Palmer Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Palmer, Alaska is $21,910.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Palmer, Alaska

The average cost to replace a roof in Palmer is about $21,910. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Palmer of 1,518 sqft (15.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Metal, which run about $14.43 per sqft ($1,443/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 1,518 sqft roof (15.33 squares) in Palmer.

Metal

$21,910

Asphalt Shingle

$10,713

Designer Shingle

$15,073

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 Palmer.

Metal
$14.43/sqft ($1,443/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$7,217
1,000	10	$14,433
1,500	15	$21,650
2,000	20	$28,867
2,500	25	$36,084
3,000	30	$43,300
3,500	35	$50,517
4,000	40	$57,734
4,500	45	$64,951
5,000	50	$72,167

Asphalt Shingle
$7.06/sqft ($706/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,529
1,000	10	$7,057
1,500	15	$10,586
2,000	20	$14,115
2,500	25	$17,643
3,000	30	$21,172
3,500	35	$24,701
4,000	40	$28,229
4,500	45	$31,758
5,000	50	$35,287

Designer Shingle
$9.93/sqft ($993/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$4,965
1,000	10	$9,929
1,500	15	$14,894
2,000	20	$19,859
2,500	25	$24,823
3,000	30	$29,788
3,500	35	$34,753
4,000	40	$39,718
4,500	45	$44,682
5,000	50	$49,647

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 Palmer home.

Metal
$14.43/sqft ($1,443/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$4,474
1,000	$8,949
1,500	$13,423
2,000	$17,897
2,500	$22,372
3,000	$26,846
3,500	$31,321
4,000	$35,795
4,500	$40,269
5,000	$44,744

Asphalt Shingle
$7.06/sqft ($706/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,117
1,000	$4,234
1,500	$6,352
2,000	$8,469
2,500	$10,586
3,000	$12,703
3,500	$14,820
4,000	$16,938
4,500	$19,055
5,000	$21,172

Designer Shingle
$9.93/sqft ($993/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$3,028
1,000	$6,057
1,500	$9,085
2,000	$12,114
2,500	$15,142
3,000	$18,171
3,500	$21,199
4,000	$24,228
4,500	$27,256
5,000	$30,285

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Palmer Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	563
Average roof size (with pitch)	1,518 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Metal

Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Palmer, Alaska

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Palmer, Alaska compared to nearby areas?

In Palmer the cost of roofing labor generally hovers between $50 and $90 an hour which works out to $2.50 to $6.00 per square foot once roof complexity and the season are taken into account. Those numbers line up closely with Wasilla sit a touch, about five to fifteen percent, higher, than Anchorage because rural logistics and weather add extra burdens yet they stay below the steep rates seen in remote bush communities where heavy travel costs push prices upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Palmer, Alaska's weather affect roof lifespan?

Palmer Alaska sees a thin veil of rain each year, roughly 12 to 18 inches, yet it endures a thick blanket of snow, typically 60 to 90 inches deep alongside the Matanuska Valley’s ceaseless freeze‑thaw dance and those marathon summer daylight stretches. This cocktail of conditions trims a roof’s service life, breeding ice dams allowing moisture to sneak in cracking shingles and encouraging rot. On top of that wind funneled through the valley and the searing summer UV rays pile on wear.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Palmer, Alaska?

In Palmer, Alaska the primary source of roof damage is the weight of heavy snow and the ice dams it creates. Wet snow from the Matanuska Valley often combined with rain‑on‑snow events and repeated freeze‑thaw cycles tends to choke eaves and gutters. When those channels become blocked, meltwater sneaks, beneath the shingles leading to leaks rot and added strain.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Palmer, Alaska?

In Palmer, Alaska the optimal window for a roof replacement is the dry stretch of summer that follows the snowmelt, generally from late June through August, when temperatures consistently stay above 50 °F and the threat of freeze‑thaw cycles is minimal. Those months bring daylight drier conditions, across the Matanuska Valley and a surface that lets shingles adhere more easily steering clear of the messy spring thaw and the early‑autumn storms.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Palmer, Alaska?

In Palmer storm‑related roof claims are fairly routine largely because the Matanuska Valley endures winter snowfall and the formation of ice dams. When spring melt arrives and the valley winds pick up leaks often. Shingles can be torn away. Compared with Alaska, wind‑ and tree‑induced damage is relatively uncommon and most of these incidents tend to peak between November and March.

What natural disasters in Palmer, Alaska cause the most roof replacements?

In Palmer, Alaska the primary reasons roofs end up needing replacement are the crushing weight of snow and the stubborn ice dams that form the relentless windstorms that rip off shingles and the jolt of seismic events, most notably the magnitude‑7.1 Anchorage earthquake that struck on November 30 2018. Seasonal flooding from the Matanuska River and occasional ember showers, from wildfires also contribute to the steady flow of roof‑replacement projects.