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The average cost to replace a roof in Kingsport, Tennessee is $11,799.

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$11,799 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Kingsport, TN

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The average cost to replace a roof in Kingsport is about $11,799. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Kingsport of 1,607 sqft (16.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.34 per sqft ($734/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 1,607 sqft roof (16.00 squares) in Kingsport.

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 Kingsport.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.34/sqft ($734/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,671
1,00010$7,342
1,50015$11,013
2,00020$14,685
2,50025$18,356
3,00030$22,027
3,50035$25,698
4,00040$29,369
4,50045$33,040
5,00050$36,711
Metal
$18.20/sqft ($1,820/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$9,100
1,00010$18,201
1,50015$27,301
2,00020$36,401
2,50025$45,502
3,00030$54,602
3,50035$63,703
4,00040$72,803
4,50045$81,903
5,00050$91,004
Designer Shingle
$7.84/sqft ($784/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,921
1,00010$7,841
1,50015$11,762
2,00020$15,682
2,50025$19,603
3,00030$23,524
3,50035$27,444
4,00040$31,365
4,50045$35,285
5,00050$39,206

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 Kingsport home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.34/sqft ($734/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,203
1,000$4,405
1,500$6,608
2,000$8,811
2,500$11,013
3,000$13,216
3,500$15,419
4,000$17,621
4,500$19,824
5,000$22,027
Metal
$18.20/sqft ($1,820/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,642
1,000$11,284
1,500$16,927
2,000$22,569
2,500$28,211
3,000$33,853
3,500$39,496
4,000$45,138
4,500$50,780
5,000$56,422
Designer Shingle
$7.84/sqft ($784/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,392
1,000$4,783
1,500$7,175
2,000$9,566
2,500$11,958
3,000$14,349
3,500$16,741
4,000$19,133
4,500$21,524
5,000$23,916

Kingsport Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned40,199
Average roof size (with pitch)1,607 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Kingsport, Tennessee

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Kingsport, Tennessee compared to nearby areas?

In Kingsport roofing labor usually falls in the $2, $3.50 per square‑foot range which works out to $45, $65 an hour. Those figures line up with what’s typical in Johnson City and Bristol and they’re generally about five to fifteen percent lower, than the rates you’d find in Knoxville. The dip reflects the Tri‑Cities market and the local labor pool though you’ll still see prices climb after storms or when the peak season hits.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Kingsport, Tennessee's weather affect roof lifespan?

Kingsport, perched in the Appalachian foothills gets about 46, 48 inches of rain and roughly 8, 12 inches of snow each year. It also endures storm gusts, around 7, 9 mph and a potent summer sun. Together these conditions algae and moss growth speed up thermal and UV degradation of roof shingles raise the odds of ice dams and leaks and typically shave several years off the service life of an asphalt roof.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Kingsport, Tennessee?

In Kingsport, Tennessee roof damage is often traced to the local stormy weather, especially the gusty winds that knock down mature hardwood branches during summer thunderstorms and the icy blasts of winter. In the Holston River Valley neighborhoods persistent heavy rain paired with aging shingles frequently leads to leaks and the continual swing of temperatures speeds up the deterioration of homes’ roofs.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Kingsport, Tennessee?

In Kingsport, Tennessee the window for a roof replacement lands in the mild stretch of late spring, April through May, or the early‑fall span of September to October. During those months temperatures, near the Holston River and Bays Mountain stay comfortably moderate, humidity. The odds of severe summer storms or hard winter freezes drop giving the shingles a better chance to grip securely.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Kingsport, Tennessee?

Roof claims tied to storms show up too often in Kingsport, Tennessee, especially after the spring and summer thunderstorm bouts and even the occasional winter ice events add their share. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills along the Holston River the town wrestles, with wind, hail, downed trees and the leaks they force which most locals point to when filing a claim.

What natural disasters in Kingsport, Tennessee cause the most roof replacements?

In Kingsport, Tennessee roof replacements are often the result of the region’s aggressive weather: thunderstorms that hurl hail and whip up high winds tornadoes that rip shingles and even the decking away and winter ice storms that build ice dams and can crush a roof under their load. When the remnants of systems roll through the extra rain can further batter the sheathing and the city’s rolling hills combined with a stock of older roofs drive the replacement rate even higher.

Top Roofing Contractors in Kingsport, Tennessee

Vanderpool Roofing LLC

4.5

77 reviews

3196 E Stone Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 392-4170

BDM Construction Inc.

4.8

151 reviews

550 New Beason Well Road
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 390-1819

Model City Roofing

4.2

34 reviews

1504 Bridgewater Lane
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 405-5432

McClain Roofing & Siding

4.8

25 reviews

942 Riverside Avenue
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 677-9846

American Roofing Company

4.3

20 reviews

247 Broad Street
Kingsport, TN 37660

(800) 385-0781

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Best Roofing

5

1 review

550 New Beason Well Road
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 398-5137

Roofmasters

4.6

10 reviews

500 Stapleton Drive
Kingsport, TN 37665

(423) 288-7663

Gibson’s Roofing

3.9

21 reviews

1696 Shipley Ferry Road
Kingsport, TN 37663

(423) 557-4118

LaFerney Commercial Roofing

5

11 reviews

2642 Sullivan Gardens Parkway
Kingsport, TN 37660

(800) 633-3119

Remnant Construction Inc.

4.9

10 reviews

421 Northcott Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 943-4551

C Rosales Roofing

5

3 reviews

Kingsport, TN 37664

(423) 335-5218

MacV metal roofing

3.7

3 reviews

612 Newland Avenue
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 782-0670

Thrift Roofing & Construction

5

2 reviews

2236 Idle Hour Road
Kingsport, TN 37660

Kingsport Roofing

5

1 review

1001 North Eastman Road
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 455-5095

Thackers Roofing Co

2.4

14 reviews

1912 Jackson Hollow Road
Kingsport, TN 37663

(423) 239-3667

Cherokee Construction

5

1 review

Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 367-7182

Map of Roofing Contractors in Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport Roof Costs Compared to Other Tennessee Cities

Memphis, TN

  • $2,463 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,262

Knoxville, TN

  • $14,234 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $26,033

Nashville, TN

  • $2,328 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,127

Chattanooga, TN

  • $1,008 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,807

Clarksville, TN

  • $4,364 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,163