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The average cost to replace a roof in Portsmouth, Virginia is $16,942.

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$16,942 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Portsmouth, VA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Portsmouth, Virginia

The average cost to replace a roof in Portsmouth is about $16,942. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Portsmouth of 2,449 sqft (24.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.92 per sqft ($692/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 2,449 sqft roof (24.33 squares) in Portsmouth.

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 Portsmouth.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,459
1,00010$6,918
1,50015$10,377
2,00020$13,836
2,50025$17,295
3,00030$20,754
3,50035$24,213
4,00040$27,672
4,50045$31,131
5,00050$34,590
Metal
$14.25/sqft ($1,425/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,127
1,00010$14,254
1,50015$21,380
2,00020$28,507
2,50025$35,634
3,00030$42,761
3,50035$49,888
4,00040$57,015
4,50045$64,141
5,00050$71,268
Designer Shingle
$8.86/sqft ($886/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,430
1,00010$8,860
1,50015$13,289
2,00020$17,719
2,50025$22,149
3,00030$26,579
3,50035$31,008
4,00040$35,438
4,50045$39,868
5,00050$44,298
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 Portsmouth home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.92/sqft ($692/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,075
1,000$4,151
1,500$6,226
2,000$8,302
2,500$10,377
3,000$12,452
3,500$14,528
4,000$16,603
4,500$18,678
5,000$20,754
Metal
$14.25/sqft ($1,425/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,419
1,000$8,837
1,500$13,256
2,000$17,675
2,500$22,093
3,000$26,512
3,500$30,930
4,000$35,349
4,500$39,768
5,000$44,186
Designer Shingle
$8.86/sqft ($886/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,702
1,000$5,404
1,500$8,106
2,000$10,809
2,500$13,511
3,000$16,213
3,500$18,915
4,000$21,617
4,500$24,319
5,000$27,022
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Portsmouth Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned32,826
Average roof size (with pitch)2,449 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 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 Portsmouth, Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Portsmouth, Virginia compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in Portsmouth usually comes in at about $45 to $65 per hour which translates to $2.00 to $4.50 per square foot. Those figures tend to be 5%‑10% lower than the rates in Norfolk about the same as in Chesapeake and 5% higher, than what Suffolk sees. The modest uptick stems from the city’s older waterfront homes the salty air, tighter staging logistics and the extra cost of local permits.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Portsmouth, Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan? Portsmouth’s coastal climate, 50 inches of rain a year only a few inches of snow strong seasonal tropical‑storm winds and a blazing summer sun, with high UV, plus the salty spray drifting in from Hampton Roads all speed up shingle‑algae growth, metal corrosion, seam failures and UV‑driven cracking often shortening the life of asphalt roofs and raising maintenance needs compared with inland Virginia.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Portsmouth, Virginia? Portsmouth, Virginia sees its roofs often battered by wind‑driven coastal storms, hurricanes and nor’easters alike, while the salty breezes off the Elizabeth River and Chesapeake Bay speed up the decay of both shingles and their fasteners.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Portsmouth, Virginia? In Portsmouth the optimal season, for a roof overhaul arrives in spring, roughly April through early June, when warm days let shingles bond securely and the Elizabeth River’s briny spray together with summer’s sticky humidity remain well below the peaks that batter the area during hurricane season. If that window slips by early October can still work once the storm season has quieted though navigating the permitting maze and shielding fasteners and coatings from lingering marine salt remains essential.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Portsmouth, Virginia? Storm‑related roof claims are a headache for homeowners in Portsmouth, Virginia because the city sits low in Hampton Roads along the Elizabeth River leaving rooftops constantly battered by wind driving rain occasional hail and the relentless bite of salty air. The number of claims jumps noticeably from June through November, the peak of hurricane season, . Spikes again after any nor’easter rolls through. Overall the claim rate here exceeds the average and insurers see a clear surge, in activity after each tropical storm.
What natural disasters in Portsmouth, Virginia cause the most roof replacements? In Portsmouth roof replacements tend to stem from three culprits: the battering wind of hurricanes and tropical storms trees that topple in the midst of a storm and the relentless seepage caused by tidal flooding, along the Elizabeth River. When Hurricane Isabel and Tropical Storm Isaias rolled through they unleashed a wave of wind‑blown debris. Downed trees that left countless roofs in need of replacement.

Top Roofing Contractors in Portsmouth, Virginia

HFC LLC

5

1 review

510 Virginia Ave Ste A
Portsmouth, VA 23707

(757) 395-0560

Stublen Roofing

4.8

98 reviews

4011 Seaboard Ct Ste A3
Portsmouth, VA 23701

(757) 488-8190

Andrews Roofing Co Inc

4

64 reviews

757 Mount Vernon Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23707

(757) 399-3066

Risen Roofing

5

4 reviews

108 Harris Road
Portsmouth, VA 23702

(757) 337-2301

Hassle Free Contracting LLC

5

7 reviews

510 Virginia Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23707

(757) 966-1809

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Ducks Roofing Co Inc

4.4

7 reviews

403 Hanbury Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23702

(757) 397-4330

Mike Trainor’s Roofing

5

1 review

405 Roosevelt Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701

(609) 884-3009

Roofing Guys

5

1 review

2330 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704

(757) 505-7008

Over The Top Exteriors LLC

5

1 review

8 Woodland Street
Portsmouth, VA 23702

(757) 610-2575

Map of Roofing Contractors in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth Roof Costs Compared to Other Virginia Cities

Virginia Beach, VA

  • $7,533 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,409

Richmond, VA

  • $4,398 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,544

Chesapeake, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,942

Roanoke, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,942

Norfolk, VA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $16,942
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.