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

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

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Roof Replacement Cost in York, Pennsylvania

The average cost to replace a roof in York is about $12,505. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in York 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 York.

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 York.

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 York 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.

York Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned54,624
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 York, Pennsylvania

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in York, Pennsylvania compared to nearby areas? In York, Pa. roofing labor usually sits between $1.80 and $3.50 per foot, about $180 to $350 for each roofing square. That range matches what’s typical in Harrisburg and Lancaster and it’s generally lower than the figures in the Baltimore metro area and the southern Pennsylvania suburbs, where labor often tops out at $2.50 to $4.50, per square foot.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does York, Pennsylvania's weather affect roof lifespan? York Pennsylvania typically sees around 42 inches of rain per year 25 to 30 inches of snowfall prevailing breezes of 8 to 12 mph and nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine. Together these conditions accelerate UV wear, on roofing shingles amplify stress and ice‑dam formation and raise the risk of wind uplift, factors that usually shave several years off the expected life of an asphalt roof compared with drier locales.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in York, Pennsylvania? In York, Pennsylvania roofs often fall prey to wind and hail that surge through summer storms and nor’easters, damage that’s amplified by the aging shingles clinging to historic rowhouses and, by broken limbs dropping from the mature street trees that line the Susquehanna Valley.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in York, Pennsylvania? York, Pennsylvania’s opportune period for roof replacement spans late spring, through early fall, roughly May to September, when the Susquehanna River valley’s temperatures stay above 45 °F and the weather precedes both the peak of summer thunderstorms and any lingering autumnal tropical remnants. Selecting a stretch of consecutive dry days will help the shingles seal properly.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in York, Pennsylvania? In York, Pennsylvania storm‑related roof claims are quite common reaching their levels after the spring‑summer thunderstorm stretch after hailstorms and when the lingering remnants of late‑season coastal storms move through. Older roofs and neighborhoods bordering the Susquehanna Valley tend to generate a share of those filings. Insurers note that the pattern consists of seasonal spikes rather, than a constant high‑volume flow.
What natural disasters in York, Pennsylvania cause the most roof replacements? In York, Pennsylvania the lion’s share of roof replacements stems from three forces: summer wind and hail battering aging roofs flash flooding when tropical remnants, like Hurricane Ida, slam the Codorus Creek corridor and winter’s ice dams coupled with heavy snowfall. In particular. Hail on older roofs account, for the overwhelming majority of the jobs.

Top Roofing Contractors in York, Pennsylvania

Keystone Advanced Remodeling, LLC

5

88 reviews

2159 White Street
York, PA 17404

(717) 880-8008

RestoreUnited

5

1 review

3495 Industrial Drive
York, PA 17402

(800) 200-1104

Robert Structural Services Inc

5

1 review

209 Arch St
York, PA 17403

(717) 650-2060

The Artisan Guild Inc

5

1 review

34 Deerfield Ln
York, PA 17403

(717) 676-2250

York Roofing Inc

4.3

7 reviews

1281 W King St
York, PA 17404

(717) 843-9981

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Leak No More

4.1

47 reviews

1541 East Market Street
York, PA 17403

(717) 812-1167

Triple R Roofing & Siding

5

22 reviews

3090 Hadley Drive
York, PA 17408

(717) 516-0002

Richard Jackson Spouting Inc

3.9

14 reviews

2444 Kotur Avenue
York, PA 17408

(717) 764-9949

R E Kuba Construction Inc.

3.9

25 reviews

228 South Richland Avenue
York, PA 17404

(717) 854-7663

K D Rosengrant Building & Remodeling

4.5

22 reviews

1337 Mount Rose Avenue
York, PA 17403

(717) 854-2163

Midstate Roofing

3.8

13 reviews

1848 North Susquehanna Trail
York, PA 17404

(717) 801-5280

Heidler Roofing

4.4

28 reviews

2120 Alpha Drive
York, PA 17408

(717) 792-3549

BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC

4.7

75 reviews

2415 West Market Street
York, PA 17404

(717) 650-1472

J & J Home Improvements

3.3

7 reviews

1528 Devers Road
York, PA 17404

(717) 848-4192

Spoutco LLC

3.8

9 reviews

1130 West King Street
York, PA 17404

(717) 845-7983

Seely Construction LLC

5

65 reviews

559 Paradise Road
York, PA 17406

(717) 873-8021

Shiloh Roofing

4.5

13 reviews

2517 Sunset Ln
York, PA 17408

(717) 324-4512

York Roofing Warriors

5

3 reviews

237 West Market Street
York, PA 17401

(717) 200-2067

Appleby Systems

4.5

447 reviews

1520 Trolley Road
York, PA 17408

(717) 764-3000

Elite Property Renovations LLC

5

1 review

224 N George St
York, PA 17401

(717) 902-9130

Map of Roofing Contractors in York, Pennsylvania

York 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

Reading, PA

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

Lancaster, PA

  • $1,725 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,780
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.