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The average cost to replace a roof in Baltimore, Maryland is $9,376.

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$9,376 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Baltimore, MD

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Roof Replacement Cost in Baltimore, Maryland

The average cost to replace a roof in Baltimore is about $9,376. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Baltimore of 1,328 sqft (13.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.06 per sqft ($706/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 1,328 sqft roof (13.33 squares) in Baltimore.

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 Baltimore.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.06/sqft ($706/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,530
1,00010$7,060
1,50015$10,590
2,00020$14,120
2,50025$17,651
3,00030$21,181
3,50035$24,711
4,00040$28,241
4,50045$31,771
5,00050$35,301
Designer Shingle
$7.60/sqft ($760/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,801
1,00010$7,602
1,50015$11,403
2,00020$15,204
2,50025$19,005
3,00030$22,806
3,50035$26,607
4,00040$30,408
4,50045$34,209
5,00050$38,010
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 Baltimore home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.06/sqft ($706/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,118
1,000$4,236
1,500$6,354
2,000$8,472
2,500$10,590
3,000$12,708
3,500$14,827
4,000$16,945
4,500$19,063
5,000$21,181
Designer Shingle
$7.60/sqft ($760/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,319
1,000$4,637
1,500$6,956
2,000$9,274
2,500$11,593
3,000$13,912
3,500$16,230
4,000$18,549
4,500$20,867
5,000$23,186
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.

Baltimore Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned71,842
Average roof size (with pitch)1,328 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 Baltimore, Maryland

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Baltimore, Maryland compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in Baltimore usually comes in at $2.50 to $5.50 per square foot or $40 to $75 per hour and it climbs higher on row‑house tear‑offs and slate roofs because of the tight access and historic‑permit hurdles. In the suburban counties rates tend to be about 10 %, 25 % lower while jobs, in Washington, D.C. And select areas of Montgomery County can be 10 %, 20 % more expensive.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Baltimore, Maryland's weather affect roof lifespan? Baltimore gets 43 inches of rain and about 20 inches of snow each year with average winds near 9 mph and roughly 2,300 sunshine hours annually. Those weather patterns, with the salty breezes from Chesapeake Bay amplify moisture cycling, freeze‑thaw stress, UV exposure and corrosion which in turn speed up the wear, on shingles and flashings and shave about 10 % to 30 % off a roof’s lifespan compared with inland locations.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Baltimore, Maryland? When wind‑driven tempests roll in, the fierce nor’easters that sweep the Mid‑Atlantic and the sudden summer thunderstorms, Baltimore’s roofs take the biggest hit. The problem is amplified by the city’s aging shingle roofs on its rowhouses and by the salty moist air that drifts in from the nearby Chesapeake Bay turning every gust and downpour into a potential disaster, for the rooftops.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Baltimore, Maryland? Baltimore shines brightest from spring into early autumn, May, June and September are the real sweet spots. The Chesapeake Bay’s lingering humidity and sudden afternoon thunderstorms turn July and August into months while winter brings freezes, snow and nor’easters that can cause damage. Warm dry weeks on the hand let adhesives set properly and make shingle sealing much easier.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Baltimore, Maryland? In Baltimore roof‑related insurance claims tend to surge after a storm, when spring or autumn nor’easters sweep through or the remnants of tropical systems linger. The city’s venerable brick rowhouses, perched close to the Chesapeake and the Inner Harbor with the regular onslaught of wind soaking rain and wayward tree limbs all conspire to generate a steady flow of claims, for wind damage, leaks and shingle loss.
What natural disasters in Baltimore, Maryland cause the most roof replacements? Wind‑blown. Trees toppled by tropical storms and nor’easters, especially the 2020 fury of Tropical Storm Isaias and the historic onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, account for the majority of roof replacements in Baltimore. On top of that water seeping into the roofs of the city’s rowhouses and ice‑dam failures, after heavy snow add to the problem while coastal storm surge and intense rain bouts continually prompt additional reroffs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Baltimore, Maryland

Clearview Home Remodeling

4.9

123 reviews

3128 E Joppa Road
Baltimore, MD 21234

(410) 491-6454

Kelbie home improvement inc

4.9

199 reviews

145 West Ostend Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

(301) 888-5404

Allen Reier

5

1 review

1103 Evans Way
Baltimore, MD 21205

(443) 500-5275

KNOWAGUY CONTRACTING LLC

5

1 review

20 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

(443) 985-4690

Value Remodeling Inc

4.8

12 reviews

9 Austringer Ct
Baltimore, MD 21208

(443) 977-0089

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Constellation Home

5

1 review

1409 Tangier Dr Ste A
Baltimore, MD 21220

(410) 918-5481

Commonwealth Construction Co Inc

5

1 review

1462 Desoto Rd
Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 525-8355

BTC Inc

5

4 reviews

13119 E Greenbank Rd
Baltimore, MD 21220

(410) 218-0749

Ironshore Contracting LLC

4.3

12 reviews

1000 Haverhill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21229

(443) 552-5732

Cole Roofing Company Inc

3.9

22 reviews

3915 Coolidge Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229

(410) 242-0600

Maryland Roofing Company

5

1 review

2000 Ben Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21226

(410) 716-4414

Nations Roof Mid Atlantic LLC

3

2 reviews

713 E Ordnance Rd Ste 301
Baltimore, MD 21226

(410) 766-1450

Phoenix Contracting Services Inc

5

1 review

6540 Holabird Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224

(410) 631-0105

Roland Slate Service Co Inc

4.7

61 reviews

325 W 23rd St
Baltimore, MD 21211

(410) 532-9037

Summit Home Solutions LLC

5

1 review

1800 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230

(443) 310-8997

Fusion Roof LLC

5

3 reviews

3600 Commerce Dr Ste 601
Baltimore, MD 21227

(443) 425-3030

Ruff Roofers Inc

4.8

172 reviews

1420 Knecht Ave
Baltimore, MD 21227

(410) 242-2400

Tecta America

5

3 reviews

5220 Pennington Ave
Baltimore, MD 21226

(410) 319-0300

Roofing Unlimited Inc

5

1 review

6901 N Point Rd
Baltimore, MD 21219

(410) 477-1100

Cox Roofing

4.6

77 reviews

7606 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224

(443) 449-5273

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Baltimore Roof Costs Compared to Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD

  • $5,271 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,647

Hagerstown, MD

  • $4,064 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,440

Frederick, MD

  • $4,064 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,440

Bowie, MD

  • $641 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,735

Hyattsville, MD

  • $641 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,735
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.