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The average cost to replace a roof in New Bedford, Massachusetts is $14,010.

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$14,010 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in New Bedford, MA

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The average cost to replace a roof in New Bedford is about $14,010. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in New Bedford of 2,043 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.86 per sqft ($686/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 2,043 sqft roof (20.33 squares) in New Bedford.

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 New Bedford.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.86/sqft ($686/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,429
1,00010$6,858
1,50015$10,286
2,00020$13,715
2,50025$17,144
3,00030$20,573
3,50035$24,001
4,00040$27,430
4,50045$30,859
5,00050$34,288
Designer Shingle
$8.83/sqft ($883/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,413
1,00010$8,826
1,50015$13,239
2,00020$17,652
2,50025$22,065
3,00030$26,478
3,50035$30,891
4,00040$35,304
4,50045$39,717
5,00050$44,130
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 New Bedford home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.86/sqft ($686/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,057
1,000$4,115
1,500$6,172
2,000$8,229
2,500$10,286
3,000$12,344
3,500$14,401
4,000$16,458
4,500$18,515
5,000$20,573
Designer Shingle
$8.83/sqft ($883/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,692
1,000$5,384
1,500$8,076
2,000$10,768
2,500$13,460
3,000$16,151
3,500$18,843
4,000$21,535
4,500$24,227
5,000$26,919
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

New Bedford Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned25,355
Average roof size (with pitch)2,043 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In New Bedford, Massachusetts

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in New Bedford, Massachusetts compared to nearby areas?

In New Bedford roofing labor generally falls between $150 and $275 per roofing square which works out to $45 to $75 an hour. Those rates tend to be lower than Boston’s in line with Fall River’s and just a touch higher, than the surrounding rural towns, a difference driven by coastal exposure a stock of older mill‑era homes and higher disposal and permitting costs.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does New Bedford, Massachusetts's weather affect roof lifespan?

New Bedford’s maritime climate, 45‑50 inches of rain 30‑40 inches of snowfall frequent gusty winds the salty kiss of Buzzards Bay and a modest amount of sun, acts like a catalyst, for shingle decay, algae proliferation and metal corrosion intensifies freeze‑thaw cycling and ultimately curtails roof longevity when stacked against the milder conditions found inland in Massachusetts.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

New Bedford’s rooftops are often battered by coastal storms and high‑velocity winds; the relentless Atlantic exposure and the salty mist drifting in from the harbor hasten the decay of shingles and flashings. Winter ice dams add their share of leaks. Wind‑driven storm damage remains the chief culprit.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

In New Bedford, where the fishing harbor bustles and salty sea spray clings to everything the sweet spot, for a roof replacement falls between spring and early fall, roughly June through September, when the weather is consistently warm and dry; steer clear of winter Nor’easters and be sure to use fasteners that won’t corrode.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

In New Bedford it isn’t unusual to see a stream of storm‑related roof claims, thanks to the city’s stretch along Buzzards Bay, the regular battering, by nor’easters and the occasional tropical storms that sweep the coast. The mix of wind, salty spray and wayward trees speeds up roof wear so after each major system a flood of homeowners files claims with the volume spiking during the height of the storm season.

What natural disasters in New Bedford, Massachusetts cause the most roof replacements?

Roof replacements in New Bedford largely owe themselves to hurricanes, tropical storms, nor’easters and the hard‑pressed winter weather that follows. When a coastal storm surge rolls in, , like the one that surged alongside Hurricane Lee in 2023, the pounding winds the salty spray that lingers over the working waterfront and the ice dams that pile up during nor’easters together produce the bulk of shingle loss and structural breakdowns.

Top Roofing Contractors in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Couto Construction

4.8

1569 reviews

24 Ernest Street
New Bedford, MA 02745

(508) 538-3233

LePage & Sons Roofing LLC

4.4

29 reviews

953 Shawmut Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746

(508) 961-7316

Boss roofing LLC

5

7 reviews

463 Union Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

(774) 216-6080

Diversified Roofing Systems, Inc.

4.8

6 reviews

253 Cedar Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 999-6677

Vaz Construction Inc.

4.2

41 reviews

89 Howard Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745

(774) 328-9950

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Breault Roofing

4.2

5 reviews

110 Madeira Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745

(508) 995-3047

re:fab

5

1 review

1193 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745

(833) 807-3322

Weathertight Construction

4.8

4 reviews

58 Frederick Street
New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 997-0844

Slate Roof Restorations

5

2 reviews

21 Shell Street
New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 990-2656

JM of New Bedford a Weatherization Co.

4.8

19 reviews

423 Coggeshall Street
New Bedford, MA 02746

(508) 992-5770

S.V.G Construction & Remodeling

5

1 review

150 Nash Road
New Bedford, MA 02746

(774) 826-6856

Beautiful Homes of New Bedford, Inc.

2.3

3 reviews

177-179 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 999-1038

New Look Roofers

5

1 review

1466 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

(774) 425-7656

LePage and Sons Roofing LLC

5

1 review

953 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746

(508) 295-6483

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New Bedford Roof Costs Compared to Other Massachusetts Cities

Worcester, MA

  • $4,490 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,520

Springfield, MA

  • $5,764 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,246

Brockton, MA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,010

Plymouth, MA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,010

Quincy, MA

  • $4,868 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,142