Roof Replacement Cost in Wisconsin (2027 Price Guide)
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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 Wisconsin; pick yours above.
A full asphalt shingle replacement in Wisconsin comes to roughly $11,170 to $17,030 for a typical 1,820 sq. ft. single-story house. The job we priced has 22.3 squares of roofing (2,230 sq. ft.) on a 7/12 slope; removing one existing layer, labor and materials are all counted.
Per square - the hundred-square-foot unit every roofing bid uses - this job lands at $610.94 installed. Two common step-ups: architectural 50-year shingles at $12,420 to $18,930, and steel shingles, the entry metal, from about $24,040.
- Home: 1,820 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 1,820 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,230 sq. ft. (22.3 squares), 7/12
- 30-year asphalt: $11,170 to $17,030
- 50-year architectural: $12,420 to $18,930
- Metal: $24,040 to $49,880
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $15,230 to $19,770
Comparing Roof Materials and Prices in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $11,170 to $17,030 | $13,630 | $610.94 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $12,420 to $18,930 | $15,140 | $678.94 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $24,040 to $36,640 | $29,310 | $1,314.61 |
| Aluminum shingles | $26,580 to $40,520 | $32,420 | $1,453.70 |
| Standing seam metal | $32,040 to $48,840 | $39,080 | $1,752.47 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $32,720 to $49,880 | $39,900 | $1,789.56 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,820 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $15,230 to $19,770 | $17,500 | $961.23 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $13,100 to $17,020 | $15,060 | $827.30 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $15,850 to $20,580 | $18,210 | $1,000.38 |
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 Great Lakes factor, pitched roofs here price 3% 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 Wisconsin estimates above.
Pricing Variables in a Wisconsin Re-Roof
Most of the spread between roofers comes from a handful of line items. For a 22.3-square roof at Wisconsin prices:
- Old shingles. Removing the existing layer accounts for about $3,270 of the price. A hidden second layer adds roughly $2,120 more.
- Hips and valleys. Take a basic gable as the baseline. A hip layout costs roughly $1,350 above it; dormers and valleys scattered across the roof cost about $2,280 above it.
- Height. A second story adds roughly $970 to the same roof, because every bundle goes higher and safety setup takes longer.
- Roof windows. Each skylight in the scope adds roughly $370 - cheaper now than as a separate job later.
- 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.
- Permit, dumpster, cleanup. Each town sets its own fees. Get them written into the price, along with a magnetic nail sweep of the yard.
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Set the material, the layers coming off, the roof shape and the house height. The price updates instantly from our Wisconsin model.
$13,630quotes usually $11,170 – $17,030
Roof size and pitch stay fixed (2,230 sq. ft., 7/12); only the scope changes. Skylights, gutters and rotten decking are not included.
A fair comparison holds scope constant - same layers off, same underlayment, same flashing and vent work, same decking terms. Then price decides.
Wisconsin Climate and Roof Wear
A roof in Wisconsin lives in Climate Region 1: about 82°F on a typical summer afternoon, about 24°F on a winter afternoon, and about 7°F on a winter night. Below are the stresses that matter most for a Wisconsin roof, and what to ask for because of them.
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 cover. Roofs here carry snow for long stretches. That rewards a solid deck, good attic ventilation and careful flashing at chimneys and walls, where meltwater collects.
Hail. Storms here regularly bruise shingles and dent metal. Impact-resistant shingles cost more, but many insurers lower premiums for them - ask your agent before you choose.
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 - Wisconsin 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
Pricing a Metal Roof in Wisconsin
Metal roofs come in a few families, and they do different jobs. The prices below are for a typical 1,820 sq. ft. single-story house in Wisconsin.
- Standing seam: $32,040 to $48,840. The panels interlock at upright seams, and the clips let the metal grow and shrink with the weather. Budget about $23,940 over architectural shingles for this roof.
- Steel shingles: $24,040 to $36,640. Aluminum shingles: $26,580 to $40,520. If the neighbors would frown at ribbed panels, this is the answer. From the curb they read as shingles or shake. Aluminum is lighter and never rusts; steel costs less and takes a hailstone better.
- Stone-coated steel: $32,720 to $49,880. 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. We do not price copper, because every copper roof is custom work. Expect it to cost well above standing seam. It is soft, formed by hand, and can last a century, turning brown and then green. Most homes use it on bay windows, porch roofs and other accents.
With winter lows near 7°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.
Think about your timeline: metal's higher price spreads across many more years, but only if you are there to use them. For a particular panel or coating, run the metal roof calculator.
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Best Season for a New Roof in Wisconsin
Asphalt needs warmth to seal, and winter highs near 24°F rarely provide it. Aim for late spring through early fall, and line up quotes well ahead.
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 Wisconsin
Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 1,820 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Wisconsin costs:
- EPDM rubber: $15,230 to $19,770. Old-school rubber roofing, and still a fair choice. It takes a hailstorm and a hard freeze in stride. The dark color soaks up sun, so it fits best where nobody lives right under it.
- TPO, 60-mil: $13,100 to $17,020. 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: $15,850 to $20,580. The premium white membrane: welded seams, a strong fire rating, and good resistance to puddles and chemicals. It fits roofs that carry foot traffic or hold water after a storm.
Ranked by price for this home, TPO is cheapest, EPDM is next, and PVC costs the most. These figures assume polyiso insulation and one layer removed. Small roofs carry a premium because setup is the same for any size. In Wisconsin 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.
Snow load and slow melt are the test in Wisconsin. Any of the three can pass it if the seams are done right and the water has a clear path off the roof. Ask how the bid handles drains and low corners.
Wisconsin Roofing Costs by City
Labor, permits and site access cost more in cities like Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. This table reprices the standard asphalt roof for each listed city:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- Milwaukeepop. 561,000$11,580 – $17,640
- Madisonpop. 280,000$11,470 – $17,480
- Green Baypop. 107,000$11,320 – $17,250
- Kenoshapop. 99,000$11,310 – $17,230
- Racinepop. 77,000$11,380 – $17,340
Each city figure applies a small size-and-metro adjustment to the statewide range; click a city for its full guide.
Ballpark Your Wisconsin Roof Cost
Slide to your home size - the range is recomputed by the same model as this page, at statewide rates.
$11,170 – $17,030 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Wisconsin Roofing Questions
How do I estimate my roof size?
Start with the area under the roof, including garages and porches, then allow for slope and waste. A 1,820 sq. ft. footprint at 7/12 becomes roughly 22.3 squares (2,230 sq. ft.). Compare bids on the same count.
Who pulls the roofing permit in Wisconsin?
Rules vary by town, but a full re-roof usually needs a permit. Expect your roofer to obtain it and to schedule any inspection.
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 $11,170 to $17,030, so know your deductible and settlement terms before you file. In Wisconsin, also check the wind and hail deductible - many policies set it as a percentage of the home's insured value.
Will a roof replacement take more than a day?
A typical 22.3-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.
Run your own numbers: 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 Great Lakes adjustment and yearly inflation. Real bids depend on your roof, so ask several contractors to quote the same work.
