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The average cost to replace a roof in Cleveland, Ohio is $8,498.

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$8,498 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Cleveland, OH

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Roof Replacement Cost in Cleveland, Ohio

The average cost to replace a roof in Cleveland is about $8,498. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Cleveland of 1,451 sqft (14.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.86 per sqft ($586/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 1,451 sqft roof (14.67 squares) in Cleveland.

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 Cleveland.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.86/sqft ($586/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,928
1,00010$5,857
1,50015$8,785
2,00020$11,713
2,50025$14,642
3,00030$17,570
3,50035$20,498
4,00040$23,427
4,50045$26,355
5,00050$29,283
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
$8.81/sqft ($881/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,403
1,00010$8,806
1,50015$13,209
2,00020$17,612
2,50025$22,014
3,00030$26,417
3,50035$30,820
4,00040$35,223
4,50045$39,626
5,00050$44,029
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 Cleveland home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.86/sqft ($586/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,757
1,000$3,514
1,500$5,271
2,000$7,028
2,500$8,785
3,000$10,542
3,500$12,299
4,000$14,056
4,500$15,813
5,000$17,570
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
$8.81/sqft ($881/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,730
1,000$5,460
1,500$8,189
2,000$10,919
2,500$13,649
3,000$16,379
3,500$19,109
4,000$21,838
4,500$24,568
5,000$27,298
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Cleveland Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned292,353
Average roof size (with pitch)1,451 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 Cleveland, Ohio

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Cleveland, Ohio compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in the Cleveland area generally commands $150 to $260 per square, a range pushed up by the effort required to handle lake‑effect snow, ice‑dam mitigation and the many older homes that demand more time. Just a short drive away Akron and Youngstown typically post rates, about five to ten percent lower. Toledo’s numbers are more modest falling ten to twenty percent beneath Cleveland’s. In contrast Columbus and the outlying suburbs of Cleveland often sit at the level or climb five to fifteen percent higher.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Cleveland, Ohio's weather affect roof lifespan? Cleveland, perched on Lake Erie sees 40 inches of precipitation and, about 60, 70 inches of lake‑effect snow each year. Frequent freeze‑thaw cycles, bracing lake breezes and a relative lack of days combine to encourage ice dams let moisture seep in hasten shingle‑granule loss and occasionally lift shingles with the wind, all of which can shave years off a roof’s lifespan unless it’s winterized and properly ventilated.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Cleveland, Ohio? In Cleveland roof damage often stems from ice dams, by‑products of the lake‑effect snow that sweeps in off Lake Erie and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycles. Those icy ridges pry up shingles. Shove meltwater, beneath the roofing ultimately leading to leaks and rot.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Cleveland, Ohio? In Cleveland, Ohio the favorable window to replace a roof runs from late May through September, when Lake Erie’s lake‑effect snow and the freeze‑thaw cycle have largely subsided. Summer brings temperatures that let shingles bond securely and keep icy setbacks to a minimum. Late. Winter, however usher, in snow, ice and gusty lakeshore breezes making roof work risky.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Cleveland, Ohio? Roof claims tied to storms are a headache in Cleveland thanks to the bite of Lake Erie‑driven weather, lake‑effect snow, ice dams and the relentless spring and summer gusts and hail that sweep the area. The aging homes in neighborhoods combined with the dense inventory of structures across Cuyahoga County push claim rates higher than, in most U.S. Cities.
What natural disasters in Cleveland, Ohio cause the most roof replacements? In Cleveland most roof replacements are prompted by the suspects, lake‑effect snow that builds up ice dams the straight‑line gusts that slam off Lake Erie, hailstorms and the trees they topple during summer occasional tornado hits and the wind‑blown tree damage left behind by Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020.

Top Roofing Contractors in Cleveland, Ohio

Absolute Roofing and Construction Inc

4.3

115 reviews

12301 Sprecher Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135

(216) 898-1563

Cleveland Commercial Roofing Inc

5

13 reviews

1478 Saint Clair Ave NE
Cleveland, OH 44114

(216) 771-0447

Industrial Energy Systems Inc

5

2 reviews

15828 Industrial Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44135

(216) 267-9590

Preferred LLC

4.1

18 reviews

4871 Neo Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44128

(216) 587-0957

Ohio Roofing Siding and Slate LLC

4.7

115 reviews

2114 Broadview Road
Cleveland, OH 44109

(216) 862-4553

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Iman Roofing

4.7

37 reviews

Cleveland, OH 44117

(216) 678-9445

1st Choice Roofing Company

4.7

105 reviews

10311 Berea Road
Cleveland, OH 44102

(216) 227-7755

Pring Roofing Company, Inc

4.5

22 reviews

12309 Grimsby Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44135

(216) 941-6298

FairWeather Roofing Cleveland

5

1 review

Cleveland, OH 44114

(216) 899-7663

Pring & Sons Roofing Co, Inc.

4.9

67 reviews

6375 Engle Road
Cleveland, OH 44142

(216) 433-1801

Cleveland Roofing, Inc

5

13 reviews

2498 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114

(216) 798-9030

Oaks Construction

5

1 review

Cleveland, OH 44114

(216) 584-6257

Jace Roofing and Construction

5

12 reviews

10516 Western Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111

(216) 301-0531

✅NorthEastOhio Garage Renovations & Roofing Contractor LLC 𝙉𝙤. 1 𝙄𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨

4.9

35 reviews

100 West Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44102

(216) 468-4614

Reader Roofing Heating and Cooling

4.1

31 reviews

676 East 152nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44110

(216) 451-1355

Matteo Gutter Systems Inc.

4.4

114 reviews

9110 George Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105

(216) 486-7006

Alpine Builders

4.7

56 reviews

3390 West 65th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102

(216) 631-4004

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Cleveland Roof Costs Compared to Other Ohio Cities

Columbus, OH

  • $622 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $7,876

Cincinnati, OH

  • $1,860 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,358

Dayton, OH

  • $2,657 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,155

Toledo, OH

  • $11,240 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $19,738

Akron, OH

  • $3,845 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,343
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.