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The average cost to replace a roof in Newport, Rhode Island is $11,453.

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$11,453 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Newport, RI

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Roof Replacement Cost in Newport, Rhode Island

The average cost to replace a roof in Newport is about $11,453. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Newport of 1,652 sqft (16.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.93 per sqft ($693/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 1,652 sqft roof (16.67 squares) in Newport.

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 Newport.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.93/sqft ($693/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,466
1,00010$6,933
1,50015$10,399
2,00020$13,866
2,50025$17,332
3,00030$20,798
3,50035$24,265
4,00040$27,731
4,50045$31,198
5,00050$34,664
Designer Shingle
$6.12/sqft ($612/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,060
1,00010$6,119
1,50015$9,179
2,00020$12,238
2,50025$15,298
3,00030$18,357
3,50035$21,417
4,00040$24,476
4,50045$27,536
5,00050$30,595
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 Newport home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.93/sqft ($693/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,080
1,000$4,160
1,500$6,240
2,000$8,319
2,500$10,399
3,000$12,479
3,500$14,559
4,000$16,639
4,500$18,719
5,000$20,798
Designer Shingle
$6.12/sqft ($612/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,866
1,000$3,733
1,500$5,599
2,000$7,465
2,500$9,332
3,000$11,198
3,500$13,064
4,000$14,931
4,500$16,797
5,000$18,663
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.

Newport Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned8,461
Average roof size (with pitch)1,652 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 Newport, Rhode Island

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Newport, Rhode Island compared to nearby areas? In Newport, RI roofing labor typically runs $40 to $80 per square (100 sq ft) or $75 to $150 per hour, ten to twenty‑five percent higher than in nearby Providence or Fall River. The premium comes from a mix of factors: Aquidneck Island’s limited access, the abundance of mansions, with steep slate and shingle roofs the salty bite of the coastal environment and stricter historic‑district permits that push up both labor time and costs.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Newport, Rhode Island's weather affect roof lifespan? Newport’s seaside climate, , about 45‑50 inches of rain 25‑35 inches of snow strong winds, salty sea spray and a moderate amount of sun that oscillates between summer UV and fog, tends to chew up shingles rust metal flashing and fasteners and aggravate ice dams and storm damage. As a result an asphalt roof that isn’t built with coastal‑grade materials and isn’t serviced regularly may only last ten to twenty years.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Newport, Rhode Island? In Newport the chief culprit behind roof wear and tear is the slap of coastal gale‑force winds and the ever‑present salt spray drifting in from both the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay. Nor’easters and the occasional hurricane‑season tempest are especially aggressive prying up shingles ushering water into the underlayment and hastening the rusting of metal, on the city’s mansions and beachfront homes.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Newport, Rhode Island? In the town of Newport, Rhode Island the sweet spot for swapping out a roof falls between late May and the middle of July, just after the spring thaw has lifted the lingering chill and well before the late‑summer surge of storms and hurricane threats. During that window the air stays comfortably warm the breezes drifting off Narragansett Bay mellow out and the salty spray, from the water recedes creating conditions where shingles cling securely and flashing can be set without fuss. The frigid grip of winter freezes and the tempestuous nor’easter period are best left off the schedule.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Newport, Rhode Island? Storm‑related roof claims crop up in Newport with regularity a consequence of the city’s coastal position that leaves it vulnerable to nor’easters, occasional hurricanes and the persistent strong breezes off the bay. The tally of damage claims jumps noticeably after the autumn squalls and the winter blizzards. In the stretch of Bellevue Avenue along the Cliff Walk and, throughout the waterfront neighborhoods, wind‑induced uplift and salt‑laden water infiltration are common problems.
What natural disasters in Newport, Rhode Island cause the most roof replacements? In Newport roofs often need replacement because of three relentless forces: the fierce gusts and storm surge that accompany hurricanes and tropical storms, think Hurricane Sandy, as well, as the salty wind‑driven rain of coastal nor’easters that quickly wear down historic shingle roofs and finally the heavy snow and ice of winter which seep in and can cause leaks and structural failures.

Top Roofing Contractors in Newport, Rhode Island

A1 Roofing & Construction LLC

4.8

94 reviews

29 1/2 Bliss Rd
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 265-1019

Newport Siding and Roofing

5

1 review

228 Maple Avenue
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 235-4480

Manchester-O’Neill Roofing Co

1

1 review

64 Halsey Street
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 855-7221

Randall Robert A

4

4 reviews

12 Barney Street
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 847-3118

D & D Construction

5

8 reviews

175 Third Street
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 662-9854

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Newport Roof Costs Compared to Other Rhode Island Cities

Providence, RI

  • $3,370 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,823

Warwick, RI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $11,453

Cranston, RI

  • $1,380 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,833

Pawtucket, RI

  • $673 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,126

Coventry, RI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $11,453
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.