Newport Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Newport, Vermont is $12,826.

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Home > Vermont Roof Replacement Costs > Newport

The average cost to replace a roof in Newport is about $12,826. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Newport of 1,870 sqft (18.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.86 per sqft ($686/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 1,870 sqft roof (18.67 squares) in Newport.

Asphalt Shingle

$12,826

Designer Shingle

$14,872

Slate

$42,430

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 Newport.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.86/sqft ($686/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,429
1,000	10	$6,859
1,500	15	$10,288
2,000	20	$13,718
2,500	25	$17,147
3,000	30	$20,576
3,500	35	$24,006
4,000	40	$27,435
4,500	45	$30,865
5,000	50	$34,294

Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,976
1,000	10	$7,953
1,500	15	$11,929
2,000	20	$15,906
2,500	25	$19,882
3,000	30	$23,858
3,500	35	$27,835
4,000	40	$31,811
4,500	45	$35,787
5,000	50	$39,764

Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$11,345
1,000	10	$22,690
1,500	15	$34,035
2,000	20	$45,380
2,500	25	$56,725
3,000	30	$68,070
3,500	35	$79,415
4,000	40	$90,760
4,500	45	$102,105
5,000	50	$113,450

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 Newport home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.86/sqft ($686/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,058
1,000	$4,115
1,500	$6,173
2,000	$8,231
2,500	$10,288
3,000	$12,346
3,500	$14,404
4,000	$16,461
4,500	$18,519
5,000	$20,576

Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,426
1,000	$4,851
1,500	$7,277
2,000	$9,702
2,500	$12,128
3,000	$14,554
3,500	$16,979
4,000	$19,405
4,500	$21,830
5,000	$24,256

Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFT	VALUE 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

Newport Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	3,612
Average roof size (with pitch)	1,870 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Newport, Vermont

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Newport, Vermont compared to nearby areas?

In Newport, VT hiring a roofer to install shingles usually falls between $2.50 and $4.50 per foot or about $45‑$70 an hour. Compared with Burlington and St. Johnsbury Newport’s rates tend to be 5‑15 % lower thanks to a market and competition, from Quebec, though it’s wise to factor in travel costs and the extra premiums that winter work can bring.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Newport, Vermont's weather affect roof lifespan?

Newport, Vermont, nestled on the shoreline of Lake Memphremagog, receives 35, 45 inches of rain and 80, 120 inches of snow each year. The area endures a cycle of freezing and thawing sharp winter gusts that sweep off the lake and only a modest amount of summer sunshine. Those elements combine to form ice dams on roofs invite moisture to seep in generate wind‑driven uplift and drive thermal expansion and contraction, all of which gnaw at shingle integrity and can shave several years off a roof’s useful lifespan.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Newport, Vermont?

In Newport, Vermont roof damage often stems from winter snow and ice, especially the stubborn ice dams that form during freeze‑thaw cycles and the heavy lake‑effect snowfall that drifts off Lake Memphremagog. Wind‑driven storms add to the problem loosening shingles and stripping gutters from their seats.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Newport, Vermont?

Newport Vermont shines brightest from May through September with July and August delivering the most dependable warm dry days after Lake Memphremagog finally thaws. In the Northeast Kingdom winter lingers with freezes and heavy snow while spring’s freeze‑thaw swings and steady showers can thwart flashing work and sealant curing, so the cold months and early spring are best avoided.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Newport, Vermont?

Newport Vermont sees storm‑related roof claims at a rate, far lower than the tall numbers recorded in larger New England hubs, but the claims never really fade, held steady by the town’s exposure to Lake Memphremagog and a sizable stock of aging Victorian homes near the Canadian border. Wind, hail and winter‑time ice dams generate the lion’s share of these filings with a pronounced spike that typically runs from January, through April.

What natural disasters in Newport, Vermont cause the most roof replacements?

In Newport, Vermont the chief triggers for roof replacements are the lake‑amplified snow that builds ice dams and the wind‑blown tree damage wrought by storms such, as Tropical Storm Irene. Hail, fierce summer thunderstorms and spring flooding caused by Lake Memphremagog’s meltwater and ice‑jam breakouts also prompt a number of roof renewals.