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The average cost to replace a roof in Niagara Falls, New York is $11,176.

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$11,176 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Niagara Falls, NY

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The average cost to replace a roof in Niagara Falls is about $11,176. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Niagara Falls of 1,506 sqft (15.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.42 per sqft ($742/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 1,506 sqft roof (15.00 squares) in Niagara Falls.

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 Niagara Falls.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.42/sqft ($742/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,710
1,00010$7,421
1,50015$11,131
2,00020$14,842
2,50025$18,552
3,00030$22,263
3,50035$25,973
4,00040$29,684
4,50045$33,394
5,00050$37,105
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

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 Niagara Falls home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.42/sqft ($742/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,226
1,000$4,453
1,500$6,679
2,000$8,905
2,500$11,131
3,000$13,358
3,500$15,584
4,000$17,810
4,500$20,037
5,000$22,263
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

Niagara Falls Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned23,421
Average roof size (with pitch)1,506 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Niagara Falls, New York

Labor Costs

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

In Niagara Falls, NY roofing labor generally sits a notch higher than in towns. The extra cost stems from the city’s river‑front historic homes, which require additional preparation and the frequent freeze‑thaw cycles that add complexity. Yet cross‑border competition can sometimes temper peak‑season price spikes. Lower rates are typical, in Lockport, North Tonawanda and the rural parts of Erie County while Buffalo’s rates tend to align with those of Niagara Falls.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Niagara Falls, NY wrestles, with a prodigious lake‑effect snow load, 80 to 100 inches a year, plus relentless freeze‑thaw swings and the constant mist that rolls out of the gorge all of which accelerate shingle rot foster ice‑dam formation and cause uplift. Adding 35 to 40 inches of rain and the occasional gusty lake breezes further erodes the structures while the modest summer sun though gentle still imparts a slow UV‑driven aging over the decades.

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

Niagara Falls, New York endures lake‑effect snow and bitter freezes that pile, on snow loads and carve out ice dams driving water under the roof shingles. Simultaneously the ever‑present mist that rises from the falls gnaws at the shingles speeding their wear and inviting rot.

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

In Niagara Falls, New York the sweet spot for roofing work runs from spring through early fall, roughly May to September. June and September are particularly favorable with temperatures staying above 45 °F and rain chances tapering off. By contrast winter and early spring bring lake‑effect snow, freeze‑thaw cycles and the relentless mist, from the falls, all of which raise humidity and wind making roofing projects more troublesome.

Insurance & Storms

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

Roof claims tied to storms in Niagara Falls, New York show up often driven by lake‑effect snow, gusty winds that funnel through the gorge occasional ice‑dam formation and even summer hail. Insurers routinely see a jump, in filings after the winter snowfall and the windy bouts that sweep through in spring and fall. Consequently the claim frequency here exceeds that of inland towns and many roofs end up needing repair roughly every ten to twenty years.

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

Up in Niagara Falls, NY the chief culprits are lake‑effect snow and ice dams that leak into roofs and invite rot and the high winds funneled through the Niagara Gorge that strip shingles off during storms such, as Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020. While severe thunderstorms that hurl hail, and on occasions spawn tornadoes, lead to fewer roof replacements the damage they cause remains significant.

Top Roofing Contractors in Niagara Falls, New York

Roof Wizard

5

1 review

Prospect Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303

(905) 353-5303

5 Star Roofing & Siding

5

1 review

2742 Driftwood Dr
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

(716) 799-3366

Fiddler Roofing Inc

4.8

77 reviews

2335 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

(716) 284-1322

Dan Thompson Inc

3.9

8 reviews

2102 11th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

(716) 282-7656

Demartino Construction

5

2 reviews

2719 La Salle Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

(716) 297-3999

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Centofanti Construction

4.5

22 reviews

404 55th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

(716) 622-9563

Blue Ox Roofing

4.4

15 reviews

2139 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

(716) 731-6671

Blue Collar Construction

2.3

3 reviews

760 Monteagle Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

(716) 299-9640

Nickel City Roofing

1.8

5 reviews

1323 Whitney Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Ace Pro Roofers

5

1 review

1814 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

(716) 671-3273

Niagara Falls Top Notch Roofing

5

1 review

2780 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

(315) 202-8469

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Niagara Falls Roof Costs Compared to Other New York Cities

Buffalo, NY

  • $1,909 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,085

Rochester, NY

  • $5,044 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,220

Staten Island, NY

  • $5,353 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,529

Brooklyn, NY

  • $1,403 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,579

Syracuse, NY

  • $301 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,477