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The average cost to replace a roof in Hilo, Hawaii is $20,462.

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$20,462 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Hilo, HI

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The average cost to replace a roof in Hilo is about $20,462. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Hilo of 2,734 sqft (27.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.48 per sqft ($748/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 2,734 sqft roof (27.33 squares) in Hilo.

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 Hilo.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.48/sqft ($748/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,742
1,00010$7,484
1,50015$11,226
2,00020$14,969
2,50025$18,711
3,00030$22,453
3,50035$26,195
4,00040$29,937
4,50045$33,679
5,00050$37,421
Solar Panels
$14.25/sqft ($1,425/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,126
1,00010$14,252
1,50015$21,377
2,00020$28,503
2,50025$35,629
3,00030$42,755
3,50035$49,881
4,00040$57,007
4,50045$64,132
5,00050$71,258
Metal
$18.84/sqft ($1,884/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$9,421
1,00010$18,841
1,50015$28,262
2,00020$37,683
2,50025$47,103
3,00030$56,524
3,50035$65,945
4,00040$75,365
4,50045$84,786
5,00050$94,207

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 Hilo home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.48/sqft ($748/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,245
1,000$4,491
1,500$6,736
2,000$8,981
2,500$11,226
3,000$13,472
3,500$15,717
4,000$17,962
4,500$20,208
5,000$22,453
Solar Panels
$14.25/sqft ($1,425/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,701
1,000$11,401
1,500$17,102
2,000$22,803
2,500$28,503
3,000$34,204
3,500$39,905
4,000$45,605
4,500$51,306
5,000$57,007
Metal
$18.84/sqft ($1,884/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,841
1,000$11,682
1,500$17,522
2,000$23,363
2,500$29,204
3,000$35,045
3,500$40,886
4,000$46,727
4,500$52,567
5,000$58,408

Hilo Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned15,197
Average roof size (with pitch)2,734 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Hilo, Hawaii

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Hilo, Hawaii compared to nearby areas?

Hilo roofing labor typically runs about $4 to $8 per square foot, reflecting island shipping, heavy rainfall, and a smaller contractor pool. That is roughly 10 to 20 percent higher than West Hawaii rural rates, about 5 to 15 percent lower than Honolulu, and roughly 20 to 40 percent above mainland averages.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Hilo, Hawaii's weather affect roof lifespan?

Hilo’s roughly 130 inches of annual rain, no snow, steady trade winds and frequent cloud cover with intermittent strong UV accelerate algae, rot and metal corrosion, and wind uplift, shortening roof lifespans by several years compared with drier Hawaiian leeward areas.

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

In Hilo the most common cause of roof damage is relentless rainfall and high humidity, which drive leaks, rot, moss and algae growth, clogged gutters and accelerated shingle failure, occasional tropical storms and salt spray worsen deterioration.

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

In Hilo, the best time is the relative dry season, roughly June through September, when trade winds reduce the frequent eastern Big Island showers and crews get longer dry spells, with July and August often the most reliable months for shingle or metal roof replacement.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Hilo, Hawaii?

Storm related roof claims in Hilo are relatively common because Hilo has exceptionally high rainfall, frequent tropical downpours, and occasional tropical storms and hurricanes, causing wind driven leaks, water intrusion, and moss related deterioration, so claim rates are higher than drier Hawaiian towns, though direct hurricane hits are less frequent than some southern or western shores.

What natural disasters in Hilo, Hawaii cause the most roof replacements?

In Hilo, high winds and torrential rains from tropical cyclones cause most roof replacements, with tsunami surges, volcanic ash and earthquake shaking also destroying roofs, notable local events include Hurricane Lane in 2018 and the 1960 Hilo tsunami.

Top Roofing Contractors in Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo Roofing Crew

4.9

19 reviews

564 Hinano Street
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 300-5544

Yama’s Roofing

4.5

50 reviews

45 Pohaku Street
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 961-9248

A-1 Master Roofing

5

1 review

Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 969-7765

Ultimate Roofing Inc

5

1 review

1221 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 934-9505

Anvil Inc

5

1 review

829 Leilani Street
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 935-2432

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Maxton roofing and gutters

5

1 review

21 Kapualani Street
Hilo, HI 96720

Property Wash In Paradise

4.9

39 reviews

1626 Nohoana Place
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 498-6912

Skyta Solar and Roofing – Big island

5

1 review

69 Railroad Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 460-6217

BJY Contracting-Residential Concrete Contractor,Roofing Installation Service Work,Construction

5

2 reviews

Hinano Street
Hilo, HI 96720

David Okano Roofing Co

5

1 review

83 Maikai Street
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 460-6494

Hilo Roofing Services

5

1 review

124 Makaala Street
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 731-1950

Map of Roofing Contractors in Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo Roof Costs Compared to Other Hawaii Cities

Honolulu, HI

  • $8,936 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $29,398

Ewa Beach, HI

  • $2,368 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $22,830

Waipahu, HI

  • $3,648 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $24,110

Kailua Kona, HI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $20,462

Kailua, HI

  • $2,368 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $22,830