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The average cost to replace a roof in Fairmont, West Virginia is $12,881.

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$12,881 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Fairmont, WV

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Roof Replacement Cost in Fairmont, West Virginia

The average cost to replace a roof in Fairmont is about $12,881. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Fairmont of 1,941 sqft (19.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.64 per sqft ($664/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 1,941 sqft roof (19.33 squares) in Fairmont.

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 Fairmont.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.64/sqft ($664/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,318
1,00010$6,636
1,50015$9,954
2,00020$13,273
2,50025$16,591
3,00030$19,909
3,50035$23,227
4,00040$26,545
4,50045$29,863
5,00050$33,181
Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,959
1,00010$7,917
1,50015$11,876
2,00020$15,834
2,50025$19,793
3,00030$23,751
3,50035$27,710
4,00040$31,668
4,50045$35,627
5,00050$39,585
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
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 Fairmont home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.64/sqft ($664/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,991
1,000$3,982
1,500$5,973
2,000$7,964
2,500$9,954
3,000$11,945
3,500$13,936
4,000$15,927
4,500$17,918
5,000$19,909
Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,415
1,000$4,829
1,500$7,244
2,000$9,659
2,500$12,073
3,000$14,488
3,500$16,903
4,000$19,318
4,500$21,732
5,000$24,147
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Fairmont Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned20,641
Average roof size (with pitch)1,941 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 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 Fairmont, West Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Fairmont, West Virginia compared to nearby areas? The cost of roofing labor in Fairmont, West Virginia hovers in the $180, $300 per‑square band which roughly equates to $35, $60 an hour. A brief jaunt over to Morgantown nudges those figures upward by about 5, 15 % while the numbers in Clarksburg tend to dip 5, 10 % below Fairmont’s level. Grafton’s rates for their part generally sit shoulder‑to‑shoulder, with Fairmont’s. Slip just a whisper lower.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Fairmont, West Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan? In Fairmont’s Appalachian foothills the climate drops 42 inches of rain and 30 inches of snow each year with average winds of 8, 9 mph and, about 1,900 sunshine hours. Those conditions accelerate roof wear: moisture and freeze‑thaw cycles spawn ice dams rot and algae; wind lifts shingles and strips granules; and UV exposure speeds up asphalt aging cutting shingle lifespan to five to ten years without regular upkeep.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Fairmont, West Virginia? In Fairmont roof damage often traces back to winter ice dams that develop after heavy snowfall in the Appalachian Valley and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycles, which pry up shingles and let water seep in. On top of that wind‑driven debris, from Monongahela River valley storms coupled with roofs that have simply aged only aggravates the problem.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Fairmont, West Virginia? In Fairmont, West Virginia the spot for a roof replacement runs from late spring into early autumn, roughly May, through October. The most forgiving stretches are May and June again September and October when temperatures stay moderate enough for shingle seals to set securely. It’s wise to steer clear of the winter freeze the snow that can accumulate and the intense summer thunderstorms that roll in along the Tygart Valley River.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Fairmont, West Virginia? In Fairmont, West Virginia roof claims linked to storms show up often, dozens each year, with a clear spike during spring and summer thunderstorm season and again during winter ice storms. Most of the damage comes from wind, hail and trees that get knocked down nudging the claim rate just, above the state average because the town sits in the Monongahela River valley and has a relatively old housing stock.
What natural disasters in Fairmont, West Virginia cause the most roof replacements? Here in Fairmont, WV a fresh roof usually appears after the weather throws a tantrum, when a fierce thunderstorm hurls gusts and hail when a stray tornado makes a fleeting cameo, when winter slaps a hard crust of ice and a heap of snow onto the town or when a flash flood sneaks in, on the tail of a tropical leftover. Take Hurricane Ida in 2021: it swamped the low‑lying neighborhoods hugging the Monongahela River.

Top Roofing Contractors in Fairmont, West Virginia

A1 General Contracting and Repair LLC

5

1 review

601 Fairmont Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554

(304) 365-3882

Over The Top Roofing LLC

2.6

10 reviews

1028 Brookside Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554

(304) 629-4166

J an I roofing

3

2 reviews

18 Cricket Lane
Fairmont, WV 26554

(681) 209-8014

Huffman Roofing & Siding

3

4 reviews

Fairmont, WV 26554

(304) 363-3885

Elite Roofing LLC

4.6

11 reviews

220 Virginia Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

(304) 989-4792

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Sanders Contracting

5

1 review

Fairmont, WV 26554

(304) 363-3694

TKO Roofing LLC

5

4 reviews

1688 Bunner Ridge Road
Fairmont, WV 26554

(304) 363-7986

Map of Roofing Contractors in Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont Roof Costs Compared to Other West Virginia Cities

Charleston, WV

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,881

Huntington, WV

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,881

Morgantown, WV

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,881

Martinsburg, WV

  • $3,904 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,785

Parkersburg, WV

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,881
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.