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The average cost to replace a roof in Williamsburg, Virginia is $16,942.

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$16,942 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Williamsburg, VA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Williamsburg, Virginia

The average cost to replace a roof in Williamsburg is about $16,942. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Williamsburg of 2,449 sqft (24.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.92 per sqft ($692/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 2,449 sqft roof (24.33 squares) in Williamsburg.

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 Williamsburg.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,459
1,00010$6,918
1,50015$10,377
2,00020$13,836
2,50025$17,295
3,00030$20,754
3,50035$24,213
4,00040$27,672
4,50045$31,131
5,00050$34,590
Metal
$14.25/sqft ($1,425/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,127
1,00010$14,254
1,50015$21,380
2,00020$28,507
2,50025$35,634
3,00030$42,761
3,50035$49,888
4,00040$57,015
4,50045$64,141
5,00050$71,268
Designer Shingle
$8.86/sqft ($886/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,430
1,00010$8,860
1,50015$13,289
2,00020$17,719
2,50025$22,149
3,00030$26,579
3,50035$31,008
4,00040$35,438
4,50045$39,868
5,00050$44,298
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 Williamsburg home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,075
1,000$4,151
1,500$6,226
2,000$8,302
2,500$10,377
3,000$12,452
3,500$14,528
4,000$16,603
4,500$18,678
5,000$20,754
Metal
$14.25/sqft ($1,425/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,419
1,000$8,837
1,500$13,256
2,000$17,675
2,500$22,093
3,000$26,512
3,500$30,930
4,000$35,349
4,500$39,768
5,000$44,186
Designer Shingle
$8.86/sqft ($886/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,702
1,000$5,404
1,500$8,106
2,000$10,809
2,500$13,511
3,000$16,213
3,500$18,915
4,000$21,617
4,500$24,319
5,000$27,022
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Williamsburg Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned30,371
Average roof size (with pitch)2,449 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 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 Williamsburg, Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Williamsburg, Virginia compared to nearby areas? In Williamsburg roofing labor typically falls between $1.75 and $4.50 per foot, roughly $45 to $85 an hour, which nudges it a bit above the rates you’ll see in the nearby Tidewater region. The prevalence of colonial homes coupled with strict preservation ordinances steeper roof pitches and the need for coastal‑moisture treatments adds layers of complexity to the work pushing local labor costs about 5 % to 12 % higher than those, in adjacent cities.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Williamsburg, Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan? Williamsburg sits in a zone pulling in about 44 inches of rain each year a modest 4‑to‑8 inches of snow and roughly 200‑220 days of sunshine. Periodic bouts of wind accompany tropical storms and nor’easters and the prevailing moisture comes from the Chesapeake Bay rather than salty coastal spray. That extra inland humidity, with heightened UV exposure accelerates moisture‑related wear encourages algae growth and rot and ultimately shortens a roof’s lifespan compared with the longer‑lasting roofs found in drier interior regions.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Williamsburg, Virginia? Wind and water from storms, tropical systems and nor’easters stand out as the chief culprits behind roof damage in Williamsburg, Virginia, especially, in the historic heart of Colonial Williamsburg and the oak‑lined neighborhoods where wayward limbs, salty sea breezes and lingering humidity speed up the wear of shingles and flashings.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Williamsburg, Virginia? The optimal period for Williamsburg stretches from spring to early summer, roughly April through June, when the weather is comfortably mild Chesapeake Bay humidity eases below its summer peak and storms occur less often. Steering clear of the peak hurricane season and the scorching July‑August weeks is advisable and verifying Colonial Williamsburg or historic‑district approvals along, with contractor availability is essential.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Williamsburg, Virginia? Storm‑driven roof claims are a fixture in Williamsburg especially during Atlantic hurricane season, when nor’easters sweep the region or when summer thunderstorms rage. The town’s closeness, to Hampton Roads, its abundance of homes and mature trees all combine to let wind, falling branches and water intrusion generate a substantial flow of yearly claims with the peak period stretching from August through October.
What natural disasters in Williamsburg, Virginia cause the most roof replacements? In the Williamsburg area the primary forces that set roofs on the replacement treadmill are the Atlantic’s hurricanes and tropical storms, tempests that batter the town with gale‑force winds shatter the canopy of trees and when paired with thunderstorms fling hail and unleash straight‑line wind blasts. The historic heart of Colonial Williamsburg in particular bore roof damage after Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020 and Hurricane Florence, in 2018 each episode leaving a trail of water‑related injury.

Top Roofing Contractors in Williamsburg, Virginia

Boone’s Home Improvement LLC

5

1 review

6244 Tewkesbury Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 817-7062

Ready Roofing LLC

4.4

39 reviews

312 Lightfoot Rd Ste F
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 251-9022

Square 1 Roofing LLC

5

4 reviews

5812 Mooretown Rd Ste K
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 345-2552

Pyramid Roofing

4.8

115 reviews

5268 Olde Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 258-3595

Streamline Roofing Williamsburg

5

189 reviews

150 Strawberry Plains Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 585-4362

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Best Choice Roofing

4.5

89 reviews

309 McLaws Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 600-0905

R & D Roofing

4.4

7 reviews

4003 Midlands Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 229-1516

R.A. Woodall Roofing

4.9

48 reviews

146 Red Oak Landing Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 220-6299

Chase Roofing LLC

4.2

27 reviews

4504 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 206-1948

Upward Construction

4.8

18 reviews

402 West Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 941-7770

JL Roofing Contractors

5

1 review

508 Queensbury Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 903-2235

Haskell Contractors

3.5

2 reviews

4288 Bristol Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 258-1414

Virginia Woodcrafts, Inc.

3.5

4 reviews

5612 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 229-2244

Premium Exterior Cleaning

5

62 reviews

307 Shoal Creek
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 500-1020

Brantley and Ripley Construction, L.L.C.

5

1 review

122 Tewning Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 253-0233

Map of Roofing Contractors in Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg Roof Costs Compared to Other Virginia Cities

Virginia Beach, VA

  • $7,533 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,409

Richmond, VA

  • $4,398 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,544

Chesapeake, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,942

Roanoke, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,942

Norfolk, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,942
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.