Roof Replacement Cost in North Dakota (2027 Price Guide)
Use your home size and roof pitch in North Dakota
A roof's pitch is its rise in inches over twelve inches of run. Steeper roofs like 9/12 need roof jacks and harness work, so they cost more. We assume 7/12 for North Dakota; pick yours above.
A full asphalt shingle replacement in North Dakota comes to roughly $12,900 to $19,670 for a typical 2,180 sq. ft. single-story house. The roof itself measures about 2,671 sq. ft. (26.7 squares) at a 7/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.
Ask any roofer for a per-square price and compare it with ours: $589.07 per square, installed. Thicker 50-year architectural shingles raise the job to $14,340 to $21,860, and the cheapest metal choice, steel shingles, begins near $27,760.
- Home: 2,180 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 2,180 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,671 sq. ft. (26.7 squares), 7/12
- 30-year asphalt: $12,900 to $19,670
- 50-year architectural: $14,340 to $21,860
- Metal: $27,760 to $57,600
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $17,580 to $22,840
Comparing Roof Materials and Prices in North Dakota
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 North Dakota.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $12,900 to $19,670 | $15,740 | $589.07 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $14,340 to $21,860 | $17,490 | $654.63 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $27,760 to $42,320 | $33,850 | $1,267.55 |
| Aluminum shingles | $30,700 to $46,790 | $37,440 | $1,401.65 |
| Standing seam metal | $37,010 to $56,410 | $45,130 | $1,689.73 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $37,790 to $57,600 | $46,080 | $1,725.49 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,180 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,580 to $22,840 | $20,210 | $926.82 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $15,130 to $19,660 | $17,390 | $797.68 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $18,300 to $23,770 | $21,030 | $964.57 |
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 Plains factor, pitched roofs here price 1% 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.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the North Dakota estimates above.
Why North Dakota Roofing Bids Differ
Line items, not markup, explain most bid gaps. Priced on the 26.7-square roof in this guide:
- Tear-off. About $3,770 of the quote pays to strip and dispose of one layer; if the roofer finds two layers, figure another $2,450 or so.
- Design. Simple gables are the cheapest to cover. Figure about $1,560 more for a hip roof, or about $2,630 more when dormers and valleys cut it up.
- Building height. Same roof, two stories up: about $1,120 more, mostly labor and safety staging.
- Skylights. Each skylight installed or replaced during the job adds about $360.
- Bad wood. Damaged decking is the most common mid-job extra. Agree on a price per sheet before work starts.
- Accessories. Ridge vents, pipe flashing and drip edge belong in the scope. If the gutters are due too, run them through the gutter cost calculator.
- Permit and disposal. Fees depend on the town. Confirm the bid includes both the permit and the dumpster.
Match the Quote to Your Roof
Adjust the four choices below until they describe your job, then hold every quote up to the result.
$15,740quotes usually $12,900 – $19,670
Same 2,671 sq. ft. roof at 7/12, priced with our roofing and metal calculators at North Dakota rates. Decking repairs, skylights and gutters are extra.
Compare scope first and price second. A bid that skips new flashing or a decking allowance only looks cheaper.
Weather, Wear and Your North Dakota Roof
North Dakota's winters average highs near 20°F and lows near 1°F; summer highs average about 83°F. On our climate map below, that puts it in Region 1. What that means for materials and installation in North Dakota:
Ice dams. A ridge of ice at the gutter line is a symptom of attic heat, not of bad shingles. The re-roof is the time to add ice barrier at the edges; the attic insulation and air sealing fix the cause. See the attic insulation calculator and the roof heat cable calculator.
Hail. A single hailstorm can total a roof in North Dakota. Ask for an impact-rated shingle quote alongside the standard one, and ask your insurer whether it earns a discount.
Gusts. Thunderstorm winds find any loose tab. Ask which wind rating the shingle carries and whether the crew will use the enhanced nailing pattern.
Snow load. Deep, heavy snow tests the decking and framing as much as the shingles. During tear-off, ask the roofer to report any sagging or soft deck so it gets fixed before the new layer goes on.
