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The average cost to replace a roof in Silver City, New Mexico is $54,256.

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$54,256 Average roof replacement cost for Clay Terra Cotta roofs in Silver City, NM

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The average cost to replace a roof in Silver City is about $54,256. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Silver City of 3,519 sqft (35.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Clay Terra Cotta, which run about $15.42 per sqft ($1,542/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 3,519 sqft roof (35.33 squares) in Silver City.

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 Silver City.

Clay Terra Cotta
$15.42/sqft ($1,542/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,709
1,00010$15,418
1,50015$23,127
2,00020$30,836
2,50025$38,545
3,00030$46,254
3,50035$53,963
4,00040$61,672
4,50045$69,381
5,00050$77,090
Concrete
$10.40/sqft ($1,040/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$5,201
1,00010$10,403
1,50015$15,604
2,00020$20,805
2,50025$26,007
3,00030$31,208
3,50035$36,409
4,00040$41,611
4,50045$46,812
5,00050$52,014
Asphalt Shingle
$6.90/sqft ($690/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,448
1,00010$6,895
1,50015$10,343
2,00020$13,790
2,50025$17,238
3,00030$20,685
3,50035$24,133
4,00040$27,580
4,50045$31,028
5,00050$34,475

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 Silver City home.

Clay Terra Cotta
$15.42/sqft ($1,542/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,548
1,000$9,097
1,500$13,645
2,000$18,193
2,500$22,742
3,000$27,290
3,500$31,838
4,000$36,387
4,500$40,935
5,000$45,483
Concrete
$10.40/sqft ($1,040/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$3,017
1,000$6,034
1,500$9,050
2,000$12,067
2,500$15,084
3,000$18,101
3,500$21,117
4,000$24,134
4,500$27,151
5,000$30,168
Asphalt Shingle
$6.90/sqft ($690/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,069
1,000$4,137
1,500$6,206
2,000$8,274
2,500$10,343
3,000$12,411
3,500$14,480
4,000$16,548
4,500$18,617
5,000$20,685

Silver City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned11,119
Average roof size (with pitch)3,519 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeClay Terra Cotta

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Silver City, New Mexico

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Silver City, New Mexico compared to nearby areas?

In Silver City roofing labor usually falls in the $2.00‑$4.50 per square‑foot bracket which translates to $30‑$45 an hour. That’s a little higher than what you’ll find in Deming thanks to crews and the extra mountain travel. It’s about on par with Las Cruces. Typically sits 5‑10 % below the rates in larger New Mexico markets such, as Albuquerque.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Silver City, New Mexico's weather affect roof lifespan?

Silver City, New Mexico perched at 5,900 ft is a semi‑arid high‑elevation spot that draws just about 13 inches of rain a year. Winters are modest delivering a light dusting of snow while summer unleashes fierce monsoon bursts and gusty winds. The blazing sun and intense UV radiation, combined with temperature swings accelerate UV and thermal‑cycling wear on roof shingles; occasional gusts may lift them yet the prevailing dryness keeps rot at a minimum.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Silver City, New Mexico?

In Silver City roof damage often stems from the summer monsoon storms, high‑elevation UV and relentless sun‑bleaching gnaw away at the shingles leaving them vulnerable so that wind, hail and pounding downpours can strip, crack or even lift the roofing material.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Silver City, New Mexico?

In Silver City the prime months for shingle work are spring through early June and again from September, into October, when the weather steers clear of the July‑August monsoon downpours and the winter snow. Those periods bring days, moderate temperatures and steady conditions that help the shingles adhere properly while keeping the crew safe.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Silver City, New Mexico?

Roof claims linked to storms in Silver City follow a seasonal rhythm cresting during the monsoon months of June through September and re‑emerging, though less predictably with occasional high‑altitude winter squalls. Most of the damage traces back to hail hard‑punching gusts and pine trees knocked down by winds from the Gila National Forest while the town’s aging historic roofs and its elevated location combine to push claim frequencies, above those seen in newer developments.

What natural disasters in Silver City, New Mexico cause the most roof replacements?

The wildfires that blaze through the Gila National Forest, famously the 2012 Whitewater‑Baldy Complex Fire, have forced a wave of roof replacements. In the summer monsoon hail and high winds rip shingles away. Heavy winter snow and ice give rise, to ice dams that can even bring a roof down.

Top Roofing Contractors in Silver City, New Mexico

Hotchkiss Brothers Construction LLC

5

1 review

20 Pioneer Rd
Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 388-4377

Master Craft Metals Inc

4.9

7 reviews

12 Dickson Road
Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 388-8800

Structure Metal Roofing

5

1 review

Silver City, NM 88061

Sheffield Construction

5

1 review

38 Cleveland Mine Road
Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 538-2146

J G Metal Roofing Doors Windows

3.7

9 reviews

3100 U.S. 180
Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 538-2929

Map of Roofing Contractors in Silver City, New Mexico

Silver City Roof Costs Compared to Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM

  • $865 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,159

Las Cruces, NM

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,024

Santa Fe, NM

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,024

Rio Rancho, NM

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,024

Roswell, NM

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,024