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The average cost to replace a roof in Colchester, Vermont is $14,215.

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$14,215 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Colchester, VT

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Roof Replacement Cost in Colchester, Vermont

The average cost to replace a roof in Colchester is about $14,215. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Colchester of 2,075 sqft (20.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.85 per sqft ($685/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 2,075 sqft roof (20.67 squares) in Colchester.

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 Colchester.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.85/sqft ($685/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,425
1,00010$6,851
1,50015$10,276
2,00020$13,701
2,50025$17,127
3,00030$20,552
3,50035$23,977
4,00040$27,402
4,50045$30,828
5,00050$34,253
Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,959
1,00010$7,917
1,50015$11,876
2,00020$15,834
2,50025$19,793
3,00030$23,751
3,50035$27,710
4,00040$31,668
4,50045$35,627
5,00050$39,585
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 Colchester home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.85/sqft ($685/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,055
1,000$4,110
1,500$6,166
2,000$8,221
2,500$10,276
3,000$12,331
3,500$14,386
4,000$16,441
4,500$18,497
5,000$20,552
Designer Shingle
$7.92/sqft ($792/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,415
1,000$4,829
1,500$7,244
2,000$9,659
2,500$12,073
3,000$14,488
3,500$16,903
4,000$19,318
4,500$21,732
5,000$24,147
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.

Colchester Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned6,478
Average roof size (with pitch)2,075 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 Colchester, Vermont

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Colchester, Vermont compared to nearby areas? In Colchester roofing work usually runs between $1.75 and $3.50 per foot, about five to ten percent above the rates common in the nearby rural towns yet essentially on par with Burlington and South Burlington. Hourly wages for roofers hover in the $60‑$90 range. Steep roofs, winter projects and, lake‑front access can all nudge the price upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Colchester, Vermont's weather affect roof lifespan? Colchester, Vermont’s lake‑influenced climate delivers 35 inches of rain and an abundant 80‑100 inches of snow each year punctuated by frequent winter freeze‑thaw cycles, gusty lake breezes and, about 2,000 sun hours. Those conditions speed up shingle wear corrode flashing raise the odds of ice dams and cause fading, all of which shorten roof life compared with the drier, less snowy towns nearby.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Colchester, Vermont? In Colchester, Vermont most roof damage comes from snow blown off Lake Champlain and the constant freeze‑thaw dance that builds ice dams; those dams force water, under the shingles leading to leaks and rot.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Colchester, Vermont? In Colchester, Vermont the window for roof replacement runs from mid‑June, through September. By then Lake Champlain has softened temperature swings the freeze‑thaw cycle has wound down. The drier spell lets shingle adhesive and flashing set securely, steering clear of the soggy spring melt and the snow‑laden winter.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Colchester, Vermont? Storm‑related roof claims are generally a rarity for Colchester, Vermont homeowners yet after a major Nor’easter or a thick lake‑effect snowstorm the town can see the tally climb into the dozens. Ice dams, heavy snow, gusty winds and fallen trees are the usual culprits sending claim numbers soaring in winter and early spring with a smaller yet noticeable bump, after any severe summer thunderstorm.
What natural disasters in Colchester, Vermont cause the most roof replacements? In the town of Colchester, Vermont the heaviest wave of roof replacements is set off by winter snow and the ice dams it creates while wind‑battered structures and trees toppled in severe thunderstorms rank just behind. The 2011 onslaught of Tropical Storm Irene battered the Lake Champlain area unleashing roof and flood damage that nudged local replacement rates upward.

Top Roofing Contractors in Colchester, Vermont

Champlain Roofing

4.7

23 reviews

3619 Roosevelt Highway
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 417-9113

Protech Contracting llc

5

1 review

218 Malletts Bay Avenue
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 318-0205

Blue Sky Roofing

4.6

25 reviews

2407 Blakely Rd
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 862-1500

Vermont Construction Company

5

1 review

182 Hegeman Ave Ste 1
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 922-6357

Evergreen Roofing, LLC

4.1

15 reviews

206 Hegeman Avenue
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 865-2264

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Roy’s Windows, Siding & Patio Rooms

5

8 reviews

3619 Roosevelt State Rte
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 879-2068

Robar Contracting

3

12 reviews

960 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 557-2731

Vermont Commercial Roofing

3.5

2 reviews

258 East Lakeshore Drive
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 858-4100

Bedard Construction & Roofing

5

2 reviews

331 Belair Drive
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 862-0269

Modern Exteriors Vermont

5

1 review

960 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 557-0110

L&M Roofing

5

1 review

214 Prim Road
Colchester, VT 05446

(802) 363-3654

Map of Roofing Contractors in Colchester, Vermont

Colchester Roof Costs Compared to Other Vermont Cities

Burlington, VT

  • $155 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,060

Rutland, VT

  • $1,185 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,030

Barre, VT

  • $1,185 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,030

Brattleboro, VT

  • $1,185 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,030

Essex Junction, VT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,215
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.