Bessemer Roof Replacement Costs
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The average cost to replace a roof in Bessemer, Alabama is $15,512.
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27,909 Roofs measured by our roofing calculator in Bessemer, AL
$15,512 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Bessemer, AL
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The average cost to replace a roof in Bessemer is about $15,512. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bessemer of 2,506 sqft (25.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.19 per sqft ($619/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 2,506 sqft roof (25.00 squares) in Bessemer.
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 Bessemer.
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $3,095 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $6,190 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $9,285 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $12,380 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $15,475 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $18,570 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $21,665 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $24,760 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $27,855 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $30,950 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $4,357 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $8,713 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $13,070 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $17,426 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $21,783 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $26,140 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $30,496 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $34,853 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $39,209 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $43,566 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $3,962 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $7,923 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $11,885 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $15,846 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $19,808 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $23,769 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $27,731 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $31,692 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $35,654 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $39,615 |
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 Bessemer home.
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $1,857 |
| 1,000 | $3,714 |
| 1,500 | $5,571 |
| 2,000 | $7,428 |
| 2,500 | $9,285 |
| 3,000 | $11,142 |
| 3,500 | $12,999 |
| 4,000 | $14,856 |
| 4,500 | $16,713 |
| 5,000 | $18,570 |
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $2,701 |
| 1,000 | $5,402 |
| 1,500 | $8,103 |
| 2,000 | $10,804 |
| 2,500 | $13,505 |
| 3,000 | $16,207 |
| 3,500 | $18,908 |
| 4,000 | $21,609 |
| 4,500 | $24,310 |
| 5,000 | $27,011 |
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $2,417 |
| 1,000 | $4,833 |
| 1,500 | $7,250 |
| 2,000 | $9,666 |
| 2,500 | $12,083 |
| 3,000 | $14,499 |
| 3,500 | $16,916 |
| 4,000 | $19,332 |
| 4,500 | $21,749 |
| 5,000 | $24,165 |
Bessemer Roof Statistics
| The number of roofs our tech has scanned | 27,909 |
| Average roof size (with pitch) | 2,506 Square Feet |
| Average roof slope | 6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees |
| Most common roof type | Asphalt Shingle |
Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Bessemer, Alabama
Labor Costs
How much does roofing labor cost in Bessemer, Alabama compared to nearby areas?
In Bessemer roofing labor usually falls between $1.25 and $2.75 per foot, about $40 to $65 an hour, shaped by local crews and the area’s older housing stock. That makes it 5 % to 15 % cheaper than Birmingham, about 10 % to 20 % lower than Hoover and essentially on par, with nearby Hueytown and Fairfield. Weather & Climate Considerations
How does Bessemer, Alabama's weather affect roof lifespan?
Bessemer, Alabama endures 55 inches of rain about two inches of snow frequent spring thunderstorm gusts, occasional tornado risk and around 2,150 hours of sunshine each year. The relentless mix of moisture gusty winds and harsh UV radiation whittles the lifespan of asphalt shingles from an expected 25 years down, to roughly fifteen‑to‑twenty years while also encouraging algae, rot and wind uplift. What is the most common cause of roof damage in Bessemer, Alabama?
The leading cause of roof damage in Bessemer, Alabama is the thunderstorms that dump high winds and hail on the area. Because the city sits in Jefferson County it finds itself in the path of spring storm systems and it’s the wind‑driven hail together, with fallen limbs that do the bulk of the harm. What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Bessemer, Alabama?
In Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama the favorable windows for a roof replacement are the cooler months of fall, October through November, or the milder stretch of late spring April, to May when temperatures are gentle and the skies stay relatively dry; it’s wise to steer clear of the scorching humid summer thunderstorms and the occasional winter freeze. Insurance & Storms
How common are storm-related roof claims in Bessemer, Alabama?
In Bessemer, Alabama roof claims that stem from storms are not an oddity; they surface often with noticeable peaks whenever the spring severe‑weather season rolls around or after an episode of hail a gusty wind event or a tornado. Because a good chunk of the housing stock is aging and the city is cloaked in a blanket of trees roofs are especially prone to damage resulting in a claim rate, for wind, hail and fallen trees that sits well above the average recorded in a number of nearby suburbs. What natural disasters in Bessemer, Alabama cause the most roof replacements?
Most roof replacements in Bessemer arise, from tornadoes, straight‑line winds and severe hail, a pattern that hits the mill‑era neighborhoods especially hard. When the April 2011 Super Outbreak hammered the Birmingham metro, Bessemer among the hardest‑hit locales, it unleashed a wave of roof failures across the area. Top Roofing Contractors in Bessemer, Alabama
Ascend Roofs
4.9
26 reviews
4894 Mountain Gap Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 569-6996
R B Atkins Rb & Associates
5
1 review
3001 Mountainview Way
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5555
HHM Roofing & Construction
5
3 reviews
1968 Eastern Valley Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 396-7077
Wade’s Home Improvements & Roofing Co
5
1 review
1430 7th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 842-7623
Advanced Roofing & Gutters Inc
2.3
7 reviews
3898 Park Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
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Han Roofing and Gutters
5
2 reviews
4599 Visionland Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(888) 280-2147
AA Roofing
5
27 reviews
2701 Hermitage Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 381-3133
Austermiller General Contracts LLC
5
22 reviews
1611 Long 14th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 584-5480
Shingle Guard Roofs
5
1 review
760 Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 953-8800
FAST ROOFERS & CONSTRUCTION
5
1 review
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 224-1483
Bill White Roofing and Specialty
4.6
26 reviews
3172 Shannon Wenonah Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 942-8374
Bessemer Roof Costs Compared to Other Alabama Cities
Birmingham, AL
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $15,512
Mobile, AL
- $3,097 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $12,415
Huntsville, AL
- $650 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $16,162
Montgomery, AL
- $3,698 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $19,210
Tuscaloosa, AL
- $650 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $16,162