Princeton Roof Replacement Costs

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The average cost to replace a roof in Princeton, West Virginia is $10,501.

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Roof Replacement Cost in Princeton, West Virginia

The average cost to replace a roof in Princeton is about $10,501. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Princeton of 1,409 sqft (14.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.45 per sqft ($745/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 1,409 sqft roof (14.00 squares) in Princeton.

Asphalt Shingle

$10,501

Designer Shingle

$11,137

Slate

$31,970

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 Princeton.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.45/sqft ($745/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,726
1,000	10	$7,453
1,500	15	$11,179
2,000	20	$14,906
2,500	25	$18,632
3,000	30	$22,358
3,500	35	$26,085
4,000	40	$29,811
4,500	45	$33,538
5,000	50	$37,264

Designer Shingle
$7.90/sqft ($790/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$3,952
1,000	10	$7,904
1,500	15	$11,856
2,000	20	$15,808
2,500	25	$19,760
3,000	30	$23,712
3,500	35	$27,663
4,000	40	$31,615
4,500	45	$35,567
5,000	50	$39,519

Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFT	SQUARES	COST
500	5	$11,345
1,000	10	$22,690
1,500	15	$34,035
2,000	20	$45,380
2,500	25	$56,725
3,000	30	$68,070
3,500	35	$79,415
4,000	40	$90,760
4,500	45	$102,105
5,000	50	$113,450

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 Princeton home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.45/sqft ($745/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,236
1,000	$4,472
1,500	$6,708
2,000	$8,943
2,500	$11,179
3,000	$13,415
3,500	$15,651
4,000	$17,887
4,500	$20,123
5,000	$22,358

Designer Shingle
$7.90/sqft ($790/square)
SQFT	VALUE ADDED
500	$2,411
1,000	$4,821
1,500	$7,232
2,000	$9,643
2,500	$12,053
3,000	$14,464
3,500	$16,875
4,000	$19,285
4,500	$21,696
5,000	$24,107

Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFT	VALUE 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

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

Princeton Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned	16,345
Average roof size (with pitch)	1,409 Square Feet
Average roof slope	6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof type	Asphalt Shingle

Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Princeton, West Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Princeton, West Virginia compared to nearby areas?

In Princeton, West Virginia the going rate for roofing labor usually lands between $30 and $55 an hour which translates to about $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot. That price tag typically undercuts neighboring markets, , like Beckley or Charleston, by roughly 10 to 20 % a discrepancy owed to the town’s modest demand a scarcer pool of specialty crews and generally lower living expenses.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Princeton, West Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Princeton West Virginia the weather rolls in 44 inches of rain and 25 inches of snow each year with breezes averaging roughly eight miles per hour and close, to 1,750 hours of sunshine. That mix constantly hammers roofs with moisture, ice‑dam pressure, wind uplift and UV decay; as a result asphalt shingles that might otherwise survive two to two‑and‑a‑half decades often see their life trimmed down to twelve to eighteen years when ventilation, flashing and regular care are missing.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Princeton, West Virginia?

In Princeton, West Virginia roof damage often comes from the weather, especially wind‑driven rain, plus broken branches that fall from the densely forested Appalachian foothills and the buildup of ice and snow, during winter. On top of that aging shingles tend to give out during summer thunderstorms and the repeated freeze‑thaw cycles of the months.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Princeton, West Virginia?

In Princeton, West Virginia the window for swapping out a roof stretches from late spring through early fall, roughly May, to September. Hitting that window steers of winter’s freeze‑thaw cycle and trims down the rain and those stubborn afternoon thunderstorms that pepper the Mercer County foothills. At the time the temperature hangs in that Goldilocks zone: warm enough for the shingles to stick yet not scorching enough to turn the job into a sweltering slog.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Princeton, West Virginia?

In Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia roof‑damage claims tied to storms are fairly common. They tend to peak in the spring and summer when severe thunderstorms, hail and straight‑line winds lash the area and they rise again in winter as ice and snow take their toll. The prevalence of homes and the proximity of nearby ridges heighten exposure so insurers routinely see claim spikes, after intense local storms or the remnants of tropical systems.

What natural disasters in Princeton, West Virginia cause the most roof replacements?

Up, in Princeton, West Virginia the frequent culprits that push a roof toward a full replacement are fierce thunderstorms that hurl hail and generate high‑speed winds trees toppled by those gusts and the heavy burden of snow or ice that accumulates during winter. Flash flooding and the resulting landslides, recalling the June 2016 West Virginia floods, can also make a roof a write‑off. Tornadoes are a phenomenon but when they strike they usually wipe a roof out entirely.