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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Virginia is $16,890.

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$16,890 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Virginia

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The average cost to replace a roof in Virginia is about $16,890. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Virginia of 2,432 sqft (24.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.94 per sqft ($694/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 2,432 sqft roof (24.33 squares) in Virginia.

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 Virginia.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.94/sqft ($694/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,472
1,00010$6,945
1,50015$10,417
2,00020$13,890
2,50025$17,362
3,00030$20,835
3,50035$24,307
4,00040$27,780
4,50045$31,252
5,00050$34,725
Metal
$14.42/sqft ($1,442/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,208
1,00010$14,416
1,50015$21,624
2,00020$28,832
2,50025$36,040
3,00030$43,248
3,50035$50,456
4,00040$57,664
4,50045$64,872
5,00050$72,080
Designer Shingle
$8.70/sqft ($870/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,349
1,00010$8,697
1,50015$13,046
2,00020$17,395
2,50025$21,743
3,00030$26,092
3,50035$30,441
4,00040$34,789
4,50045$39,138
5,00050$43,487

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 Virginia home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.94/sqft ($694/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,083
1,000$4,167
1,500$6,250
2,000$8,334
2,500$10,417
3,000$12,501
3,500$14,584
4,000$16,668
4,500$18,751
5,000$20,835
Metal
$14.42/sqft ($1,442/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,469
1,000$8,938
1,500$13,407
2,000$17,876
2,500$22,345
3,000$26,814
3,500$31,283
4,000$35,752
4,500$40,221
5,000$44,690
Designer Shingle
$8.70/sqft ($870/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,653
1,000$5,305
1,500$7,958
2,000$10,611
2,500$13,263
3,000$15,916
3,500$18,569
4,000$21,221
4,500$23,874
5,000$26,527

Virginia Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned3,020,355
Average roof size (with pitch)2,432 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Virginia compared to nearby states?

Roofing labor in Virginia generally falls between $1.50 and $3.50 per foot with rates climbing in Northern Virginia and the Tidewater area. In Maryland the price nudges a bit higher ranging from $1.75 to $3.75 per foot. North Carolina’s figures sit a little lower $1.40 to $3.25 per square foot while West Virginia offers the most affordable range, roughly $1.20 to $2.80, per square foot. Regional market conditions and the complexity of a roof can also sway these numbers.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan?

Virginias patchwork climate trims roof longevity. In the Tidewater persistent humidity, frequent rain and occasional hurricane‑force wind surges hasten rot and strip shingles. The Piedmont sees rainfall yet the strong sun bombards the roof with UV leading to fading. Up, in the Blue Ridge, snowfall and relentless freeze‑thaw cycles foster cracks and raise the risk of ice‑dam formation.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Virginia?

Across Virginia roof damage often stems from storm‑driven wind and water, whether it’s an Atlantic tropical storm, a hurricane or a fierce thunderstorm that hurls high winds, hail, storm surge and even topples oaks and pines especially in the Tidewater, Eastern Shore and Piedmont regions.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Virginia?

Virginia’s favorable window for a roof replacement stretches from late spring into early fall with May, June and September standing out as the optimal months. Those shoulder periods steer clear of the peak hurricane season and the bite of winter freezes while striking a middle ground among the Tidewater’s lingering humidity the Piedmont’s summer heat and the cooler mountain air. The result is usually a stretch of weather and moderate temperatures, just right, for sealing shingles.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Virginia?

Storm‑linked roof claims pepper Virginia, densely in Tidewater, the Eastern Shore and the Shenandoah Valley. The numbers balloon during hurricane season and nor’easters with wind, hail and toppled‑tree damage cropping up year, after year. Coastal communities post the per‑capita claim rates whereas inland locales typically see spikes after hard‑hit thunderstorms and winter storms.

What natural disasters in Virginia cause the most roof replacements?

In Virginia most roof replacements arise from the onslaught of winds and wind‑driven rain that accompany hurricanes and tropical storms severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and even heavy snow or ice. Hurricanes Isabel and Sandy for instance left roof damage especially across Tidewater, the Eastern Shore and the coastal stretch of Northern Virginia.

Top Roofing Contractors in Virginia

Home Genius Exteriors

4.8

231 reviews

4198 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060

(804) 391-7558

Fab Build Pro

4.9

125 reviews

1934 Old Gallows Road
Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 766-6599

Home Genius Exteriors

4.7

455 reviews

5520 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 260-3621

Shaw & Company Contractor

5

72 reviews

4500 South Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22204

(571) 395-0235

Port Solutions Roofing

5

12 reviews

9890 Liberia Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110

(888) 919-7678

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Highest Roofing & Exteriors

5

136 reviews

40 Emery Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 560-9727

G & A General Contractors, LLC

4.8

23 reviews

6731 Whittier Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

(703) 910-0903

Nova Exteriors

4.7

267 reviews

5568 General Washington Drive
Lincolnia, VA 22312

(703) 322-1500

Helmuth Roofing

4.9

84 reviews

25 North Liberty Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

(540) 733-3010

SmartRoof LLC

4.7

1115 reviews

11091 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190

(866) 519-4208

Reston Roof

4.9

38 reviews

11830 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191

(571) 453-6515

Integrity Exteriors

5

20 reviews

1215 James Rifle Ct NE
Leesburg, VA 20176

(703) 258-5339

Columbia Contracting LLc

4.9

218 reviews

6312 Hot Spring Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

(540) 310-2046

Roof-ER

4.8

612 reviews

8100 Boone Boulevard
Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 239-3629

Storm Troopers LLC

4.9

54 reviews

8505 Euclid Ave Ste 4
Manassas, VA 20111

(703) 420-2988

Michael Nash Design Build & Homes

4.6

391 reviews

8630A Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 436-6926

Metro Renovator Group

5

130 reviews

560 Herndon Parkway
Herndon, VA 20170

(703) 434-3551

Creative Contractors, LLC

4.9

70 reviews

11325 Random Hills Road Suite 360
Fairfax, VA 22030

(571) 730-8097

Total Construction Company

4.7

15 reviews

21000 Ashburn Crossing Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147

(703) 201-3361

Melvin T Morgan Roofing

4.2

34 reviews

506 Old Plantation Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502

(828) 707-3638

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Roof Costs in Virginia Cities

Alexandria, VA

  • $33,681 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $50,571

Arlington, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Charlottesville, VA

  • $2,200 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,690

Chesapeake, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Danville, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Fairfax, VA

  • $5,067 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,823

Fredericksburg, VA

  • $1,695 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,585

Hampton, VA

  • $8,652 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,238

Henrico, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Lynchburg, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Manassas, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Newport News, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Norfolk, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Portsmouth, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Richmond, VA

  • $6,464 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,426

Roanoke, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Suffolk, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Virginia Beach, VA

  • $7,481 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,409

Williamsburg, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,890

Woodbridge, VA

  • $6,787 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,103