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The average cost to replace a roof in Jamaica, New York is $16,436.

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$16,436 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Jamaica, NY

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The average cost to replace a roof in Jamaica is about $16,436. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Jamaica of 2,148 sqft (21.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.65 per sqft ($765/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 2,148 sqft roof (21.33 squares) in Jamaica.

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 Jamaica.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.65/sqft ($765/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,826
1,00010$7,652
1,50015$11,478
2,00020$15,304
2,50025$19,129
3,00030$22,955
3,50035$26,781
4,00040$30,607
4,50045$34,433
5,00050$38,259
Designer Shingle
$8.34/sqft ($834/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,170
1,00010$8,340
1,50015$12,510
2,00020$16,680
2,50025$20,850
3,00030$25,020
3,50035$29,190
4,00040$33,360
4,50045$37,530
5,00050$41,700
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 Jamaica home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.65/sqft ($765/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,296
1,000$4,591
1,500$6,887
2,000$9,182
2,500$11,478
3,000$13,773
3,500$16,069
4,000$18,364
4,500$20,660
5,000$22,955
Designer Shingle
$8.34/sqft ($834/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,544
1,000$5,087
1,500$7,631
2,000$10,175
2,500$12,719
3,000$15,262
3,500$17,806
4,000$20,350
4,500$22,894
5,000$25,437
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

Jamaica Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned24,678
Average roof size (with pitch)2,148 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Jamaica, New York

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Jamaica, New York compared to nearby areas?

In Jamaica Queens, roofing labor typically costs between $50 and $95 an hour which works out to $250 , $600 per roofing square. The higher price stems from the area’s packed rowhouses numerous multifamily buildings, steep permit fees and the challenges of staging work in cramped spaces. Those rates run 10 % to 20 % above what’s seen in suburban Nassau County yet they remain a shade lower, than Manhattan’s figures.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Jamaica, New York's weather affect roof lifespan?

Jamaica Queens receives 50 inches of rain and about 25 inches of snow plus frequent nor’easters that bring gusty coastal‑influenced winds and a blistering summer sun intensified by the urban heat island. The unrelenting moisture, repeated freeze‑thaw cycles, wind uplift and UV radiation together accelerate the degradation of shingles and roofing membranes shortening roof life by years.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Jamaica, New York?

In Jamaica, New York the frequent source of roof damage is weather tied to storms, particularly gust‑laden rain and intense downpours that strain aging flat and low‑pitch roofs on the multi‑unit and row‑style structures that line Jamaica Avenue. The problem is often aggravated by blocked drains postponed upkeep and branches that fall from street trees.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Jamaica, New York?

In Jamaica Queens, the spot for shingle sealing lands in late spring, mid‑April through early June, or, in early October when temperatures cooperate, humidity and Jamaica Bay thunderstorms ease and hurricane risk drops. Skipping the July peak storms and the freeze‑thaw damage of winter is the choice.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Jamaica, New York?

Storm‑related roof claims are an occurrence in Jamaica, Queens especially, after the summer’s tropical squalls and the winter’s nor’easter blasts. The neighborhood’s tight‑packed, aging homes and the flat‑roofed apartment blocks that hug the JFK area magnify the risk of wind‑driven and water‑induced damage so insurers routinely notice spikes in filings whenever heavy winds, hail or prolonged rainstorms hit.

What natural disasters in Jamaica, New York cause the most roof replacements?

Roof replacements are a sight in Jamaica, Queens thanks to a relentless parade of weather woes.. Tropical storms, Ida in 2021 and Sandy, in 2012, unleash gusts that yank shingles right off. Summer brings its brand of fury with thunderstorm microbursts that pummel the rooftops. Winter’s nor’easters sneak in forming ice dams that leak and weaken the deck.. When flash floods rush through the low‑lying pockets of Jamaica rot spreads faster than anyone would like.

Top Roofing Contractors in Jamaica, New York

A Real Advantage Inc

4.9

22 reviews

17816 Eveleth Rd
Jamaica, NY 11434

(718) 767-6950

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  • $3,351 less expensive
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Rochester, NY

  • $978 less expensive
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  • $8,362 less expensive
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  • $3,857 less expensive
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  • $4,546 less expensive
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