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The average cost to replace a roof in Rochester, Michigan is $13,270.

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$13,270 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Rochester, MI

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The average cost to replace a roof in Rochester is about $13,270. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Rochester of 2,033 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.53 per sqft ($653/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 2,033 sqft roof (20.33 squares) in Rochester.

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 Rochester.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.53/sqft ($653/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,264
1,00010$6,527
1,50015$9,791
2,00020$13,055
2,50025$16,318
3,00030$19,582
3,50035$22,846
4,00040$26,109
4,50045$29,373
5,00050$32,636
Designer Shingle
$8.35/sqft ($835/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,173
1,00010$8,346
1,50015$12,519
2,00020$16,691
2,50025$20,864
3,00030$25,037
3,50035$29,210
4,00040$33,383
4,50045$37,556
5,00050$41,728
Metal
$18.62/sqft ($1,862/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$9,309
1,00010$18,619
1,50015$27,928
2,00020$37,237
2,50025$46,547
3,00030$55,856
3,50035$65,165
4,00040$74,475
4,50045$83,784
5,00050$93,094

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 Rochester home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.53/sqft ($653/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,958
1,000$3,916
1,500$5,875
2,000$7,833
2,500$9,791
3,000$11,749
3,500$13,707
4,000$15,666
4,500$17,624
5,000$19,582
Designer Shingle
$8.35/sqft ($835/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,545
1,000$5,091
1,500$7,636
2,000$10,182
2,500$12,727
3,000$15,273
3,500$17,818
4,000$20,364
4,500$22,909
5,000$25,454
Metal
$18.62/sqft ($1,862/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,772
1,000$11,544
1,500$17,315
2,000$23,087
2,500$28,859
3,000$34,631
3,500$40,403
4,000$46,174
4,500$51,946
5,000$57,718

Rochester Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned32,775
Average roof size (with pitch)2,033 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 0.00 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Rochester, Michigan

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Rochester, Michigan compared to nearby areas?

Roofing labor in Rochester, Michigan usually runs between $1.75 and $3.75 per foot, about 5 % to 15 % more than the $1.50‑to‑$3.25 range common in nearby Rochester Hills, Troy or Pontiac. The premium, in Rochester is driven by local wages, a denser permitting landscape and an older steeper roof stock.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Rochester, Michigan's weather affect roof lifespan?

Rochester Michigan records an average of 33 inches of precipitation, per year with snowfall typically ranging from 30 to 40 inches. The prevailing wind speed sits in the 9‑12 mph bracket although winter gusts often exceed that and the locale basks in 2,100 hours of sunshine annually. These climatic traits drive a freeze‑thaw rhythm give rise to ice dams erode shingles through UV exposure and generate wind uplift, all of which conspire to shorten the lifespan of asphalt roofing by speeding up granule loss and inviting leaks.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Rochester, Michigan?

The frequent culprit behind roof damage, in Rochester Michigan is the winter ice dam. When a thick blanket of snow meets the freeze‑thaw swing and the attic suffers from scant insulation and poor ventilation meltwater is driven beneath the shingles. This predicament is especially pronounced on the homes that pepper Rochester’s historic tree‑lined neighborhoods.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Rochester, Michigan?

In Rochester, Michigan the window for a roof replacement runs from late spring into early fall, roughly late May, through September, when the last hard freezes have passed and daytime highs typically linger between about 45 °F and 85 °F cutting down on ice, snow and the frequent storm interruptions that can otherwise stall the job.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Rochester, Michigan?

Rochester Michigan sees a stream of roof‑damage claims whenever the spring and summer bring their worst thunderstorms. The city’s mature tree canopy, the historic roofs that line its downtown and its location, alongside Paint Creek all combine to heighten the chances of wind, falling branches and hail wreaking havoc while the cold months introduce ice dams as another source of trouble. In practice homeowners tend to wait for a weather event before filing a claim rather than submitting one every year.

What natural disasters in Rochester, Michigan cause the most roof replacements?

In Rochester Michigan, hail from thunderstorms and the high‑velocity straight‑line winds they unleash account for the lion’s share of roof replacements. Hot, on their heels are the heavy snowfalls and the ice dams that pile up during the bone‑chilling polar‑vortex winters while tornadoes make only occasional forays. The 2014 polar vortex, with this summer’s relentless hailstorms sparked a cascade of shingle failures and forced a wave of full‑roof replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Rochester, Michigan

Ingram Roofing, Inc

4

24 reviews

390 South Street
Rochester, MI 48307

(248) 299-6225

Select Property Solutions

5

32 reviews

511 Olde Towne Road
Rochester, MI 48308

(877) 708-1999

MI Remodelers – The Integrity Guys

4.8

24 reviews

125 Walnut Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48307

(844) 744-6676

Omega Roofing & Construction

5

2 reviews

301 East 3rd Street
Rochester, MI 48307

(248) 600-4537

Schoenherr Roofing

5

1 review

425 Walnut Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48307

(248) 720-5847

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Butcher & Butcher Construction

5

1 review

3885 Industrial Drive
Rochester, MI 48309

(248) 852-2323

Map of Roofing Contractors in Rochester, Michigan

Rochester Roof Costs Compared to Other Michigan Cities

Detroit, MI

  • $2,514 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,756

Grand Rapids, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Flint, MI

  • $110 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,380

Lansing, MI

  • $1,143 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,127

Saginaw, MI

  • $3,285 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,555