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The average cost to replace a roof in Charlotte, North Carolina is $12,990.

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$12,990 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Charlotte, NC

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The average cost to replace a roof in Charlotte is about $12,990. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Charlotte of 2,225 sqft (22.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.84 per sqft ($584/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 2,225 sqft roof (22.33 squares) in Charlotte.

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 Charlotte.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.84/sqft ($584/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,919
1,00010$5,838
1,50015$8,757
2,00020$11,676
2,50025$14,596
3,00030$17,515
3,50035$20,434
4,00040$23,353
4,50045$26,272
5,00050$29,191
Metal
$17.72/sqft ($1,772/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,861
1,00010$17,722
1,50015$26,583
2,00020$35,445
2,50025$44,306
3,00030$53,167
3,50035$62,028
4,00040$70,889
4,50045$79,750
5,00050$88,612
Designer Shingle
$8.59/sqft ($859/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,293
1,00010$8,586
1,50015$12,879
2,00020$17,172
2,50025$21,465
3,00030$25,758
3,50035$30,052
4,00040$34,345
4,50045$38,638
5,00050$42,931

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 Charlotte home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.84/sqft ($584/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,751
1,000$3,503
1,500$5,254
2,000$7,006
2,500$8,757
3,000$10,509
3,500$12,260
4,000$14,012
4,500$15,763
5,000$17,515
Metal
$17.72/sqft ($1,772/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,494
1,000$10,988
1,500$16,482
2,000$21,976
2,500$27,470
3,000$32,964
3,500$38,457
4,000$43,951
4,500$49,445
5,000$54,939
Designer Shingle
$8.59/sqft ($859/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,619
1,000$5,238
1,500$7,856
2,000$10,475
2,500$13,094
3,000$15,713
3,500$18,331
4,000$20,950
4,500$23,569
5,000$26,188

Charlotte Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned242,918
Average roof size (with pitch)2,225 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Charlotte, North Carolina

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Charlotte, North Carolina compared to nearby areas?

In the Charlotte area roofing labor will typically cost somewhere between $150 and $350 per roofing square, a square being a 100‑square‑foot panel, $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot. That places the price five to fifteen percent above the rates in nearby rural counties aligns with the Raleigh‑Durham market sits a little higher, than some parts of Upstate South Carolina and generally remains below the steep premiums found in high‑demand coastal markets.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Charlotte, North Carolina's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Charlotte the climate delivers 44 inches of rain each year roughly 4 inches of snow and winds that usually hover around nine miles per hour, though occasional gusts from tropical storms do break through, along, with roughly 215 sunny days. The sweltering humid summers and intense UV radiation speed up shingle wear and encourage algae growth while the frequent thunderstorms and lingering storm remnants raise the chances of leaks and uplift, shaving years off a roof’s lifespan.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Charlotte, North Carolina?

In Charlotte roof damage often stems from wind and storm activity, especially summer thunderstorms and the remnants of tropical systems that can rip shingles loose or hurl branches from the Piedmont’s urban canopy of mature oaks and pines onto the roof while wind‑driven rain frequently finds its way in as leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Charlotte, North Carolina?

In Charlotte on the Piedmont, the spot for a roof replacement lands in spring, March through May, and again in early fall, September through October, when temperatures typically stay above, about 45 °F and both humidity and the likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms dip. Steering clear of the peak summer heat and the region’s frequent summer storms is advisable.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Storm‑related roof claims are a sight in Charlotte courtesy of the seasonal barrage of spring and summer thunderstorms the occasional hail‑laden squall and the lingering ghost of tropical remnants that drift in during early autumn. With an urban tree canopy and a legacy of aging shingle roofs spread across Mecklenburg County insurers habitually witness a spike, in claims after any sizable gust or hailstorm rattles Uptown and its neighboring districts.

What natural disasters in Charlotte, North Carolina cause the most roof replacements?

In Charlotte’s neighborhoods roof replacements are chiefly driven by hail and straight‑line winds from severe thunderstorms by tornadoes that spin up as hurricanes and tropical storms, such as Hurricane Florence, decay and by trees, from the city’s dense canopy that slam into roofs during hurricanes and ice storms crushing both shingles and rafters.

Top Roofing Contractors in Charlotte, North Carolina

Southern National

4.1

161 reviews

9300 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269

(844) 685-0477

RB RESTORATION BUILDERS

4.6

41 reviews

6700 Orr Road
Charlotte, NC 28215

(704) 258-8303

J&J All Around Construction

5

1 review

7014 Smith Corners Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28269

(609) 966-2180

Home Genius Exteriors

4.6

172 reviews

8720 Red Oak Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28217

(980) 455-8452

Renu Energy Solutions

4.6

517 reviews

801 Pressley Road
Charlotte, NC 28217

(704) 525-6767

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Weather Guard

4.7

288 reviews

6325 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277

(800) 797-5947

Diamond Concrete Construction

5

1 review

4230 Howie Circle
Charlotte, NC 28205

(704) 941-4761

Good Work

5

1 review

405 State Street
Charlotte, NC 28208

(704) 957-4254

Triumph Roofing – Charlotte Top Roofing Company

5

129 reviews

8350 Arrowridge Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273

(704) 559-9667

McDuffie Construction, Inc.

5

1 review

6620 White Mist Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269

(704) 400-9642

Charlotte Turn Key Contractors LLC

5

1 review

4009 Corning Pl Ste E2
Charlotte, NC 28216

(704) 303-7724

CHARLOTTE ACE ROOFING

5

1 review

9805 Sandy Rock Place
Charlotte, NC 28277

(704) 396-8383

Hollingsworth Roofing Inc

4

23 reviews

4745 Silabert Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205

(704) 567-2107

HGCS LLC

5

1 review

9301 Broken Pine Ln
Charlotte, NC 28269

(980) 322-7941

Charlotte Roofing Specialists

4.9

122 reviews

3605 Latrobe Dr Ste B
Charlotte, NC 28211

(704) 364-3464

H&S Roofing & Gutter Co Inc

4.4

130 reviews

506 W Summit Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 334-9934

Five Star Roofing

5

1 review

7408 Loyalist St
Charlotte, NC 28216

(704) 840-2186

Byrum Builders LLC

5

1 review

7504 Canova Ln
Charlotte, NC 28278

(980) 319-2162

American Home Roofing Inc

5

1 review

10130 Perimeter Pkwy Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 28216

(704) 557-5683

Davco Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc

4.9

27 reviews

4408 Northpointe Industrial Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216

(704) 817-9788

Map of Roofing Contractors in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Roof Costs Compared to Other North Carolina Cities

Raleigh, NC

  • $480 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,510

Fayetteville, NC

  • $1,950 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,940

Greensboro, NC

  • $3,227 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,217

Winston Salem, NC

  • $1,009 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,999

Durham, NC

  • $5,765 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $7,225