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The average cost to replace a roof in Brainerd, Minnesota is $16,738.

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$16,738 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Brainerd, MN

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Roof Replacement Cost in Brainerd, Minnesota

The average cost to replace a roof in Brainerd is about $16,738. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Brainerd of 2,305 sqft (23.00 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 2,305 sqft roof (23.00 squares) in Brainerd.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

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 Brainerd.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.26/sqft ($726/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,631
1,00010$7,262
1,50015$10,892
2,00020$14,523
2,50025$18,154
3,00030$21,785
3,50035$25,416
4,00040$29,046
4,50045$32,677
5,00050$36,308
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

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 Brainerd home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.26/sqft ($726/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,178
1,000$4,357
1,500$6,535
2,000$8,714
2,500$10,892
3,000$13,071
3,500$15,249
4,000$17,428
4,500$19,606
5,000$21,785
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Brainerd Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned19,509
Average roof size (with pitch)2,305 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Brainerd, Minnesota

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Brainerd, Minnesota compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in Brainerd usually sits between $2 and $4.50 per foot with prices climbing during the bustling summer lake season and on jobs that require winter‑time access. The rates line up with those in Baxter and Nisswa sit a touch below what’s charged in Duluth and the Twin Cities yet stay above the figures common, in remote rural towns a result of seasonal demand and the extra travel involved.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Brainerd, Minnesota's weather affect roof lifespan? Brainerd endures long winters punctuated by frequent freeze‑thaw cycles and occasional ice‑dam formation, which together accelerate shingle aging. The heavy snow load, combined with spring windstorms heightens the risk of roof uplift. A moderate amount of rain introduces a steady chance of moisture intrusion while the strong summer sun’s UV rays gradually make asphalt brittle. Altogether these climatic pressures typically shave twenty to thirty percent off a roof’s expected lifespan compared with the milder climate of other Minnesota towns.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Brainerd, Minnesota? In Brainerd, Minnesota the chief culprit, behind roof damage is the snow and ice that pile up in winter, which produces ice dams overloads the structure and results in freeze‑thaw leaks.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Brainerd, Minnesota? For residents of Brainerd and Crow Wing County the favorable window for a roof replacement runs roughly from mid‑June through August. By then the lake‑region snow has finally melted the temperature stays high enough for shingles and their adhesives to cure properly. The daylight hours are long enough to make the job easier. It’s wise to steer clear of the spring thaw and the lingering cold of late‑fall and to schedule the work, around the occasional summer thunderstorm.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Brainerd, Minnesota? Storm‑related roof claims pop up often in Brainerd driven by spring and summer hail the occasional punchy straight‑line wind and winter‑time ice dams. The lake‑dotted stretch of Minnesota around Brainerd usually sees a surge in filings from May through August and again after the late‑winter thaws melt everything away. Since each roof’s age and material differ the risk varies from house, to house making a claim every years a fairly typical pattern.
What natural disasters in Brainerd, Minnesota cause the most roof replacements? In the Brainerd and Brainerd Lakes region the primary drivers behind roof replacements are the summer hailstorms and the straight‑line wind events that follow; winter adds its set of woes, with ice dams and dense wet snowfall chewing away at shingles and an occasional tornado delivering outright devastation. The recent hailstorms of the season have already set off a flurry of insurance claims throughout the locality.

Top Roofing Contractors in Brainerd, Minnesota

Neumann Construction

4.7

62 reviews

1006 Wright St
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 270-0009

Thelen Heating & Roofing

5

1 review

1717 SE 13th St
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 454-4684

Mike Miller’s Roofing & Siding

3.7

9 reviews

601 Northwest 5th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 631-8219

Advantage Seamless Gutters

4.8

225 reviews

1006 Wright Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 270-2663

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5

1 review

10300 Crow Wing Heights Drive Southwest
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 825-8220

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ABC Seamless Lakes Area

5

9 reviews

2602 11th Street South
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 829-5999

Recon Construction, LLC

5

12 reviews

1288 Fairview Road West
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 316-2120

Five Star Home Improvement LLC

5

1 review

4284 Sandbar Trail
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 252-0439

Advantage Home Pros

5

1 review

1006 Wright Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 503-0399

A&M Roofing LLC

5

1 review

20249 Journeys End Road
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 821-9945

Dahlquist Roofing & Construction

5

1 review

1509 Harrison Drive Southwest
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 839-3326

Lakes Choice Roofing & Exteriors

5

1 review

19213 Soder Road
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 851-3198

Hoffman Weber Construction

5

1 review

607 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 520-2025

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Brainerd Roof Costs Compared to Other Minnesota Cities

Minneapolis, MN

  • $5,488 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,250

Saint Paul, MN

  • $3,562 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,176

Duluth, MN

  • $7,212 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,526

Rochester, MN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,738

Saint Cloud, MN

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,738
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.