Manchester, NH Roofing Prices: Shingle, Metal and Flat Roofs (2027)
Use your home size and roof pitch in Manchester, NH
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 New Hampshire; pick yours above.
Expect quotes near $12,550 to $19,130 for a standard shingle re-roof in Manchester, NH; that figure assumes a typical 1,930 sq. ft. single-story house. Behind the number: a 7/12 pitch, close to 2,364 sq. ft. of roof surface (23.6 squares), one old layer removed, materials and installation included.
Divide it out and the installed rate is $647.24 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. If you want architectural 50-year shingles instead, plan on $13,950 to $21,260; metal opens at about $27,010 with steel shingles.
Expect Manchester bids to sit roughly $220 higher than the New Hampshire average of $12,380 to $18,870. Every one of the 9 Manchester ZIP codes in Hillsborough County uses the prices on this page.
What a New Roof Costs in Manchester, NH: Shingles, Metal, Membranes
Below, one roof gets priced in nine different materials at Manchester, NH rates. Read the estimate column as your budget and the range as the band most quotes should fall inside.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $12,550 to $19,130 | $15,310 | $647.24 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $13,950 to $21,260 | $17,010 | $719.28 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $27,010 to $41,160 | $32,930 | $1,392.72 |
| Aluminum shingles | $29,860 to $45,520 | $36,420 | $1,540.07 |
| Standing seam metal | $36,000 to $54,870 | $43,900 | $1,856.60 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $36,760 to $56,030 | $44,830 | $1,895.90 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,930 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,100 to $22,210 | $19,660 | $1,018.35 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $14,720 to $19,120 | $16,920 | $876.46 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $17,800 to $23,120 | $20,460 | $1,059.83 |
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 New England factor, pitched roofs here price 9% above 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 Manchester, NH estimates above.
Pricing Variables in a Manchester, NH Re-Roof
Before you rank quotes by price, check that they cover the same work. Our model values each variable on the 23.6-square roof like this:
- Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $3,670 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $2,380.
- Hips and valleys. Take a basic gable as the baseline. A hip layout costs roughly $1,510 above it; dormers and valleys scattered across the roof cost about $2,560 above it.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $1,090 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Skylights. Swapping or adding a skylight costs around $390 each at Manchester, NH rates.
- Roof deck. Ask every bidder for a per-sheet plywood or OSB price. It turns the biggest unknown on the job into a known number.
- 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.
- Fees. Permit cost and debris hauling change from town to town. The quote should name both.
Check a Bid Against Your Roof
Pick the options that match your house; the figure reprices instantly with this page's Manchester, NH numbers.
$15,310quotes usually $12,550 – $19,130
Figures cover the 7/12 roof above (2,364 sq. ft.) at Manchester, NH prices; add gutters, skylights and any deck repairs separately.
Put every quote on one sheet with the same rows - removal, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, ventilation, decking, permit - and the real differences show.
Weather, Wear and Your New Hampshire Roof
A roof in New Hampshire lives in Climate Region 1: about 81°F on a typical summer afternoon, about 29°F on a winter afternoon, and about 10°F on a winter night. The weather above points to a few specific risks for New Hampshire roofs.
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.
Snow. Long-lasting snow sits on the roof and feeds meltwater into every weak spot. Snow guards over doors and walkways matter on slick metal, and decking repairs matter on any roof.
Freeze-thaw cycles. Water that seeps into a cracked shingle or an open seam freezes at night and widens the gap. Over many winters, small openings become leaks. Ice barrier at the eaves is inexpensive protection.
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 - New Hampshire 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.
Price a New Roof for Your ZIP Code
Manchester, NH Metal Roof Cost
Metal is not one product. Long panels, metal shingles, stone-coated tiles and copper each solve a different problem, and the price gap between them is wide.
- Standing seam: $36,000 to $54,870. One panel covers the whole run from the ridge down to the gutter, so water has almost no joints to find. Roofers like it on low pitches and simple gables. The premium over architectural shingles here is roughly $26,890.
- Steel shingles: $27,010 to $41,160. Aluminum shingles: $29,860 to $45,520. Pressed metal pieces shaped like shakes, slate or ordinary shingles. They interlock, so they handle cut-up roofs with valleys and dormers where long panels waste metal. Aluminum will not rust, which counts near salt water. Steel is stiffer and dents less.
