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The average cost to replace a roof in Fargo, North Dakota is $14,846.

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$14,846 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Fargo, ND

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The average cost to replace a roof in Fargo is about $14,846. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Fargo of 2,004 sqft (20.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.41 per sqft ($741/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 2,004 sqft roof (20.00 squares) in Fargo.

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 Fargo.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.41/sqft ($741/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,704
1,00010$7,408
1,50015$11,112
2,00020$14,816
2,50025$18,520
3,00030$22,225
3,50035$25,929
4,00040$29,633
4,50045$33,337
5,00050$37,041
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,976
1,00010$7,953
1,50015$11,929
2,00020$15,906
2,50025$19,882
3,00030$23,858
3,50035$27,835
4,00040$31,811
4,50045$35,787
5,00050$39,764
Metal
$14.15/sqft ($1,415/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,077
1,00010$14,154
1,50015$21,231
2,00020$28,307
2,50025$35,384
3,00030$42,461
3,50035$49,538
4,00040$56,615
4,50045$63,692
5,00050$70,768

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 Fargo home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.41/sqft ($741/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,222
1,000$4,445
1,500$6,667
2,000$8,890
2,500$11,112
3,000$13,335
3,500$15,557
4,000$17,780
4,500$20,002
5,000$22,225
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,426
1,000$4,851
1,500$7,277
2,000$9,702
2,500$12,128
3,000$14,554
3,500$16,979
4,000$19,405
4,500$21,830
5,000$24,256
Metal
$14.15/sqft ($1,415/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,388
1,000$8,775
1,500$13,163
2,000$17,551
2,500$21,938
3,000$26,326
3,500$30,713
4,000$35,101
4,500$39,489
5,000$43,876

Fargo Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned32,991
Average roof size (with pitch)2,004 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Fargo, North Dakota

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Fargo, North Dakota compared to nearby areas?

In Fargo the going rate for roofing labor hovers between $150 and $350 for every 100 sq ft nudging higher when the roof is steep an ice‑dam must be. The work is forced into the winter chill. Those numbers sit shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the rates in Moorhead and Grand Forks dip a shade below the figures posted for Bismarck and Minneapolis and generally outpace the costs, in the surrounding rural locales. The premium reflects the grind of battling snow loads, relentless freeze‑thaw cycles and a razor‑thin roofing window each year.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Fargo, North Dakota's weather affect roof lifespan?

In the expanse of Fargo’s Red River valley winters stretch on with relentless snow subjecting roofs to repeated freeze‑thaw cycles crushing snow loads and howling blizzard winds. When spring arrives flooding joins the mix; summer then throws down scorching sun and temperature swings that leap from one extreme to another. This cocktail of weather accelerates shingle aging pries up tiles erodes granules and builds ice dams shaving years off the life of an asphalt roof unless it’s bolstered, properly ventilated and routinely cleared.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Fargo, North Dakota?

The chief source of roof trouble, in Fargo is snow and ice, the ice dams that appear each winter in the Red River Valley. Heavy snowfall combined with repeated freeze‑thaw cycles with inadequate attic insulation and ventilation pushes shingles up and ultimately creates leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Fargo, North Dakota?

The favorable period for roofing in Fargo falls between late spring and early fall, roughly June through August, when temperatures typically stay above about 40 °F. By then the Red River Valley has. The risks of ice dams, blizzards and heavy snowfall are greatly reduced. Spring thaws and winter with ground, slick ice and cold adhesives make roofing work difficult and contractors are generally busiest, during those colder months.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Fargo, North Dakota?

Storm‑related roof claims are a nuisance in Fargo largely because summer hailstorms and straight‑line winds scour the Red River Valley while winter’s ice dams and snow loads add a seasonal punch of damage. Insurers, in the area consistently note claim surges whenever hail or wind events hit, leaving Fargo homeowners regularly coping with patch‑ups, shingle swaps or full‑roof replacements driven by hail.

What natural disasters in Fargo, North Dakota cause the most roof replacements?

In Fargo most roof replacements come on the heels of summer hail and straight‑line wind events after the snow and ice‑dam damage of winter and following Red River floods, most famously the 2009 inundation, while fallen trees during storms add to the tally as well.

Top Roofing Contractors in Fargo, North Dakota

Done Right

5

1 review

137D Prairiewood Drive South
Fargo, ND 58103

(877) 999-3599

A&B Improvements Ltd

4

13 reviews

1612 7th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 235-6367

Western Products Inc

4.3

146 reviews

474 45th St S Ste A
Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 293-5310

Zulauf Construction LLC

5

1 review

6218 53rd Ave S Ste 3
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 630-0197

J & J Repairs & Roofing LLC

4.7

85 reviews

347 23rd Street North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 476-7528

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ABC Seamless of Fargo

4.6

169 reviews

3001 Fiechtner Drive
Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 293-5952

Pieper Shingling & Construction

5

2 reviews

3826 3rd Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 404-9594

Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal

5

4 reviews

219 23rd Street North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 232-7023

GRS/Greenberg Roofing Co

5

2 reviews

2315 7th Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 232-7330

D & M Roofing & Siding Company

5

1 review

1900 Dakota Drive North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 237-6494

4 Him Roofing

4.4

7 reviews

1701 1st Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 793-4555

Thorsteinson & Sons Construction Co

4.4

11 reviews

4015 47th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 282-0523

Your Home Improvement Company – Windows & Bath

4.7

235 reviews

4101 38th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 203-9332

Seamless Pro

5

1 review

5306 51st Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 773-4768

Asset Services LLC

5

1 review

3523 45th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 552-2533

Tecta America Dakotas

5

1 review

2315 7th Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102

Vita Roofing

5

1 review

9690 42nd Street South
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 401-1188

Map of Roofing Contractors in Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo Roof Costs Compared to Other North Dakota Cities

Bismarck, ND

  • $2,500 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,346

Minot, ND

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,846

Williston, ND

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,846

Grand Forks, ND

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,846

Mandan, ND

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,846