Maryland Roof Replacement Costs

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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Maryland is $14,042.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Maryland is about $14,042. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Maryland of 2,017 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.96 per sqft ($696/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 2,017 sqft roof (20.33 squares) in Maryland.

Asphalt Shingle

$14,042

Designer Shingle

$17,558

Slate

$45,899

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 Maryland.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.96/sqft ($696/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,481
1,000	10	$6,962
1,500	15	$10,443
2,000	20	$13,924
2,500	25	$17,405
3,000	30	$20,885
3,500	35	$24,366
4,000	40	$27,847
4,500	45	$31,328
5,000	50	$34,809

Designer Shingle
$8.71/sqft ($871/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$4,353
1,000	10	$8,705
1,500	15	$13,058
2,000	20	$17,410
2,500	25	$21,763
3,000	30	$26,116
3,500	35	$30,468
4,000	40	$34,821
4,500	45	$39,174
5,000	50	$43,526

Slate
$22.76/sqft ($2,276/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$11,378
1,000	10	$22,756
1,500	15	$34,134
2,000	20	$45,512
2,500	25	$56,890
3,000	30	$68,269
3,500	35	$79,647
4,000	40	$91,025
4,500	45	$102,403
5,000	50	$113,781

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 Maryland home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.96/sqft ($696/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,089
1,000	$4,177
1,500	$6,266
2,000	$8,354
2,500	$10,443
3,000	$12,531
3,500	$14,620
4,000	$16,708
4,500	$18,797
5,000	$20,885

Designer Shingle
$8.71/sqft ($871/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,655
1,000	$5,310
1,500	$7,965
2,000	$10,620
2,500	$13,275
3,000	$15,931
3,500	$18,586
4,000	$21,241
4,500	$23,896
5,000	$26,551

Slate
$22.76/sqft ($2,276/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$6,372
1,000	$12,743
1,500	$19,115
2,000	$25,487
2,500	$31,859
3,000	$38,230
3,500	$44,602
4,000	$50,974
4,500	$57,346
5,000	$63,717

Maryland Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	1,589,760
Average roof size (with pitch)	2,017 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Maryland

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Maryland compared to nearby states?

In Maryland roofing labor typically ranges from $50 to $85 per hour, $2.50 to $5.50 per square foot. Those figures sit above the rates seen in West Virginia and the rural parts of Pennsylvania align with the costs in northern Virginia and the Delaware suburbs and linger just a shade below the premiums common, to the Washington, D.C. Metro area. The modest uptick stems from a blend of factors: frequent Chesapeake‑area storms, a stock of older homes peppering Baltimore and Annapolis and the influence of local permitting rules and union‑driven wage scales.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Maryland's weather affect roof lifespan?

Maryland averages 43 inches of rain each year with snowfall ranging from 15 to 30 inches depending on the locale. Summers are hot, sunny and humid. The Chesapeake Bay adds a spray and the state also experiences periodic nor’easters and tropical‑storm winds. Those conditions speed up UV fading encourage algae and moss growth cause freeze‑thaw cracking, lift roofs, under wind pressure and promote metal corrosion often cutting years off a roof’s lifespan, on coastal and mountain exposures.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Maryland?

In Maryland roof damage often stems from storms and wind thanks, to Atlantic hurricanes, tropical storms and Nor'easters that unleash high winds pounding rain, falling branches and a salty Chesapeake Bay spray that speeds up shingle decay and creates leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Maryland?

In Maryland plan roof replacements for the window spanning spring to early fall, preferably in May, June or September, when the Chesapeake Bay region enjoys moderate temperatures and a lull, in rain and storms. This timing sidesteps winter freezes, Nor'easters and the midsummer heat and high humidity that can undermine shingle adhesion and slow crews.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Maryland?

Storm‑related roof claims are a part of Maryland’s insurance landscape especially around the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore. The filing rate spikes sharply from June through November covering both hurricane season and the occasional winter nor’easter, with wind, hail and water intrusion doing most of the damage. Coastal jurisdictions, Worcester, Somerset and Queen Anne’s, along, with Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties consistently record the claim frequencies.

What natural disasters in Maryland cause the most roof replacements?

Across Maryland most roof replacements are spurred by wind damage, from hurricanes and tropical storms, think Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Isabel and Tropical Storm Isaias, while the occasional onslaught of thunderstorms laced with hail winter nor’easters or even a thick blanket of snow or ice also gnaws at roofs especially in the Chesapeake Bay corridor, the Eastern Shore and the Baltimore metropolitan area.