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

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

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Roof Replacement Cost in Rochester, Minnesota

The average cost to replace a roof in Rochester is about $16,738. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Rochester 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 Rochester.

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 Rochester.

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 Rochester 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.

Rochester Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned45,192
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 Rochester, Minnesota

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Rochester, Minnesota compared to nearby areas? In the Rochester area of Minnesota roofing labor tends to sit a shade above the rates found in small towns such as Austin or Owatonna largely because the Mayo Clinic pulls demand and there’s a thin pool of workers. The premium usually falls somewhere, between five and twelve percent. Still with that bump Rochester’s prices remain roughly five to ten percent below what you’d see in the Twin Cities metro region though winter jobs typically carry an extra premium.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Rochester, Minnesota's weather affect roof lifespan? Rochester Minnesota clocks in at 30 inches of precipitation and about 45 inches of snowfall each year. Those snow depths translate into roof loads and the perpetual freeze‑thaw dance fuels ice‑dam formation and shingle fissuring. When storms sweep through gusty winds add an uplift threat while the blazing summer sun, along, with its UV onslaught, gradually erodes shingle durability. If left unmaintained this cocktail of stresses can trim a roof’s service life by a noticeable margin.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Rochester, Minnesota? In Rochester, Minnesota roof damage commonly stems from ice dams that develop when a thick layer of wet snow is followed by a rapid thaw; the meltwater then forces its way beneath the shingles and into the attic a situation made worse, by insufficient attic insulation and poor ventilation.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Rochester, Minnesota? In Rochester, Minnesota the season for swapping out a roof runs from late spring into early fall, roughly mid‑May through September. The busiest stretch lands in June, July and August when temperatures stay comfortably above 50 °F allowing shingles to seal properly. It’s best to steer clear of the freeze‑thaw winter, the damp mornings that drift up from the Zumbro River valley and the occasional severe summer thunderstorms. Timing the project around the traffic patterns, near the Mayo Clinic also helps.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Rochester, Minnesota? In Rochester, Minnesota roof claims that stem from storms show up often, most of the spikes come in spring and summer when hail and gusty winds are at their peak with a steady trickle of damage from winter ice as well. The same trend plays out across Minnesota especially in Olmsted County and the Zumbro River valley, where local insurers and county loss reports consistently note a surge, in claims after hailstorms and strong wind events.
What natural disasters in Rochester, Minnesota cause the most roof replacements? In Rochester, Minnesota the lion’s share of roof replacements stems from the summer hailstorms that pound the area. Hot on their heelsre the damaging straight‑line winds and on rarer occasions tornadoes that add to the destruction. Winter brings ice dams and heavy wet snow that also force a handful of replacements although flooding seldom ruins a roof. The recent summer hail events around Rochester have been responsible, for the bulk of insurance claims and the majority of replacement work.

Top Roofing Contractors in Rochester, Minnesota

KW Billman

5

1 review

6198 S Pointe Dr SW
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 280-6727

Heyn Brothers Roofing

4.8

235 reviews

6169 Rome Circle Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 519-6202

Weather Shield Roofing LLC

4.9

33 reviews

415 Broadway Avenue South
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 718-1802

Steve Gentry Construction LLC

4.6

26 reviews

2307 7th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 208-4501

Hoyer Construction LLC

4.1

40 reviews

2725 Marion Road Southeast
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 358-9673

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Ronningen Roofing, Inc.

4.8

102 reviews

608 11th Avenue Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 281-8899

Gary Kline Roofing Inc

4.9

39 reviews

3021 43rd Street Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 289-6686

Above All Roofing

4.9

89 reviews

6889 10th Avenue Southwest
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 281-8585

Redemptive Roofing LLC

4.8

47 reviews

829 3rd Avenue Southeast
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 251-6283

Priority Construction Services

4.9

251 reviews

3431 Northern Valley Place Northeast
Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 201-6272

Rory?s Home Improvement

5

1 review

1131 3rd Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 696-4821

Bobs Construction

5

14 reviews

6440 34th Ave
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 288-8379

2 Brothers Contracting

5

29 reviews

3777 40th Avenue Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 208-4031

Merit Contracting Inc

4.7

7 reviews

4661 Hadley View Court Northeast
Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 281-4317

Legacy Roofing & Construction LLC

3.9

7 reviews

2019 Arlen Drive
Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 398-5259

Brauer Roofing Inc

3.7

12 reviews

2240 32nd Avenue Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 252-1728

Renner Roofing

5

11 reviews

3169 Wellner Drive Northeast
Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 208-4045

Alfa Metal Roofing – Rochester

5

6 reviews

4048 Maine Avenue Southeast
Rochester, MN 55904

(507) 512-7152

Gray Duck Roofing

5

1 review

606 11th Avenue Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 208-4008

All Craft Exteriors LLC

4.8

150 reviews

7509 11th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901

(507) 424-3323

Map of Roofing Contractors in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester 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

Saint Cloud, MN

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

Bemidji, 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.