Replacing a roof in New Jersey protects your home from snow, coastal storms, high winds, and humidity while enhancing value and meeting codes. Costs average $6-$9/sq ft for architectural asphalt shingles, $9-$17/sq ft for metal, $12-$21/sq ft for tiles, $7-$15/sq ft for flat roof materials, $11-$20/sq ft for cedar shingles/shakes, $15-$30/sq ft for natural slate, and $19-$27/sq ft for Timberline solar shingles, varying by size, style, complexity, and region.
NJ’s climate—snow in North Jersey, hurricanes along the Jersey Shore, humidity in Central NJ, and wind statewide—shapes styles under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC), aligned with IRC 2021. Real estate trends, insurance costs, climate shifts, and historical weather events (e.g., Superstorm Sandy 2012, Hurricane Ida 2021) drive demand.
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How Much Does It Cost in New Jersey?
Asphalt leads (60%+ market share), with metal, tiles, flat roofs, cedar, slate, and solar growing.
Per Square Foot
- Architectural Asphalt: $6-$9/sq ft (130-150 MPH).
- High-Cost Areas with Complexity: Up to $10.50/sq ft in North Jersey/Philly suburbs (10-20% bump).
- Metal: $9-$17/sq ft (150-175 MPH).
- Tiles: $12-$21/sq ft (150-175 MPH).
- Flat Roof Materials: $7-$15/sq ft (130-150 MPH).
- Cedar Shingles/Shakes: $11-$20/sq ft (110-130 MPH, weatherproofing key).
- Natural Slate: $15-$30/sq ft (150-175 MPH).
- Solar: $19-$27/sq ft (150 MPH).
Average Roof Replacement Cost:
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Low End
$7,500Mid-Range
$10,500High End
$14,500 |
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