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The average cost to replace a roof in Salt Lake City, Utah is $15,790.

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$15,790 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Salt Lake City, UT

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The average cost to replace a roof in Salt Lake City is about $15,790. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Salt Lake City of 2,675 sqft (26.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.90 per sqft ($590/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 2,675 sqft roof (26.67 squares) in Salt Lake City.

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 Salt Lake City.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.90/sqft ($590/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,951
1,00010$5,903
1,50015$8,854
2,00020$11,806
2,50025$14,757
3,00030$17,708
3,50035$20,660
4,00040$23,611
4,50045$26,563
5,00050$29,514
Metal
$16.62/sqft ($1,662/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,310
1,00010$16,621
1,50015$24,931
2,00020$33,242
2,50025$41,552
3,00030$49,863
3,50035$58,173
4,00040$66,483
4,50045$74,794
5,00050$83,104
Designer Shingle
$7.20/sqft ($720/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,599
1,00010$7,198
1,50015$10,797
2,00020$14,397
2,50025$17,996
3,00030$21,595
3,50035$25,194
4,00040$28,793
4,50045$32,392
5,00050$35,991

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 Salt Lake City home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.90/sqft ($590/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,771
1,000$3,542
1,500$5,313
2,000$7,083
2,500$8,854
3,000$10,625
3,500$12,396
4,000$14,167
4,500$15,938
5,000$17,708
Metal
$16.62/sqft ($1,662/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,152
1,000$10,305
1,500$15,457
2,000$20,610
2,500$25,762
3,000$30,915
3,500$36,067
4,000$41,220
4,500$46,372
5,000$51,525
Designer Shingle
$7.20/sqft ($720/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,195
1,000$4,391
1,500$6,586
2,000$8,782
2,500$10,977
3,000$13,173
3,500$15,368
4,000$17,564
4,500$19,759
5,000$21,955

Salt Lake City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned137,932
Average roof size (with pitch)2,675 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Salt Lake City, Utah

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Salt Lake City, Utah compared to nearby areas?

In Salt Lake City the going rate for roofing labor hovers around $3.50, $6.50 per foot, roughly $50, $90 an hour. Compared with neighboring Provo and Ogden those figures sit about 5‑15 % higher while they remain 10‑25 %, below what Park City commands, where heavier snow loads, steeper roof pitches and pricier permits drive the costs up.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Salt Lake City, Utah's weather affect roof lifespan?

Salt Lake City sits under a sky that dishes out about 16 inches of rain each year while the nearby Great Salt Lake stirs up roughly 56 inches of largely wet snow annually. The area basks in 220 sunny days and feels a modest breeze that hovers around 9 mph. This blend of UV radiation and rapid temperature swings chips away at shingle durability and the weight of the heavy wet snow, often compounded by ice dams, adds its own brand of damage. On the side the persistently low humidity keeps rot and moss, at bay.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Salt Lake City, Utah?

Seasonal hail that arrives with thunderstorms along the Wasatch Front is the leading cause of roof damage, in Salt Lake City as it cracks asphalt shingles and strips away their granules.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Salt Lake City, Utah?

In Salt Lake City aim to tackle roof replacements between spring and early fall, roughly June through September after the snow has melted but before winter inversions and heavy snowfall set in. A spell of sunny days with steady warmth is the sweet spot for sealing shingles. Stay clear of the freeze‑thaw swings of winter and the unsettled storms of spring; even the peak‑summer heat can wear down crews. Consequently targeting June or early September usually lands you in the temperate dry window, for the job.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Salt Lake City, Utah?

In Salt Lake City, roof‑damage claims that stem from storms are an occurrence. Heavy Wasatch snowfall, lake‑effect snow from the Great Salt Lake and spring‑to‑summer hailstorms all play a part as do freeze‑thaw cycles that spawn ice dams the fierce canyon breezes and the occasional tree that topples onto a roof. Whenever a rapid melt or a severe hail event hits, the claim count spikes and the city’s figures consistently outpace the national averages for snow‑ and hail‑related roof losses.

What natural disasters in Salt Lake City, Utah cause the most roof replacements?

In Salt Lake City roof replacements usually come on the heels of a combo of nature’s blows, blistering hail, fierce gusts, deep lake‑effect snow and ice that the Great Salt Lake tosses our way wildfires that blacken surfaces or fling embers across neighborhoods and every now and then a tremor, like the March 2020 Magna quake. Still it’s the hail and wind that account for the bulk of insurance claims.

Top Roofing Contractors in Salt Lake City, Utah

Dedication Roofing, LLC.

5

1 review

6452 Kings Estate Drive South
Salt Lake City, UT 84128

(801) 558-9078

Eave Solar

5

1 review

3250 East Millcreek Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84109

(678) 243-8610

R & R Partner Roofing

5

1 review

1816 Jennifer Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

(801) 577-4296

Corvid Roofing LLC

5

9 reviews

136 East South Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(855) 526-7843

Superior Roofing & Sheet Metal

4.6

21 reviews

3405 South 500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 266-1473

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Aluminum Lock Roofing Inc

4.3

24 reviews

1950 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

(801) 484-3321

EZ Roofing Utah

4.9

46 reviews

357 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(801) 633-5444

Northern Exteriors

4.8

39 reviews

583 Billinis Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 598-9527

American Roofing Company

4.7

196 reviews

3637 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 269-1276

RADIN Services

5

1 review

159 West Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

(435) 666-0166

Shaw Roofing

4.7

14 reviews

909 Jefferson Street West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

(801) 484-5448

Aspen Roofing

4.5

96 reviews

472 West 3440 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 383-2662

Brady Roofing

4.6

42 reviews

2729 Andrew Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

(801) 487-5151

ASAP Roofing & Exteriors

5

14 reviews

587 East 1st Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84103

(801) 923-6696

Heaton Bros. Roofing

4.9

41 reviews

3480 South 500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 261-4003

Vertex Roofing

5

1 review

3809 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 639-0477

MetalMan Roofing Utah

4

69 reviews

3521 West 1500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

(801) 406-9107

Whitaker Roofing Services

4.9

136 reviews

452 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(801) 758-7916

Tyrone & Sons Roofing & Remodeling

4.9

31 reviews

3576 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84119

(385) 333-7709

Shingle Pro Roofing

5

428 reviews

323 Gregson Avenue South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 567-9093

Map of Roofing Contractors in Salt Lake City, Utah

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