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The average cost to replace a roof in Austin, Minnesota is $16,492.

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$16,492 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Austin, MN

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The average cost to replace a roof in Austin is about $16,492. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Austin of 2,271 sqft (22.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.26 per sqft ($726/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 2,271 sqft roof (22.67 squares) in Austin.

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 Austin.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.26/sqft ($726/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,631
1,00010$7,262
1,50015$10,893
2,00020$14,524
2,50025$18,155
3,00030$21,786
3,50035$25,417
4,00040$29,048
4,50045$32,679
5,00050$36,310
Designer Shingle
$8.83/sqft ($883/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,413
1,00010$8,826
1,50015$13,239
2,00020$17,651
2,50025$22,064
3,00030$26,477
3,50035$30,890
4,00040$35,303
4,50045$39,716
5,00050$44,128
Metal
$18.47/sqft ($1,847/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$9,233
1,00010$18,466
1,50015$27,700
2,00020$36,933
2,50025$46,166
3,00030$55,399
3,50035$64,633
4,00040$73,866
4,50045$83,099
5,00050$92,332

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 Austin home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.26/sqft ($726/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,179
1,000$4,357
1,500$6,536
2,000$8,714
2,500$10,893
3,000$13,072
3,500$15,250
4,000$17,429
4,500$19,607
5,000$21,786
Designer Shingle
$8.83/sqft ($883/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,692
1,000$5,384
1,500$8,076
2,000$10,767
2,500$13,459
3,000$16,151
3,500$18,843
4,000$21,535
4,500$24,227
5,000$26,918
Metal
$18.47/sqft ($1,847/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,725
1,000$11,449
1,500$17,174
2,000$22,898
2,500$28,623
3,000$34,348
3,500$40,072
4,000$45,797
4,500$51,521
5,000$57,246

Austin Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned15,601
Average roof size (with pitch)2,271 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Austin, Minnesota

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Austin, Minnesota compared to nearby areas?

In Austin, Minnesota roofing labor usually falls between $1.30 and $2.50 per foot, roughly $40 to $65 an hour. Because the market there is smaller the price tag tends to be a notch below Rochester’s. It’s generally on par with, or a shade lower than, what you’d find in Mankato and Owatonna and it lines up with rates in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Still the exact cost can swing depending on the contractor you choose the season, local material supply and how workable the job’s, in winter.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Austin, Minnesota's weather affect roof lifespan?

Austin, Minnesotas climate dishes out 30 inches of rain and 40‑50 inches of snow each year alongside frequent spring wind gusts and a blistering summer sun. Those weather patterns trigger freeze‑thaw cycles, ice dams cracked shingles and wind uplift, which can chew through an asphalt roof’s lifespan unless wind‑rated fasteners, adequate ventilation and solid snow‑management practices are, in place.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Austin, Minnesota?

In Austin, Minnesota spring and summer hailstorms with the gusty winds that ride thunderclouds are the primary culprits, behind roof damage, scarring shingles and denting metal, while winter’s ice dams creep in leaving a steady seasonal wear.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Austin, Minnesota?

The prime time to visit Austin, Minnesota runs from spring into early fall, roughly May, through September. Target either May‑June or August‑September if you can since those windows let you dodge the scorching midsummer heat and the frequent spring and autumn storms. Aim to finish up before the hard freeze, which usually arrives in early October.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Austin, Minnesota?

In Austin, Minnesota roof claims that stem from storms pop up often especially after the hail and high‑wind events that roll through in spring and summer. Austin, situated in Mower County regularly sees a slew of claims after each season’s major storms with hail and wind damage leading the pack as the main reasons homeowners file insurance claims.

What natural disasters in Austin, Minnesota cause the most roof replacements?

In Austin, Minnesota the bulk of roof replacements trace back to the hail that slams the city each summer and the straight‑line blasts of thunderstorm winds, with the odd tornado adding its own brand of havoc. When winter rolls in, ice dams and hefty snow loads often lead to leaks or even structural collapses prompting another round of replacements. Those recurring, monster‑sized hailstorms that have peppered summers have churned up a torrent of local insurance claims.

Top Roofing Contractors in Austin, Minnesota

Anderson Construction

5

1 review

1404 33rd Drive Northeast
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 433-5376

Timberline Roofing & Contracting – Austin

3.8

8 reviews

1507 22nd Avenue Southeast
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 396-4412

Advanced Designs Siding & Roof

5

2 reviews

Austin, MN 55912

(507) 434-4044

AllWeather Roof

3

2 reviews

2311 4th Street Northwest
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 434-3700

J B Siding & Roofing

1

1 review

404 6th Street Northeast
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 433-5236

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Meineke Snow Removal

3

2 reviews

2208 8th Avenue Northwest
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 437-8126

L L Hage Siding & Windows

5

1 review

1700 8th Street Southeast
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 433-1158

Twix Construction

5

2 reviews

90507 240th Street
Austin, MN 55912

(507) 460-0206

Map of Roofing Contractors in Austin, Minnesota

Austin Roof Costs Compared to Other Minnesota Cities

Minneapolis, MN

  • $5,242 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,250

Saint Paul, MN

  • $3,316 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,176

Duluth, MN

  • $6,966 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,526

Rochester, MN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,492

Saint Cloud, MN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,492