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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Wisconsin is $16,527.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Wisconsin is about $16,527. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Wisconsin of 2,399 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 2,399 sqft roof (24.00 squares) in Wisconsin.

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 Wisconsin.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.89/sqft ($689/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,445
1,00010$6,889
1,50015$10,334
2,00020$13,778
2,50025$17,223
3,00030$20,667
3,50035$24,112
4,00040$27,556
4,50045$31,001
5,00050$34,446
Designer Shingle
$8.53/sqft ($853/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,265
1,00010$8,530
1,50015$12,795
2,00020$17,060
2,50025$21,325
3,00030$25,590
3,50035$29,855
4,00040$34,120
4,50045$38,385
5,00050$42,651
Metal
$16.31/sqft ($1,631/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,153
1,00010$16,305
1,50015$24,458
2,00020$32,611
2,50025$40,763
3,00030$48,916
3,50035$57,068
4,00040$65,221
4,50045$73,374
5,00050$81,526

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 Wisconsin home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.89/sqft ($689/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,067
1,000$4,133
1,500$6,200
2,000$8,267
2,500$10,334
3,000$12,400
3,500$14,467
4,000$16,534
4,500$18,601
5,000$20,667
Designer Shingle
$8.53/sqft ($853/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,602
1,000$5,203
1,500$7,805
2,000$10,407
2,500$13,008
3,000$15,610
3,500$18,212
4,000$20,813
4,500$23,415
5,000$26,017
Metal
$16.31/sqft ($1,631/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,055
1,000$10,109
1,500$15,164
2,000$20,219
2,500$25,273
3,000$30,328
3,500$35,382
4,000$40,437
4,500$45,492
5,000$50,546

Wisconsin Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned3,010,565
Average roof size (with pitch)2,399 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Wisconsin

Labor Costs

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

In Wisconsin roofing labor generally falls in the range of $1.50, $3.00 per foot which translates to roughly $40, $75 an hour. Those numbers are the same as in Minnesota, a little higher than in Iowa, a touch lower than in Michigan and noticeably lower, than the rates you’ll see around Chicago, Illinois. The variation stems from wage levels the complexity of the roof and whether a tear‑off is required.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Wisconsin's weather affect roof lifespan?

Wisconsins weather, about 30‑36 inches of rain and 30‑100 inches of snow especially across the Lake Superior snowbelt, brings relentless freeze‑thaw cycles, gusty winds, off Lakes Michigan and Superior and persistent lake‑effect snow while even the moderate summer sun adds to the wear. All of these factors conspire to wear down shingles foster ice dams accelerate corrosion and ultimately shorten a roof’s lifespan compared with milder states.

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

In Wisconsin the leading culprit, behind roof woes is the ice dam, a ridge that forms when heavy lake‑effect snow meets a prolonged freeze‑thaw spell. Insufficient attic insulation or ventilation usually amplifies the problem allowing water to back up and ultimately damaging shingles and flashing.

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

Wisconsins optimal roof‑replacement window stretches from May, into September a period when freeze‑thaw cycles and heavy snow are uncommon temperatures usually stay above roughly 45 °F and the forecast remains dry. In Wisconsin that span often narrows to June through September while in the southern part the season can linger into early October.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin roof claims that stem from storms are a regular occurrence, courtesy of the trio of hail, high‑velocity winds and hefty snow accumulations. The hailstorms that pepper the landscape in spring and early summer with the late‑winter lake‑effect snow and the ice dams it can forge keep the claim ledger full, especially in the southern and eastern counties bordering Lake Michigan and, in districts where roofs have seen better days. Whenever a regional severe‑storm outbreak rolls in the tally of claims jumps sharply.

What natural disasters in Wisconsin cause the most roof replacements?

Across Wisconsin roof replacements usually follow a string of weather‑related damage: summer hailstorms and the fierce winds that ride thunderstorm fronts tornadoes that sweep through the central and southern counties, heavy snow and ice dams that accumulate during polar‑vortex cold snaps and trees toppled by violent storms. Notable episodes, such, as the 2014 vortex and the frequent Lake Michigan coastal storms, have left swaths of roofs in ruin.

Top Roofing Contractors in Wisconsin

Nexus Development LLC

4.9

40 reviews

3846 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208

(414) 323-5018

Gellings Roofing & Siding LLC

4.8

229 reviews

529 Ontario Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081

(920) 693-2240

Fantastic Services LLC

4.5

27 reviews

801 Hoffman Rd
Green Bay, WI 54301

(920) 265-6546

Altmeyer Electric

3.9

14 reviews

827 South 21st Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081

(920) 458-3406

Martindale Pinnacle Construction

4.2

86 reviews

1828 N. Washington Street
Janesville, WI 53548

(844) 672-8326

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A&M Contractors

4.9

34 reviews

810 Swan Dr. Ste C
Mukwonago, WI 53149

(262) 844-8966

LJ Contractors

4.8

18 reviews

8223 W Puetz Rd
Franklin, WI 53132

(414) 630-3101

B.R Construction

4.9

16 reviews

817 Miner Avenue West
Ladysmith, WI 54848

(715) 415-5907

B.R. Construction

5

13 reviews

817 Miner Avenue West
Ladysmith, WI 54848

(715) 415-5907

Bel Aire Restoration

4.5

15 reviews

63 Means Drive
Platteville, WI 53818

(563) 599-9728

Flash Roofing & Repairs

5

23 reviews

W5086 Amy Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130

(920) 443-5274

Roach Roofing Company

5

11 reviews

817 Miner Avenue West
Ladysmith, WI 54848

(715) 415-1157

B.R. Construction

5

12 reviews

817 Miner Avenue West
Ladysmith, WI 54848

(715) 415-5907

Dun-Rite Exteriors

4.3

18 reviews

5604 Jamar St
Weston, WI 54476

(715) 359-6930

Bulldog Builders LLC

4.8

68 reviews

W228S6956 Enterprise Dr
Big Bend, WI 53103

(414) 405-1751

Aurum Contracting

4.6

132 reviews

2426 Prairie Ave
Beloit, WI 53511

(608) 312-4343

Brookens Construction

4.9

359 reviews

6592 Lake Rd Ste D
Windsor, WI 53598

(608) 960-7123

Briggs Family Home Development LLC

4.6

74 reviews

2727 N Grandview Blvd Ste 202
Waukesha, WI 53188

(608) 205-7282

ARC Contracting

4.4

337 reviews

2300 Holly Rd
Neenah, WI 54956

(920) 886-7663

AD Roofing LLC

4.4

33 reviews

19700 W Edgewood Dr
Lannon, WI 53046

(262) 251-4500

Map of Roofing Contractors in Wisconsin

Roof Costs in Wisconsin Cities

Appleton, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Beloit, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Eau Claire, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Green Bay, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Janesville, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Kenosha, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

La Crosse, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Madison, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Manitowoc, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Milwaukee, WI

  • $4,979 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,548

Neenah, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Oshkosh, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Racine, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Sheboygan, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Stevens Point, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Superior, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Waukesha, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Wausau, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

West Bend, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,527