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The average cost to replace a roof in Racine, Wisconsin is $16,606.

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$16,606 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Racine, WI

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The average cost to replace a roof in Racine is about $16,606. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Racine of 2,399 sqft (24.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.92 per sqft ($692/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 Racine.

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 Racine.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,461
1,00010$6,922
1,50015$10,383
2,00020$13,844
2,50025$17,305
3,00030$20,766
3,50035$24,227
4,00040$27,688
4,50045$31,149
5,00050$34,610
Designer Shingle
$8.80/sqft ($880/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,398
1,00010$8,795
1,50015$13,193
2,00020$17,591
2,50025$21,989
3,00030$26,386
3,50035$30,784
4,00040$35,182
4,50045$39,580
5,00050$43,977
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 Racine home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,077
1,000$4,153
1,500$6,230
2,000$8,306
2,500$10,383
3,000$12,460
3,500$14,536
4,000$16,613
4,500$18,690
5,000$20,766
Designer Shingle
$8.80/sqft ($880/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,683
1,000$5,365
1,500$8,048
2,000$10,730
2,500$13,413
3,000$16,096
3,500$18,778
4,000$21,461
4,500$24,144
5,000$26,826
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

Racine Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned46,661
Average roof size (with pitch)2,399 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Racine, Wisconsin

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Racine, Wisconsin compared to nearby areas?

In Racine residential roofing labor typically falls between $40 and $70 an hour which works out to about $200‑$350 per 100 sq ft. Those numbers are roughly comparable to Milwaukee’s rates, a shade, than Kenosha’s, largely because there are fewer contractors and the lakefront adds logistical complexity, and they sit well below what you’d pay in the Chicago area.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Racine, Wisconsin's weather affect roof lifespan?

Racine’s Lake Michigan weather, 34 inches of rain 40‑50 inches of snow, frequent lake‑driven gusts and roughly 2,000 sun hours a year, intensifies freeze‑thaw cycles raises the risk of ice dams speeds up UV aging and wind uplift which together accelerate shingle wear and shorten a roof’s lifespan unless snow is promptly cleared and diligent maintenance is kept up.

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

In Racine, Wisconsin roof damage often traces back, to the wind that sweeps across Lake Michigan during stormy weather. Those relentless gusts pry off shingles compromise flashing and force rain and lake‑effect snow beneath the roof’s surface, frequently spawning leaks and the dreaded ice‑dam buildup.

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

In Racine the optimal window for swapping out a roof stretches from spring into early fall, roughly late May, through September. By then Lake Michigan has shed its chill the freeze‑thaw and lake‑effect snow cycles have. Temperatures usually stay above the 40‑45 °F range needed for a proper shingle seal.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Racine, Wisconsin?

Storm‑related roof claims are a regular occurrence in Racine, Wisconsin. The city’s position along Lake Michigan brings lake‑driven storms, hail, strong gusts and winter ice dams which especially trouble older homes near the shoreline. Claim filings surge in the spring. Again in late fall, when severe thunderstorms and high winds sweep through keeping roof damage a constant worry, for local insurers.

What natural disasters in Racine, Wisconsin cause the most roof replacements?

Racine’s roof‑replacement market is dominated by the assault of hailstones and straight‑line gusts that lash the city during violent summer thunderstorms. When winter rolls in the deep lake‑effect snowfall and the crushing ice load become another culprit, a reality starkly illustrated after the 2011 Blizzard, when countless roofs on the south shore and downtown suffered damage.

Top Roofing Contractors in Racine, Wisconsin

Racine Roofing and Remodeling

5

1 review

24 Hammes Drive
Racine, WI 53406

(262) 930-6677

Reyes Construction llc & Reyes Gutters

5

1 review

3545 Douglas Avenue
Racine, WI 53402

(262) 930-5247

Racine Roofing Contractors LLC

5

1 review

1220 Mound Avenue
Racine, WI 53404

(262) 533-2125

D & D Roofing

5

1 review

4849 Charles Street
Racine, WI 53402

(262) 989-2257

Belman’s Roofing

5

1 review

2506 Jean Avenue
Racine, WI 53404

(262) 880-8524

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R & R Construction

5

1 review

1022 Hialeah Drive
Racine, WI 53402

(262) 721-4880

VDB Contractors

5

1 review

427 Main Street
Racine, WI 53403

(262) 995-0585

Josh Martin Roofing Inc

5

1 review

386 Sheridan Road
Racine, WI 53403

(262) 883-8000

Top Notch Contracting & Remodeling, LLC

5

1 review

1600 Layard Avenue
Racine, WI 53402

(262) 488-4425

TCM Renovations

5

1 review

701 Water Street
Racine, WI 53403

(262) 496-4243

Leo’s Roofing

5

1 review

5001 3 Mile Road
Racine, WI 53406

(262) 939-4127

Casper & Sons

5

1 review

Racine, WI 53403

Racine Roofing & Gutters LLC

5

1 review

2168 Clarence Avenue
Racine, WI 53405

(262) 957-9145

IBI Remodeling LLC

5

1 review

1504 1/2 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53403

(262) 417-4965

Map of Roofing Contractors in Racine, Wisconsin

Racine Roof Costs Compared to Other Wisconsin Cities

Milwaukee, WI

  • $5,058 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,548

Green Bay, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,606

Madison, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,606

Appleton, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,606

Kenosha, WI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,606