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

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

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Roof Replacement Cost in South Portland, Maine

The average cost to replace a roof in South Portland is about $12,150. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in South 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 South Portland.

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 South 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
$7.90/sqft ($790/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,952
1,00010$7,904
1,50015$11,856
2,00020$15,808
2,50025$19,760
3,00030$23,712
3,50035$27,663
4,00040$31,615
4,50045$35,567
5,00050$39,519
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 South 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
$7.90/sqft ($790/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,411
1,000$4,821
1,500$7,232
2,000$9,643
2,500$12,053
3,000$14,464
3,500$16,875
4,000$19,285
4,500$21,696
5,000$24,107
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.

South Portland Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned6,897
Average roof size (with pitch)1,663 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 South Portland, Maine

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in South Portland, Maine compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in South Portland usually commands a premium over nearby suburbs falling in the $45 , $85 per hour range, or roughly $3 , $6 per square foot. Those figures line up with Portland’s rates, driven by dense demand and easy island access sit a bit higher than the prices seen in Scarborough and Westbrook and tend to be lower, than the steep costs typical of remote coastal towns where travel and staging add a hefty surcharge.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does South Portland, Maine's weather affect roof lifespan? South Portland’s coastal climate, rain, heavy Nor’easter snow and ice bracing Gulf‑of‑Maine winds laced with salty spray and only a modest splash of summer sunshine, quickly wears down shingles, rusts metal flashings creates ice dams and lifts the roof, usually shaving a few years off the roof’s expected lifespan.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in South Portland, Maine? In South Portland, Maine the predominant source of roof damage stems from the assault of storms and wind that sweep in from Casco Bay, nor’easters and vigorous coastal gusts that can yank up or peel off shingles. This assault is amplified by sea spray and the perpetual freeze‑thaw cycle, which accelerate the roof’s degradation and give rise to ice dams.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in South Portland, Maine? In South Portland the optimal window for a roof replacement runs from May to early October with June, through September offering the most reliable conditions. During those months the Casco Bay area typically enjoys weather nighttime temperatures stay above freezing and the risk of Nor’easters, corrosive salt‑spray exposure or winter freeze‑thaw damage is greatly reduced.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in South Portland, Maine? In South Portland roof claims tied to storms show up often mainly because of Nor’easters, the hard‑hitting coastal winds off Casco Bay, heavy rain and winter ice dams. The number of claims climbs from October through April after the big coastal storms and it generally runs higher than, in inland Maine communities.
What natural disasters in South Portland, Maine cause the most roof replacements? South Portland’s exposed Casco Bay shoreline leaves it open, to Nor’easters surging waters and hurricane‑strength winds, especially the 2023 onslaught of Hurricane Lee, plus heavy snow and ice dams and those forces together drive the bulk of roof replacements while hail remains a far rarer occurrence.

Top Roofing Contractors in South Portland, Maine

C.M.L Roofing & General Contracting

4.9

38 reviews

145 Sawyer Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(603) 833-6928

Horch Roofing

4.8

26 reviews

184 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 273-1111

Maine Roofing Inc

4.8

4 reviews

24 Bishop Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 767-4243

HRM Roofing Company /Construction.

5

14 reviews

753 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 776-9844

Stonehenge Restoration LLC

3.7

3 reviews

175 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 831-1835

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Darling Roofing Inc

3

2 reviews

26 Gately Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 767-1170

Maine Roofing Authority

5

1 review

12 Dunscombe Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 774-9200

Brothers Roofing and Carpentry Inc

5

1 review

2 Gerry Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 310-4797

James & Whitney Co.

5

1 review

800 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 869-5062

Map of Roofing Contractors in South Portland, Maine

South Portland Roof Costs Compared to Other Maine Cities

Bangor, ME

  • $7,189 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Portland, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,150

Augusta, ME

  • $7,189 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Waterville, ME

  • $7,189 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Lewiston, ME

  • $7,189 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $19,339
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.