$26,331
4,000	40	$30,093
4,500	45	$33,854
5,000	50	$37,616

Solar Panels
$12.57/sqft ($1,257/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$6,286
1,000	10	$12,572
1,500	15	$18,857
2,000	20	$25,143
2,500	25	$31,429
3,000	30	$37,715
3,500	35	$44,000
4,000	40	$50,286
4,500	45	$56,572
5,000	50	$62,858

Metal
$18.87/sqft ($1,887/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$9,434
1,000	10	$18,869
1,500	15	$28,303
2,000	20	$37,738
2,500	25	$47,172
3,000	30	$56,606
3,500	35	$66,041
4,000	40	$75,475
4,500	45	$84,910
5,000	50	$94,344

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 Hawaii home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.52/sqft ($752/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,257
1,000	$4,514
1,500	$6,771
2,000	$9,028
2,500	$11,285
3,000	$13,542
3,500	$15,799
4,000	$18,056
4,500	$20,313
5,000	$22,570

Solar Panels
$12.57/sqft ($1,257/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$5,029
1,000	$10,057
1,500	$15,086
2,000	$20,115
2,500	$25,143
3,000	$30,172
3,500	$35,200
4,000	$40,229
4,500	$45,258
5,000	$50,286

Metal
$18.87/sqft ($1,887/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$5,849
1,000	$11,699
1,500	$17,548
2,000	$23,397
2,500	$29,247
3,000	$35,096
3,500	$40,945
4,000	$46,795
4,500	$52,644
5,000	$58,493

Hawaii Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	252,797
Average roof size (with pitch)	2,865 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Hawaii

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Hawaii compared to nearby states?

Roofing labor in Hawaii commands a higher price than that of nearby mainland states, typically about 25‑50 % above California’s rates and 40‑60 % higher, than the figures seen in Oregon or Washington. The premium is driven by the expense of ferrying materials across the Pacific a supply of skilled crews the island’s elevated cost of living and the extra engineering required for roofs that must endure tropical weather and cling to steep coral‑laden slopes.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Hawaii's weather affect roof lifespan?

Hawaiis near‑constant sun, blistering UV rays, heavy seasonal rains, steamy tropical humidity, salty spray, steady trade winds and the occasional hurricane all team up, to bleach shingles, algae, speed rot and corrode metal shaving several years off an asphalt roofs lifespan. Metal and tile on the hand shrug off UV and moisture far more effectively persisting much longer even on the islands breezy coasts where snow is essentially a non‑issue.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Hawaii?

In Hawaii the frequent source of roof damage stems from the ever‑present tropical moisture paired with salt‑laden air conditions that hasten flashing and fastener corrosion, foster rot, algae and mold and generate leaks that are often amplified by trade‑wind‑driven rain, intense UV exposure, occasional storms or volcanic vog.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Hawaii?

In Hawaii the favorable window lines up with the dry trade‑wind season, roughly May through September, when leeward slopes stay driest and the chance of storms drops dramatically. The winter months, by contrast usher in Kona storms and heavy rain conditions best left untouched. Planning any installation should therefore factor in the islands’ patchwork of microclimates the ever‑present salt‑laden breezes and the latest local forecasts, with the aim of steering clear of excess moisture and gusty wind.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Hawaii?

Across the archipelago roof claims tied to storms are generally uncommon yet they surge noticeably once hurricane season kicks in. Every years each island experiences a sizable event that lifts the claim count. Homes perched on windward shores, older structures and those vulnerable, to surf tend to generate a larger share of filings. Even the routine drizzles of rain and the regular gusts of trade winds can slip in a few leaks or shed a shingle here and there. As a result the typical homeowner isn’t filing a storm‑related roof claim on a basis.

What natural disasters in Hawaii cause the most roof replacements?

In Hawaii roofs are often replaced after high‑wind tropical cyclones like Hurricane Iniki, volcanic eruptions and Kilauea’s ashfall, earthquakes and ground subsidence and catastrophic wildfires such, as the August 2023 Maui fire, wind and fire inflict the most immediate devastation.