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The average cost to replace a roof in Bethesda, Maryland is $14,670.

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$14,670 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Bethesda, MD

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The average cost to replace a roof in Bethesda is about $14,670. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bethesda of 2,003 sqft (20.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.32 per sqft ($732/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 2,003 sqft roof (20.00 squares) in Bethesda.

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 Bethesda.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.32/sqft ($732/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,662
1,00010$7,324
1,50015$10,986
2,00020$14,648
2,50025$18,310
3,00030$21,972
3,50035$25,634
4,00040$29,296
4,50045$32,958
5,00050$36,620
Designer Shingle
$8.45/sqft ($845/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,227
1,00010$8,454
1,50015$12,681
2,00020$16,908
2,50025$21,135
3,00030$25,362
3,50035$29,589
4,00040$33,816
4,50045$38,043
5,00050$42,270
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 Bethesda home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.32/sqft ($732/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,197
1,000$4,394
1,500$6,592
2,000$8,789
2,500$10,986
3,000$13,183
3,500$15,380
4,000$17,578
4,500$19,775
5,000$21,972
Designer Shingle
$8.45/sqft ($845/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,578
1,000$5,157
1,500$7,735
2,000$10,314
2,500$12,892
3,000$15,471
3,500$18,049
4,000$20,628
4,500$23,206
5,000$25,785
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

Bethesda Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned22,732
Average roof size (with pitch)2,003 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Bethesda, Maryland

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Bethesda, Maryland compared to nearby areas?

In Bethesda the going rate for roofing labor sits between $2.50 and $4.50, per foot which translates to a 10‑25 % premium over nearby Rockville, Gaithersburg and Silver Spring and a 20‑35 % bump compared with rural Maryland. The uplift is driven by wages, heftier permit fees and a vigorous local market.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Bethesda, Maryland's weather affect roof lifespan?

Bethesda, Maryland’s mid‑Atlantic climate showers the area with roughly 40, 43 inches of rain and 15, 20 inches of snow each year brings regular spring thunderstorms occasional nor’easters, moderate breezes and, about 2,000 sunshine hours annually; together these factors accelerate UV degradation of roof shingles, foster algae growth and freeze‑thaw damage and increase wind lift and seam wear ultimately shortening a roof’s lifespan.

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

In Bethesda the chief culprit behind roof woes is the rain‑soaked, ice‑laden branches that give way from the town’s sprawling age‑old oak and maple canopy during summer squalls and winter freezes. Those wayward limbs yank, at shingles pierce the underlayment. Choke the gutters eventually inviting leaks.

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

Bethesda’s prime window for work spans spring to early fall, roughly late April through early June and again from September, to early October. In those months the temperature stays humidity eases storm chances drop and crews can steer clear of winter snow the pounding summer thunderstorms and the extra clean‑up that the town’s mature tree canopy and autumn leaf fall demand.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Bethesda, Maryland?

In Bethesda roof claims tied to storms hover at a level but they surge after the summer’s thunderstorm swarms the lingering shadows of hurricanes and the icy onslaught of winter nor’easters. The mature canopy of trees. The town’s older housing stock conspire to boost wind‑ and falling‑branch damage making the claim flow ebb and flow with the seasons rather, than remain a constant stream.

What natural disasters in Bethesda, Maryland cause the most roof replacements?

In Bethesda most roof replacements stem from the wrath of winds, memorable events like the June 29 2012 derecho and Hurricane Isabel have ripped shingles clean off and sent mature oaks crashing onto homes. Hailstorms too can puncture shingles in spots while the weight of deep snow and ice puts relentless pressure, on aging roofs especially in the city’s tree‑lined neighborhoods.

Top Roofing Contractors in Bethesda, Maryland

Rebel roofer – E81 Studio

5

30 reviews

6701 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 205-3758

Build Smart Roofing – Siding Windows Gutters

5

3 reviews

4715 Chestnut Street
Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 242-1223

Silva Family Roofers Company

4.9

33 reviews

8301 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

(240) 301-1539

Quality Innovation

5

1 review

6701 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 523-4269

Absolute Commercial Roofing Co.

5

3 reviews

10319 Westlake Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817

(202) 487-7337

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Westend Roofing & Exteriors

5

2 reviews

10533 Farnham Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 455-4337

Tomlinson Co Inc

4.5

2 reviews

5257 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20816

(301) 913-9111

NRJ Roofing Services

5

1 review

8301 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

(240) 272-8813

Rebel Roofer

5

1 review

6701 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 205-3758

Semper West Roofing & Siding

5

1 review

4800 Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 453-4263

Map of Roofing Contractors in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda Roof Costs Compared to Other Maryland Cities

Baltimore, MD

  • $5,031 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,639

Silver Spring, MD

  • $23 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,647

Hagerstown, MD

  • $880 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,790

Frederick, MD

  • $880 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,790

Bowie, MD

  • $5,935 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,735