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The average cost to replace a roof in Ellicott City, Maryland is $25,211.

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$25,211 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Ellicott City, MD

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The average cost to replace a roof in Ellicott City is about $25,211. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Ellicott City of 3,580 sqft (35.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.04 per sqft ($704/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 3,580 sqft roof (35.67 squares) in Ellicott City.

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 Ellicott City.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.04/sqft ($704/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,521
1,00010$7,042
1,50015$10,563
2,00020$14,084
2,50025$17,605
3,00030$21,127
3,50035$24,648
4,00040$28,169
4,50045$31,690
5,00050$35,211
Designer Shingle
$8.62/sqft ($862/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,312
1,00010$8,624
1,50015$12,937
2,00020$17,249
2,50025$21,561
3,00030$25,873
3,50035$30,185
4,00040$34,498
4,50045$38,810
5,00050$43,122
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 Ellicott City home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.04/sqft ($704/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,113
1,000$4,225
1,500$6,338
2,000$8,451
2,500$10,563
3,000$12,676
3,500$14,789
4,000$16,901
4,500$19,014
5,000$21,127
Designer Shingle
$8.62/sqft ($862/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,630
1,000$5,261
1,500$7,891
2,000$10,522
2,500$13,152
3,000$15,783
3,500$18,413
4,000$21,044
4,500$23,674
5,000$26,304
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

Ellicott City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned20,148
Average roof size (with pitch)3,580 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Ellicott City, Maryland

Labor Costs

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

In Ellicott City roofing crews typically charge $2.50 , $4.50 per foot which translates to roughly $45 , $95 an hour, prices that often creep upward because many jobs sit within the historic district or involve steep‑pitch roofs. Over the line in Columbia the rate usually drops a notch hovering around $2 , $4 per square foot. By contrast Baltimore and Towson commonly see labor costs of $3 , $5, per foot driven by tight urban access and the added hassle of complex building codes.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Ellicott City, Maryland's weather affect roof lifespan?

Ellicott City receives 45 inches of rain and roughly 20 inches of snow each year; its humid sweltering summers, under a strong sun, abundant tree shade and steep valleys that hold moisture all conspire to accelerate shingle wear promote algae and moss and intensify freeze‑thaw cycling. Occasional severe storms and historic flash floods dump wind‑driven rain and debris cutting roof life short unless maintenance stays vigilant.

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

In Ellicott City roof damage often stems from the rain‑driven onslaught of falling tree limbs and stray debris that arrive with intense highly localized storms and flash floods. The town’s steep historic canyon that winds, along the Tiber Branch its abundance of street trees and the saturated water‑logged soils left behind after heavy rain all conspire to make tree strikes and roof punctures a frequent occurrence.

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

For shingle work in Ellicott City the sweet spot falls between spring and early fall, roughly May through September, when the lingering cold has receded, storms thin out and conditions are most conducive, to a clean install. Steer clear of the midsummer thunderstorm surge. The stubborn winter freezes. At the time weigh the Patapsco Valley’s flood rhythm, the idiosyncrasies of historic downtown access and the timing of permits and scheduling to keep any disruption to a minimum.

Insurance & Storms

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

Storm‑related roof claims, in Ellicott City happen often usually spiking after a hard‑hit thunderstorm or one of the town’s frequent flash‑floods. The notorious 2016 and 2018 floods, the dense canopy of trees and the city’s steep streets all conspire to push shingle, roof and structural claims above Maryland’s average especially during the spring and summer months.

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

The principal culprits behind roof replacements in Ellicott City are the howling gusts and wayward trees that fall during thunderstorms and lingering hurricane remnants plus the catastrophic flash floods that surge along the Patapsco River, events that have toppled countless roofs especially, during the downtown deluges of July 2016 and May 2018.

Top Roofing Contractors in Ellicott City, Maryland

AC Matthews, Roofing and Exteriors

5

11 reviews

9205 Spring Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043

(410) 324-2510

Alpha Design Services

5

70 reviews

8480 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043

(410) 390-0300

Precision Exteriors

5

43 reviews

4646 Live Oak Court
Ellicott City, MD 21043

(443) 675-6485

The Home Wise Pros

5

23 reviews

3290 Pine Orchard Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(443) 364-3215

Edwards Home Pro Services

5

26 reviews

4836 Lee Hollow Place
Ellicott City, MD 21043

(410) 718-3906

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AXI Remodeling, Inc.

4.9

7 reviews

10306 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(240) 899-1438

J Land Group • Contracting & Restoration

5

8 reviews

3489 North Chatham Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 292-0801

Howard County Roofing

5

1 review

10253 Little Brick House Court
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 304-3154

Map of Roofing Contractors in Ellicott City, Maryland

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