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The average cost to replace a roof in Lexington, Nebraska is $13,741.

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$13,741 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Lexington, NE

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Roof Replacement Cost in Lexington, Nebraska

The average cost to replace a roof in Lexington is about $13,741. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Lexington of 2,125 sqft (21.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.47 per sqft ($647/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 2,125 sqft roof (21.33 squares) in Lexington.

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 Lexington.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.47/sqft ($647/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,233
1,00010$6,466
1,50015$9,700
2,00020$12,933
2,50025$16,166
3,00030$19,399
3,50035$22,632
4,00040$25,865
4,50045$29,099
5,00050$32,332
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
Metal
$14.22/sqft ($1,422/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,111
1,00010$14,222
1,50015$21,333
2,00020$28,445
2,50025$35,556
3,00030$42,667
3,50035$49,778
4,00040$56,889
4,50045$64,000
5,00050$71,112
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 Lexington home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.47/sqft ($647/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,940
1,000$3,880
1,500$5,820
2,000$7,760
2,500$9,700
3,000$11,639
3,500$13,579
4,000$15,519
4,500$17,459
5,000$19,399
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
Metal
$14.22/sqft ($1,422/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,409
1,000$8,818
1,500$13,227
2,000$17,636
2,500$22,045
3,000$26,453
3,500$30,862
4,000$35,271
4,500$39,680
5,000$44,089
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Lexington Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned6,306
Average roof size (with pitch)2,125 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 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 Lexington, Nebraska

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Lexington, Nebraska compared to nearby areas? Labor in Lexington generally runs about $4.50, $6.50 per foot which equates to roughly $40, $65 per hour and is typically 5 %, 15 % lower than rates in Grand Island and Kearney because of smaller overhead. In North Platte and the surrounding rural counties costs may be on par with Lexington’s or 5 % cheaper though contractors often tack on travel fees ranging from $50 to $150, for distant jobs.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Lexington, Nebraska's weather affect roof lifespan? Lexington’s climate clocks in at 20 inches of rain and about 30 inches of snow annually, with a persistent prairie wind that steadies near 10 mph but occasionally erupts into gusts topping 50 mph and a generous dose of strong sun. The cocktail of moisture and repeated freeze‑thaw swings invites leaks and ice‑dam formation; meanwhile the wind can pry up the roof. Peel off shingles and unrelenting UV exposure ages the asphalt truncating the expected life of shingles and inflating maintenance demands.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Lexington, Nebraska? In Lexington, Nebraska nestled in Buffalo County, the bulk of roof damage comes from the spring and summer hailstorms that race across the Platte River valley leaving dents stripping granules and puncturing shingles. Periodic high‑wind gusts, during storms can lift and tear roofing while tornadoes and winter ice are far less frequent culprits.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Lexington, Nebraska? In Lexington, Nebraska the advantageous window runs from the tail end of spring into the early weeks of autumn, May, June and September emerge as especially propitious. Set within the Platte River valley the locale endures scorching summer days that often unleash thunderstorms and hail while winter can plunge into biting freezes. Consequently the milder drier interludes provide the conditions, for shingle adhesion and keep weather‑related delays to a minimum.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Lexington, Nebraska? Storm‑related roof claims in Lexington, Nebraska, nestled in Buffalo County along the winding Platte River, show up with regularity reaching a zenith, in the late‑spring and summer months when the region is pelted by severe thunderstorms that dump massive hail whip up straight‑line winds and on occasion spin up a tornado. It’s the hail and the wind that shoulder most of the blame prompting homeowners to rip out and replace shingles or when the damage runs deeper launch full‑scale repair projects.
What natural disasters in Lexington, Nebraska cause the most roof replacements? In Lexington, Nebraska the lion’s share of roof replacements is set in motion by the arrival of hailstones that accompany the region’s spring and summer severe thunderstorms and subsequently by straight‑line wind events and on a less frequent basis tornado damage. Moreover heavy snowfall, icy conditions and the latest flood surge along the Platte River also act as catalysts, for reroofing after weather.

Top Roofing Contractors in Lexington, Nebraska

Peque Roofing

5

1 review

508 West 9th Street
Lexington, NE 68850

(308) 320-1408

Weathercraft Roofing of Lexington

4.8

5 reviews

906 West 8th Street
Lexington, NE 68850

(308) 324-3772

Harold Pineda H&A roofing and siding all exterio.

5

1 review

504 South Washington Street
Lexington, NE 68850

(308) 325-6604

H&N Contracting LLC

5

1 review

731 East Pacific Street
Lexington, NE 68850

(308) 746-0600

Map of Roofing Contractors in Lexington, Nebraska

Lexington Roof Costs Compared to Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE

  • $436 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,177

Lincoln, NE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,741

Grand Island, NE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,741

Bellevue, NE

  • $1,961 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,780

North Platte, NE

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,741
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.