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The average cost to replace a roof in Elmira, New York is $16,605.

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$16,605 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Elmira, NY

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Roof Replacement Cost in Elmira, New York

The average cost to replace a roof in Elmira is about $16,605. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Elmira of 2,161 sqft (21.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.68 per sqft ($768/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 2,161 sqft roof (21.67 squares) in Elmira.

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 Elmira.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.68/sqft ($768/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,842
1,00010$7,684
1,50015$11,526
2,00020$15,368
2,50025$19,210
3,00030$23,052
3,50035$26,894
4,00040$30,736
4,50045$34,578
5,00050$38,420
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 Elmira home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.68/sqft ($768/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,305
1,000$4,610
1,500$6,916
2,000$9,221
2,500$11,526
3,000$13,831
3,500$16,136
4,000$18,441
4,500$20,747
5,000$23,052
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.

Elmira Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned20,054
Average roof size (with pitch)2,161 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 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 Elmira, New York

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Elmira, New York compared to nearby areas? In Elmira NY roofers typically charge between $150 and $250 per roofing square, a shade cheaper than the $175‑$300 range quoted in neighboring Ithaca and Binghamton and roughly on par with rates, in Corning and Horseheads. Local market quirks, an inventory of older homes and the difficulty of winter access can all push labor prices upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Elmira, New York's weather affect roof lifespan? Elmira’s weather brings 40 inches of rain and about 50 inches of snow annually with gusty breezes that hover around 9‑12 mph and close to 2,000 sunshine hours. That relentless mix of moisture, freeze‑thaw cycles, ice‑dam formation, wind uplift and UV exposure chews away at roofing often shaving years off shingle lifespan unless ventilation, flashing and snow‑management are properly handled.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Elmira, New York? In Elmira, New York winter roofs often fall prey to a two‑fold assault, ice dams that form along the eaves and the sheer weight of fresh heavy snow. The Chemung River valley’s relentless freeze‑thaw rhythm drives meltwater into the gaps, beneath the shingles and that hidden moisture soon shows up as leaks leaving the whole structure straining under the load.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Elmira, New York? In Elmira, New York nestled within Chemung County’s stretch of the Southern Tier the ideal window for a roof replacement runs from spring into early autumn, roughly May, through September, when the threat of freezing temperatures and snow has largely faded and the warmer drier weather helps shingles adhere properly while keeping the job site safer.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Elmira, New York? Storm‑related roof claims in Elmira, New York aren’t unusual. Late‑spring and summer thunderstorms, often packed with wind and the odd hailstone, plus winter’s ice and heavy snowfall are the culprits. The bulk of these claims cluster from May, through July. Then reappear during the thaw periods of winter. Older homes scattered along the Chemung River valley tend to bear the brunt of the storm damage.
What natural disasters in Elmira, New York cause the most roof replacements? Elmira roofs often have to be replaced after a string of weather events, thunderstorms that dump hail straight‑line winds and the occasional tornado, heavy snow and ice storms that can collapse or rot decking and Chemung River floods, especially the deluge from Tropical Storm Lee, in 2011 and the historic Agnes flooding, each of which leaves roofs soaked and structurally compromised.

Top Roofing Contractors in Elmira, New York

Burdicks All Seasons Roofing Llc

5

2 reviews

220 Chapman Place
Elmira, NY 14901

Three Brother’s Roofing

5

3 reviews

Frank Street
Elmira, NY 14904

(607) 333-4445

HomeView

3.4

17 reviews

415 Fulton Street
Elmira, NY 14904

(607) 742-9067

Fenix Roofing

4.9

110 reviews

2020 Lake Road
Elmira, NY 14903

(607) 948-7663

Charles F. Evans Company, Inc.

4

7 reviews

800 Canal Street
Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 734-8151

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Calstro Contracting, LLC

3.9

14 reviews

811 West Church Street
Elmira, NY 14905

(607) 795-7480

Elmira Roofing And Siding By Callahan Construction

5

3 reviews

383 Raecrest Circle
Elmira, NY 14904

(607) 734-6962

CFE, Inc.

4.3

3 reviews

35 Industrial Park Boulevard
Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 734-5201

Finger Lakes Roofing Technologies

5

1 review

104 Westside Avenue
Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 734-8673

Chilson Brothers Roofing Contractor

5

1 review

North Rd
Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 732-7165

Merrill David S

5

1 review

Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 738-4691

We Do Metal Roofs

5

1 review

44 Sly Street
Elmira, NY 14904

Platinum Roofing of Elmira LLC

5

1 review

0 Curren Road
Elmira, NY 14903

(607) 742-7852

C And D Contracting

5

1 review

107 Prescott Avenue
Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 283-5608

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Elmira Roof Costs Compared to Other New York Cities

Buffalo, NY

  • $3,520 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,085

Rochester, NY

  • $865 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $17,470

Staten Island, NY

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,605

Brooklyn, NY

  • $4,026 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,579

Syracuse, NY

  • $5,128 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,477
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.