Burlington, VT Roofing Prices: Shingle, Metal and Flat Roofs (2027)
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Pitch drives both the roof area and the labor. Steep pitches (9/12 or more) slow the crew down, and low ones need extra underlayment care. Our Vermont starting value is 7/12.
Expect quotes near $12,840 to $19,570 for a standard shingle re-roof in Burlington, VT; that figure assumes a typical 2,000 sq. ft. single-story house. The job we priced has 24.5 squares of roofing (2,450 sq. ft.) on a 7/12 slope; removing one existing layer, labor and materials are all counted.
Roofers bid by the square, which is a hundred square feet of roof; here the installed rate works out to $638.84 a square. Upgrades change the picture: $14,270 to $21,750 for 50-year architectural shingles, or a starting point near $27,620 for steel shingles.
Expect Burlington bids to sit roughly $20 higher than the Vermont average of $12,830 to $19,550. Every one of the 5 Burlington ZIP codes in Chittenden County uses the prices on this page.
New Roof Prices in Burlington, VT, Material by Material
Every row is the same Burlington, VT roof with a different surface. The low and high ends mark the usual spread between contractors; the middle column is the number to budget.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $12,840 to $19,570 | $15,660 | $638.84 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $14,270 to $21,750 | $17,400 | $709.95 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $27,620 to $42,100 | $33,680 | $1,374.65 |
| Aluminum shingles | $30,540 to $46,560 | $37,250 | $1,520.09 |
| Standing seam metal | $36,820 to $56,130 | $44,900 | $1,832.51 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $37,600 to $57,310 | $45,850 | $1,871.29 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,000 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,490 to $22,720 | $20,110 | $1,005.13 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $15,060 to $19,560 | $17,310 | $865.08 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $18,210 to $23,650 | $20,930 | $1,046.07 |
These figures are not separate guesses. They run through our roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator and flat roof calculator with the New England regional factor, which lands pitched roofs 7% 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 Burlington, VT estimates above.
The Line Items Behind a Burlington, VT Roofing Bid
A cheap bid and an expensive bid often describe two different jobs. On this 24.5-square Burlington, VT roof, these items carry real dollars:
- Layers to remove. One layer costs roughly $3,750 to take off. Older homes sometimes hide a second layer, which adds near $2,430.
- Hips and valleys. Take a basic gable as the baseline. A hip layout costs roughly $1,550 above it; dormers and valleys scattered across the roof cost about $2,620 above it.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $1,110 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Skylights. Swapping or adding a skylight costs around $390 each at Burlington, VT 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.
- Metal details. Drip edge, step flashing and vent boots are cheap to replace during a re-roof; make sure each quote says whether they are new or reused. For gutters, see the gutter cost calculator.
- Permit, dumpster, cleanup. Each town sets its own fees. Get them written into the price, along with a magnetic nail sweep of the yard.
Price Your Exact Scope
Pick the options that match your house; the figure reprices instantly with this page's Burlington, VT numbers.
$15,660quotes usually $12,840 – $19,570
Figures cover the 7/12 roof above (2,450 sq. ft.) at Burlington, VT prices; add gutters, skylights and any deck repairs separately.
Line the quotes up side by side: layers removed, underlayment type, ice-barrier coverage, flashing, ventilation and the decking price. The lowest bid often leaves one of those out.
How Vermont Weather Ages a Roof
Region 1 on the map, Vermont sees average summer highs near 80°F and winter readings from about 27°F by day to 8°F at night. Local terrain shifts these numbers. Here is what that weather does to roofing in Vermont, and how to spec around it.
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.
Older houses in parts of the state carry slate roofs. Get a slate specialist to judge whether repair beats replacement before tearing one off.
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 - Vermont 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.
Roof Replacement Cost Near You
Pricing a Metal Roof in Burlington, VT
A metal roof on a typical 2,000 sq. ft. single-story house in Burlington, VT starts at $27,620. The type you pick matters more than the brand, so here is how the main options differ.
