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The average cost to replace a roof in Fairfax, Virginia is $10,723.

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$10,723 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Fairfax, VA

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Roof Replacement Cost in Fairfax, Virginia

The average cost to replace a roof in Fairfax is about $10,723. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Fairfax of 1,543 sqft (15.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.95 per sqft ($695/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 1,543 sqft roof (15.33 squares) in Fairfax.

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 Fairfax.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.95/sqft ($695/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,475
1,00010$6,949
1,50015$10,424
2,00020$13,899
2,50025$17,374
3,00030$20,848
3,50035$24,323
4,00040$27,798
4,50045$31,273
5,00050$34,747
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 Fairfax home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.95/sqft ($695/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,085
1,000$4,170
1,500$6,255
2,000$8,339
2,500$10,424
3,000$12,509
3,500$14,594
4,000$16,679
4,500$18,764
5,000$20,848
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.

Fairfax Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned28,972
Average roof size (with pitch)1,543 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 Fairfax, Virginia

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Fairfax, Virginia compared to nearby areas? In Fairfax roofing labor usually lands somewhere between $2.50 and $4.50 per foot, roughly $250‑$450 for each 100‑sq‑ft panel. That price tag sits a notch above the rates you’ll find in the counties like Prince William or Loudoun yet it’s often on par with or just a shade lower than the figures in Arlington and Alexandria where the urban premium can push costs up to $3.00‑$5.00, per square foot.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Fairfax, Virginia's weather affect roof lifespan? Fairfax, Virginia receives 42 inches of rain and about 15 inches of snow each year punctuated now and then by gusts that can reach 50 mph and a summer sun that feels like a furnace. The combination of rain and high humidity invites algae growth and rot while the freeze‑thaw cycle of snow creates ice dams and stresses flashing. Strong breezes are capable of lifting shingles and relentless UV exposure speeds the breakdown of asphalt. All of these forces together typically trim the lifespan of asphalt shingles to, between fifteen and twenty years.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Fairfax, Virginia? Fairfax’s roofs often fall victim to the wrath of storm‑driven winds and the wayfall of limbs from the region’s sprawling mature oaks and maples a pattern that peaks, during summer thunderstorms and the occasional nor’easter. A lesser, yet still notable source of trouble comes from hail and the gradual decay of aging asphalt shingles problems that get aggravated by the area’s damp, freeze‑thaw climate and the thick moss that blankets shaded yards.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Fairfax, Virginia? When a roof replacement is needed in Fairfax, Virginia the spot lands between late spring and early fall, about May through September. During that stretch the weather stays mild rain showers are fewer, than the downpours of midsummer and winter’s hard freezes are generally absent. Pinning the job to May, June or September steers of the peak heat the frequent summer thunderstorms and the icy conditions that can linger into winter.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Fairfax, Virginia? Storm‑related roof claims are fairly common in Fairfax, Virginia reaching their peak during the thunderstorm‑filled springs and summers well as the biting winter nor’easters. The mix of oaks and maples the wear on aging colonial‑ and ranch‑style roofs and occasional bouts of hail or high‑speed winds all keep roof damage a frequent nuisance with claim numbers jumping noticeably after major storms, throughout both the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County.
What natural disasters in Fairfax, Virginia cause the most roof replacements? In Fairfax, Virginia the bulk of roof replacements come from winds and the occasional mature tree that topples, think Hurricane Isabel in 2003 or the June 29 2012 derecho. Heavy winter storms add hail and ice dams to the problem and on occasions a tornado will carve out a pocket of devastation prompting yet another wave of repairs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Fairfax, Virginia

Michael Nash Design Build & Homes

4.6

391 reviews

8630A Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 436-6926

Riverside Home Improvements

5

1 review

12550 Levau Court
Fairfax, VA 22033

(571) 339-9495

Creative Contractors, LLC

4.9

70 reviews

11325 Random Hills Road Suite 360
Fairfax, VA 22030

(571) 730-8097

NuHome Exteriors Inc

4.8

202 reviews

3615 Chain Bridge Rd Ste A
Fairfax, VA 22030

(571) 200-8258

USA Home Construction

4.4

44 reviews

10560 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 888-8536

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Quality Renovation Builder LLC

5

1 review

5755 Walcott Ave
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 606-9730

Low Cost Roofing LLC

5

1 review

10875 Main St Ste 202
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 595-7031

RIBA Construction LLC

4.3

48 reviews

3022 Javier Rd Ste 210
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 978-7663

United Roofing & Exteriors

4.7

194 reviews

11350 Random Hills Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 686-5322

KCSI – Siding, Roofing, Windows & Doors, and Gutters

4.9

37 reviews

3131 Draper Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 278-8300

Beall Exteriors

5

1 review

11350 Random Hills Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 674-8919

Colonial Remodeling LLC

4.4

95 reviews

11350 Random Hills Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 534-0800

Kings Roofing Company

5

64 reviews

9220 Topaz Street
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 712-1506

Pond Roofing Company, Inc

5

383 reviews

2985 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 573-8000

VA Commercial Roofers Fairfax

5

7 reviews

10526 West Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 239-4355

Quest Remodeling VA LLC

5

1 review

9205 Santayana Dr
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 261-6001

Ez Roofing and Gutters LLC

5

24 reviews

4774 Gainsborough Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032

(703) 215-6910

Ace Roofing Corporation

3.9

10 reviews

4000 Williamsburg Court
Fairfax, VA 22032

(703) 844-3199

Greenway home improvments

5

30 reviews

10306 Eaton Place
Fairfax, VA 22030

(571) 530-7079

Elite Home Renovations Inc

5

1 review

10810 Norman Ave
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 629-8961

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  • $6,219 more expensive
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Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.