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The average cost to replace a roof in South Charleston, West Virginia is $12,849.

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$12,849 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in South Charleston, WV

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The average cost to replace a roof in South Charleston is about $12,849. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in South Charleston of 1,929 sqft (19.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.66 per sqft ($666/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 1,929 sqft roof (19.33 squares) in South Charleston.

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 South Charleston.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.66/sqft ($666/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,330
1,00010$6,661
1,50015$9,991
2,00020$13,322
2,50025$16,652
3,00030$19,983
3,50035$23,313
4,00040$26,644
4,50045$29,974
5,00050$33,305
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,976
1,00010$7,953
1,50015$11,929
2,00020$15,906
2,50025$19,882
3,00030$23,858
3,50035$27,835
4,00040$31,811
4,50045$35,787
5,00050$39,764
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,345
1,00010$22,690
1,50015$34,035
2,00020$45,380
2,50025$56,725
3,00030$68,070
3,50035$79,415
4,00040$90,760
4,50045$102,105
5,00050$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 South Charleston home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.66/sqft ($666/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,998
1,000$3,997
1,500$5,995
2,000$7,993
2,500$9,991
3,000$11,990
3,500$13,988
4,000$15,986
4,500$17,985
5,000$19,983
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTVALUE 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)
SQFTVALUE 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

South Charleston Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned9,250
Average roof size (with pitch)1,929 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In South Charleston, West Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in South Charleston, West Virginia compared to nearby areas?

In South Charleston the going rate for roofing labor usually lands between $100 and $200 per square for asphalt shingles. Runs about $40 to $70 an hour. Those numbers sit a shade below Charleston city’s rates a touch above the outskirts of Kanawha County and are essentially on par with nearby St. Albans and Dunbar thanks, to a shared contractor market.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does South Charleston, West Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan?

South Charleston’s climate, about 44 inches of rain 22 inches of snow average winds, near 9 mph and roughly 2,000 sunshine hours a year, keeps asphalt shingles under constant assault. The lingering moisture fuels algae, repeated freeze‑thaw cycles and ice dams stress the material wind uplift pries at seams and UV radiation erodes the granules. All of these factors speed up shingle wear shorten roof lifespan and force homeowners into frequent repairs.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in South Charleston, West Virginia?

In South Charleston the frequent roof woes arise from wind and hail hurled by thunderstorms that sweep the Kanawha River valley while the occasional tumble of mature hardwood branches and seasonal ice‑dam buildups hasten shingle loss and spark leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in South Charleston, West Virginia?

In South Charleston, the best window for a roof replacement runs from spring into early fall, especially May, June or September, when the Kanawha Valley usually stays above about 50 °F and the odds of a hard freeze or a heavy storm window are, at their lowest.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in South Charleston, West Virginia?

Storm‑related roof claims in South Charleston show up often with a noticeable bump, during the thunderstorm‑filled stretches of spring and summer and another rise when winter brings ice. Most of those claims get sparked by gusty winds trees that decide to fall onto tree‑lined lots and the occasional hailstorm. Add to that the fact that many of the post‑war roofs tucked near the Kanawha River valley tend to get hammered harder after a major storm nudging the claim count upward.

What natural disasters in South Charleston, West Virginia cause the most roof replacements?

In South Charleston the bulk of roof replacements stem from the onslaught of thunderstorm winds and hail occasional tornado incursions and the crushing weight of wet snow and ice that can bring down aging roofs. Meanwhile the June 2016 West Virginia floods unleashed a swath of roof and structural damage, across Kanawha County.

Top Roofing Contractors in South Charleston, West Virginia

TJC Home Improvement

5

1 review

411 D St
South Charleston, WV 25303

(304) 412-3343

Charleston Waterproofing

5

1 review

South Charleston, WV 25309

(304) 965-1109

Map of Roofing Contractors in South Charleston, West Virginia

South Charleston Roof Costs Compared to Other West Virginia Cities

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  • About the same
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Huntington, WV

  • About the same
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  • $3,936 more expensive
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  • About the same
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