- Standing seam: $36,820 to $56,130. 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 $27,510 above architectural shingles.
- Steel shingles: $27,620 to $42,100. Aluminum shingles: $30,540 to $46,560. The look of a regular roof with the life of metal. These pieces work on steep or complicated roofs. Steel resists dents; aluminum resists corrosion.
- Stone-coated steel: $37,600 to $57,310. 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. A copper roof is hand work by a sheet-metal specialist, and it is priced far above standing seam. It never needs paint and weathers to a green patina. Few homes cover the whole roof with it; dormers and entry roofs are the usual places.
With winter lows near 8°F, metal earns its price. Snow does not sit on it long, ice rarely builds at the eaves, and there are no shingles for frost to crack. That adds years to the roof. Put snow guards above entries and the driveway.
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.
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When to Re-Roof in Burlington, VT
Cold winters (highs around 27°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.
Burlington, VT Flat Roof Replacement Cost
A flat roof the size of this home's 2,000 sq. ft. footprint would run, in Burlington, VT:
- EPDM rubber: $17,490 to $22,720. Synthetic rubber, usually black, laid in wide sheets with glued or taped seams. It shrugs off hail and hard frost and is easy to patch, so it suits garages, porches and roofs nobody sees.
- TPO, 60-mil: $15,060 to $19,560. Most roofers reach for TPO first today. It is white, light, and the seams are melted together rather than glued. Thicker sheets last longer, so compare the mil rating on each bid.
- PVC, 60-mil: $18,210 to $23,650. A flexible white sheet with welded seams that has kept flat roofs dry for decades. It handles ponding water and grease better than the other two.
Ranked by price for this home, TPO is cheapest, EPDM is next, and PVC costs the most. Both insulation board and old-layer removal are in the numbers. Per square foot, small flat roofs cost noticeably more than large ones. In Vermont 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. The flat roof calculator handles other membranes and insulation levels.
Winter lows near 8°F favor a membrane that stays flexible. EPDM handles deep cold well, and welded TPO or PVC seams resist the freeze and thaw that open glued joints. Either way, keep drains clear so meltwater can leave.
Other Vermont Markets
Same roof, other Vermont markets - distances measured from Burlington:
- South Burlington, VT (3 miles south) - $12,690 to $19,350
- Colchester, VT (4 miles northeast) - $12,800 to $19,520
- Rutland, VT (60 miles south) - $12,660 to $19,290
Nearby communities such as Winooski, Essex Junction, Williston, Saint Albans and Waterbury usually price like Burlington. Statewide prices and the full city list: Vermont roofing cost guide.
Before You Re-Roof in Burlington, VT
Will a roof replacement take more than a day?
For roughly 24.5 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.
Can I file an insurance claim for a new roof?
Covered: hail, wind, fallen trees. Not covered: age and wear. With asphalt at $12,840 to $19,570 in Burlington, VT, it pays to read your roof settlement terms now, not after a storm.
How many squares is my roof?
Roofers measure surface, not floor area. The 2,000 sq. ft. footprint in this guide turns into about 2,450 sq. ft. of roof at 7/12 - 24.5 squares. Different counts between bids are a red flag.
What permits does a Vermont roofing job need?
Rules vary by town, but a full re-roof usually needs a permit. Expect your roofer to obtain it and to schedule any inspection.
Calculators for this job: 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 New England 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.
Quick Answers
Answers use Vermont averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Vermont?
The warm months. With winter afternoons near 27°F in Vermont, 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 Vermont need an ice barrier membrane?
Yes. Vermont averages winter lows near 8°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 Vermont?
For long-term owners, often. Winter lows near 8°F mean snow and freeze-thaw in Vermont; 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 Vermont?
Only a little. Winter lows around 8°F mean heating dominates the energy bill in Vermont; 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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