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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Montana is $16,434.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Montana is about $16,434. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Montana of 2,399 sqft (24.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.85 per sqft ($685/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 2,399 sqft roof (24.00 squares) in Montana.

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 Montana.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.85/sqft ($685/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,425
1,00010$6,850
1,50015$10,276
2,00020$13,701
2,50025$17,126
3,00030$20,551
3,50035$23,976
4,00040$27,401
4,50045$30,827
5,00050$34,252
Metal
$13.78/sqft ($1,378/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$6,892
1,00010$13,784
1,50015$20,676
2,00020$27,569
2,50025$34,461
3,00030$41,353
3,50035$48,245
4,00040$55,137
4,50045$62,029
5,00050$68,921
Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,962
1,00010$7,923
1,50015$11,885
2,00020$15,846
2,50025$19,808
3,00030$23,769
3,50035$27,731
4,00040$31,692
4,50045$35,654
5,00050$39,615

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 Montana home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.85/sqft ($685/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,055
1,000$4,110
1,500$6,165
2,000$8,220
2,500$10,276
3,000$12,331
3,500$14,386
4,000$16,441
4,500$18,496
5,000$20,551
Metal
$13.78/sqft ($1,378/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,273
1,000$8,546
1,500$12,819
2,000$17,093
2,500$21,366
3,000$25,639
3,500$29,912
4,000$34,185
4,500$38,458
5,000$42,731
Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,417
1,000$4,833
1,500$7,250
2,000$9,666
2,500$12,083
3,000$14,499
3,500$16,916
4,000$19,332
4,500$21,749
5,000$24,165

Montana Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned762,420
Average roof size (with pitch)2,399 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Montana

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Montana compared to nearby states?

Within Montana’s Big Sky expanse roofing labor generally falls between $45 and $65 an hour, roughly $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot. Those numbers usually undercut Washington’s rates line up closely, with Idaho and Wyoming sit above South Dakota’s and in North Dakota can either match or exceed local costs, particularly in oil‑field areas.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Montana's weather affect roof lifespan?

Montanas mix of low rain heavy snow, from the Rockies and northern plains, frequent freeze‑thaw cycles and ice dams strong plains winds, including chinooks, summer hail and the intense high‑elevation Big Sky sun and UV all conspire to accelerate shingle wear strip away granules, lift flashings and shorten a roofs lifespan.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Montana?

In Montana heavy mountain snow and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycles are the culprits behind roof damage, ice dams form snow loads become hazardous and shingles get strained. Harsh long winters and rapid temperature swings, across Big Sky Country turn snow and ice into the leading source of leaks and structural harm.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Montana?

In Montana it’s wise to wait until the spring snow has melted before taking on a roof replacement, sometime between late May and early September. July and August are especially favorable offering warm days that let shingles seal correctly. Steer clear of the winter months lingering spring storms and the late‑season snow that clings to higher elevations. Summer also means more contractors are available and there’s a chance of moisture getting trapped under the underlayment.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Montana?

In Montana roof‑damage claims from storms are not as common as they are in Tornado Alley. They still follow a clear seasonal pattern. Spring and summer hailstorms across the plains intermittent bouts of strong winds and Chinook gusts and the heavy snowfall and ice‑dam buildup that pile up in the Rockies and Bitterroot all drive the occasional surge. The highest claim frequencies tend to show up on properties and, on roofs that have aged beyond their prime.

What natural disasters in Montana cause the most roof replacements?

Across Montana most roof replacements are triggered by the hail and straight‑line windstorms that lash the eastern plains by massive wildfires such as the 2020 Lolo Peak blaze that tore down structures and by heavy snow and ice that lead to roof collapses and ice‑dam damage, in mountain towns.

Top Roofing Contractors in Montana

Fisher Family Construction

4.9

31 reviews

419 Wolfville Lane
Florence, MT 59833

(406) 546-9624

Carbon Recall Kalispell

4.8

40 reviews

303 Airport Way
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 607-6500

Ace Roofing LLC

5

11 reviews

104 Elliot St N
Wilsall, MT 59086

A-1 Contractors Inc

4.8

37 reviews

2755 Fern Dr
Great Falls, MT 59404

(406) 453-7000

Jared Langley Roofing & Remodel

4.8

100 reviews

2425 W Central Ave Ste 201
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 251-6363

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Kasberg Siding & Remodel

5

37 reviews

10415 Upland Trl
Missoula, MT 59804

(406) 531-2920

Ridgeline Roofing

4.9

10 reviews

33 Willowbrook Ln
Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 518-1095

Sprague Roofing BILLINGS LLC

4.5

55 reviews

2120 Main Street
Billings, MT 59105

(406) 534-1222

Schrock Roofing Inc

4.9

39 reviews

1353 US Highway 93 N
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 961-2990

The Roofing Center

4.8

39 reviews

190 Skyway Boulevard
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 318-5006

Dennis General Contractor

5

31 reviews

42 Pipkin Way
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 599-3684

Top Edge Roofing

5

62 reviews

170 Andrea Drive
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 570-0832

McLees Incorporated

4.3

11 reviews

241 Arden Drive
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 388-1401

Wegner Roofing & Solar

4.9

649 reviews

735 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 850-9842

Donahue Roofing & Siding

4.4

59 reviews

3970 Avenue D
Billings, MT 59102

(406) 248-5428

Kirkness Roofing Company Inc

4.9

68 reviews

144 Moore Ln
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 672-6867

A-Team Roofing & Solar

4.9

37 reviews

354 South Billings Boulevard
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 252-4336

Built Wright Homes & Roofing Inc

5

42 reviews

1943 Main Street
Billings, MT 59105

(406) 438-2159

Exterior Design Solutions LLC

4.6

43 reviews

1834 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59102

(406) 702-0596

Christofferson Construction LLC

4.7

15 reviews

2695 Stagecoach Dr
East Helena, MT 59635

(406) 422-5085

Map of Roofing Contractors in Montana

Roof Costs in Montana Cities

Belgrade, MT

  • $773 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,661

Bigfork, MT

  • $3,689 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,745

Billings, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Bozeman, MT

  • $773 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,661

Butte, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Clancy, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

East Helena, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Florence, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Great Falls, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Havre, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Helena, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Kalispell, MT

  • $5,950 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $22,384

Laurel, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Lewistown, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Livingston, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Miles City, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Missoula, MT

  • $302 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,736

Stevensville, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Victor, MT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Whitefish, MT

  • $5,950 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $22,384