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The average cost to replace a roof in Cranston, Rhode Island is $12,833.

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$12,833 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Cranston, RI

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Roof Replacement Cost in Cranston, Rhode Island

The average cost to replace a roof in Cranston is about $12,833. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Cranston of 1,854 sqft (18.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.92 per sqft ($692/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 1,854 sqft roof (18.67 squares) in Cranston.

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 Cranston.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,461
1,00010$6,922
1,50015$10,383
2,00020$13,844
2,50025$17,304
3,00030$20,765
3,50035$24,226
4,00040$27,687
4,50045$31,148
5,00050$34,609
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 Cranston home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,077
1,000$4,153
1,500$6,230
2,000$8,306
2,500$10,383
3,000$12,459
3,500$14,536
4,000$16,612
4,500$18,689
5,000$20,765
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.

Cranston Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned22,387
Average roof size (with pitch)1,854 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 Cranston, Rhode Island

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Cranston, Rhode Island compared to nearby areas? In Cranston roofing labor usually runs between $250 and $450 per square, a shade than the $220‑$420 range you’ll see in nearby Providence and Warwick. The bump comes from the town’s housing stock, steeper local permit fees and a strong demand, for contractors, all of which drive rates up compared with the surrounding areas.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Cranston, Rhode Island's weather affect roof lifespan? Cranston logs 47 inches of rainfall and about 36 inches of snowfall each year. Tucked away from the breath of Narragansett Bay it escapes the salt‑laden mist that clings to coastal towns. The climate is marked by freeze‑thaw oscillations, steady breezes hovering near ten miles, per hour and roughly two thousand sunshine hours annually. This relentless trio of UV exposure, moisture and wind erodes the durability of asphalt shingles trimming their expected service life to a narrow window of fifteen to twenty years unless proactive maintenance is performed.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Cranston, Rhode Island? In Cranston roof damage is often traced back, to wind and rain that ride in on storms, particularly the relentless Nor’easters and winter squalls that pry shingles off jam up ice dams and topple branches throughout the city’s historic tree‑lined neighborhoods.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Cranston, Rhode Island? In Cranston the prime window for shingle work stretches from spring into early fall, roughly May, through September, when temperatures usually stay above the mid‑40s to low‑50s °F and rain showers become less common. This period neatly avoids the biting winter cold the spring Nor’easters and the stormy snap of the autumn season. June and August in particular tend to deliver the reliable dry warm days especially in oak‑shaded neighborhoods offering ideal conditions for getting shingles to adhere properly.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Cranston, Rhode Island? In Cranston storm‑related roof claims crop up with a regularity that betrays the town’s vintage, tree‑lined quarters and its exposure to Nor’easters and occasional coastal surge. The uptick peaks after wintery tempests and on the off‑chance, after the summer’s rare hurricanes, wind, wayward trees, ice dams and deluges of rain being the usual suspects.
What natural disasters in Cranston, Rhode Island cause the most roof replacements? The bulk of roof replacements in Cranston stem from wind‑driven damage, the punches dealt by Hurricane Bob and Hurricane Sandy and the fierce nor’easters that hurl trees into homes and peel off shingles. Ice and heavy snow loads can also cause roofs to sag, buckle or even collapse. Hail does strike occasionally. It is far less common here, than the relentless wind and winter weather.

Top Roofing Contractors in Cranston, Rhode Island

Tim’s Fast Repair Leak Roofing

5

29 reviews

229 Auburn Street
Cranston, RI 02910

(872) 213-0649

OBS Construction LLC

5

7 reviews

95 Walden Way
Cranston, RI 02921

(401) 230-2374

Rhode Island Remodeling

4.9

118 reviews

130 Belvedere Drive
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 487-3992

AJ Budget Home Improvement

4.8

8 reviews

53 Carlton Street
Cranston, RI 02910

(401) 461-3660

P Ialongo Building Co Inc

5

19 reviews

101 Comstock Parkway
Cranston, RI 02921

(401) 447-4264

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Eagle Cornice Co Inc

3.8

5 reviews

89 Pettaconsett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 781-5978

Done Rite Roofing Systems

4

4 reviews

364 Wellington Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

(401) 467-8200

Burns Roofing

5

3 reviews

22 Mapleview Drive
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 524-6498

J.M Roofing

5

1 review

66 America Street
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 298-0920

757 Roofing Specialist

5

1 review

25 Bain Street
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 651-8554

W Artesani & Sons

5

1 review

1704 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905

(401) 781-8280

Lozair Construction & Restoration

5

1 review

1665 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 284-7189

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Cranston Roof Costs Compared to Other Rhode Island Cities

Providence, RI

  • $1,990 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,823

Warwick, RI

  • $1,380 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,453

Pawtucket, RI

  • $707 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,126

Coventry, RI

  • $1,380 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,453

Westerly, RI

  • $2,708 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,125
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.