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The average cost to replace a roof in Charlottesville, Virginia is $14,690.

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$14,690 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Charlottesville, VA

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The average cost to replace a roof in Charlottesville is about $14,690. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Charlottesville of 2,555 sqft (25.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.75 per sqft ($575/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 2,555 sqft roof (25.67 squares) in Charlottesville.

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 Charlottesville.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.75/sqft ($575/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,875
1,00010$5,750
1,50015$8,624
2,00020$11,499
2,50025$14,374
3,00030$17,249
3,50035$20,123
4,00040$22,998
4,50045$25,873
5,00050$28,748
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 Charlottesville home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.75/sqft ($575/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,725
1,000$3,450
1,500$5,175
2,000$6,899
2,500$8,624
3,000$10,349
3,500$12,074
4,000$13,799
4,500$15,524
5,000$17,249
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

Charlottesville Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned32,000
Average roof size (with pitch)2,555 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Charlottesville, Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Charlottesville, Virginia compared to nearby areas?

In Charlottesville roofing labor usually falls between $3.50 and $6.50 per foot, still above the $3.00‑to‑$5.00 range you’ll find in the more rural Albemarle and Nelson counties but shy of the $5.00‑to‑$8.00 rates common, in Northern Virginia and the Richmond metro area. The historic downtown district and the prevalence of steep‑pitch roofs tend to nudge Charlottesville’s costs.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Charlottesville, Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan?

Charlottesville’s climate chips away at roofs: about 43 inches of rain each year 10, 12 inches of snow intense summer UV that drives temperatures up to, around 90 °F and average winds of 6, 10 mph punctuated by occasional storm gusts. The persistent humidity, relentless freeze‑thaw cycles and thunderstorms sweeping in from the Blue Ridge all speed up the decay of shingles and flashing shaving years off their usual lifespan.

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

In Charlottesville roof damage usually stems from storm‑driven winds and from branches that fall off the mature oaks and maples scattered around the Blue Ridge. Spring and summer bring thunderstorms and on the rare occasions hail shows up it can rip shingles warp flashing and even jeopardize the historic slate roofs that crown many homes.

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

The period from April through early June and again in September marks Charlottesville’s most shingle‑friendly window. During those months the Blue Ridge foothills enjoy a lower‑humidity climate and temperatures that hover, between 45 °F and 85 °F, just right for proper shingle adhesion. By contrast July’s thunderstorm bouts and the hard bone‑chilling freezes of winter are best left out of the schedule.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Charlottesville, Virginia?

In Charlottesville roof claims linked to storms appear often especially after the spring and summer thunderstorm season and occasional winter ice events. The city’s dense tree canopy and the abundance of historic roofs, particularly, around UVA and downtown, lead to frequent limb‑and‑wind damage. As a result claim numbers rise noticeably after storms with aging roofs bearing the brunt.

What natural disasters in Charlottesville, Virginia cause the most roof replacements?

In Charlottesville the bulk of roof replacements stem from wind‑driven damage and trees knocked down by storms and hurricanes, most famously the 2011 Hurricane Irene, plus hail that falls during severe thunderstorms and the ice or heavy snowfall that comes with winter. The city’s thick canopy of trees and its closeness, to the Blue Ridge mountains raise the odds that a fallen tree will batter a roof.

Top Roofing Contractors in Charlottesville, Virginia

Advantage Home Contracting

5

1 review

516 Brookway Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 817-7222

Blue Ridge Roofing Inc

4.6

13 reviews

1009 Linden Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 979-0501

Commonwealth Contractors LLC

5

1 review

109 Junction Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 218-0448

Roof Top Services LLC

4.9

42 reviews

4090 Dickerson Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22911

(434) 975-2051

W A Lynch Roofing

4.1

32 reviews

1234 River Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 295-9194

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Whitley-Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Co

4.4

7 reviews

1985 Snow Point Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 984-0550

Superior Roofing

4.5

84 reviews

684 Berkmar Circle
Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 204-2200

Valley Roofing & Exteriors

5

1 review

969 2nd Street Southeast
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 234-8932

Central VA Roofing

5

1 review

2027 Woodbrook Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 885-0528

Home Solutions Roofing & general contractor

4.8

18 reviews

4917 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville, VA 22911

(434) 465-1388

Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Inc.

5

4 reviews

106 South Street West
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 984-3898

Martin Roofing

5

3 reviews

1835 Avon Street Extended
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 293-8177

Gw Services

5

1 review

Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 465-8533

JM Roofing & Cleaning, LLC

5

4 reviews

975 Eclipse Court
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 806-3355

Action Roofing LLC

5

1 review

Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 981-0509

Paramount Roofing

5

1 review

1301 Emmet Street North
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 361-3766

Weatherproof, LLC

5

1 review

1006 Ridgeley Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 906-2280

Best Home Improvement

5

1 review

1206 Greenway Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 242-6313

Puff Inc

5

3 reviews

1851 Gleco Mills Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 977-0427

Map of Roofing Contractors in Charlottesville, Virginia

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