- Stone-coated steel: $36,760 to $56,030. A steel base under a granule finish. You get the tile look at a small part of the weight of real tile.
- 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.
Metal sheds snow fast, and that starves ice dams before they start. Less ice at the eaves means fewer leaks, less rot, and a roof that lasts decades longer than asphalt in this cold. Snow guards keep the slide away from doors.
The case for metal rests on how long you will stay. Keep the house for decades and one metal roof can replace two asphalt roofs; sell soon and the premium rarely comes back. For a particular panel or coating, run the metal roof calculator.
When to Re-Roof in Manchester, NH
Cold winters (highs around 29°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.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in Manchester, NH
A flat roof the size of this home's 1,930 sq. ft. footprint would run, in Manchester, NH:
- EPDM rubber: $17,100 to $22,210. 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: $14,720 to $19,120. A white single-ply sheet whose seams are welded with hot air into one piece. It reflects the sun and now covers most new flat roofs on homes and shops.
- PVC, 60-mil: $17,800 to $23,120. 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.
From cheapest to most expensive here: TPO, then EPDM, then PVC. These figures assume polyiso insulation and one layer removed. Small roofs carry a premium because setup is the same for any size. In New Hampshire winters, puddles on a flat roof freeze, thaw and creep into the seams. Clear the drains often, and ask for tapered fill at any low spot during the re-roof. Price your exact membrane, insulation thickness and drains with the flat roof calculator.
Cold is hard on seams. Ask for welded TPO or PVC seams, or fully taped EPDM seams, and make sure every drain and scupper stays open when the snow melts.
Nearby New Hampshire City Guides
The same 30-year shingle roof in other large New Hampshire cities, with distance from Manchester:
- Derry, NH (10 miles southeast) - $12,470 to $19,000
- Nashua, NH (15 miles south) - $12,510 to $19,070
- Concord, NH (20 miles north) - $12,510 to $19,070
The same crews work Bedford, Auburn, South Hooksett, Goffstown and Londonderry, so these prices apply there too. See the New Hampshire roofing cost guide for the statewide picture.
Common Questions About Re-Roofing in Manchester, NH
How can I check the size a roofer quoted?
Measure the area the roof covers, then scale it up for slope. The 1,930 sq. ft. footprint in this guide, sloped at 7/12, grows to near 2,364 sq. ft. - 23.6 squares once overhang and waste are counted. Ask each roofer for their square count in writing.
How many days will my roof replacement take?
Expect a short job for 23.6 squares of shingles - often a day or two, sometimes more. The crew should tarp or dry-in anything they open before leaving.
Will insurance pay for my new roof?
Insurance covers storm and impact damage, not wear. A worn-out roof is a maintenance cost - here about $12,550 to $19,130 for asphalt. After a storm, take photos and have a roofer look before you open a claim.
Does a re-roof in New Hampshire require a permit?
Often yes. Most local building departments want a permit for a full replacement. The contractor normally handles it - ask to see it before work starts.
Check your figures: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator
About the numbers: each figure runs through our roofing calculators, adjusted for the New England market and updated for inflation every year. Treat them as a planning guide and compare at least three written bids on identical scope.
Quick Answers
Answers use New Hampshire averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in New Hampshire?
The warm months. With winter afternoons near 29°F in New Hampshire, shingle adhesive strips struggle to bond, so most crews book late spring into early fall; a cold-weather job needs hand-sealed tabs.
Does a new roof in New Hampshire need an ice barrier membrane?
Yes. New Hampshire averages winter lows near 10°F, cold enough for ice dams. Ask for self-adhering membrane along the eaves, in valleys and around chimneys; local code may set how far up it must run.
Does metal roofing make sense in New Hampshire?
For long-term owners, often. Winter lows near 10°F mean snow and freeze-thaw in New Hampshire; metal sheds the snow and resists both. Plan snow guards wherever sliding snow could land on people.
Will a lighter roof lower cooling costs in New Hampshire?
Only a little. Winter lows around 10°F mean heating dominates the energy bill in New Hampshire; spend first on attic insulation and air sealing.
Can new shingles go on top of the old roof?
Sometimes, if only one layer is on now and local code allows a second. A full tear-off costs more but exposes the deck, so rotted boards get replaced rather than buried.
Run your own numbers: Roof replacement calculator or Metal roof cost calculator.
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