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

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

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Roof Replacement Cost in Waterville, Maine

The average cost to replace a roof in Waterville is about $19,339. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Waterville 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 Waterville.

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 Waterville.

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 Waterville 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.

Waterville Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned11,303
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 Waterville, Maine

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Waterville, Maine compared to nearby areas? In Waterville roofing labor typically falls between $2 and $4 per foot for asphalt‑shingle installations with crews billing roughly $40 to $70 an hour. Those numbers generally undercut Portland’s rates line up, with Bangor’s and sit a touch above what the smaller towns scattered across Kennebec County charge, variations that stem from local demand the bite of winter weather and the extra travel time crews must cover.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Waterville, Maine's weather affect roof lifespan? Waterville’s Kennebec Valley, bathed in 40, 45 inches of rain and 60, 70 inches of snow annually endures inland nor’easter gusts, harsh freeze‑thaw swings and a scant winter sun. Those relentless conditions gnaw at roofing shingles promote ice‑dam buildup and corrode flashing usually cutting the life of an asphalt roof by about 10 % to 25 % compared with the milder climate found along Maine’s coast.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Waterville, Maine? In Waterville, Maine roof damage often stems from heavy snow and ice, especially ice dams that form when freeze‑thaw cycles meet inadequate attic insulation and ventilation, while snow load and drifting along the Kennebec River add extra strain to shingles and flashing.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Waterville, Maine? In Waterville, Maine tucked into the Kennebec River valley the window for a roof replacement stretches from late spring through early fall, roughly June, to September. By then the weather has. Dried out after the spring thaws and before the fall nor’easters arrive, allowing shingles to seal properly and keeping the job site safer and more accessible.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Waterville, Maine? It’s not unusual to see storm‑related roof claims popping up in Waterville especially when a winter Nor’easter barrels through or when a thaw creates ice dams on the roofs that hug the Kennebec River. When gusty fall and spring storms peel shingles away homeowners near downtown Waterville and, at Colby College tend to file claims after snow, ice or wind sweeps through.
What natural disasters in Waterville, Maine cause the most roof replacements? In Waterville most roof replacements are driven by wet snow that creates ice dams after nor’easters and bomb cyclones. Wind damage from nor’easters and the remnants of tropical storms, , like the March 2018 bomb cyclone, also tops the list. By contrast roofs knocked down by fallen trees during ice storms hail or summer thunderstorms account for a modest share of replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Waterville, Maine

C.O. Beck & Sons Roofing and Sheet Metal

4.5

20 reviews

76 Eastern Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901

(207) 872-5861

McNeil And Son’s Roofing

5

2 reviews

6 Ticonic Street
Waterville, ME 04901

(207) 616-3646

BPS Roofing & General Contracting

3

4 reviews

341 Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901

(207) 649-2497

Mainely Roofing and Siding LLC

3.7

59 reviews

Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901

(207) 314-8444

Williams Roofing Co Inc

2.8

13 reviews

Waterville, ME 04901

(207) 872-9104

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Mid-Maine Restoration

5

2 reviews

20 Gilman Street
Waterville, ME 04901

(207) 680-0388

Map of Roofing Contractors in Waterville, Maine

Waterville 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

Lewiston, ME

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

Ellsworth, 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.