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

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

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The average cost to replace a roof in Caribou is about $19,339. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Caribou 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 Caribou.

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 Caribou.

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
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,962
1,00010$7,923
1,50015$11,885
2,00020$15,846
2,50025$19,808
3,00030$23,769
3,50035$27,731
4,00040$31,692
4,50045$35,654
5,00050$39,615
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

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 Caribou 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
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,417
1,000$4,833
1,500$7,250
2,000$9,666
2,500$12,083
3,000$14,499
3,500$16,916
4,000$19,332
4,500$21,749
5,000$24,165
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

Caribou Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned6,116
Average roof size (with pitch)2,604 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Caribou, Maine

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Caribou, Maine compared to nearby areas?

In Caribou, Maine roofing labor tends to be 10 % to 25 % higher than, in the neighboring towns of Presque Isle or Houlton. That premium isn’t arbitrary, it reflects the area’s isolation longer trips suppliers must undertake and a modest local workforce. Add winter surcharges, a roster of contractors and a steeper per‑square‑foot labor charge compared with the busier southern Maine markets and the price gap widens.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Caribou, Maine's weather affect roof lifespan?

Caribou, Maine sees a 30‑35 inches of rain each year yet it endures more, than a hundred inches of snow punctuated by seasonal gusty northeast winds and only brief bursts of intense summer sunshine. The relentless freeze‑thaw. Occasional ice dams batter roofs, accelerating shingle wear causing flashing to fail and typically shaving several years off the lifespan of an asphalt roof.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Caribou, Maine?

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Caribou, Maine?

In Caribou, Aroostook County the construction season is brief. The winters stretch long and snowy so the sweet spot, for a roof replacement falls between mid‑June and August. Aim for periods when daytime highs stay above 50 °F the decking is fully thawed frost is scarce. The work wraps up before the fall storms and the first snow arrive.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Caribou, Maine?

In Caribou, Maine, sitting in Aroostook County, roof‑damage claims tend to pile up from autumn through the spring months. The area’s long snow‑heavy winters bring ice dams, hefty snow loads and the occasional gusty wind that all take a toll on rooftops. Summer thunderstorms or hurricanes are less common here than, along the coast so most summer roof problems stem from fallen trees or leaks caused by lingering ice.

What natural disasters in Caribou, Maine cause the most roof replacements?

The biggest triggers for roof swaps in Caribou, Maine come from Aroostook County’s punishing winter snowpack and the ice dams that either collapse or seep into the timber rotting it out; then the summer gales, whether ordinary thunderstorms or the lingering breath of hurricanes, like the 2023 Hurricane Lee, lash the roofs with high‑wind damage and on top of that a wayward tree uprooted by wind can yank shingles and decking away in one swoop.

Top Roofing Contractors in Caribou, Maine

Powers Roofing & Sheet Metal

4.7

7 reviews

Railroad Street
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 498-2593

A.M. Construction & Roofing, Inc.

5

3 reviews

162 West Presque Isle Road
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 551-6235

Eleiott Construction

3.7

3 reviews

80 Watson Memorial Drive
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 484-8482

Aroostook Roofing & Sheet Mtl

5

2 reviews

14 Otter Street
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 498-3362

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