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The average cost to replace a roof in Scranton, Pennsylvania is $12,505.

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$12,505 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Scranton, PA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Scranton, Pennsylvania

The average cost to replace a roof in Scranton is about $12,505. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Scranton of 1,950 sqft (19.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.41 per sqft ($641/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 1,950 sqft roof (19.67 squares) in Scranton.

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 Scranton.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.41/sqft ($641/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,206
1,00010$6,413
1,50015$9,619
2,00020$12,826
2,50025$16,032
3,00030$19,238
3,50035$22,445
4,00040$25,651
4,50045$28,858
5,00050$32,064
Designer Shingle
$9.40/sqft ($940/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,702
1,00010$9,404
1,50015$14,107
2,00020$18,809
2,50025$23,511
3,00030$28,213
3,50035$32,916
4,00040$37,618
4,50045$42,320
5,00050$47,022
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
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 Scranton home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.41/sqft ($641/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,924
1,000$3,848
1,500$5,772
2,000$7,695
2,500$9,619
3,000$11,543
3,500$13,467
4,000$15,391
4,500$17,315
5,000$19,238
Designer Shingle
$9.40/sqft ($940/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,868
1,000$5,737
1,500$8,605
2,000$11,473
2,500$14,342
3,000$17,210
3,500$20,079
4,000$22,947
4,500$25,815
5,000$28,684
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
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Scranton Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned33,103
Average roof size (with pitch)1,950 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Scranton, Pennsylvania compared to nearby areas? The mix of Scrantons aging homes and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycles that grip the region tends to inflate roofing labor costs by roughly five to twelve percent compared to nearby Wilkes‑Barre and the more bucolic stretches of Lackawanna. In practice workers command somewhere between $45 and $80 an hour which works out to $225, $380 for each roofing square whereas the surrounding municipalities generally hover in the $40, $70 per hour bracket or $200, $340, per square.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Scranton, Pennsylvania's weather affect roof lifespan? Scrantons climate is hard on roofs cutting their lifespan. The city receives 40 inches of rain and about 45‑55 inches of snow each year with winter winds typically ranging from 8 to 12 mph and only modest sunshine, amid often‑cloudy winters. Heavy snow loads, repeated freeze‑thaw cycles, roof ice dams and persistent moisture all conspire to accelerate shingle wear cause flashing failures and invite leaks.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Scranton, Pennsylvania? In Scranton roof problems usually arise from the burden of snowfall and the formation of ice dams, byproducts of frequent Nor’easters, the relentless freeze‑thaw rhythm and insufficient attic insulation, ultimately causing shingles to crack, water to infiltrate and rot to set in.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Scranton, Pennsylvania? In Scranton, the best window for a roof replacement stretches from May through September, by then the lingering winter frost in Lackawanna County has finally melted away the Pocono foothills are snow‑free and crews can sidestep both the fickle spring thaws and the erratic autumn storms. June and the early days of September in particular usually deliver the driest most dependable conditions, for the job.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Scranton, Pennsylvania? Storm‑related roof claims are moderately common, in Scranton largely because winter Nor’easters dump snow that creates ice dams and puts roofs under strain. When spring and summer arrive severe thunderstorms bring winds and occasional hail adding further pressure. The city’s aging housing stock, the older homes scattered throughout Lackawanna County, also pushes repair frequencies higher.
What natural disasters in Scranton, Pennsylvania cause the most roof replacements? In Scranton most roof replacements are prompted after the Lackawanna River swells from rain, most memorably after Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, by the crushing weight of heavy lake‑effect snow that can collapse flat roofs and by periodic severe thunderstorms that hurl large hail and unleash straight‑line winds.

Top Roofing Contractors in Scranton, Pennsylvania

BF Construction

4.9

187 reviews

408 Electric Street
Scranton, PA 18509

(570) 498-3764

Garvin Metal Roofs

4.5

158 reviews

919 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510

(570) 774-4496

5 Star Roofing All American

3.9

11 reviews

805 Ferdinand Street
Scranton, PA 18508

(570) 590-1578

Quantum Roofing

5

1 review

710 Connell Street
Scranton, PA 18505

(570) 800-3200

Quality Roofing Express

4.5

55 reviews

614 North Rebecca Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504

(570) 614-3914

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For The Love of Roofing

3.8

10 reviews

220 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18503

(570) 983-6716

Stott Roofing & Fireplaces

5

6 reviews

231 Hill Street
Scranton, PA 18508

(570) 687-5389

Keystone Roofing & Contracting Commercial Industrial & Institutional

5

2 reviews

10 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

(570) 703-0332

JHV ROOFING

5

4 reviews

913 Pittston Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505

(570) 604-1905

Scranton Roofing Co

5

1 review

605 North Lincoln Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504

(570) 580-4414

ray and sons roofing co.

5

1 review

527 Maple Street
Scranton, PA 18505

(570) 241-5267

E-Stern Construction Co

5

2 reviews

Scranton, PA 18503

(570) 341-7411

A To Z Coatings

5

3 reviews

3218 Pittston Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505

(570) 558-0932

Hernandez & Sons of NEPA

5

1 review

504 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509

(570) 519-6313

Trunzo Roofing And Siding

5

1 review

1648 Dickson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509

Jersey Boys Construction

5

1 review

1350 Saint Ann Street
Scranton, PA 18504

(973) 845-3205

James Krulikowski Contractor

5

1 review

314 Saint Frances Cabrini Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504

(570) 499-1183

M & M General Contracting

5

1 review

1910 Brick Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508

(570) 961-0521

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Scranton Roof Costs Compared to Other Pennsylvania Cities

Pittsburgh, PA

  • $3,525 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,980

Philadelphia, PA

  • $284 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,221

Erie, PA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,505

York, PA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,505

Reading, PA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,505
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.