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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Alabama is $16,192.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Alabama

The average cost to replace a roof in Alabama is about $16,192. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Alabama of 2,673 sqft (26.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.06 per sqft ($606/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 2,673 sqft roof (26.67 squares) in Alabama.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

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 Alabama.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.06/sqft ($606/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,029
1,00010$6,058
1,50015$9,086
2,00020$12,115
2,50025$15,144
3,00030$18,173
3,50035$21,202
4,00040$24,230
4,50045$27,259
5,00050$30,288
Metal
$8.71/sqft ($871/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,357
1,00010$8,713
1,50015$13,070
2,00020$17,426
2,50025$21,783
3,00030$26,140
3,50035$30,496
4,00040$34,853
4,50045$39,209
5,00050$43,566
Designer Shingle
$7.91/sqft ($791/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,957
1,00010$7,913
1,50015$11,870
2,00020$15,827
2,50025$19,784
3,00030$23,740
3,50035$27,697
4,00040$31,654
4,50045$35,610
5,00050$39,567
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

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 Alabama home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.06/sqft ($606/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,817
1,000$3,635
1,500$5,452
2,000$7,269
2,500$9,086
3,000$10,904
3,500$12,721
4,000$14,538
4,500$16,356
5,000$18,173
Metal
$8.71/sqft ($871/square)
SQFTVALUE 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
Designer Shingle
$7.91/sqft ($791/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,414
1,000$4,827
1,500$7,241
2,000$9,654
2,500$12,068
3,000$14,482
3,500$16,895
4,000$19,309
4,500$21,722
5,000$24,136
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Alabama Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned2,391,122
Average roof size (with pitch)2,673 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Alabama

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Alabama compared to nearby states? In Alabama roofing labor typically runs about $150‑$250, per square and $30‑$50 an hour. Those rates usually undercut what you see in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee while they sit roughly on a level, if not a touch above, with Mississippi’s numbers, a pattern that mirrors Alabama’s cost of living and its abundant largely rural labor pool.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Alabama's weather affect roof lifespan? Alabamas humid subtropical climate, 56 inches of rain annually only occasional light snow in the northern hills and a steady parade of severe thunderstorms, hail, inland tornadoes with Gulf hurricanes battering the coast, combined with the relentless blaze of summer sun speeds up UV wear, on roofing shingles encourages algae growth and rot from the constant moisture and intensifies wind and storm damage all of which trim the roofs typical lifespan.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Alabama? Storm‑driven wind and rain, the fierce gusts of Gulf hurricanes tropical storms the near‑constant barrage of severe thunderstorms and the occasional tornado that sweeps through Dixie Alley, are the leading cause of roof damage, in Alabama resulting in lost shingles, lifted sections, leaks and the rot that moisture brings.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Alabama?

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Alabama? In Alabama storm‑related roof claims appear all the time along the Gulf Coast and, in the tornado‑prone central counties. Each year thousands of homeowners file these claims with the numbers surging during the June‑through‑November hurricane season and the spring tornado outbreaks. Mobile and Baldwin counties consistently register the claim rates.
What natural disasters in Alabama cause the most roof replacements? In Alabama tornadoes top the list of causes for roof replacements with the massive April 2011 outbreak standing out as an example. Coming in second are hurricanes and tropical storms, notably Hurricane Sally in 2020, which hammered Mobile and Baldwin counties. Hail and straight‑line winds, from thunderstorms also generate a substantial number of roof replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Alabama

Huntsville Roofing Solutions

5

148 reviews

7535 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35757

(256) 617-6671

Global Roofing

4.8

33 reviews

3 Office Park Circle
Birmingham, AL 35223

(817) 366-4170

Stephen Goulet Roofing Inc

5

33 reviews

27304 Bay Branch Drive
Daphne, AL 36526

(251) 509-3375

1018 Roofing

3.9

16 reviews

913 6th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35204

(659) 223-1484

5 Star Roofing & Restoration

4.6

57 reviews

240 Oxmoor Circle
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 518-8433

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Henderson Roofing Inc

4.6

66 reviews

1522 County Road 323
Florence, AL 35634

(256) 767-7166

Apex Roofing & Restoration

4.4

251 reviews

4601 Southlake Parkway
Hoover, AL 35244

(855) 514-0604

Huntsville Roofing Solutions

5

148 reviews

7535 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35757

(256) 617-6671

Reeder Roofing

4.9

117 reviews

280 Turner Road
Anniston, AL 36201

(256) 676-8538

Best Choice Roofing

4.8

271 reviews

Success Drive Southwest
Huntsville, AL 35756

(256) 309-1481

Alabama Roof Detectives, LLC

5

40 reviews

15 County Road 533
Marbury, AL 36051

(205) 826-4915

Global Roofing Co

4.8

33 reviews

9 Office Park Circle
Birmingham, AL 35223

(205) 574-4149

Yellowhammer Roofing Inc

4.8

1251 reviews

23981 US Highway 72
Athens, AL 35613

(256) 232-1933

Continental Roofing Company LLC

4.4

74 reviews

8006 Madison Pike Ste 4
Madison, AL 35758

(256) 325-3572

Coltus Roofing & Construction LLC

4.9

86 reviews

405 8th St NW
Huntsville, AL 35805

(256) 534-5325

Big Fish Roofs & Restoration

5

22 reviews

24712 Oak View Ct
Loxley, AL 36551

(251) 677-8737

Cardinal Roofing & Restoration

5

15 reviews

2205 N McKenzie St
Foley, AL 36535

(251) 564-3200

Bama Roofing

3.9

16 reviews

514 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd S
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

(205) 391-1444

American Roofing & Construction LLC

4.8

192 reviews

2889 Sollie Rd Apt 520
Mobile, AL 36695

(251) 379-9712

C and K Roofing & Construction Services

4.5

126 reviews

1787 Jeff Rd NW Ste A
Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 326-4232

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Roof Costs in Alabama Cities

Albertville, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Anniston, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Athens, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Auburn, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Bessemer, AL

  • $680 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,512

Birmingham, AL

  • $680 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,512

Cullman, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Decatur, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Dothan, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Florence, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Gadsden, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Huntsville, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Jasper, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Madison, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Mobile, AL

  • $3,777 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,415

Montgomery, AL

  • $3,018 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $19,210

Northport, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Phenix City, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Prattville, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192

Tuscaloosa, AL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,192
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.