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The average cost to replace a roof in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is $12,505.

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$12,505 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Harrisburg, PA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The average cost to replace a roof in Harrisburg is about $12,505. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Harrisburg of 1,950 sqft (19.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.41 per sqft ($641/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 1,950 sqft roof (19.67 squares) in Harrisburg.

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 Harrisburg.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.41/sqft ($641/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,206
1,00010$6,413
1,50015$9,619
2,00020$12,826
2,50025$16,032
3,00030$19,238
3,50035$22,445
4,00040$25,651
4,50045$28,858
5,00050$32,064
Designer Shingle
$9.40/sqft ($940/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,702
1,00010$9,404
1,50015$14,107
2,00020$18,809
2,50025$23,511
3,00030$28,213
3,50035$32,916
4,00040$37,618
4,50045$42,320
5,00050$47,022
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 Harrisburg home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.41/sqft ($641/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,924
1,000$3,848
1,500$5,772
2,000$7,695
2,500$9,619
3,000$11,543
3,500$13,467
4,000$15,391
4,500$17,315
5,000$19,238
Designer Shingle
$9.40/sqft ($940/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,868
1,000$5,737
1,500$8,605
2,000$11,473
2,500$14,342
3,000$17,210
3,500$20,079
4,000$22,947
4,500$25,815
5,000$28,684
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.

Harrisburg Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned41,272
Average roof size (with pitch)1,950 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania compared to nearby areas? In the Harrisburg market the going rate for roofing labor tends to hover between $1.50 and $3.50 per foot, roughly $150 to $350 for each roofing square. This figure generally undercuts Philadelphia’s pricing by a margin aligns closely with rates in Lancaster and York yet exceeds the numbers common in the more bucolic stretches of Dauphin County, where lower fees arise from simpler site logistics and a scarcity of historic dwellings. The premium, in Harrisburg largely reflects the intricacies of navigating a setting and the extra care historic structures demand.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's weather affect roof lifespan? Harrisburg averages 42 inches of rain about 22 inches of snow moderate breezes of 8‑10 mph and close to 2,100 sunshine hours each year. Those conditions leave roofs damp constantly cycling through freeze‑thaw stresses battling wind uplift and enduring relentless UV exposure. Without ventilation correctly installed flashing and timely upkeep, the typical lifespan of an asphalt‑shingle roof can be trimmed by several years.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? Around Harrisburg, the chief source of roof damage is the weather, most notably the gusty blasts and the occasional mature tree that topples during summer thunderstorms and the nor’easters that race, along the Susquehanna. In winter the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle spawns ice dams that deepen leaks on older roofs.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the advantageous window for a roof replacement spans late spring through early autumn, essentially May to September. The prime slices within that period are May to early June and September when the Susquehanna Valley enjoys warm relatively dry conditions steering clear of winter freezes as well as the heavy thunderstorms and humid heat that peak, in midsummer.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? In Harrisburg storm‑related roof claims occur at a pace largely driven by summer thunderstorms occasional hail, strong winds and the occasional nor’easter. The mix of street trees and aging roofs adds to the risk so claim numbers tend to swell in the summer rise again in late fall and spike after any major regional storm rolls through.
What natural disasters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania cause the most roof replacements? Around Harrisburg the majority of roof replacements occur after thunderstorms that bring hail after wind‑driven trees topple during Susquehanna River floods and after heavy‑winter ice dams burst. The sharpest surge followed Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, when downtown flooding and fierce gusts tore apart roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Trinity solar

5

1 review

6380 Flank Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112

(570) 492-5782

Renu Commercial

5

1 review

2900 Sycamore St
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 558-6900

ShreveCo Building & Remodeling Inc.

4.3

11 reviews

616 Sylvan Place
Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 540-1086

Stanley & Sons Roofing & Construction LLC

4.8

23 reviews

4444 Oakhurst Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 423-3650

TKO Roofing and Remodeling, LLC

4.7

12 reviews

245 Maclay Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 500-7663

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Harrisburg Roofing

4

7 reviews

501 South 29th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 219-8445

Stanton Brothers Leak Detection LLC

4.9

29 reviews

2921 North 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 340-8428

Michael J Bollinger Roofing Co

3.7

6 reviews

2101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(888) 732-0055

ReNu Solar & Roofing

4.1

140 reviews

2900 Sycamore Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 558-7560

Brown’s Roofing

3.4

5 reviews

1939 Zarker Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 433-6190

NRC Roofing Co

5

4 reviews

404 South 29th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

(717) 232-0597

RyuKen Roofing

5

8 reviews

3825 Club Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 364-9402

Roofing Contractor in Harrisburg, PA

1

1 review

838 South 20th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 447-8977

Seaboard Contractors LLC

3

4 reviews

2050 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

TJ’s Shingles

5

1 review

1067 Acri Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 343-5845

Nicholas Evanoff Roofing Co

1

1 review

2311 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 564-8500

ROOFX Roofing & Siding

5

15 reviews

6291 Lyters Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 219-4179

Roof Riders Unlimited

5

1 review

Harrisburg, PA 17103

(717) 623-0400

Behrendt Roofing Contractor

5

1 review

637 South 28th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 215-3885

JP Construction Services Inc

5

1 review

2145 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 364-6407

Map of Roofing Contractors in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Roof Costs Compared to Other Pennsylvania Cities

Pittsburgh, PA

  • $3,525 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,980

Philadelphia, PA

  • $284 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,221

Erie, PA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,505

York, PA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,505

Reading, PA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,505
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.