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The average cost to replace a roof in Brooklyn, New York is $12,579.

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$12,579 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Brooklyn, NY

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Roof Replacement Cost in Brooklyn, New York

The average cost to replace a roof in Brooklyn is about $12,579. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Brooklyn of 2,176 sqft (21.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.78 per sqft ($578/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 2,176 sqft roof (21.67 squares) in Brooklyn.

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 Brooklyn.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.78/sqft ($578/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,890
1,00010$5,781
1,50015$8,671
2,00020$11,562
2,50025$14,452
3,00030$17,342
3,50035$20,233
4,00040$23,123
4,50045$26,014
5,00050$28,904
Designer Shingle
$8.42/sqft ($842/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,208
1,00010$8,417
1,50015$12,625
2,00020$16,834
2,50025$21,042
3,00030$25,251
3,50035$29,459
4,00040$33,668
4,50045$37,876
5,00050$42,085
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,345
1,00010$22,690
1,50015$34,035
2,00020$45,380
2,50025$56,725
3,00030$68,070
3,50035$79,415
4,00040$90,760
4,50045$102,105
5,00050$113,450
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 Brooklyn home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.78/sqft ($578/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,734
1,000$3,468
1,500$5,203
2,000$6,937
2,500$8,671
3,000$10,405
3,500$12,140
4,000$13,874
4,500$15,608
5,000$17,342
Designer Shingle
$8.42/sqft ($842/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,567
1,000$5,134
1,500$7,701
2,000$10,269
2,500$12,836
3,000$15,403
3,500$17,970
4,000$20,537
4,500$23,104
5,000$25,672
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,353
1,000$12,706
1,500$19,060
2,000$25,413
2,500$31,766
3,000$38,119
3,500$44,472
4,000$50,826
4,500$57,179
5,000$63,532
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Brooklyn Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned80,890
Average roof size (with pitch)2,176 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 0.00 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Brooklyn, New York

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Brooklyn, New York compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in Brooklyn typically runs higher than in the suburbs. Labor rates usually sit 10 %, 25 % above the outer‑borough norm, driven by the need to access brownstones set up scaffolding, thread narrow streets, secure permits and at times comply with landmark regulations. Manhattan can be, on a level, or even costlier. In Queens and Staten Island rates are generally 5 %, 15 % lower while in New Jersey and Long Island the savings commonly range from 15 % to 30 %.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Brooklyn, New York's weather affect roof lifespan? Brooklyn records 50 inches of rain annually 20‑25 inches of snow breezes that usually sit between 9 and 11 mph and about 2,500 sunshine hours per year. The borough also endures nor’easters and a constant mist of salt. The mix of rain followed by freeze‑thaw cycles, wind‑driven uplift, the extra UV punch from the heat island and relentless salt corrosion all speed up the wear, on shingles and metal shaving several years off a roof’s typical lifespan.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Brooklyn, New York? In Brooklyn roof problems often stem from water steadily seeping into the aging flat‑ or low‑slope roofs that crown brownstones and multi‑family buildings. When drains become water pools after a coastal storm, then goes through freeze‑thaw cycles, in salty air, the roof membranes and flashing gradually break down.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Brooklyn, New York? Spring through early fall, about May to October, is the ideal window for a roof replacement in Brooklyn. The warmer drier conditions let shingles and adhesives cure properly and spare the job from freeze‑related setbacks. Be sure to secure the required DOB permits plan crane placement on the brownstone‑lined streets and brace for the East River’s stronger breezes, in spring.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Brooklyn, New York? Storm‑related roof claims in Brooklyn show up often especially after a nor’easter or a tropical storm. The combination of aging, roofs on brownstones and rowhouses and the coastal exposure of neighborhoods such, as Red Hook, Coney Island and Bay Ridge leads to a steady trickle of leaks, wind damage and surge‑related problems with claim numbers climbing sharply in the fall and winter.
What natural disasters in Brooklyn, New York cause the most roof replacements? In Brooklyn roofs often meet their demise at the hands of a familiar roster of foes: the ferocious gusts of hurricanes and tropical storms the invasive surge waters that flooded the city, most memorably during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the relentless nor’easter winds coupled with blizzard‑laden snow loads leaks that creep in behind stubborn ice dams and the gradual collapse of flat‑membrane roofing on brownstones and rowhouses perched along waterfront districts such, as Coney Island and Red Hook.

Top Roofing Contractors in Brooklyn, New York

Yeshiva

5

1 review

413 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207

(347) 547-3648

Brooklyn Fix A Roof Roofing Contractor

4.6

100 reviews

3311 Shore Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11235

(718) 442-5221

Homeland construction corp

5

158 reviews

8685 19th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214

(347) 728-2857

Fort Brooklyn Contracting

5

1 review

9921 4th Ave Apt 6F
Brooklyn, NY 11209

NYC General Pro Roofing Inc

4.5

38 reviews

1431 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226

(718) 676-7987

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Pro-Metal Construction Inc

5

1 review

549 63rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11220

(718) 439-8500

LS General Restoration Corp

5

1 review

41 4th St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

(718) 422-7700

Triangle General Contractors Inc

5

1 review

39 Coffey St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

(718) 462-6262

Value General Contracting

5

1 review

1277 70th St
Brooklyn, NY 11228

(718) 981-3660

Viking Restoration Services LLC

5

1 review

142 22nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11232

(212) 431-1261

SAS Roofing & Waterproofing

4.7

109 reviews

622 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(347) 221-6549

United Roofing & waterproofing

5

29 reviews

406 East 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(718) 844-9192

RTFN Construction | Roofing Contractor

5

1 review

350 East 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(718) 635-1307

NY roofing

4.9

41 reviews

553 Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

(646) 838-0441

Greene Construction Inc. Brooklyn

4.6

58 reviews

720 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(718) 941-1111

Royal Renovators Inc

5

1 review

2380 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234

(718) 414-6067

Jewel Construction Company

5

43 reviews

3623 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(347) 328-7203

Aslam & Sons General Construction Inc.

4.9

49 reviews

723 East 5th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(646) 247-6228

Big Rose Construction

4.9

235 reviews

597 East 22nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226

(917) 416-5250

Kamtech Solar Solutions

5

1 review

117 Bay 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11228

(347) 860-1109

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Brooklyn Roof Costs Compared to Other New York Cities

Buffalo, NY

  • $506 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,085

Rochester, NY

  • $4,891 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,470

Staten Island, NY

  • $4,026 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,605

Syracuse, NY

  • $1,102 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,477

Schenectady, NY

  • $4,026 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,605
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.