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The average cost to replace a roof in Bristol, Rhode Island is $11,453.

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$11,453 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Bristol, RI

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Roof Replacement Cost in Bristol, Rhode Island

The average cost to replace a roof in Bristol is about $11,453. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bristol of 1,652 sqft (16.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.93 per sqft ($693/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 1,652 sqft roof (16.67 squares) in Bristol.

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 Bristol.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.93/sqft ($693/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,466
1,00010$6,933
1,50015$10,399
2,00020$13,866
2,50025$17,332
3,00030$20,798
3,50035$24,265
4,00040$27,731
4,50045$31,198
5,00050$34,664
Designer Shingle
$6.12/sqft ($612/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,060
1,00010$6,119
1,50015$9,179
2,00020$12,238
2,50025$15,298
3,00030$18,357
3,50035$21,417
4,00040$24,476
4,50045$27,536
5,00050$30,595
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 Bristol home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.93/sqft ($693/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,080
1,000$4,160
1,500$6,240
2,000$8,319
2,500$10,399
3,000$12,479
3,500$14,559
4,000$16,639
4,500$18,719
5,000$20,798
Designer Shingle
$6.12/sqft ($612/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,866
1,000$3,733
1,500$5,599
2,000$7,465
2,500$9,332
3,000$11,198
3,500$13,064
4,000$14,931
4,500$16,797
5,000$18,663
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.

Bristol Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned7,792
Average roof size (with pitch)1,652 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 Bristol, Rhode Island

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Bristol, Rhode Island compared to nearby areas? Roofing crews in Bristol, RI generally command rates of $40, $65 translating into $3.50, $5.00 per square foot. This places Bristol at a ten‑percent discount compared with Providence and about ten to twenty percent below Newport’s pricing. Still the particular challenges of historic homes, in Bristol often push rates higher during the peak season.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Bristol, Rhode Island's weather affect roof lifespan? Bristol, perched on the edge of Narragansett Bay receives 45, 50 inches of rain and 30, 40 inches of snow each year. Frequent Nor’easters and coastal breezes that hover around 10, 15 mph with the blazing summer sun unleash a relentless cocktail of salt spray, freeze‑thaw cycles and UV exposure that whittles asphalt shingle roofs down to, about 15, 20 years. Metal or slate roofing by contrast tends to outlast that by a margin.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Bristol, Rhode Island? In Bristol, Rhode Island roofs often suffer damage, from the relentless coastal storms and wind that sweep in off Bristol Harbor and Narragansett Bay. In that brackish‑air environment, nor’easters, salty spray and rain driven by the gale, shingles peel flashing corrodes and ice‑dam‑induced leaks become a regular problem.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Bristol, Rhode Island? In Bristol, Rhode Island the period for roof replacement runs from late May, through early June, when the moderating influence of Narragansett Bay keeps temperatures comfortable Nor’easters are still unlikely and contractors’ schedules remain clear before the summer’s regatta rush and Fourth of July festivities. September offers a window though keeping an eye on hurricane‑season forecasts is prudent.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Bristol, Rhode Island? In Bristol, Rhode Island roof claims tied to storms are fairly common thanks to the town’s exposure, to Narragansett Bay, the regular onslaught of nor’easters and tropical systems and a largely older housing stock dotted with historic roofs. Claim numbers surge in the fall and winter months when wind‑driven and water‑related damage become the culprits.
What natural disasters in Bristol, Rhode Island cause the most roof replacements? In Bristol, Rhode Island most roof replacements come on the heels of hurricanes and tropical storms that batter the area with winds and toppling trees, think of Tropical Storm Isaias, in 2020. Nor’easters and heavy winter snow add their woes creating ice dams and coastal surges along Narragansett Bay that can damage the historic wood‑shingle roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Bristol, Rhode Island

Integrity Roofing LLC

5

1 review

27 Colonial Road
Bristol, RI 02809

(401) 253-3839

Quality Construction & Roofing

4.4

7 reviews

29 Buttonwood Street
Bristol, RI 02809

B.A.C. Roofing and Construction

3.8

11 reviews

60 Buttonwood Street
Bristol, RI 02809

(401) 413-4820

Dream Building Craftsman

5

1 review

64 Constitution Street
Bristol, RI 02809

(774) 946-9454

E & W Roofing and Construction

5

1 review

456 Metacom Avenue
Bristol, RI 02809

(401) 283-7422

Map of Roofing Contractors in Bristol, Rhode Island

Bristol Roof Costs Compared to Other Rhode Island Cities

Providence, RI

  • $3,370 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,823

Warwick, RI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $11,453

Cranston, RI

  • $1,380 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,833

Pawtucket, RI

  • $673 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,126

Coventry, RI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $11,453
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.