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The average cost to replace a roof in Louisville, Kentucky is $14,008.

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$14,008 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Louisville, KY

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The average cost to replace a roof in Louisville is about $14,008. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Louisville of 2,199 sqft (22.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.37 per sqft ($637/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 2,199 sqft roof (22.00 squares) in Louisville.

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 Louisville.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.37/sqft ($637/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,185
1,00010$6,370
1,50015$9,555
2,00020$12,740
2,50025$15,925
3,00030$19,111
3,50035$22,296
4,00040$25,481
4,50045$28,666
5,00050$31,851
Metal
$11.35/sqft ($1,135/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$5,676
1,00010$11,352
1,50015$17,028
2,00020$22,704
2,50025$28,380
3,00030$34,056
3,50035$39,733
4,00040$45,409
4,50045$51,085
5,00050$56,761
Designer Shingle
$6.49/sqft ($649/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,245
1,00010$6,490
1,50015$9,735
2,00020$12,981
2,50025$16,226
3,00030$19,471
3,50035$22,716
4,00040$25,961
4,50045$29,206
5,00050$32,451

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 Louisville home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.37/sqft ($637/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,911
1,000$3,822
1,500$5,733
2,000$7,644
2,500$9,555
3,000$11,466
3,500$13,377
4,000$15,288
4,500$17,199
5,000$19,111
Metal
$11.35/sqft ($1,135/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$3,519
1,000$7,038
1,500$10,557
2,000$14,077
2,500$17,596
3,000$21,115
3,500$24,634
4,000$28,153
4,500$31,672
5,000$35,192
Designer Shingle
$6.49/sqft ($649/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,980
1,000$3,959
1,500$5,939
2,000$7,918
2,500$9,898
3,000$11,877
3,500$13,857
4,000$15,836
4,500$17,816
5,000$19,795

Louisville Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned272,271
Average roof size (with pitch)2,199 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Louisville, Kentucky

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Louisville, Kentucky compared to nearby areas?

In Louisville the cost of roofing labor generally lands in the $150‑$275 per‑square range or $45‑$85 per hour. That tends to be a notch below the rates seen in Cincinnati and Indianapolis a touch above those, in southern Indiana and western Kentucky and essentially matches Lexington’s pricing. The final price still depends on the roof’s pitch its age and the contractor chosen.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Louisville, Kentucky's weather affect roof lifespan?

Louisville typically receives about 45 inches of rain a foot of snow with average wind speeds lingering around 8, 10 mph and enjoys approximately 200 sunny days each year. The heat and humidity of the Ohio River Valley with frequent thunderstorms and relentless freeze‑thaw cycles, fuel algae growth can yank shingles loose during storms and if left unchecked shave several years, off a roof’s lifespan.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Louisville, Kentucky?

In Louisville roof damage often stems from the fierce spring‑and‑summer thunderstorms that unleash straight‑line winds and hail which pry up shingles and crack tiles. The problem is usually amplified by saturated soils and the city’s mature towering tree canopy, along the Ohio River valley shedding limbs onto the roofs.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Louisville, Kentucky?

If shingle work is on the agenda in Louisville the prime windows are spring, May through June, or early fall, September to October, when the Ohio River valley’s heat and humidity soften, the worst of the spring storms recede and daytime temperatures reliably sit between, about 45 °F and 85 °F. Winter’s freeze‑thaw cycles and midsummer’s intense heat, high humidity and frequent storms are best avoided.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Louisville, Kentucky?

Storm‑related roof claims are a sight in Louisville especially during the spring and summer when thunderstorms, from the Ohio River valley unload hail drive straight‑line winds and occasionally toss a tornado. In Jefferson County the mix of roofs and tree‑lined neighborhoods leads to an even higher claim rate after a severe storm particularly after hail.

What natural disasters in Louisville, Kentucky cause the most roof replacements?

In Louisville the bulk of roof replacements stem from summer’s thunderstorms that hurl massive hail and unleash straight‑line wind blasts with tornadoes and winter ice storms trailing as the next most common culprits. Ohio River floods rarely rip roofs clean off. Flash‑flood events and wind‑driven rain often deliver serious water intrusion and substantial shingle loss.

Top Roofing Contractors in Louisville, Kentucky

High Bridge

4.8

35 reviews

101 North 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 861-6100

Axiomroof LLC

5

1 review

11864 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299

(866) 226-5262

Axiomroof llc

5

1 review

11864 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299

(502) 383-0637

King Contracting

5

1 review

2300 Artisan Glen Court
Louisville, KY 40023

(859) 444-5464

KYNG Roofing & Remodeling

5

1 review

1012 Springview Drive
Louisville, KY 40219

(502) 509-3489

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Riteway Roofing Pros

5

1 review

12345 Street
Louisville, KY 11111

(504) 252-7330

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5

1 review

3600 Chamberlain Lane
Louisville, KY 40241

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K&P Roofing Siding & Home Improvement

4.6

123 reviews

914 N English Station Rd Ste A1
Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 254-2211

Commonwealth Roofing Corp

4.9

35 reviews

1449 Hugh Ave
Louisville, KY 40213

(502) 459-2216

Bowling Roofing

5

1 review

3612 Norbourne Blvd
Louisville, KY 40207

(502) 930-2535

Greater American Roofing

5

1 review

101 N 7th St Ste 702
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 286-3737

Henry Contractors Inc

5

1 review

6403 Beulah Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40228

(502) 817-5377

Geoghegan Roofing Corporation

5

1 review

1405 Garland Ave
Louisville, KY 40210

(502) 585-4313

Frederick Roofing Co

4.5

8 reviews

2123 Reynolds Ln
Louisville, KY 40218

(502) 451-3992

Christian Brothers Roofing

4.9

134 reviews

500 N English Station Rd Ste 109
Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 244-0208

Roof It Right LLC

5

1 review

7400 Bluffington Rd
Louisville, KY 40291

(502) 716-8000

Ram Roofing and Sheet Metal

5

1 review

6901 Holly Lake Dr
Louisville, KY 40291

(502) 389-7811

Eclipse Contracting

4.9

335 reviews

11540 Blankenbaker Access Dr Ste 105
Louisville, KY 40299

(502) 266-7510

Roofing 502

4.8

24 reviews

404 N Birchwood Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

(502) 715-1688

RAM Roofing and Remodeling LLC

5

1 review

4965 US Highway 42 Ste 1000
Louisville, KY 40222

(502) 548-1875

Map of Roofing Contractors in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville Roof Costs Compared to Other Kentucky Cities

Lexington, KY

  • $1,024 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,032

Bowling Green, KY

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,008

Owensboro, KY

  • $4,966 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,042

Paducah, KY

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,008

Frankfort, KY

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,008