Skip to content Instant Roofer Logo INSTANT ROOFER
Contractor Sign Up

Rhode Island Roof Replacement Costs

GET INSTANT ESTIMATES

Free. No obligation. No credit card required.

Enter your address to instantly review cost estimates to replace the roof on your Rhode Island home. Our roofing calculator measures your roof and shows you pricing from up to 3 Rhode Island roofing contractors so you can choose the best local contractor for your project.

The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Rhode Island is $12,179.

Instant Roofer Guarantee Badge
Roof Measure Icon
Measure

348,346 Roofs measured by our roof calculator in Rhode Island

Roof Estimate Icon
Estimate

$12,179 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Rhode Island

Roofer Connect Icon
Connect

167 Highly rated roofers in Rhode Island

All stats on this page are based on contractor pricing entered into the Instant Roofer app and roof measurements from our roof calculator database.
Data refreshes weekly. See our data and methodology. Last updated: .
Home > Rhode Island

The average cost to replace a roof in Rhode Island is about $12,179. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Rhode Island of 1,739 sqft (17.33 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.00 per sqft ($700/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 1,739 sqft roof (17.33 squares) in Rhode Island.

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 Rhode Island.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.00/sqft ($700/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,502
1,00010$7,003
1,50015$10,505
2,00020$14,007
2,50025$17,509
3,00030$21,010
3,50035$24,512
4,00040$28,014
4,50045$31,516
5,00050$35,017
Designer Shingle
$7.99/sqft ($799/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,995
1,00010$7,991
1,50015$11,986
2,00020$15,982
2,50025$19,977
3,00030$23,973
3,50035$27,968
4,00040$31,964
4,50045$35,959
5,00050$39,955
Slate
$22.74/sqft ($2,274/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,371
1,00010$22,743
1,50015$34,114
2,00020$45,486
2,50025$56,857
3,00030$68,229
3,50035$79,600
4,00040$90,972
4,50045$102,343
5,00050$113,715

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 Rhode Island home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.00/sqft ($700/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,101
1,000$4,202
1,500$6,303
2,000$8,404
2,500$10,505
3,000$12,606
3,500$14,707
4,000$16,808
4,500$18,909
5,000$21,010
Designer Shingle
$7.99/sqft ($799/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,437
1,000$4,874
1,500$7,312
2,000$9,749
2,500$12,186
3,000$14,623
3,500$17,061
4,000$19,498
4,500$21,935
5,000$24,372
Slate
$22.74/sqft ($2,274/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,368
1,000$12,736
1,500$19,104
2,000$25,472
2,500$31,840
3,000$38,208
3,500$44,576
4,000$50,944
4,500$57,312
5,000$63,680

Rhode Island Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned348,346
Average roof size (with pitch)1,739 Square Feet
Average roof slope 6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Rhode Island

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Rhode Island compared to nearby states?

In Rhode Island the cost of roofing labor generally ranges from $2.50 to $4.50 per foot, about 5 to 10 % lower than the price seen in neighboring Massachusetts and roughly on par, with Connecticut though Fairfield County’s rates tend to be a bit higher.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Rhode Island's weather affect roof lifespan?

Coastal Rhode Islands climate, 45 inches of rain each year roughly 30‑40 inches of snow frequent Nor’easters and the brisk gusts that roll off Narragansett Bay plus a summer mix of moderate yet damaging UV exposure and salty spray, speed up roof wear often trimming the lifespan of asphalt shingles to 15‑20 years instead of the 25 years more common, in milder inland locales.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island roofs often get battered by Atlantic storms that roll in along Narragansett Bay and the open ocean. Nor’easters and hurricane‑season tempests unleash winds salty spray and driving rain which can pry up shingles and speed up corrosion. Winter ice dams then pile on pressure compounding the seasonal strain.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island the sweet spot for a roof replacement runs from spring to early fall, ideally May through early September, when the stretch from Providence, to Newport enjoys moderate temperatures and a reduced likelihood of Nor’easters. Steer clear of the winter freeze. The peak of hurricane surge. The salty sea air and gusty winds call for calm periods so the shingles can bond properly and the crew can work safely.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Rhode Island?

