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The average cost to replace a roof in Union, New Jersey is $11,704.

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$11,704 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Union, NJ

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The average cost to replace a roof in Union is about $11,704. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Union of 1,912 sqft (19.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.12 per sqft ($612/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 1,912 sqft roof (19.00 squares) in Union.

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 Union.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.12/sqft ($612/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,061
1,00010$6,121
1,50015$9,182
2,00020$12,243
2,50025$15,303
3,00030$18,364
3,50035$21,425
4,00040$24,485
4,50045$27,546
5,00050$30,607
Designer Shingle
$6.86/sqft ($686/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,428
1,00010$6,857
1,50015$10,285
2,00020$13,713
2,50025$17,142
3,00030$20,570
3,50035$23,998
4,00040$27,427
4,50045$30,855
5,00050$34,283
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,345
1,00010$22,690
1,50015$34,035
2,00020$45,380
2,50025$56,725
3,00030$68,070
3,50035$79,415
4,00040$90,760
4,50045$102,105
5,00050$113,450

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 Union home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.12/sqft ($612/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,836
1,000$3,673
1,500$5,509
2,000$7,346
2,500$9,182
3,000$11,018
3,500$12,855
4,000$14,691
4,500$16,528
5,000$18,364
Designer Shingle
$6.86/sqft ($686/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,091
1,000$4,183
1,500$6,274
2,000$8,365
2,500$10,456
3,000$12,548
3,500$14,639
4,000$16,730
4,500$18,822
5,000$20,913
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,353
1,000$12,706
1,500$19,060
2,000$25,413
2,500$31,766
3,000$38,119
3,500$44,472
4,000$50,826
4,500$57,179
5,000$63,532

Union Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned15,778
Average roof size (with pitch)1,912 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Union, New Jersey

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Union, New Jersey compared to nearby areas?

In Union, NJ roofing labor generally runs $40 to $75 an hour or roughly $2.50 to $6.50 per foot. That price point sits above the rates, in nearby Union County towns a gap caused by Union’s denser housing, higher permit fees and the presence of union labor. Elizabeth and Linden typically price a dollars lower while Westfield’s rates are higher.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Union, New Jersey's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Union, New Jersey the tally of precipitation hovers near 48 inches with roughly 25 inches falling as snow. The wind generally drifts at a 9 mph and the locale basks in about 2,200 hours of sunshine, per annum. Yet the relentless cadence of rain, freeze‑thaw oscillations, muggy summers, intermittent nor’easters and the urban‑heat‑island spillover from nearby Newark collectively gnaw away at the service life of asphalt roofs compressing the usual 20‑25‑year horizon to a more modest 12‑20‑year window.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Union, New Jersey?

In Union, New Jersey, wind and storm damage tops the list of roof problems. Summer thunderstorms and occasional nor’easters generate uplift to loosen shingles while the town’s mature street trees often drop heavy limbs that puncture the roof. As the roofs age and gutters become clogged those weaknesses quickly turn into leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Union, New Jersey?

The spot for a roof replacement in Union New Jersey falls at the tail‑end of spring and the early stretch of fall, roughly late May through early June or September, when temperatures stay above 45 °F humidity eases, thunderstorm odds dip and both tree pollen and leaf litter are, at a minimum. Those months steer clear of winters and the hot muggy storms that dominate midsummer.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Union, New Jersey?

Storm‑related roof claims pop up in Union Township often than one might think. In the tree‑lined pockets, where mid‑century houses line the streets and the Rahway River floodplain slips in here and there, claim numbers jump a few times a year with late‑summer hurricanes and winter Nor’easters responsible, for the biggest spikes. It’s usually wind and the inevitable falling trees that do the damage and the older the roof the more likely it ends up on a claim.

What natural disasters in Union, New Jersey cause the most roof replacements?

In Union New Jersey homeowners usually end up replacing roofs after wind‑tossed debris and fallen trees from storms and nor’easters, Hurricane Ida in 2021 and Superstorm Sandy, in 2012 being the most memorable culprits. Winter brings its trouble with ice and heavy snow slipping through gaps, spawning leaks and even compromising the roof’s structure. Hailstorms and occasional straight‑line wind bursts also chip away at the roofing over time.

Top Roofing Contractors in Union, New Jersey

Lucent Energy Management, Inc.

4.2

17 reviews

1071 Springfield Road
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 758-2368

Nj Pro Roofing

4.9

38 reviews

985 Roosevelt Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 477-7667

Abraham Roofing & Siding

5

7 reviews

1024 Springfield Rd
Union, NJ 07083

(973) 379-1300

Tico’s Carpentry and Roofing LLC

4.3

12 reviews

1299 Stuyvesant Ave
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 624-0001

Mega Max Construction LLC

4.8

79 reviews

1284 Glenn Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 265-5589

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Magnolia Home Remodeling Group

4.9

280 reviews

1640 Vauxhall Road
Union, NJ 07083

(855) 624-6655

All Over Exterior Remodeling

5

28 reviews

1620 U.S. 22
Union, NJ 07083

(973) 460-5353

Fx Home Remodeling – Best Roofing and Gutter Repair New Jersey, Exterior Remodeling Specialist

5

1 review

Grandview Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 967-8850

HIGH QUALITY ROOFING & PAVING

5

1 review

2400 Vauxhall Road
Union, NJ 07083

(973) 755-8343

ROOFER UNION

5

1 review

1155 West Chestnut Street
Union, NJ 07083

(973) 310-5968

Cabrera Home Remodeling LLC

4.7

9 reviews

Union, NJ 07083

(908) 966-3703

Mattcon Contracting LLC

1

1 review

2612 Frederick Terrace
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 377-6415

Sanders Roofing Co Inc

1

1 review

925 Ball Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 687-2300

Howie Roofing & Construction

5

1 review

1225 Roger Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 265-3801

Roofing Contractors

5

1 review

1013 Grandview Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 275-3343

Robbins Roofing Co

5

1 review

47 North Edward Terrace
Union, NJ 07083

(908) 687-9216

Map of Roofing Contractors in Union, New Jersey

Union Roof Costs Compared to Other New Jersey Cities

Toms River, NJ

  • $4,133 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,837

Trenton, NJ

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $11,704

Brick, NJ

  • $4,133 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,837

Newark, NJ

  • $1,793 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,911

Vineland, NJ

  • $96 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,608