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The average cost to replace a roof in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $54,256.

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$54,256 Average roof replacement cost for Clay Terra Cotta roofs in Las Cruces, NM

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The average cost to replace a roof in Las Cruces is about $54,256. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Las Cruces of 3,519 sqft (35.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Clay Terra Cotta, which run about $15.42 per sqft ($1,542/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 3,519 sqft roof (35.33 squares) in Las Cruces.

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 Las Cruces.

Clay Terra Cotta
$15.42/sqft ($1,542/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,709
1,00010$15,418
1,50015$23,127
2,00020$30,836
2,50025$38,545
3,00030$46,254
3,50035$53,963
4,00040$61,672
4,50045$69,381
5,00050$77,090
Concrete
$10.40/sqft ($1,040/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$5,201
1,00010$10,403
1,50015$15,604
2,00020$20,805
2,50025$26,007
3,00030$31,208
3,50035$36,409
4,00040$41,611
4,50045$46,812
5,00050$52,014
Asphalt Shingle
$6.90/sqft ($690/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,448
1,00010$6,895
1,50015$10,343
2,00020$13,790
2,50025$17,238
3,00030$20,685
3,50035$24,133
4,00040$27,580
4,50045$31,028
5,00050$34,475

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 Las Cruces home.

Clay Terra Cotta
$15.42/sqft ($1,542/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,548
1,000$9,097
1,500$13,645
2,000$18,193
2,500$22,742
3,000$27,290
3,500$31,838
4,000$36,387
4,500$40,935
5,000$45,483
Concrete
$10.40/sqft ($1,040/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$3,017
1,000$6,034
1,500$9,050
2,000$12,067
2,500$15,084
3,000$18,101
3,500$21,117
4,000$24,134
4,500$27,151
5,000$30,168
Asphalt Shingle
$6.90/sqft ($690/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,069
1,000$4,137
1,500$6,206
2,000$8,274
2,500$10,343
3,000$12,411
3,500$14,480
4,000$16,548
4,500$18,617
5,000$20,685

Las Cruces Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned58,021
Average roof size (with pitch)3,519 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeClay Terra Cotta

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Las Cruces, New Mexico

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Las Cruces, New Mexico compared to nearby areas?

In Las Cruces roofing labor typically falls between $150 and $250 per square. That places it a notch above the rates in Alamogordo and Deming on par with El Paso and generally below the prices charged in Silver City or Truth or Consequences. Local desert heat, soil stability, permit fees and the distance, from suppliers all contribute to shaping those costs.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Las Cruces, New Mexico's weather affect roof lifespan?

Las Cruces typically receives around nine to ten inches of rain each year occasional light snow and endures vigorous monsoon thunderstorms that stir up dust and unleash gusty winds, all set against a backdrop of more than three hundred sun‑filled days. The relentless UV glare and soaring temperatures accelerate the aging of roof shingles through thermal cycling; monsoon gusts and hail can pry off granules and unset flashing while abrasive dust and alkaline soils scour away protective coatings. The prevailing dryness, with its moisture also keeps rot, at bay.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

In Las Cruces the chief culprit behind roof damage is the exposure to scorching sun and heat. The fierce UV radiation that sweeps across the Chihuahuan Desert near the Organ Mountains leaches granules, from shingles spawns cracks and hastens premature aging, a decay that is further aggravated by the stark day‑to‑night temperature swings and the gusty summer monsoon winds.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Set against the Chihuahuan Desert Las Cruces is at its pleasant in two windows: late spring, roughly April, through early June, and the autumn stretch of October and November when temperatures stay moderate and monsoonal storms are scarce. By contrast the July‑to‑September period brings the monsoon and the region’s peak summer heat so it’s best to give those months a miss.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

In Las Cruces storm‑related roof claims appear with a regularity and follow a seasonal rhythm cresting during the summer monsoon, July, through September, when hail, fierce winds and dust storms drifting in from the Chihuahuan Desert, the Organ Mountains and the Mesilla Valley do most of the damage. Overall the claim rates sit below those of New Mexico but rise above the levels typical of remote desert areas.

What natural disasters in Las Cruces, New Mexico cause the most roof replacements?

In the vicinity of Las Cruces, where the Organ Mountains rise above the Chihuahuan Desert roof replacement is often triggered by harsh weather: pounding monsoon thunderstorms, hail and strong gusts that come with dust storms and convective downbursts. Occasionally flash floods can undermine a building’s foundation and the lingering effects of storm systems, , like Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023 which dumped rain and left many roofs leaking, add to the list of culprits.

Top Roofing Contractors in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Eloy Zubia Roofing Inc

5

1 review

912 Kansas Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 649-9832

Ridge Top Construction LLC

5

1 review

121 Wyatt Dr Ste 12
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 527-5444

Smith Roofing Inc

4

8 reviews

1655 W Picacho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 521-7030

Quality Roofing Restoration LLC

5

36 reviews

2480 ste b Efrain Lane
Las Cruces, NM 88007

(575) 405-1053

A Plus Exteriors

4.3

43 reviews

518 North Seventeenth Street
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 644-3180

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Gilbert & Sons Roofing & Plastering

4.8

24 reviews

5452 Santa Cruz Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88012

(575) 649-2316

LC Roofing

5

17 reviews

1100 North Miranda Street
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 214-6620

ARC Roofing, LLC

4.5

39 reviews

1990 East Lohman Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 936-2727

Mission Roofing and Construction ( Certified TPO and Roof Coating Installers)

5

8 reviews

7820 Kissiah Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88012

(575) 650-9280

Progreen Coatings & Roofing

4.7

13 reviews

400 South Compress Road
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 647-2700

JR ROADRUNNER CONSTRUCTION LLC

4.6

11 reviews

805 East Bowman Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 642-9285

A & M Roofing Co

4.1

8 reviews

5241 Sierra Vista Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88012

(575) 382-8036

Mountain Top Construction, LLC

4.6

5 reviews

151 South Walnut Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 619-0446

G. Bishop Roofing LLC

3.2

9 reviews

1730 West Hadley Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 527-2077

Quality Masters Roofing and Exteriors

3.7

3 reviews

206 East Fleming Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001

(915) 225-2252

RoofCARE

3.7

12 reviews

406 Roundtree Place
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 288-2068

Atlas Home Repair

3.8

14 reviews

755 South Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM 88011

(575) 522-0697

Optimal Roofing & Construction Inc.

5

5 reviews

6775 Hawk Road
Las Cruces, NM 88012

(575) 805-5900

Mesilla Valley Roofing

4.5

4 reviews

129 East Idaho Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 202-7085

Advanced Roof Systems and Construction

5

1 review

6912 Camino Nuevo Mejico
Las Cruces, NM 88007

(575) 993-0059

Map of Roofing Contractors in Las Cruces, New Mexico

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