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The average cost to replace a roof in Portland, Maine is $12,150.

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$12,150 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Portland, ME

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The average cost to replace a roof in Portland is about $12,150. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Portland of 1,663 sqft (16.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.31 per sqft ($731/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 1,663 sqft roof (16.67 squares) in Portland.

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 Portland.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.31/sqft ($731/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,653
1,00010$7,306
1,50015$10,959
2,00020$14,612
2,50025$18,265
3,00030$21,918
3,50035$25,571
4,00040$29,224
4,50045$32,877
5,00050$36,530
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,976
1,00010$7,953
1,50015$11,929
2,00020$15,906
2,50025$19,882
3,00030$23,858
3,50035$27,835
4,00040$31,811
4,50045$35,787
5,00050$39,764
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 Portland home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.31/sqft ($731/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,192
1,000$4,384
1,500$6,575
2,000$8,767
2,500$10,959
3,000$13,151
3,500$15,343
4,000$17,535
4,500$19,726
5,000$21,918
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,426
1,000$4,851
1,500$7,277
2,000$9,702
2,500$12,128
3,000$14,554
3,500$16,979
4,000$19,405
4,500$21,830
5,000$24,256
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

Portland Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned15,213
Average roof size (with pitch)1,663 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Portland, Maine

Labor Costs

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

In Portland, Maine labor for asphalt roofing typically falls between $150 and $300 per roofing square. The coastal. The higher demand of an urban market push prices about five to fifteen percent above those in nearby rural towns. Rates are on par with South Portland and Cape Elizabeth yet still ten to twenty‑five percent lower, than what contractors charge in the Boston area.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Portland, Maine’s Casco Bay‑front roofs endure 50 inches of rain and 60 inches of snow each year. Frequent nor’easter winds and salty sea spray accelerate shingle erosion while repeated freeze‑thaw cycles and ice dams cut a roof’s lifespan. Although the summer sun is only moderate limiting UV wear the coastal exposure means roofs lose years of service faster, than ones unless they’re built with resilient materials and receive vigilant upkeep.

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

Because Portland Maine sits on the open Atlantic, the usual suspect, behind roof failures is the wind‑driven fury of nor’easters, which can peel away shingles and gnaw at flashing; ice dams and the relentless bite of salt corrosion often show up as secondary annoyances.

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

The window for enjoying Portland Maine stretches from late spring into early fall, roughly May through September with June, to August standing out as the sweet spot when temperatures consistently hover above the mid‑40s to low‑50s °F and the region enjoys prolonged dry spells. By contrast Portland’s salty fog‑laden coastal climate, the ever‑present sea spray and the occasional nor’easter turn winter and early spring into a period marked by ice, snow and relentless freeze‑thaw damage.

Insurance & Storms

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

Storm‑related roof claims are an occurrence in Portland, Maine largely because Nor’easters and the coastal gusts that sweep off Casco Bay keep the area on edge. The bulk of those claims clusters between October and March. Hail shows up less often than wind‑driven or ice‑related damage. When roofs are older. Have been worn down by salty sea exposure and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle, the frequency of claims climbs. Insurers typically log hundred storm‑related roof claims during an active season although the exact total swings, with the severity of each storm.

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

The biggest reasons roofs end up needing replacement, in Portland Maine are the high winds that come with coastal storms and hurricanes the brutal nor’easters and heavy winter blasts that pile snow and create ice dams, trees that get knocked down by gusts and the occasional coastal flooding and surge, just as Hurricane Lee did in 2023, when powerful winds and flooding swept through the area.

Top Roofing Contractors in Portland, Maine

Roof Restore

5

1 review

113 Newbury Street
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 572-5745

Masters of Roofing & Repairs Maine

5

1 review

25a Nevens Street
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 503-3038

Casco Bay Roofing-Renovations

5

9 reviews

39 Sumac Street
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 831-4425

M and Son Construction. Comercial and residential

5

33 reviews

12 Grove Street
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 956-1528

Superior Roofing

4.9

260 reviews

525 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 702-7663

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Dobson Roofing

5

5 reviews

24 Nottingham Avenue
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 772-7710

Tecta America New England

4.9

11 reviews

1093 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 878-1732

E.W. Cole Home Improvements

5

3 reviews

4 Hill Street
Portland, ME 04102

(207) 415-8289

American Exteriors of Maine

5

2 reviews

24 Motley Street
Portland, ME 04102

(207) 776-1763

W. H. Demmons, Inc.

3.4

17 reviews

93 Warren Avenue
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 797-7468

A&J Construction

5

1 review

449 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 423-8797

Map of Roofing Contractors in Portland, Maine

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