Bigfork Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Bigfork, Montana is $12,745.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Bigfork, Montana

The average cost to replace a roof in Bigfork is about $12,745. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bigfork of 1,864 sqft (18.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.84 per sqft ($684/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 1,864 sqft roof (18.67 squares) in Bigfork.

Asphalt Shingle

$12,745

Metal

$25,694

Designer Shingle

$14,757

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 Bigfork.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.84/sqft ($684/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,419
1,000	10	$6,837
1,500	15	$10,256
2,000	20	$13,675
2,500	25	$17,094
3,000	30	$20,512
3,500	35	$23,931
4,000	40	$27,350
4,500	45	$30,769
5,000	50	$34,187

Metal
$13.78/sqft ($1,378/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$6,892
1,000	10	$13,784
1,500	15	$20,676
2,000	20	$27,569
2,500	25	$34,461
3,000	30	$41,353
3,500	35	$48,245
4,000	40	$55,137
4,500	45	$62,029
5,000	50	$68,921

Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,959
1,000	10	$7,917
1,500	15	$11,876
2,000	20	$15,834
2,500	25	$19,793
3,000	30	$23,751
3,500	35	$27,710
4,000	40	$31,668
4,500	45	$35,627
5,000	50	$39,585

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 Bigfork home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.84/sqft ($684/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,051
1,000	$4,102
1,500	$6,154
2,000	$8,205
2,500	$10,256
3,000	$12,307
3,500	$14,359
4,000	$16,410
4,500	$18,461
5,000	$20,512

Metal
$13.78/sqft ($1,378/square)
SQFT	VALUE 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)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,415
1,000	$4,829
1,500	$7,244
2,000	$9,659
2,500	$12,073
3,000	$14,488
3,500	$16,903
4,000	$19,318
4,500	$21,732
5,000	$24,147

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Bigfork Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	6,975
Average roof size (with pitch)	1,864 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Bigfork, Montana

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Bigfork, Montana compared to nearby areas?

The going rate for roofing labor in Bigfork usually lands between $45 and $85 an hour which works out to about $200‑$350 per roofing square when installing asphalt shingles. In Kalispell and Lakeside the numbers tend to dip a bit while the resort town of Whitefish pushes them upward, typically 10 % to 25 % higher than Bigforks rates. Out, in the rural area of Polson costs edge slightly lower.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Bigfork, Montana's weather affect roof lifespan?

Because Bigfork nestles against Flathead Lake it enjoys an amount of rain throughout the year hefty winter snowfall, with frequent ice‑dam formation, gusty valley breezes that can pry shingles loose and a fierce summer sun that brings high UV levels. Those combined stresses hasten shingle cracking wear out sealants and erode roof edges cutting the roof’s service life compared with the lowlands of Montana.

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

Here, in Bigfork ice dams are the source of roof damage, spurred on by the wet lake‑influenced snow that rolls off Flathead Lake and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycles that shove meltwater beneath the shingles, while the occasional drop of pine limbs plays a secondary, though still noticeable role.

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

In Bigfork, Montana the window for a roof replacement stretches from late May through September with the period from June to August standing out as the prime months. During this stretch the Flathead Lake area enjoys dry conditions that let shingles cure properly and allow crews to work safely. By steering of snow‑laden winters and the soggy spring melt, and staying alert, for the occasional afternoon mountain storm, homeowners can ensure a smoother longer‑lasting installation.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Bigfork, Montana?

Storm-driven roof claims in Bigfork are relatively rare. They tend to surge after summer thunderstorms that hurl hail and unleash powerful winds and they also climb in winter when heavy snow accumulations and ice‑dam damage take their toll. Nestled beside Flathead Lake and the Swan Range the town often experiences storms, which keeps the yearly total of claims, below the levels seen across the Montana plains though a particularly severe season can push those numbers upward.

What natural disasters in Bigfork, Montana cause the most roof replacements?

In Bigfork roofs are frequently replaced after a summer peppered with hail and fierce winds after the crushing weight of deep snow and ice after storm‑blown trees that crash onto homes and after the scorching ember and heat damage wrought by wildfires, like the Swan Lake Fire.