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The average cost to replace a roof in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is $12,815.

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$12,815 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Cape Girardeau, MO

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The average cost to replace a roof in Cape Girardeau is about $12,815. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Cape Girardeau of 2,015 sqft (20.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.36 per sqft ($636/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 2,015 sqft roof (20.00 squares) in Cape Girardeau.

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 Cape Girardeau.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.36/sqft ($636/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,180
1,00010$6,360
1,50015$9,540
2,00020$12,720
2,50025$15,900
3,00030$19,079
3,50035$22,259
4,00040$25,439
4,50045$28,619
5,00050$31,799
Designer Shingle
$8.49/sqft ($849/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,245
1,00010$8,490
1,50015$12,735
2,00020$16,980
2,50025$21,225
3,00030$25,469
3,50035$29,714
4,00040$33,959
4,50045$38,204
5,00050$42,449
Metal
$14.15/sqft ($1,415/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,077
1,00010$14,154
1,50015$21,231
2,00020$28,307
2,50025$35,384
3,00030$42,461
3,50035$49,538
4,00040$56,615
4,50045$63,692
5,00050$70,768

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 Cape Girardeau home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.36/sqft ($636/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,908
1,000$3,816
1,500$5,724
2,000$7,632
2,500$9,540
3,000$11,448
3,500$13,356
4,000$15,264
4,500$17,171
5,000$19,079
Designer Shingle
$8.49/sqft ($849/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,589
1,000$5,179
1,500$7,768
2,000$10,358
2,500$12,947
3,000$15,536
3,500$18,126
4,000$20,715
4,500$23,305
5,000$25,894
Metal
$14.15/sqft ($1,415/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,388
1,000$8,775
1,500$13,163
2,000$17,551
2,500$21,938
3,000$26,326
3,500$30,713
4,000$35,101
4,500$39,489
5,000$43,876

Cape Girardeau Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned18,655
Average roof size (with pitch)2,015 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Cape Girardeau, Missouri compared to nearby areas?

In Cape Girardeau roofing labor typically runs between $45 and $65 an hour which translates to $200 to $350 per roofing square. That’s generally a shade cheaper than the rates in St. Louis or Springfield where labor often sits in the $50‑$80 per hour range and $220‑$400 per square. Nearby towns such, as Sikeston and Perryville display or slightly higher, prices reflecting a larger market and the steady demand driven by the university.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Cape Girardeau, Missouri's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Cape Girardeau the average annual rainfall is 45 inches with snowfall typically falling between eight and ten inches. Winds are generally moderate, ten miles, per hour, but spring frequently unleashes severe storms. Sun shines abundantly amounting to 2,100 hours of bright skies each year. The region’s humidity, the Mississippi River’s fog scorching summer heat and seasonal storms all conspire to curtail the lifespan of asphalt shingles fostering algae growth, thermal cycling, wind‑lift and the wear of repeated freeze‑thaw damage.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

Roof damage in Cape Girardeau often traces back, to the intense spring‑and‑summer thunderstorms, blasting winds and hail that strip shingles, dent metal roofs and are made worse when the old riverfront trees shed heavy limbs.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

Early autumn, September through October, offers the sweet spot in Cape Girardeau. By then the Mississippi River valley’s humidity has started to loosen its grip the air remains warm enough, for shingles and the adhesives that bind them and the looming threat of spring‑and‑summer thunderstorms and tornadoes has markedly subsided. In contrast the hard freezes of winter and the sweltering storm‑laden heat of midsummer are conditions best avoided.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

In Cape Girardeau storm‑related roof claims turn up often because spring brings severe thunderstorms, hail and the occasional tornado that batter the Mississippi River valley. The gusty river‑valley breezes, tree‑lined neighborhoods and the area’s older housing stock all conspire to lift claim numbers with a spike usually from April through June, after hailstorms and wind events.

What natural disasters in Cape Girardeau, Missouri cause the most roof replacements?

In Cape Girardeau most roof replacements result from hail. The fierce gusts that accompany severe thunderstorms, with occasional tornadoes adding to the damage. Likewise Mississippi River flooding, notably the 2011 high water, has forced replacements when water‑saturated roof structures give way.

Top Roofing Contractors in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

C and C Contracting and Roofing

5

1 review

1717 Ridgeway Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 579-8734

Daniels Roofing and Construction LLC

5

1 review

498 Hawks Lndg
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 238-3131

NSR Services LLC

4.9

47 reviews

2004 Themis St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 208-0229

Todt Roofing & Construction Inc

4.7

91 reviews

2905 Valley Creek Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 275-3168

1st Choice Roofing & Construction

5

34 reviews

143 Minnesota Avenue
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 587-1013

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Reynolds Roofing & Exteriors

5

2 reviews

2709 Bloomfield Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 803-2465

Riverside Roofing Company

5

4 reviews

813 Progress Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 803-4028

Cape Roofing & Contracting

3

5 reviews

1356 North Kings Highway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 579-7150

The Roofing Company

3

6 reviews

1074 West Cape Rock Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 837-4423

Calvin Sailer Roofing Co

3.7

7 reviews

1712 Rampart Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 334-7141

S & S Siding & Roofing

5

1 review

307 S Westin Blvd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 339-1583

Two Guys with a Hammer

5

1 review

205 Albert Lane
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 579-9609

NSR Services LLC Roofing

5

1 review

2004 Themis Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 576-5273

Map of Roofing Contractors in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cape Girardeau Roof Costs Compared to Other Missouri Cities

Saint Louis, MO

  • $3,300 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,115

Kansas City, MO

  • $2,148 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,667

Springfield, MO

  • $245 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,570

Columbia, MO

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,815

Independence, MO

  • $2,148 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,667