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The average cost to replace a roof in Iowa City, Iowa is $10,044.

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$10,044 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Iowa City, IA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Iowa City, Iowa

The average cost to replace a roof in Iowa City is about $10,044. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Iowa City of 1,638 sqft (16.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.13 per sqft ($613/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 1,638 sqft roof (16.33 squares) in Iowa City.

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 Iowa City.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.13/sqft ($613/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,066
1,00010$6,132
1,50015$9,198
2,00020$12,264
2,50025$15,330
3,00030$18,396
3,50035$21,462
4,00040$24,527
4,50045$27,593
5,00050$30,659
Designer Shingle
$8.92/sqft ($892/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,460
1,00010$8,921
1,50015$13,381
2,00020$17,841
2,50025$22,302
3,00030$26,762
3,50035$31,223
4,00040$35,683
4,50045$40,143
5,00050$44,604
Metal
$14.84/sqft ($1,484/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,419
1,00010$14,837
1,50015$22,256
2,00020$29,675
2,50025$37,093
3,00030$44,512
3,50035$51,931
4,00040$59,349
4,50045$66,768
5,00050$74,187
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 Iowa City home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.13/sqft ($613/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,840
1,000$3,679
1,500$5,519
2,000$7,358
2,500$9,198
3,000$11,037
3,500$12,877
4,000$14,716
4,500$16,556
5,000$18,396
Designer Shingle
$8.92/sqft ($892/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,721
1,000$5,442
1,500$8,162
2,000$10,883
2,500$13,604
3,000$16,325
3,500$19,046
4,000$21,767
4,500$24,487
5,000$27,208
Metal
$14.84/sqft ($1,484/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,600
1,000$9,199
1,500$13,799
2,000$18,398
2,500$22,998
3,000$27,597
3,500$32,197
4,000$36,797
4,500$41,396
5,000$45,996
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Iowa City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned23,418
Average roof size (with pitch)1,638 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 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 Iowa City, Iowa

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Iowa City, Iowa compared to nearby areas? Iowa City labor typically runs about $200 to $400 per roofing square, or roughly $2 to $4 per sq ft, often a touch above nearby Cedar Rapids and North Liberty because university-area demand and older steep roofs. Coralville is similar to Iowa City, while Davenport and rural Johnson County can be a bit cheaper.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Iowa City, Iowa's weather affect roof lifespan? Iowa City’s weather, with roughly 36 inches of rain, about 30 inches of snow and frequent freeze, thaw cycles, average winds near 10 mph with occasional severe gusts to 60 mph, and around 2,100 sunshine hours annually, accelerates shingle wear via moisture, ice dams, wind uplift, hail risk and UV degradation, shortening roof life without timely maintenance.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Iowa City, Iowa? In Iowa City, the most common cause of roof damage is eastern Iowa’s severe spring and summer thunderstorms, especially hail and strong straight line winds, which bruise or tear shingles, dent flashings and gutters, while winter ice dams and aging materials are secondary.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Iowa City, Iowa? Best time in Iowa City, Johnson County is late spring through early fall, typically May through September, when temperatures are mild and rain is less frequent. Avoid winter freezes and peak summer humidity. Early summer dries fastest, while September gives cooler weather and fewer contractor backlogs.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Iowa City, Iowa? Storm-related roof claims in Iowa City are relatively common, peaking in spring and summer after hail and strong wind storms. Hail and straight-line winds cause most claims, with older neighborhoods near downtown and the University of Iowa, and riverfront areas along the Iowa River, reporting higher claim rates.
What natural disasters in Iowa City, Iowa cause the most roof replacements? In Iowa City, most roof replacements follow high winds from tornadoes and the August 2020 derecho, large hail, and flood damage from the Iowa Flood of 2008 along the Iowa River, with ice and heavy snow a distant third.

Top Roofing Contractors in Iowa City, Iowa

Andino Construction LLC

5

27 reviews

3546 Dolphin Drive Southeast
Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 471-7527

Iowa Roofing and Home Remodel

4

1 review

523 Mineral Point Lane
Iowa City, IA 52246

(319) 541-8859

Steve’s Roofing Inc

3.7

16 reviews

4860 American Legion Road
Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 354-3658

Pace Construction

5

1 review

1321 Sunset Street
Iowa City, IA 52246

(319) 481-8848

Roofing Repair Companies Iowa

5

1 review

1832 Sterling Court
Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 224-5770

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Century Roofing Co

5

1 review

2128 South Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246

(319) 936-2603

T & K Roofing & Sheet Metal Co

5

1 review

Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 354-3909

Heartland Roofing, Siding and Windows, LLC

5

3 reviews

3319 Highway 1 Southwest
Iowa City, IA 52240

(515) 219-4847

Roof Rider

5

1 review

Iowa City, IA 52241

(319) 330-4807

Tomlinson-Cannon

5

1 review

3466 Dolphin Drive Southeast
Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 774-3422

DJ Paz All Siding & Roofing Construction

5

1 review

3155 Heinz Road
Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 855-8302

Tomlinson-Cannon Roofing

5

1 review

3470 Dolphin Drive Southeast
Iowa City, IA 52240

(319) 319-1599

Map of Roofing Contractors in Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City Roof Costs Compared to Other Iowa Cities

Des Moines, IA

  • $956 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,088

Cedar Rapids, IA

  • $1,925 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,119

Davenport, IA

  • $160 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,204

Waterloo, IA

  • $3,024 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $7,020

Sioux City, IA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $10,044
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.