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The average cost to replace a roof in Rochester, New Hampshire is $12,599.

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$12,599 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Rochester, NH

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The average cost to replace a roof in Rochester is about $12,599. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Rochester of 2,082 sqft (20.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.05 per sqft ($605/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 2,082 sqft roof (20.67 squares) in Rochester.

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 Rochester.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.05/sqft ($605/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,026
1,00010$6,051
1,50015$9,077
2,00020$12,103
2,50025$15,128
3,00030$18,154
3,50035$21,180
4,00040$24,206
4,50045$27,231
5,00050$30,257
Designer Shingle
$7.96/sqft ($796/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,979
1,00010$7,958
1,50015$11,937
2,00020$15,916
2,50025$19,895
3,00030$23,874
3,50035$27,853
4,00040$31,832
4,50045$35,811
5,00050$39,790
Slate
$22.71/sqft ($2,271/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,356
1,00010$22,712
1,50015$34,068
2,00020$45,424
2,50025$56,780
3,00030$68,136
3,50035$79,492
4,00040$90,848
4,50045$102,204
5,00050$113,560

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 Rochester home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.05/sqft ($605/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,815
1,000$3,631
1,500$5,446
2,000$7,262
2,500$9,077
3,000$10,893
3,500$12,708
4,000$14,523
4,500$16,339
5,000$18,154
Designer Shingle
$7.96/sqft ($796/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,427
1,000$4,854
1,500$7,282
2,000$9,709
2,500$12,136
3,000$14,563
3,500$16,990
4,000$19,418
4,500$21,845
5,000$24,272
Slate
$22.71/sqft ($2,271/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,359
1,000$12,719
1,500$19,078
2,000$25,437
2,500$31,797
3,000$38,156
3,500$44,515
4,000$50,875
4,500$57,234
5,000$63,593

Rochester Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned11,693
Average roof size (with pitch)2,082 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Rochester, New Hampshire

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Rochester, New Hampshire compared to nearby areas?

In Rochester N.H., roofing labor generally runs between $150 and $300 per square for asphalt shingles or roughly $45 to $85 an hour per roofer, prices that reflect the town’s many old mill‑era and Victorian roofs and its long cold winters. Over in Portsmouth rates tend to be about 10 % to 20 % higher while Dover and Somersworth are usually, about the same or a touch cheaper.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Rochester, New Hampshire's weather affect roof lifespan?

Rochester NH sees 44 inches of rain and about 60 inches of snow each year with frequent nor’easter gusts that exceed 40 mph and around 1,800 sunshine hours annually. Those heavy snow loads, the constant freeze‑thaw cycles and wind‑driven ice typically shave ten to thirty percent off an asphalt roof’s service life prompting maintenance and an earlier need, for replacement.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Rochester, New Hampshire?

In Rochester, New Hampshire the onslaught of winter is the architect of roof damage. The deluge of wet snow that rides in on Nor’easters coupled with the relentless freeze‑thaw ballet across the Cocheco River valley foments ice dams. Those frozen barricades inevitably usher in a suite of woes, leaks seep through shingles pry themselves loose. Gutters succumb to failure, with unsettling regularity.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Rochester, New Hampshire?

The optimal window for projects in Rochester, New Hampshire, nestled in Strafford County away from coastal breezes, runs from late May through September. During those months daytime highs tend to hover between 45 °F and 85 °F frost is rare and crews can sidestep both the spring melt and the autumn nor’easters. Target a stretch of days and plan the work, for weekdays to smooth permit processing and keep contractors readily available.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Rochester, New Hampshire?

Storm‑related roof claims, in Rochester, New Hampshire show up often especially after the brutal Nor’easters that sweep through the area and the occasional summer thunderstorm that brings strong gusts. Because the town sits inland near the Salmon Falls River, wind, ice and the occasional hailstorm can cause claim spikes typically following winter snowstorms and the breezy days of spring. A large share of those claims involve lost shingles and damage from ice dams.

What natural disasters in Rochester, New Hampshire cause the most roof replacements?

In Rochester NH, the biggest reasons roofs need replacement are the snow and ice that form ice dams and can topple older steep‑pitch roofs. High winds from nor’easters and tropical storms, like Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020, strip shingles and can blow sections of roofing off. Summer thunderstorms and fallen trees, during events also force homeowners to replace their roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Rochester, New Hampshire

Anderson Home Improvements LLC

5

1 review

10 Sunrise Drive
Rochester, NH 03867

(207) 317-0187

New England Roofing

4.2

14 reviews

20 Crown Point Road
Rochester, NH 03867

(603) 330-1970

Great Bay Roofing & Exteriors

5

8 reviews

12 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867

(603) 748-7254

JCM Roofing, LLC

5

1 review

24 Winkley Farm Lane
Rochester, NH 03867

(978) 998-2268

Total Maintenance Services

3

1 review

67 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867

(603) 817-4964

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Shingle Guard Roofs

5

1 review

11 Milton Road
Rochester, NH 03867

(603) 691-2125

Jnr Gutters Inc

5

1 review

Rochester, NH 03867

(603) 335-0068

Letourneau & Sons Inc.

5

1 review

9 Claire Street
Rochester, NH 03867

Clayton & Sons Construction

5

1 review

14 Split Rock Drive
Rochester, NH 03839

(603) 482-6750

Map of Roofing Contractors in Rochester, New Hampshire

Rochester Roof Costs Compared to Other New Hampshire Cities

Manchester, NH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,599

Nashua, NH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,599

Concord, NH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,599

Derry, NH

  • $1,875 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,474

Dover, NH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,599