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The average cost to replace a roof in Waltham, Massachusetts is $14,077.

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$14,077 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Waltham, MA

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The average cost to replace a roof in Waltham is about $14,077. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Waltham of 2,054 sqft (20.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.85 per sqft ($685/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 2,054 sqft roof (20.67 squares) in Waltham.

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 Waltham.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.85/sqft ($685/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,427
1,00010$6,853
1,50015$10,280
2,00020$13,707
2,50025$17,134
3,00030$20,560
3,50035$23,987
4,00040$27,414
4,50045$30,841
5,00050$34,267
Designer Shingle
$8.83/sqft ($883/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,413
1,00010$8,826
1,50015$13,239
2,00020$17,652
2,50025$22,065
3,00030$26,478
3,50035$30,891
4,00040$35,304
4,50045$39,717
5,00050$44,130
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 Waltham home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.85/sqft ($685/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,056
1,000$4,112
1,500$6,168
2,000$8,224
2,500$10,280
3,000$12,336
3,500$14,392
4,000$16,448
4,500$18,504
5,000$20,560
Designer Shingle
$8.83/sqft ($883/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,692
1,000$5,384
1,500$8,076
2,000$10,768
2,500$13,460
3,000$16,151
3,500$18,843
4,000$21,535
4,500$24,227
5,000$26,919
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

Waltham Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned13,703
Average roof size (with pitch)2,054 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Waltham, Massachusetts

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Waltham, Massachusetts compared to nearby areas?

In Waltham roofing labor typically runs from $180 to $320 per square reflecting wage levels, traffic patterns and permit fees. This range is generally 5 % to 12 % higher than the rates in suburbs such as Woburn or Marlborough yet it stays about 2 % to 6 % lower than the figures, in central Boston, where tighter site access and heavier congestion tend to lift prices.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Waltham, Massachusetts's weather affect roof lifespan?

Waltham receives 47 inches of precipitation each year with about 48 inches of snow on average. Nor’easter breezes generally hover around ten miles per hour. Sunshine is moderate. The inland sections however endure freeze‑thaw cycles and heavier snow loads which hasten moisture infiltration, UV wear and wind damage, on both roofing membranes and asphalt shingles shaving roughly ten to twenty‑five percent off the shingles’ expected lifespan.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Waltham, Massachusetts?

In Waltham winter weather is the instigator of roof damage, ice dams that form from heavy snow and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycles that plague the older Charles River‑adjacent, mill‑era and tree‑lined neighborhoods. When nor’easters arrive, clogged gutters and shingles that lift let water in leading to leaks and rot.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Waltham, Massachusetts?

The optimal window for a roof replacement in Waltham stretches from spring through early fall, roughly May to September, with June to September usually delivering the most dependable dry days and daytime temperatures that stay comfortably above freezing. Winter and the early stretch of spring are best steered clear of since freeze‑thaw cycles, snow and ice can undermine shingle sealing. It’s also prudent to watch the timing of leaf drop, from trees and the lingering humidity that drifts off the Charles River and to make sure any required city permits are secured.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Waltham, Massachusetts?

Storm‑related roof claims, in Waltham turn up often especially after a Nor’easter or a summer thunderstorm. The odds climb when wood and slate roofs, large street trees and winter ice damming are part of the picture. Wind and fallen limbs dominate as the frequent culprits while hail and coastal effects are less common but still possible. Claims tend to spike from fall through early spring.

What natural disasters in Waltham, Massachusetts cause the most roof replacements?

In Waltham, wind from hurricanes, tropical storms and nor’easters, combined with fallen trees in its tree‑lined neighborhoods and ice‑dam or heavy‑snow damage, to Victorian and mill‑era roofs, accounts for most roof replacements especially after Tropical Storm Isaias toppled trees and battered many roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Waltham, Massachusetts

Kelly’s Property Services LLC

5

1 review

662 Moody St
Waltham, MA 02453

(508) 958-2196

Lifetime Roofing LLC

5

1 review

31 Green St
Waltham, MA 02451

(781) 472-2301

Visocchi Roofing

5

16 reviews

35 Nutting Road
Waltham, MA 02451

(781) 953-1508

John F. O’Brien Inc.

5

8 reviews

257 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452

(781) 258-9381

Power Home Remodeling

5

1 review

Waltham, MA 02451

(508) 970-3358

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E.M. Snow, Inc.

4.1

32 reviews

971 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451

(781) 893-4546

Cahill Roofing & Construction

5

1 review

11 Calvary Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 609-7117

Three Sons Window & Door

4.6

85 reviews

481 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 899-6353

Palma Contracting

5

3 reviews

314 Sibley Road
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 258-9990

Copper & Slate Company, Inc

5

2 reviews

238A Calvary Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 893-1916

TekRoof

5

1 review

100 Chestnut Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(617) 932-7430

Pro Roofing Contractors Waltham MA

5

1 review

303 Wyman Street
Waltham, MA 02451

(857) 226-3010

Los Hermanos Roofing & more

5

1 review

98 Central Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(339) 970-1647

Aspen Contracting, Inc.

5

1 review

26 Bedford Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(617) 391-7671

Jimenez Essential Services

5

1 review

41 Eddy Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 330-4493

Slater Company LLC.

5

1 review

136 Lowell Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 647-8888

Wicked Good Roofing

5

1 review

167-4 Prospect Street
Waltham, MA 02453

(781) 333-3645

Map of Roofing Contractors in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham Roof Costs Compared to Other Massachusetts Cities

Worcester, MA

  • $4,984 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,093

Springfield, MA

  • $5,831 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,246

New Bedford, MA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,077

Brockton, MA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,077

Plymouth, MA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,077