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The average cost to replace a roof in Newport News, Virginia is $16,524.

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$16,524 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Newport News, VA

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The average cost to replace a roof in Newport News is about $16,524. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Newport News of 2,400 sqft (24.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.89 per sqft ($689/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 2,400 sqft roof (24.00 squares) in Newport News.

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 News.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.89/sqft ($689/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,443
1,00010$6,885
1,50015$10,328
2,00020$13,770
2,50025$17,213
3,00030$20,655
3,50035$24,098
4,00040$27,540
4,50045$30,983
5,00050$34,425
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 Newport News home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.89/sqft ($689/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,066
1,000$4,131
1,500$6,197
2,000$8,262
2,500$10,328
3,000$12,393
3,500$14,459
4,000$16,524
4,500$18,590
5,000$20,655
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

Newport News Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned49,995
Average roof size (with pitch)2,400 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Newport News, Virginia

Labor Costs

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

In Newport News the going rate for roofing labor hovers around $45 , $85 per hour which translates to $200 , $300 per roofing square. While these figures line up closely with pricing in Norfolk and Virginia Beach they usually edge a bit higher than rates seen in the Peninsula’s rural areas, a premium driven by steady demand, from Fort Eustis, the shipbuilding sector and the nearby port.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Newport News, Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Newport News the humid subtropical climate, 45 inches of rain each year 4‑to‑8 inches of snow the constant Hampton Roads breezes, occasional hurricane‑force gusts and a scorching summer sun, works overtime to sap shingle life through UV wear nurture algae and rot in the lingering moisture corrode metal roofing in the salty air and hurl shingles off in strong winds shortening a roof’s lifespan unless coastal‑grade materials are used.

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

Newport News’ coastal exposure along the James River and Chesapeake Bay leaves it prone to wind and storm damage, most often, from hurricanes, tropical storms and nor’easters, making these events the chief source of roof problems stripping shingles mangling flashing and inviting leaks.

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

Timing is everything in Newport News: the spot lands in late spring, roughly April through mid‑June, or in early October when temperatures are gentle Tidewater humidity eases and the Chesapeake Bay’s salty mist recedes. The blistering muggy stretch of summer and the height of the Atlantic hurricane season, in August‑September are best avoided. Since local contractors tend to lock in jobs aiming for a spring or October re‑roof usually translates into a smoother quicker project.

Insurance & Storms

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

Roof claims tied to storms surface often in Newport News with the sharpest climbs arriving during hurricane season and when nor’easters sweep the area. The city’s stretch along the James River and Chesapeake Bay the frequent bite of winds and the occasional fallen tree together drive the bulk of those filings. Each year insurers can expect a bump, after tropical storms and winter coastal squalls particularly in low‑lying, tree‑lined neighborhoods and the blocks that hug the waterfront.

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

In Newport News the bulk of roof replacements are triggered by the fallout of hurricanes and tropical storms, think of Hurricane Isabel, when gale‑force winds and rain not peeled away shingles but actually lifted sections of the roof. The next common culprits are severe thunderstorms that hurl trees onto houses nor’easter‑driven tidal floods that lap at the shipyards, along the James River and the occasional bout of hail or ice‑dam formation that gnaws at the roofing.

Top Roofing Contractors in Newport News, Virginia

Peninsula Roofing Co Inc

3.8

18 reviews

520 Edwards Ct
Newport News, VA 23608

(757) 872-9555

Roofing and Exteriors of Virginia

5

1 review

11712 Jefferson Ave Ste C
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 244-2304

Wholesale Roofers

5

56 reviews

732 Thimble Shoals Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 271-3803

Xport Roofing

4.9

30 reviews

141 Spur Drive
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 269-8887

R.A. Woodall Roofing

4.5

24 reviews

5 Heather Lane
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 870-5031

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Paramount Builders Inc

3.7

139 reviews

825 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606

(888) 340-9002

Guardian Roofing Services LLC

4.4

21 reviews

311 Agusta Drive
Newport News, VA 23601

(757) 947-7114

VA Commercial Roofers

4.6

10 reviews

513 Oyster Point Road
Newport News, VA 23602

(757) 529-3147

Skyline Roofing

5

9 reviews

5875 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605

(757) 768-8191

Armor Roofing

5

16 reviews

708 Gum Rock Court
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 508-2212

Colony Construction & Home Improvements Inc

5

1 review

11715 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 873-3430

West Roofing & Home Improvement

4.3

3 reviews

Newport News, VA 23608

(757) 874-5656

Pro Roofing LLC

5

3 reviews

344 Hughes Drive
Newport News, VA 23608

(757) 239-3776

D&S Contracting LLC D&S Roofing

5

2 reviews

1201 77th Street
Newport News, VA 23605

(757) 773-8806

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Newport News Roof Costs Compared to Other Virginia Cities

Virginia Beach, VA

  • $7,115 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,409

Richmond, VA

  • $6,098 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,426

Chesapeake, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,524

Roanoke, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,524

Norfolk, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,524