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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Ohio is $12,429.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Ohio is about $12,429. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Ohio of 2,247 sqft (22.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.53 per sqft ($553/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 2,247 sqft roof (22.33 squares) in Ohio.

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 Ohio.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.53/sqft ($553/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,766
1,00010$5,531
1,50015$8,297
2,00020$11,063
2,50025$13,828
3,00030$16,594
3,50035$19,360
4,00040$22,126
4,50045$24,891
5,00050$27,657
Designer Shingle
$7.55/sqft ($755/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,774
1,00010$7,548
1,50015$11,322
2,00020$15,096
2,50025$18,870
3,00030$22,643
3,50035$26,417
4,00040$30,191
4,50045$33,965
5,00050$37,739
Metal
$8.91/sqft ($891/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,453
1,00010$8,907
1,50015$13,360
2,00020$17,813
2,50025$22,267
3,00030$26,720
3,50035$31,173
4,00040$35,627
4,50045$40,080
5,00050$44,533

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 Ohio home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.53/sqft ($553/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,659
1,000$3,319
1,500$4,978
2,000$6,638
2,500$8,297
3,000$9,956
3,500$11,616
4,000$13,275
4,500$14,935
5,000$16,594
Designer Shingle
$7.55/sqft ($755/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,302
1,000$4,604
1,500$6,906
2,000$9,208
2,500$11,510
3,000$13,813
3,500$16,115
4,000$18,417
4,500$20,719
5,000$23,021
Metal
$8.91/sqft ($891/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,761
1,000$5,522
1,500$8,283
2,000$11,044
2,500$13,805
3,000$16,566
3,500$19,327
4,000$22,089
4,500$24,850
5,000$27,611

Ohio Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned5,343,461
Average roof size (with pitch)2,247 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Ohio

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Ohio compared to nearby states?

In Ohio a roofer typically pulls about $15‑$25 an hour which works out to $1.50‑$3.50 per square foot. That places the state’s rates below the numbers in Pennsylvania and Michigan just a shade higher than those seen in West Virginia and Kentucky and essentially on par with Indiana. Still the ultimate labor charge can swing one way or the other depending on roof required permits the steepness of the pitch and the local market dynamics of cities such, as Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Ohio's weather affect roof lifespan?

Ohio receives a 35 to 45 inches of rain each year. Snowfall is seasonal, lake‑effect snow makes the northeast, near Lake Erie, quite snowy while the southwest sees only light dustings. The Appalachian foothills endure freeze‑thaw swings and spring‑ and summer‑time storms bring strong gusty winds. Add to that the humid, sun‑filled summers and the environment becomes ripe for UV and moisture damage to shingles the formation of ice dams, freeze‑thaw cracking and wind uplift, all of which chip away, at a roof’s lifespan.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Ohio?

In Ohio roof damage often stems from weather, particularly the straight‑line winds and hail that accompany thunderstorms. Trees and ice dams that develop from freeze‑thaw cycles, especially those amplified by nearby Lake Erie also rank high among the usual culprits.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Ohio?

In Ohio the optimal windows for a roof replacement fall in spring, roughly May through June, and again in early fall about September, to early October. During those periods temperatures stay comfortably moderate for working with asphalt shingles Lake Erie’s weather eases up. You sidestep the winter freeze, heavy summer storms and the high humidity.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Ohio?

Roof claims tied to storms are a sight in Ohio. Between spring and summer the combo of thunderstorms, hail, straight‑line winds and the occasional tornado keeps insurers busy while winter brings Lake Erie’s ice and heavy snowfall that adds to the tally. The result is a flow of claims across the state especially in the northern and western counties and, during the April‑through‑July period.

What natural disasters in Ohio cause the most roof replacements?

Across Ohio the bulk of roof replacements come after the state is battered by thunderstorm gusts and hail struck by tornadoes or weighed down by winter ice dams and the heavy lake‑effect snow that rolls in from Lake Erie. When derechos, such, as the June 2012 storm that felled trees, sweep through and when spring tornado outbreaks rip across the landscape they add a sizable chunk of replacement work to the mix.

Top Roofing Contractors in Ohio

Great Lakes Home Remodeling

4.6

258 reviews

1602 West Bancroft Street
Toledo, OH 43606

(800) 715-7663

Great Lakes Home Remodeling

4.6

258 reviews

7401 1st Place
Oakwood, OH 44146

(800) 715-7663

Home Genius Exteriors

4.6

105 reviews

155 Tri County Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45246

(513) 960-3906

Modforce Home Solutions

5

162 reviews

3454 Oak Alley Court
Toledo, OH 43606

(734) 474-9612

Home Genius Exteriors

4.7

62 reviews

85 Executive Parkway
Hudson, OH 44236

(216) 999-6676

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3rd Generation Home Improvements

4.6

142 reviews

35835 Vine Street
Willowick, OH 44095

(440) 850-5592

ALPHA KINGS CONSTRUCTION LLC

5

44 reviews

107 24th Street Northwest
Massillon, OH 44647

(330) 491-7971

Leaf maxx home Solutions

4.9

16 reviews

530 Sioux Trail
Rossford, OH 43460

(419) 558-6222

Home Genius Exteriors

4.8

271 reviews

4889 Sinclair Road
Columbus, OH 43229

(740) 921-1675

Renew Home Exteriors

5

71 reviews

1361 Wooster Road West
Barberton, OH 44203

(330) 771-9588

Century Contracting Group

4.9

38 reviews

1985 Oakland Park Avenue
Columbus, OH 43224

(614) 582-7888

Owens construction

4.9

286 reviews

7940 Cedar Park Drive
Canfield, OH 44406

(330) 507-5195

Buckeye Roofing

4.8

147 reviews

2130 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44714

(330) 735-6446

Nitro Roofing and Construction

4.8

138 reviews

5356 Southland Road
New Knoxville, OH 45871

(419) 629-3624

Erie Home

4.7

28000 reviews

3516 Granite Circle
Toledo, OH 43617

(419) 472-4256

McPeek Construction Services LLC

5

54 reviews

11314 Bond Road
Harrison, OH 45030

(513) 713-6825

Legacy Roofing & Construction

4.9

84 reviews

4320 Harding Highway
Lima, OH 45804

(419) 230-0196

NuPro Exterior Designs

5

10 reviews

690 West Main Street
Apple Creek, OH 44606

(330) 641-7114

Pro roofing and Contracting

4.4

14 reviews

4014 Center Road
Brunswick, OH 44212

(330) 225-7663

Elevated Roofing and Siding

4.9

52 reviews

222 West National Road
Vandalia, OH 45377

(937) 248-1362

Map of Roofing Contractors in Ohio

Roof Costs in Ohio Cities

Akron, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Canton, OH

  • $5,098 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $7,331

Chillicothe, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Cincinnati, OH

  • $2,526 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,903

Cleveland, OH

  • $3,911 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,518

Columbus, OH

  • $4,553 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $7,876

Dayton, OH

  • $1,274 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,155

Hamilton, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Lancaster, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Lima, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Mansfield, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Massillon, OH

  • $6,391 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,820

Medina, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Middletown, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Newark, OH

  • $518 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,911

Springfield, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Toledo, OH

  • $6,505 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,934

Warren, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429

Youngstown, OH

  • $1,377 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,052

Zanesville, OH

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,429