Columbus Roof Replacement Costs
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260,709 Roofs measured by our roofing calculator in Columbus, OH
$7,876 Average roof replacement cost for an asphalt roof in Columbus, OH
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Roof Replacement Cost in Columbus, Ohio
The average cost to replace a roof in Columbus is about $7,876. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Columbus of 1,735 sqft (17.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $4.54 per sqft ($454/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 1,735 sqft roof (17.33 squares) in Columbus.
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 Columbus.
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $2,270 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $4,539 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $6,809 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $9,079 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $11,349 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $13,618 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $15,888 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $18,158 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $20,428 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $22,697 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $3,774 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $7,548 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $11,322 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $15,096 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $18,870 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $22,643 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $26,417 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $30,191 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $33,965 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $37,739 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $4,403 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $8,806 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $13,209 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $17,612 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $22,014 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $26,417 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $30,820 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $35,223 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $39,626 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $44,029 |
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 Columbus home.
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $1,362 |
| 1,000 | $2,724 |
| 1,500 | $4,086 |
| 2,000 | $5,447 |
| 2,500 | $6,809 |
| 3,000 | $8,171 |
| 3,500 | $9,533 |
| 4,000 | $10,895 |
| 4,500 | $12,257 |
| 5,000 | $13,618 |
| SQFT | VALUE 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 |
| SQFT | VALUE 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 |
Columbus Roof Statistics
| The number of roofs our tech has scanned | 260,709 |
| Average roof size (with pitch) | 1,735 Square Feet |
| Average roof slope | 6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees |
| Most common roof type | Asphalt Shingle |
Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Columbus, Ohio
Labor Costs
How much does roofing labor cost in Columbus, Ohio compared to nearby areas?
Roofing labor in Columbus usually lands in the $180, $300 per‑square range (a square being 100 sq ft) which works out to 40, 55 % of the total replacement cost. Urban demand and the licensing hoops contractors must jump through tend to keep those figures higher than in the rural counties, where labor typically runs $150, $220 per square, about on par with Cincinnati and generally, below the steeper rates seen in Cleveland’s more affluent suburbs.Weather & Climate Considerations
How does Columbus, Ohio's weather affect roof lifespan?
Columbus’s climate, 40 inches of rain roughly 25 inches of snow average winds near nine mph and some 200 sunny days a year, creates a perfect storm of wear factors: summer UV and heat‑induced aging, winter freeze‑thaw cycles and occasional ice‑dam risk, humidity‑fueled algae growth and thunderstorm gusts that can lift roofing. Because lake‑effect snow is far milder here than, in the Lake Erie cities these combined stresses tend to shorten the lifespan of shingles and flashings.What is the most common cause of roof damage in Columbus, Ohio?
In Columbus, wind‑driven thunderstorms that hurl hail and send branches crashing down from the city’s canopy, especially in Clintonville and German Village, account, for the majority of roof damage while winter ice dams add a seasonal wave of leaks.What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Columbus, Ohio?
In Columbus Ohio, the window for roof replacement runs from late spring into early fall, about May through the first weeks of October, with May, June and September emerging as the standout months. During that stretch the weather stays mild enough, for shingle bonding, snow and freezing are scarce and the timing neatly avoids Columbus’s summer thunderstorms and searing heat.Insurance & Storms
How common are storm-related roof claims in Columbus, Ohio?
Storm‑related roof claims are a routine occurrence in Columbus, with each year bringing anywhere from a few dozen to several hundred filings across the Central Ohio metro area. The peak period falls in spring and summer when hailstorms and straight‑line winds batter rooftops while winter’s ice and heavy snowfall only sporadically add to the damage tally. The age of a roof and recent bouts of storms both tend to drive claim rates higher.What natural disasters in Columbus, Ohio cause the most roof replacements?
In Columbus most roof replacements are prompted by the summer weather, intense thunderstorms that batter the city hail that hammers rooftops straight‑line winds that peel off shingles and on rarer occasions, an outright tornado. When winter sets, in, the ice and heavy snowfall add their own brand of roof failures. At the time the city’s tree‑lined neighborhoods and the urban flooding that follows the remnants of tropical storms or the onslaught of powerful storm systems further heighten roof vulnerability.Top Roofing Contractors in Columbus, Ohio
Home Genius Exteriors
4.8
271 reviews
4889 Sinclair Road
Columbus, OH 43229
(740) 921-1675
Century Contracting Group
4.9
38 reviews
1985 Oakland Park Avenue
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 582-7888
Rhino Roofing and windows
5
1 review
1645 East Gates Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 370-2081
Roof King & Restoration
5
1 review
2330 Sawmill Place Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 379-8893
Robert Napier
5
1 review
4260 Beechrun Road
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 307-8725
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Urban Exterior Co
5
22 reviews
6057 Taylor Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 927-7663
Columbus Windows & Siding
5
1 review
202 Oak St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 453-5332
Brothers Roofing and Construction
4.4
76 reviews
7001 Shetland St
Columbus, OH 43085
(303) 619-0170
Supreme Exteriors LLC
4.9
80 reviews
507 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 517-1717
Shamrock Asphalt Services LLC
5
1 review
840 Reynolds Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 229-9540
Sure Home Improvements LLC
5
1 review
6031 E Main St Ste 222
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 975-7727
Taylormade Restoration
5
1 review
8317 Sun Flare Dr
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 961-0612
Columbus Roofing & Sheet Metal
5
1 review
1221 Marion Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 884-0404
Korman Construction Corporation
5
1 review
3695 Interchange Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 274-2170
Schottenstein Roofing
5
119 reviews
1890 Northwest Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 321-8888
J.F. Baker’s Sons Roofing Company
5
47 reviews
1496 Delashmut Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 333-6016
Ramos Roofing
4.9
225 reviews
201 Oak Street
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-7663
Summit Building & Roofing Company
4.8
125 reviews
1647 Windsor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 878-6648
Cardinal Roofing And Construction
5
104 reviews
1550 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 732-4422
JF Baker
5
1 review
1496 Delashmut Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 291-4243
Columbus Roof Costs Compared to Other Ohio Cities
Cleveland, OH
- $622 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $8,498
Cincinnati, OH
- $2,482 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $10,358
Dayton, OH
- $3,279 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $11,155
Toledo, OH
- $11,862 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $19,738
Akron, OH
- $4,467 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $12,343