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The average cost to replace a roof in Moorhead, Minnesota is $17,946.

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$17,946 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Moorhead, MN

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The average cost to replace a roof in Moorhead is about $17,946. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Moorhead of 2,486 sqft (25.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.22 per sqft ($722/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 2,486 sqft roof (25.00 squares) in Moorhead.

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 Moorhead.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.22/sqft ($722/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,609
1,00010$7,219
1,50015$10,828
2,00020$14,438
2,50025$18,047
3,00030$21,656
3,50035$25,266
4,00040$28,875
4,50045$32,485
5,00050$36,094
Designer Shingle
$8.72/sqft ($872/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,359
1,00010$8,718
1,50015$13,077
2,00020$17,436
2,50025$21,795
3,00030$26,154
3,50035$30,513
4,00040$34,872
4,50045$39,231
5,00050$43,590
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 Moorhead home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.22/sqft ($722/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,166
1,000$4,331
1,500$6,497
2,000$8,663
2,500$10,828
3,000$12,994
3,500$15,160
4,000$17,325
4,500$19,491
5,000$21,656
Designer Shingle
$8.72/sqft ($872/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,659
1,000$5,318
1,500$7,977
2,000$10,636
2,500$13,295
3,000$15,954
3,500$18,613
4,000$21,272
4,500$23,931
5,000$26,590
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

Moorhead Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned14,446
Average roof size (with pitch)2,486 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Moorhead, Minnesota

Labor Costs

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

Roofing labor in Moorhead generally falls between $2.50 and $4.50 per foot which translates to $250, $450 for each 100‑square‑foot segment. Those figures line up with the rates seen in neighboring Fargo sit a bit above the numbers, in the Clay County towns, where the winter season tightens the workload, and remain lower than the labor costs typical of the Twin Cities metro area.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Winter in Moorhead brings a relentless back‑and‑forth of freeze‑thaw cycles that pile on snow and forge ice dams pressing hard on shingles and flashing and trimming their useful years. When spring arrives the Red River valley’s gusty breezes, occasionally joined by hail, scrape granules and loosen the fasteners that hold the roof together. A modest but steady drizzle, throughout the year adds its subtle erosion while summer’s high‑intensity UV radiation bakes the roofing drying it out and coaxing cracks to appear. The cumulative effect of these assaults can shave several years off the normal lifespan of a typical shingle.

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

In Moorhead roof damage is chiefly the work of ice dams that form after snowfalls and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle a problem amplified by thin attic insulation and the Red River Valley’s erratic temperature swings, with wind and hail playing only secondary roles.

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

Moorhead, Minnesota finds its sweet spot from roughly mid‑May through early September with July delivering the warmest most dependable conditions, ideal, for sealing shingles and coaxing moisture away quickly. Winter and the fickle spring thaw should be steered clear of as low temperatures, lingering snow, ice and the flood‑prone whims of the Red River valley can derail both the work and the materials.

Insurance & Storms

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

Roof claims linked to storms are an occurrence in Moorhead. Most of them come from the hail and straight‑line wind events that roll through in spring and summer while winter ice‑dam build‑ups add a modest secondary peak. Because Moorhead sits in the Red River Valley and sits out on a prairie it faces a higher hail‑and‑wind risk than many towns, in southern Minnesota so older roofs tend to generate claims more frequently.

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

In Moorhead the bulk of roof replacements are triggered by the summer hailstorms and the straight‑line winds that sweep the area as well as by water‑ and ice‑dam damage, from Red River flooding, especially the 2011 flood. Hail and wind demand the repairs, whereas floods and ice tend to cause broader structural roof losses.

Top Roofing Contractors in Moorhead, Minnesota

All Weather Roofing & Metal, LLC

4.2

5 reviews

2221 14th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56560

(218) 979-3451

Fm Roofing

5

1 review

1801 26th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56560

Edge Roofing

5

1 review

1306 24th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56560

(218) 514-6883

Wagner Construction

4.5

2 reviews

300 67th Avenue North
Moorhead, MN 56560

(218) 233-4623

Olson & Legatt Roofing Inc

5

16 reviews

1816 27th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56560

(701) 729-6246

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All Around Improvement

5

1 review

1112 17th Street North
Moorhead, MN 56560

(701) 730-1910

Map of Roofing Contractors in Moorhead, Minnesota

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