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 Dakota is Region 1. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
Check Roof Prices Where You Live
North Dakota Metal Roof Cost
Metal costs more on day one and less for each year the roof lasts. Here is what each type would cost on a typical 2,180 sq. ft. single-story house in North Dakota, and where each one makes sense.
- Standing seam: $37,010 to $56,410. Long panels run from ridge to eave and lock together at raised seams, with the clips hidden underneath. No screws go through the face, so there are far fewer places for a leak to start. On this roof it runs about $27,650 more than architectural shingles.
- Steel shingles: $27,760 to $42,320. Aluminum shingles: $30,700 to $46,790. 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: $37,790 to $57,600. 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.
Snow slides off metal before it can melt and refreeze at the eaves, so ice dams have little chance to form. No ice dam means no water backing up under the roof and no rotting eaves, which is a big reason metal lasts so long here. Add snow guards over doors and walkways.
Owners who stay put get the most from metal, because the long service life is where the savings sit. Use the metal roof calculator to price your exact panel type.
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When to Re-Roof in North Dakota
Cold winters (highs around 20°F) push most re-roofing into the warm months, when shingle seal strips can bond. Get bids in late winter to secure a spring or summer slot.
After a big storm, out-of-area crews go door to door. Before signing, confirm liability and workers' compensation insurance, a local address, and any license your state or town requires.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in North Dakota
Porches, additions, garages and some whole houses have roofs too flat for shingles; they get a membrane. Priced on the full 2,180 sq. ft. footprint in North Dakota:
- EPDM rubber: $17,580 to $22,840. This is the black rubber sheet on many older flat roofs. Big sheets mean few seams. It stays soft in deep cold and any roofer can patch it, which makes it a good fit for a garage or a back porch.
- TPO, 60-mil: $15,130 to $19,660. 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: $18,300 to $23,770. PVC is the one to pay up for when the roof works hard: a deck with chairs on it, a grill, a corner that never quite dries. Its welded seams and chemical resistance outlast the cheaper sheets there.
From cheapest to most expensive here: TPO, then EPDM, then PVC. 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. Price your exact membrane, insulation thickness and drains with the flat roof calculator.
In North Dakota winters a dark EPDM roof picks up a little sun warmth, which helps snow melt off. Drainage matters more: water that freezes in a low spot pries seams apart.
City-by-City Roof Prices in North Dakota
Expect a city premium in Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks and lower bids in smaller towns. The standard 30-year shingle roof, city by city:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- Fargopop. 132,000$13,110 – $19,980
- Bismarckpop. 75,000$13,010 – $19,830
- Grand Forkspop. 59,000$12,960 – $19,760
- Minotpop. 48,000$12,930 – $19,700
The city adjustment is modest - a few percent - and matches the numbers on each city's own page.
Ballpark Your North Dakota Roof Cost
Slide to your home size - the range is recomputed by the same model as this page, at statewide rates.
$12,900 – $19,670 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Common Questions About Re-Roofing in North Dakota
Is an old roof covered by my insurer?
If a storm caused the damage, possibly; if the roof simply wore out, no. A replacement here runs $12,900 to $19,670, so know your deductible and settlement terms before you file. Many North Dakota policies use a separate, percentage-based deductible for wind and hail; look it up before storm season.
What does a roof square mean on a quote?
Roofers measure surface, not floor area. The 2,180 sq. ft. footprint in this guide turns into about 2,671 sq. ft. of roof at 7/12 - 26.7 squares. Different counts between bids are a red flag.
What permits does a North Dakota roofing job need?
Most local building departments want one when the old roof comes off completely, and some send an inspector at the end. The contractor should file it; be cautious if a roofer asks you to.
Will a roof replacement take more than a day?
A typical 26.7-square asphalt job takes from one day to a few, depending on layers, pitch and weather. Metal and cut-up roofs take longer. Any section left open overnight should be covered.
Price it yourself: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator
How we price: every figure runs through our roofing calculator math, scaled for Plains costs and refreshed each year for inflation. They are budgeting numbers, not quotes. Real roof size, site access, code rules and season all change bids, so collect three or more written quotes on one scope.
