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The average cost to replace a roof in Bangor, Maine is $19,339.

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$19,339 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Bangor, ME

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Roof Replacement Cost in Bangor, Maine

The average cost to replace a roof in Bangor is about $19,339. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bangor of 2,604 sqft (26.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.43 per sqft ($743/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 2,604 sqft roof (26.00 squares) in Bangor.

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 Bangor.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.43/sqft ($743/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,713
1,00010$7,427
1,50015$11,140
2,00020$14,853
2,50025$18,567
3,00030$22,280
3,50035$25,993
4,00040$29,707
4,50045$33,420
5,00050$37,133
Designer Shingle
$7.91/sqft ($791/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,956
1,00010$7,913
1,50015$11,869
2,00020$15,825
2,50025$19,782
3,00030$23,738
3,50035$27,694
4,00040$31,651
4,50045$35,607
5,00050$39,563
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
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 Bangor home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.43/sqft ($743/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,228
1,000$4,456
1,500$6,684
2,000$8,912
2,500$11,140
3,000$13,368
3,500$15,596
4,000$17,824
4,500$20,052
5,000$22,280
Designer Shingle
$7.91/sqft ($791/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,413
1,000$4,827
1,500$7,240
2,000$9,653
2,500$12,067
3,000$14,480
3,500$16,894
4,000$19,307
4,500$21,720
5,000$24,134
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Bangor Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned17,818
Average roof size (with pitch)2,604 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 Bangor, Maine

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Bangor, Maine compared to nearby areas? The numbers show Bangor roofing labor typically falls between $3 and $6 per foot or $40 to $75 per hour for a crew. Those figures are shaped by Penobscot County’s snow loads, the coastal breezes and a relatively limited pool of contractors, making them a touch higher than in the surrounding small towns yet still below the pricier rates, in Portland and southern Maine where strong demand lifts prices.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Bangor, Maine's weather affect roof lifespan? Bangor’s climate, about 40‑45 inches of rain 60‑75 inches of snow, frequent nor’easter gusts and a modest summer sun, acts like a grinder, on a roof hastening shingle erosion, magnifying freeze‑thaw cycles that spawn ice dams and overloading flashing and fasteners. Consequently a roof’s lifespan can shrink dramatically unless proper ventilation, ice guards and a steeper pitch are installed.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Bangor, Maine? In Bangor ice dams are the source of roof damage during the long snow‑heavy winters. When the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle pairs, with attic insulation meltwater slips beneath the shingles leading to leaks lifted roofing material and eventually rotted decking.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Bangor, Maine? In Bangor, Maine, located in inland Penobscot County, the window for a roof replacement spans late spring, through early fall roughly late May to September, when daytime highs typically stay above 45, 50 °F and the lingering snow and freeze‑thaw cycles have cleared. Mid‑summer usually brings the dependable dry weather so it’s wise to steer clear of winter, late‑fall storms and any sudden coastal showers.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Bangor, Maine? Storm‑driven roof claims crop up, in Bangor hitting a high point whenever Nor’easters or winter squalls sweep the area. Though the city’s inland setting spares it the brunt of surge the relentless onslaught of deep snow, ice dams, freezing rain and fierce gusts repeatedly batter older roofs feeding a steady rhythm of seasonal insurance filings.
What natural disasters in Bangor, Maine cause the most roof replacements? Within Bangor’s inland Penobscot Valley it’s the winter storms and relentless ice, especially stubborn ice dams and heavy wet snow, that account for most roof replacements. Add the gusts of nor’easters and post‑tropical storms plus the occasional fallen tree and the damage piles, up a pattern starkly illustrated after the 2018 bomb cyclone.

Top Roofing Contractors in Bangor, Maine

Sacred builders

5

1 review

102 Hogan Road
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 314-3342

Bangor Roofing & Sheet Metal

4.2

6 reviews

219 Perry Road
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 945-6477

All That Contractors

1

2 reviews

43 C Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 356-4013

CJG Contractors

5

4 reviews

584 Union Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 299-2337

Roof Systems of Maine

4.6

19 reviews

332 Target Industrial Circle
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 947-0195

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J&R Contracting Group

5

10 reviews

300 Bomarc Road
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 605-0531

Freedom Roofing

5

4 reviews

90 Rolling Meadow Drive
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 659-6762

Roofing Leprechaun

4.3

27 reviews

96 Grove Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(689) 252-4125

Dalon Construction

5

4 reviews

373 Essex Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 631-4662

Need-A-Roof

5

1 review

173 Fern Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 991-1900

CDN Enterprises

5

1 review

Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 631-0054

Five Stars Roofing

5

1 review

321 Stillwater Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 503-3352

Your Space Home Improvement

5

1 review

99 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 944-9988

Bangor Roofing

5

1 review

35 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 503-4255

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Bangor Roof Costs Compared to Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME

  • $7,189 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,150

Augusta, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Waterville, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Lewiston, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Ellsworth, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.