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The average cost to replace a roof in Missoula, Montana is $16,736.

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$16,736 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Missoula, MT

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The average cost to replace a roof in Missoula is about $16,736. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Missoula of 2,457 sqft (24.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.81 per sqft ($681/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 2,457 sqft roof (24.67 squares) in Missoula.

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 Missoula.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.81/sqft ($681/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,406
1,00010$6,812
1,50015$10,217
2,00020$13,623
2,50025$17,029
3,00030$20,435
3,50035$23,840
4,00040$27,246
4,50045$30,652
5,00050$34,058
Metal
$11.94/sqft ($1,194/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$5,972
1,00010$11,944
1,50015$17,916
2,00020$23,888
2,50025$29,859
3,00030$35,831
3,50035$41,803
4,00040$47,775
4,50045$53,747
5,00050$59,719
Designer Shingle
$7.98/sqft ($798/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,991
1,00010$7,982
1,50015$11,973
2,00020$15,964
2,50025$19,955
3,00030$23,946
3,50035$27,937
4,00040$31,927
4,50045$35,918
5,00050$39,909

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 Missoula home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.81/sqft ($681/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,043
1,000$4,087
1,500$6,130
2,000$8,174
2,500$10,217
3,000$12,261
3,500$14,304
4,000$16,348
4,500$18,391
5,000$20,435
Metal
$11.94/sqft ($1,194/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$3,703
1,000$7,405
1,500$11,108
2,000$14,810
2,500$18,513
3,000$22,215
3,500$25,918
4,000$29,621
4,500$33,323
5,000$37,026
Designer Shingle
$7.98/sqft ($798/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,434
1,000$4,869
1,500$7,303
2,000$9,738
2,500$12,172
3,000$14,607
3,500$17,041
4,000$19,476
4,500$21,910
5,000$24,345

Missoula Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned39,667
Average roof size (with pitch)2,457 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Missoula, Montana

Labor Costs

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

In Missoula labor costs for installing asphalt shingles generally hover between $2.75 and $5.00 per foot a figure driven by the city’s steep aging rooflines the extra prep needed for heavy snowfalls and the expense of municipal permits. Those rates usually exceed the prices seen in rural towns yet they remain lower than the numbers, in Bozeman and Kalispell where heightened contractor demand and longer travel distances push rates upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

With fifteen inches of rain and fifty to sixty inches of snow each year Missoula’s modest valley breezes and fierce summer sun conspire to speed up freeze‑thaw cycling, foster ice‑dam formation and drive UV‑induced shingle aging and granule loss. The result is that asphalt roofs deteriorate faster than they would in milder coastal climates. Still ventilation effective ice‑melt measures and UV‑resistant roofing materials can substantially extend a roof’s lifespan.

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

In Missoula roof damage often originates from ice dams that develop when heavy mountain‑driven snow meets the Clark Fork valley’s relentless freeze‑thaw cycles. The problem is compounded by heat loss and, by the abundant cottonwood and ponderosa limbs that litter the roof trapping moisture.

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

The optimal window for Missoula spans May through September with June , August being the sweet spot. By then the valley’s snowpack has largely melted daytime temperatures rise above the shingle‑adhesion threshold. Rainfall eases up. It’s wise to avoid winter and spring runoff and to plan around the mountain afternoon thunderstorms and the occasional haze, from wildfire smoke.

Insurance & Storms

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

In Missoula roof claims triggered by storms appear often than they do across the Plains, though they’re far from a rarity. After the spring and summer thunderstorm bouts when gusts are funneled through the mountain passes claim numbers spike and winter brings its surge, as ice dams and heavy snow wreak havoc. The odds climb for roofs, particularly those tucked in valleys where wind and moisture converge. Consequently Missoula homeowners tend to file a storm‑related roof claim once every few years.

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

Most roof replacements in Missoula happen after a disaster strikes, whether it’s a wildfire like the 2017 Lolo Peak Fire, a hail‑and‑wind storm that rolls through in spring or summer winter’s heavy snow and ice that create stubborn ice dams or a tree that crashes down in a storm. In the end wildfires and hail remain the reasons, for those repairs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Missoula, Montana

Fly Roofing LLC

5

1 review

1170 Fontaine Dr
Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 203-2482

Independent Roofing Inc

5

1 review

1713 Howell St
Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 396-6077

Ivan’s Roofing & Construction

5

4 reviews

2011 W Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 544-1930

Jared Langley Roofing & Remodel

4.8

100 reviews

2425 W Central Ave Ste 201
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 251-6363

Kasberg Siding & Remodel

5

37 reviews

10415 Upland Trl
Missoula, MT 59804

(406) 531-2920

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Metalworks of Montana

5

1 review

3635 W Broadway St
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 728-5070

Ridgeline Roofing

4.9

10 reviews

33 Willowbrook Ln
Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 518-1095

Summit Roofing Inc

5

1 review

9550 Derby Dr
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 829-9100

Rhino Roofing

4.5

8 reviews

2002 South Reserve Street
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 552-3089

R&R Roofing Specialties

5

5 reviews

Missoula, MT 59806

(406) 240-5184

Boyce Roofing & Construction LLC.

5

5 reviews

321 South 5th Street East
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 546-9826

Ace Roofing LLC

5

1 review

2819 Great Northern Loop
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 578-2107

Pure Roofing Missoula

5

14 reviews

1001 South 4th Street West
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 215-2021

Mighty Dog Roofing of Western Montana

5

1 review

Expressway
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 380-3840

Dave Taylor Roofing

2

3 reviews

501 North California Street
Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 728-3707

Above the Rest Roofing

4.5

2 reviews

Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 880-0608

D C Roofing & Decorative Stone

5

1 review

2301 Dearborn Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 721-8908

Crandall Roofing

5

3 reviews

4816 Monticello Place
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 546-2950

Max-Tite Metal Specialties

5

3 reviews

1805 Maurice Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 728-7567

Creatum Roofing and Repair

5

1 review

1022 Lynn Ln
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 404-8400

Map of Roofing Contractors in Missoula, Montana

Missoula Roof Costs Compared to Other Montana Cities

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  • $302 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,434

Great Falls, MT

  • $302 less expensive
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Helena, MT

  • $302 less expensive
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Kalispell, MT

  • $5,648 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $22,384

Bozeman, MT

  • $1,075 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,661