Roof claims tied to storms are pretty common across Rhode Island especially following Nor’easters, coastal storms and the occasional tropical system. Wind, rain driven by that wind falling trees and ice dams all push claim numbers in Providence, Newport, Warwick and other coastal towns leading to a yearly post‑storm bump and especially high claim rates, in the most exposed seaside neighborhoods.

What natural disasters in Rhode Island cause the most roof replacements?

Rhode Island’s roof‑replacement saga is driven by a handful of weather villains: hurricanes and tropical storms, Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Henri being the headline makers, along, with the onslaught of hard‑charging nor’easters and winter storms that blanket the state in snow and ice often spawning stubborn ice dams. The damage concentrates in the seaside communities of Newport, Narragansett and Westerly, where wind, surge and water inflict the blows.

Top Roofing Contractors in Rhode Island

Pinnacle Roofing and Skylights of Rhode Island

5

91 reviews

650 Ten Rod Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 268-7075

Global Roofing

5

142 reviews

163 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

(774) 289-0563

Franklin Roofing

5

134 reviews

52 Upland Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 793-1360

exterior Innovations LLC

5

15 reviews

77 Trent Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889

(401) 787-3050

Bucci Roofing

4.9

39 reviews

76 Dexter Saunders Road
Glocester, RI 02857

(401) 300-2003

Show 15 More

Liberty Roofing & Construction Inc

4.7

28 reviews

154 Warren Ave Unit 2
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 438-0678

Risk Free Home Improvement Inc

4.9

81 reviews

1395 Atwood Ave Ste 213
Johnston, RI 02919

(401) 943-5050

Chaffee Industrial Roofing

4.6

11 reviews

193 Amaral St
Riverside, RI 02915

(401) 438-1160

Rinaldi Roofing

5

160 reviews

1031 Lafayette Rd
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 999-2254

Midland Roofing Co Inc

4.9

91 reviews

27 Linden Ct
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 738-8282

Henderson Roofing

5

396 reviews

35 Crestview Dr
Westerly, RI 02891

(401) 615-2224

RoofMasters Inc

5

24 reviews

15 Enterprise Ln Ste F
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401) 400-7008

Miceli Roofing

4.8

70 reviews

99 Brownlee Blvd Unit C
Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 828-9956

RTP Roofing LLC

5

44 reviews

275 W Natick Rd Ste 800
Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 337-9237

United Better Homes LLC

4.9

173 reviews

535 Pine St
Central Falls, RI 02863

(401) 274-0111

Skyview Exteriors & Remodeling

4.9

164 reviews

9 Redwing St
Providence, RI 02907

(401) 375-4491

Marshall Building & Remodeling Co

4.9

412 reviews

152 Forbes St
Riverside, RI 02915

(401) 438-1499

Roofing Doctor

4.8

75 reviews

12 Crown Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806

(401) 246-0711

RC Roofing

4.7

13 reviews

20 Lantern Lane
Barrington, RI 02806

(401) 298-9936

Classey Roofing LLC

5

18 reviews

7 Milrose Ave
Westerly, RI 02891

(401) 207-8072

Map of Roofing Contractors in Rhode Island

Roof Costs in Rhode Island Cities

Barrington, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Bristol, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Coventry, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Cranston, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,833

Cumberland, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,911

East Greenwich, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Johnston, RI

  • Avg Cost: $7,347

Middletown, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Narragansett, RI

  • Avg Cost: $10,125

Newport, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

North Kingstown, RI

  • Avg Cost: $10,125

Pawtucket, RI

  • Avg Cost: $16,051

Portsmouth, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Providence, RI

  • Avg Cost: $14,823

Tiverton, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Wakefield, RI

  • Avg Cost: $10,125

Warwick, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

West Warwick, RI

  • Avg Cost: $12,179

Westerly, RI

  • Avg Cost: $10,125

Woonsocket, RI

  • Avg Cost: $13,500