Rawlins Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Rawlins, Wyoming is $22,463.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Rawlins is about $22,463. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Rawlins of 3,179 sqft (31.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.07 per sqft ($707/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 3,179 sqft roof (31.67 squares) in Rawlins.

Asphalt Shingle

$22,463

Metal

$45,033

Designer Shingle

$25,196

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 Rawlins.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.07/sqft ($707/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,533
1,000	10	$7,066
1,500	15	$10,599
2,000	20	$14,132
2,500	25	$17,665
3,000	30	$21,198
3,500	35	$24,731
4,000	40	$28,264
4,500	45	$31,797
5,000	50	$35,330

Metal
$14.17/sqft ($1,417/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$7,083
1,000	10	$14,166
1,500	15	$21,249
2,000	20	$28,332
2,500	25	$35,415
3,000	30	$42,498
3,500	35	$49,581
4,000	40	$56,664
4,500	45	$63,747
5,000	50	$70,830

Designer Shingle
$7.93/sqft ($793/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,963
1,000	10	$7,926
1,500	15	$11,889
2,000	20	$15,852
2,500	25	$19,814
3,000	30	$23,777
3,500	35	$27,740
4,000	40	$31,703
4,500	45	$35,666
5,000	50	$39,629

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 Rawlins home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.07/sqft ($707/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,120
1,000	$4,240
1,500	$6,359
2,000	$8,479
2,500	$10,599
3,000	$12,719
3,500	$14,839
4,000	$16,959
4,500	$19,078
5,000	$21,198

Metal
$14.17/sqft ($1,417/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$4,391
1,000	$8,783
1,500	$13,174
2,000	$17,566
2,500	$21,957
3,000	$26,349
3,500	$30,740
4,000	$35,131
4,500	$39,523
5,000	$43,914

Designer Shingle
$7.93/sqft ($793/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,417
1,000	$4,835
1,500	$7,252
2,000	$9,669
2,500	$12,087
3,000	$14,504
3,500	$16,922
4,000	$19,339
4,500	$21,756
5,000	$24,174

Rawlins Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	5,806
Average roof size (with pitch)	3,179 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Rawlins, Wyoming

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Rawlins, Wyoming compared to nearby areas?

In Rawlins roofing labor follows the pattern seen across most of Carbon County, 5 %, 15 % higher than in neighboring rural areas because crews have to travel farther and are fewer in number yet it still runs about 10 %, 20 % below the rates charged in larger Wyoming hubs such as Cheyenne. In practice labor costs usually fall in the $150, $300‑per‑square bracket, which works out to $45, $85, per hour with the exact figure shifting according to the season and the roof’s complexity.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Rawlins, Wyoming's weather affect roof lifespan?

Rawlins’ high‑plain climate delivers merely 8, 10 inches of rain each year. Roughly 60 inches of snow. Persistent, gusty winds and the fierce, high‑altitude sun relentlessly chew away at roofs. UV exposure and the ceaseless cycle of heating and cooling render shingles brittle while the wind scrapes off granules and degrades flashing. The weight of snow and the formation of ice dams add further strain amplifying the danger of structural damage and leaks and ultimately shaving years off a roof’s expected service life.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Rawlins, Wyoming?

In Rawlins the top offender, behind roof damage is the wind, driven by the town’s lofty elevation and open plains; it lifts and strips shingles loosens flashing and hurls debris that punctures membranes while heavy snow and ice add a secondary load.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Rawlins, Wyoming?

Rawlins, perched at an elevation, with only a brief summer is best approached from mid‑July through early August, once the snowpack has melted and daytime highs reliably stay above roughly 50 °F, a condition that curtails freeze‑thaw cycles and adhesion headaches. In the vein it’s wise to steer clear of spring’s high winds and the early‑autumn chill.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Rawlins, Wyoming?

Storm‑related roof claims, in Rawlins, Wyoming are fairly common, propelled by the high‑plain gusts intermittent summer hailstorms and the thick blankets of snow and ice that accumulate in winter. Filing numbers usually surge after the spring‑ and summer‑time thunderstorm bouts. Again when winter blizzards sweep across the region. Although local claim frequencies exceed those of low‑lying Wyoming towns they remain below the levels of densely populated areas making occasional yearly repairs or insurance claims a realistic expectation.

What natural disasters in Rawlins, Wyoming cause the most roof replacements?

In Rawlins roof replacement is often sparked by the heavy wet snow that falls from high elevations and the blizzards that can collapse sections and form ice dams. Next come the high‑plain winds that tear at shingles, occasional hailstorms and the nearby rangeland wildfires that scorch roofs and coat them in ash.