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The average cost to replace a roof in Sanford, Maine is $19,339.

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$19,339 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Sanford, ME

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Roof Replacement Cost in Sanford, Maine

The average cost to replace a roof in Sanford is about $19,339. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Sanford of 2,604 sqft (26.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.43 per sqft ($743/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 2,604 sqft roof (26.00 squares) in Sanford.

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 Sanford.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.43/sqft ($743/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,713
1,00010$7,427
1,50015$11,140
2,00020$14,853
2,50025$18,567
3,00030$22,280
3,50035$25,993
4,00040$29,707
4,50045$33,420
5,00050$37,133
Designer Shingle
$7.91/sqft ($791/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,956
1,00010$7,913
1,50015$11,869
2,00020$15,825
2,50025$19,782
3,00030$23,738
3,50035$27,694
4,00040$31,651
4,50045$35,607
5,00050$39,563
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 Sanford home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.43/sqft ($743/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,228
1,000$4,456
1,500$6,684
2,000$8,912
2,500$11,140
3,000$13,368
3,500$15,596
4,000$17,824
4,500$20,052
5,000$22,280
Designer Shingle
$7.91/sqft ($791/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,413
1,000$4,827
1,500$7,240
2,000$9,653
2,500$12,067
3,000$14,480
3,500$16,894
4,000$19,307
4,500$21,720
5,000$24,134
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.

Sanford Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned7,040
Average roof size (with pitch)2,604 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 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 Sanford, Maine

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Sanford, Maine compared to nearby areas? In Sanford the going rate for roofing labor hovers around $200 to $350 per roofing square which translates to $45 to $70 an hour. Those numbers usually sit a percent below Portland bids line up with rates in Biddeford and Saco and sit just a shade above those, in the surrounding rural towns. The differences stem from demand the extra travel time crews must cover and the quirks of Maine’s seasonal weather.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Sanford, Maine's weather affect roof lifespan? Sanford, Maines continental climate delivering around 45 inches of rain and roughly 60 inches of snow each year coupled with nor’easters that often bring gusts, over 40 mph and only moderate summer sunshine shortens roofs by inducing freeze‑thaw cracking, ice dams, shingle uplift, moss growth and rot and by hastening the UV‑driven aging of asphalt.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Sanford, Maine? Ice dams and deep winter snow fueled by Sanford’s inland climate and its exposure, to Nor’easters top the list of roof‑damage triggers stripping shingles leaking water in and putting extra strain on the framing.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Sanford, Maine? In Sanford, Maine, right in the Saco River valley, the sweet spot, for swapping out a roof falls between spring and early fall roughly June through September, when the mercury stays above freezing and the rain eases. Steering clear of the winter months and the Nor’easter season makes the job both safer and quicker.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Sanford, Maine? In practice storm‑related roof claims in Sanford, Maine occur at a frequency but tend to spike after Nor’easters and intense summer squalls. The prevalence of wooded lots combined with roofing means wind, downed trees, heavy snow and ice dams drive most of the losses. Seasonal peaks usually appear in winter and whenever the remnants of tropical systems move inland and homes close, to the Saco River also contend with flood‑related damage.
What natural disasters in Sanford, Maine cause the most roof replacements? In Sanford, Maine most roof replacements are prompted by winds from nor’easters and hurricane remnants, most notably Hurricane Lee in 2023, by heavy wet snow and ice storms that produce ice dams and even collapse roofs and by trees falling on roofs in the town’s wooded lots during wind or ice events. Hail, on the hand is far less common.

Top Roofing Contractors in Sanford, Maine

Precision Roofing

4.8

39 reviews

469 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04083

(207) 247-2528

Shingle Rescue LLC

5

4 reviews

197 Old Mill Road
Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 910-0030

Total Maintenance Services

5

1 review

403 High Street
Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 490-6501

Ridgeline Exteriors

5

4 reviews

1725 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 432-0810

B’s Painting & Construction LLC

5

1 review

88 Alfred Road
Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 502-0513

Map of Roofing Contractors in Sanford, Maine

Sanford Roof Costs Compared to Other Maine Cities

Bangor, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Portland, ME

  • $7,189 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,150

Augusta, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Waterville, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339

Lewiston, ME

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $19,339
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.