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The average cost to replace a roof in Duluth, Minnesota is $9,526.

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$9,526 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Duluth, MN

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Roof Replacement Cost in Duluth, Minnesota

The average cost to replace a roof in Duluth is about $9,526. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Duluth of 1,321 sqft (13.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.21 per sqft ($721/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 1,321 sqft roof (13.33 squares) in Duluth.

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 Duluth.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.21/sqft ($721/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,606
1,00010$7,211
1,50015$10,817
2,00020$14,422
2,50025$18,028
3,00030$21,634
3,50035$25,239
4,00040$28,845
4,50045$32,450
5,00050$36,056
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 Duluth home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.21/sqft ($721/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,163
1,000$4,327
1,500$6,490
2,000$8,653
2,500$10,817
3,000$12,980
3,500$15,144
4,000$17,307
4,500$19,470
5,000$21,634
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.

Duluth Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned56,002
Average roof size (with pitch)1,321 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 Duluth, Minnesota

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Duluth, Minnesota compared to nearby areas? In Duluth roofing labor typically hovers between $3.50 and $6.50 per foot which works out to roughly $30 , $55 per roofer hour. Those numbers sit a bit higher than the averages in the surrounding towns, where rates usually fall in the $3.00 , $5.50 per square foot range and $25 , $45, per hour. The extra cost comes from Duluth’s steep lake‑bluff roofs the winter‑prep work and the higher hauling expenses.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Duluth, Minnesota's weather affect roof lifespan? In Duluth the climate delivers 30 inches of liquid precipitation each year accompanied by about 85 inches of lake‑effect snow. Winds usually sit in the 10‑to‑12 mph band while sunshine remains relatively scarce. The persistent snowfall, with repeated freeze‑thaw cycles tends to spawn ice dams and moisture‑related damage. At the time the wind has a knack, for prying up shingles and even a moderate dose of UV radiation will over time erode roofing materials. All of these factors combine to shave years off the roof lifespan especially when contrasted with the longer‑lasting roofs found in milder drier locales.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Duluth, Minnesota? In Duluth roofs often get battered by the massive lake‑effect snowfall that Lake Superior hurls onto the city quickly hardening into thick ice. That ice gives rise to ice dams lets water seep in can snap shingles and loads steep hill‑top and harbor‑side homes, with strain, especially as repeated freeze‑thaw cycles and fierce offshore winds sweep through.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Duluth, Minnesota? In Duluth the favorable period runs from late May to early September with July and August offering the very best conditions, Lake Superior’s lake‑effect eases, daytime highs stay comfortably above 50 °F and early snowfalls are unlikely. This holds true on the ridgelines of Skyline Parkway. It’s prudent to avoid winter the freeze‑thaw spells of spring and the late‑fall stretch, when gusty winds lingering moisture and rapid snow can turn shingle adhesion and cleanup into a real headache.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Duluth, Minnesota? Storm‑related roof claims aren’t rare in Duluth; they’re largely the fallout of heavy lake‑effect snow, ice dams, the gusts that sweep off Lake Superior and the occasional tree that topples, on the steep forest‑covered slopes. The number of claims climbs sharply from winter into spring, when melting snow and accumulated ice load the roofs. It spikes again after the occasional severe windstorm.
What natural disasters in Duluth, Minnesota cause the most roof replacements? In Duluth roof replacements often occur after the city is battered by heavy lake‑effect snow drifting off Lake Superior by ice dams that form on steep hillsides by severe thunderstorms that bring wind and hail and by water‑related or structural failures caused by flash flooding, especially the notorious June 2012 Duluth floods.

Top Roofing Contractors in Duluth, Minnesota

Chesser Construction

5

1 review

3741 Mulvahill Road
Duluth, MN 55803

(218) 355-1398

Superior Roofing Company

5

1 review

6511 Lexington Street
Duluth, MN 55807

(218) 248-6060

AW Kuettel & Sons Inc

5

1 review

3930 Airpark Blvd
Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 722-3901

Empire Roofing

4.4

130 reviews

1632 London Rd Ste 1
Duluth, MN 55812

(218) 724-5584

Les Grumdahl Window & Siding LLC

5

1 review

5210 McQuade Rd
Duluth, MN 55804

(218) 728-3060

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The Jamar Company

4.6

12 reviews

4701 Mike Colalillo Dr
Duluth, MN 55807

(218) 628-1027

Breeze Construction

5

1 review

236 West Mankato Street
Duluth, MN 55803

(218) 340-8720

Duluth Roofing Company

4.8

27 reviews

4502 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55804

(218) 727-8868

MC Roofing

5

5 reviews

1221 Foster Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 722-5288

Denon Perrin’s Roofing and Services

4.8

17 reviews

821 East 13th Street
Duluth, MN 55805

(218) 393-5916

United Veterans Construction

4.3

7 reviews

350 Garfield Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 213-3264

Billings Roofing

5

94 reviews

5916 Sunny Lane
Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 288-2318

Scott Didrikson Construction

3.3

23 reviews

4169 Luzerne Road
Duluth, MN 55803

(218) 428-7131

Todd’s Miller’s Roofing & Window

1

3 reviews

Duluth, MN 55807

(218) 628-3451

Ed Oman Construction LLC

4.1

17 reviews

5092 Howard Gnesen Road
Duluth, MN 55803

(218) 391-9903

Let It Rain Gutters

3.5

10 reviews

319 North 79th Avenue West
Duluth, MN 55807

(218) 349-7557

Your Home Improvement Company – Windows & Bath

4.8

155 reviews

4434 Haines Road
Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 727-1753

Crowley Brothers Contracting LLC

5

1 review

3017 Vernon Street
Duluth, MN 55806

Perrault Construction

5

1 review

3009 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55806

(218) 723-8477

Outlast Construction LLC

5

1 review

2521 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811

(877) 278-9555

Map of Roofing Contractors in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth Roof Costs Compared to Other Minnesota Cities

Minneapolis, MN

  • $1,724 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,250

Saint Paul, MN

  • $3,650 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,176

Rochester, MN

  • $7,212 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,738

Saint Cloud, MN

  • $7,212 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,738

Bemidji, MN

  • $7,212 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,738
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.