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The average cost to replace a roof in Lancaster, South Carolina is $14,774.

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$14,774 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Lancaster, SC

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The average cost to replace a roof in Lancaster is about $14,774. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Lancaster of 2,327 sqft (23.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.35 per sqft ($635/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 2,327 sqft roof (23.33 squares) in Lancaster.

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 Lancaster.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.35/sqft ($635/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,174
1,00010$6,349
1,50015$9,523
2,00020$12,698
2,50025$15,872
3,00030$19,047
3,50035$22,221
4,00040$25,396
4,50045$28,570
5,00050$31,745
Metal
$17.93/sqft ($1,793/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,964
1,00010$17,927
1,50015$26,891
2,00020$35,854
2,50025$44,818
3,00030$53,781
3,50035$62,745
4,00040$71,709
4,50045$80,672
5,00050$89,636
Designer Shingle
$8.80/sqft ($880/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,401
1,00010$8,801
1,50015$13,202
2,00020$17,603
2,50025$22,004
3,00030$26,404
3,50035$30,805
4,00040$35,206
4,50045$39,606
5,00050$44,007

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 Lancaster home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.35/sqft ($635/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,905
1,000$3,809
1,500$5,714
2,000$7,619
2,500$9,523
3,000$11,428
3,500$13,333
4,000$15,237
4,500$17,142
5,000$19,047
Metal
$17.93/sqft ($1,793/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,557
1,000$11,115
1,500$16,672
2,000$22,230
2,500$27,787
3,000$33,345
3,500$38,902
4,000$44,459
4,500$50,017
5,000$55,574
Designer Shingle
$8.80/sqft ($880/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,684
1,000$5,369
1,500$8,053
2,000$10,738
2,500$13,422
3,000$16,107
3,500$18,791
4,000$21,476
4,500$24,160
5,000$26,844

Lancaster Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned23,799
Average roof size (with pitch)2,327 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Lancaster, South Carolina

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Lancaster, South Carolina compared to nearby areas?

In Lancaster, South Carolina roofing labor for asphalt‑shingle installations typically falls between $180 and $240 per square which translates to $45 to $65 an hour. Those figures are 10 %, 20 % lower than the rates in nearby Charlotte align with pricing in Rock Hill and sit a touch above the costs, in the more rural stretches of Lancaster County, where contractor demand nudges prices upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Lancaster, South Carolina's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Lancaster, South Carolina the area gets about 46 inches of rain each year sees one to three inches of snow enjoys moderate breezes, roughly nine miles per hour on average, occasionally spiked by tropical gusts and basks in around 215 sunny days. That steady mix of rain and bright sun fast‑tracks the wear on shingles and flashing while the wind can lift roof edges; the scant snowfall keeps ice‑dam formation rare so roofs tend to age here than, in colder drier climates.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Lancaster, South Carolina?

In Lancaster, South Carolina roofs often get battered by the gusty rain‑laden blasts that roll in with the area’s frequent summer thunderstorms and occasional lingering tropical remnants, as well as by wayward branches, from the local mature hardwoods that rip off shingles and let water seep in.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Lancaster, South Carolina?

Nestled in South Carolina’s inland Piedmont, Lancaster finds its sweet spot, in late spring, roughly April through early June, and again in the quiet of early October. During those windows the air cools, humidity. The July‑August barrage of thunderstorms and hurricanes thins out which helps shingles adhere better and keeps the project schedule more reliable.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Lancaster, South Carolina?

In Lancaster County, South Carolina storm‑related roof claims surface with frequency reaching a peak during the fierce thunderheads of spring and the lingering tropical remnants of late summer. Most of these filings arise from wind‑swept shingle loss the occasional fallen tree finding its way, onto the tree‑lined streets of Lancaster and sporadic hail bouts, tornado damage remains an occurrence. The older the roof the likely a claim will appear and the tally swells after the county’s major summer squalls.

What natural disasters in Lancaster, South Carolina cause the most roof replacements?

In the heart of Lancaster, South Carolina the lions share of roof swaps traces back to wind, whether it’s the blasts of severe thunderstorms the twisting fury of tornadoes or the lingering echo of hurricanes, like Florence. Hail that fractures shingles and arboreal intruders that plunge onto roofs in the throes of a storm also rank high on the culprit list. When floodwaters rise enough to bring down the entire structure do they typically compel a full roof replacement.

Top Roofing Contractors in Lancaster, South Carolina

Tod Snipes Construction

5

1 review

214 Cottontail Ln
Lancaster, SC 29720

(803) 283-7585

H & S Roofing Co Inc

5

1 review

Lancaster, SC 29720

(803) 286-9073

Tyson’s General Repair

5

1 review

602 North Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720

(803) 287-5732

Grady H Snipes Construction

5

1 review

1114 Lockwood Lane
Lancaster, SC 29720

(803) 285-2284

Map of Roofing Contractors in Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster Roof Costs Compared to Other South Carolina Cities

Columbia, SC

  • $1,501 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,275

Greenville, SC

  • $4,928 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,846

Charleston, SC

  • $5,913 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $20,687

Myrtle Beach, SC

  • $5,739 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,035

Summerville, SC

  • $3,875 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,649