Winston-Salem, NC Roofing Prices: Shingle, Metal and Flat Roofs (2027)

Use your home size and roof pitch in Winston-Salem, NC change

Home size

sq. ft.

Roof pitch3/12 (low slope)5/12 (medium)7/12 (medium)9/12 (steep)10/12 (steeper)12/12 (very steep)

Change the size or pitch and every price below reprices. We start at 5/12, a common North Carolina slope; at 9/12 and steeper, expect harness and jack work in the bid.

Our model puts a new asphalt roof in Winston-Salem, NC at $11,360 to $17,320, based on a typical 2,150 sq. ft. single-story house. We get there from roughly 24.3 squares of roof (2,430 sq. ft.) pitched at 5/12; one layer comes off, and labor plus materials are in the number.

Ask any roofer for a per-square price and compare it with ours: $570.14 per square, installed. The same roof in architectural 50-year shingles is $12,630 to $19,250. Metal begins with steel shingles at roughly $24,450.

Compared with $11,090 to $16,900 statewide, the Winston-Salem market adds about $340. Winston-Salem covers 26 ZIP codes in Forsyth County; roofers based anywhere in that area usually quote these prices.

New Roof Prices in Winston-Salem, NC, Material by Material

Use this table two ways: to pick a material you can afford, and to spot a quote that sits far outside the normal band for Winston-Salem, NC.

Plug the same measurements into the roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator or flat roof calculator and you will get these exact figures; with the South Atlantic factor, pitched roofs here price 4% below the U.S. average.

Price per Year of Roof

The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.

The Line Items Behind a Winston-Salem, NC Roofing Bid

When two quotes for the same house are far apart, the gap is usually scope. Here is what each common variable is worth on the 24.3-square roof above:

• Old shingles. Removing the existing layer accounts for about $3,320 of the price. A hidden second layer adds roughly $2,150 more.
• Hips and valleys. Take a basic gable as the baseline. A hip layout costs roughly $1,370 above it; dormers and valleys scattered across the roof cost about $2,320 above it.
• Second story. Roofers charge about $990 more for this roof on a two-story home - longer ladders, more trips, more setup.
• Skylights. Each skylight installed or replaced during the job adds about $350.
• Decking. Nobody can see rotten plywood until the shingles come off. Get a written per-sheet replacement price so a surprise has a fixed cost.
• Trim items. Chimney flashing, pipe boots, ridge vents and drip edge may or may not be in a bid. Gutters usually are not - the gutter cost calculator prices them.
• Paperwork. Local permit fees and dumpster rental vary; ask each roofer to list them rather than add them later.

Ask each bidder to fill in the same list: tear-off layers, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, vents, decking rate, permit. Gaps in that list explain most low bids.

North Carolina Climate and Roof Wear

A roof in North Carolina lives in Climate Region 4: about 90°F on a typical summer afternoon, about 51°F on a winter afternoon, and about 30°F on a winter night. What that means for materials and installation in North Carolina:

Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell

Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - North Carolina is Region 4. Hover any column.

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Metal Roofing Prices in Winston-Salem, NC

A metal roof on a typical 2,150 sq. ft. single-story house in Winston-Salem, NC starts at $24,450. The type you pick matters more than the brand, so here is how the main options differ.

• Standing seam: $32,590 to $49,670. Tall ribs, clips under the seams, nothing exposed to rust or work loose. Wide, plain roof planes show it at its best. Here it costs about $24,340 above architectural shingles.
• Steel shingles: $24,450 to $37,260. Aluminum shingles: $27,030 to $41,200. Small metal panels with a shingle or tile profile. They go on much like shingles, so hips and dormers are easier than with long panels. Pick aluminum near the ocean and steel inland.
• Stone-coated steel: $33,280 to $50,720. Steel panels covered in crushed stone and shaped like clay tile or wood shake. The texture hides hail marks and softens rain noise.
• Copper: custom quote only. Copper has no price in our tools: each job is a custom quote, and it runs well past standing seam. In return it can outlive the house. Use it where people will see it, like a front porch or a turret.

Think about your timeline: metal's higher price spreads across many more years, but only if you are there to use them. Price a specific panel, gauge and finish with the metal roof calculator.

Timing a Roof Replacement in Winston-Salem, NC

Crews here lose few days to weather: winter afternoons average 51°F, summer afternoons 90°F. Spring and fall are the comfortable months, and booking ahead beats waiting for a leak.

What a Flat Roof Costs in Winston-Salem, NC

Porches, additions, garages and some whole houses have roofs too flat for shingles; they get a membrane. Priced on the full 2,150 sq. ft. footprint in Winston-Salem, NC:

• EPDM rubber: $16,780 to $21,800. Think of a heavy inner tube spread over the deck. The seams are glued, not welded, and over time they are its weak spot. It earns its place on small, simple roofs and in cold places.
• TPO, 60-mil: $14,450 to $18,760. The bright white membrane on many new commercial and home flat roofs. Hot-air welded seams turn the sheets into one skin. Pick it for a sunny roof over living space.
• PVC, 60-mil: $17,470 to $22,690. Also white and heat-welded, but tougher against grease, chemicals and standing water. It is the pick for roof decks, low spots that hold puddles, and anything near a kitchen exhaust.

On this footprint TPO comes in lowest, EPDM sits in the middle and PVC costs the most. We count new insulation board and one stripped layer in every row. Expect a higher per-square-foot price on a small porch or garage roof. Make sure a new flat roof drains completely; trapped water and winter freezes are a bad combination. For thicker insulation or a different membrane, use the flat roof calculator.

Compare Winston-Salem With Other North Carolina Cities

Same roof, other North Carolina markets - distances measured from Winston-Salem:

• Greensboro, NC: $11,390 to $17,360, about 25 miles east
• Charlotte, NC: $11,560 to $17,620, about 70 miles southwest
• Durham, NC: $11,390 to $17,360, about 75 miles east
• Raleigh, NC: $11,460 to $17,470, about 90 miles east

Nearby communities such as Rural Hall, Kernersville, High Point, Lexington and Thomasville usually price like Winston-Salem. Statewide prices and the full city list: North Carolina roofing cost guide.

Roof Replacement FAQ: Winston-Salem, NC

How many squares is my roof?

A square is a hundred square feet of roof surface. For this 2,150 sq. ft. footprint at a 5/12 pitch, figure about 24.3 squares (2,430 sq. ft.). Use the same number when you compare bids.

What is the usual timeline for a re-roof?

For roughly 24.3 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.

Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?

Only for sudden damage such as wind, hail or a falling tree, never for plain wear. Certain policies cover an aging roof at its depreciated worth rather than full replacement. On a roof that costs $11,360 to $17,320 to replace, that gap is large, so check your settlement terms.

What permits does a North Carolina roofing job need?

In most places, a complete replacement needs a permit and may need an inspection. Your roofer should apply for it; a request that you do it yourself is a warning sign.

Calculators for this job: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator

Where prices come from: our roofing calculators, a South Atlantic adjustment and yearly inflation. Real bids depend on your roof, so ask several contractors to quote the same work.