Cost to Replace a Roof in Racine, WI (2027 Price Guide)
Adjust the house size or the roof slope in Racine, WI
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 Wisconsin starting value is 7/12.
Budget $11,380 to $17,350 to strip and re-shingle a typical 1,820 sq. ft. single-story house in Racine, WI with standard asphalt. The roof itself measures about 2,230 sq. ft. (22.3 squares) at a 7/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.
On a per-square basis (a square equals a hundred square feet), Racine, WI prices this roof at about $622.37. Upgrades change the picture: $12,650 to $19,280 for 50-year architectural shingles, or a starting point near $24,490 for steel shingles.
That is about $260 above the statewide figure of $11,180 to $17,040, a typical Racine premium for labor, permits and insurance. Every one of the 7 Racine ZIP codes in Racine County uses the prices on this page.
What a New Roof Costs in Racine, WI: Shingles, Metal, Membranes
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 Racine, WI.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $11,380 to $17,350 | $13,880 | $622.37 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $12,650 to $19,280 | $15,430 | $691.64 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $24,490 to $37,330 | $29,860 | $1,339.20 |
| Aluminum shingles | $27,080 to $41,280 | $33,020 | $1,480.88 |
| Standing seam metal | $32,640 to $49,760 | $39,810 | $1,785.24 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $33,330 to $50,810 | $40,650 | $1,823.03 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,820 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $15,510 to $20,140 | $17,830 | $979.21 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $13,350 to $17,340 | $15,340 | $842.77 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $16,140 to $20,960 | $18,550 | $1,019.09 |
Shingles price through the roof replacement calculator, metal through the metal roof calculator, membranes through the flat roof calculator. Regional pricing for the Great Lakes area sits 5% above the U.S. average on the pitched-roof rows.
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 Racine, WI estimates above.
What Pushes a Racine, WI Roof Quote Up or Down
Before you rank quotes by price, check that they cover the same work. Our model values each variable on the 22.3-square roof like this:
- Old shingles. Removing the existing layer accounts for about $3,330 of the price. A hidden second layer adds roughly $2,160 more.
- Design. Simple gables are the cheapest to cover. Figure about $1,370 more for a hip roof, or about $2,320 more when dormers and valleys cut it up.
- Access. Raise this roof a story and expect about $990 on top of the price, for staging, hauling and slower work.
- Skylights. Swapping or adding a skylight costs around $380 each at Racine, WI rates.
- 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.
- 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 and disposal. Fees depend on the town. Confirm the bid includes both the permit and the dumpster.
Build Your Roof Scope
Adjust the four choices below until they describe your job, then hold every quote up to the result.
$13,880quotes usually $11,380 – $17,350
Roof size and pitch stay fixed (2,230 sq. ft., 7/12); only the scope changes. Skylights, gutters and rotten decking are not included.
Put every quote on one sheet with the same rows - removal, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, ventilation, decking, permit - and the real differences show.
Wisconsin Climate and Roof Wear
Averages for Wisconsin: summer highs around 82°F, winter highs around 24°F, winter lows around 7°F. The map below files it under Region 1. Those numbers translate into a short list of roof stressors in Wisconsin:
Ice dams. With winter lows around 7°F, eave ice is the main leak risk. Insist on ice-barrier membrane at the eaves and in every valley, then cut the attic heat loss that starts the melt. The attic insulation calculator and roof heat cable calculator cover that side.
Heavy snow. Weeks of snow cover keep the roof wet and loaded. A sound deck, tight fastening and a steeper pitch all help; metal sheds snow fastest.
Hail. A single hailstorm can total a roof in Wisconsin. Ask for an impact-rated shingle quote alongside the standard one, and ask your insurer whether it earns a discount.
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
Racine, WI Metal Roof Cost
A metal roof on a typical 1,820 sq. ft. single-story house in Racine, WI starts at $24,490. The type you pick matters more than the brand, so here is how the main options differ.
- Standing seam: $32,640 to $49,760. 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 $24,390.
- Steel shingles: $24,490 to $37,330. Aluminum shingles: $27,080 to $41,280. 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: $33,330 to $50,810. Steel tiles with a coat of stone granules. They are quiet in the rain, hard to dent, and look like tile or shake from the street.
- Copper: custom quote only. Copper is a craft job, so we leave it out of the calculator and you will need a custom bid. It costs the most of any metal by a wide margin. A small copper accent over a bay window gives you the look without the whole-roof bill.
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.
If you plan to stay a long time, metal can avoid a future re-roof entirely. Short-term owners rarely recover the extra cost. Use the metal roof calculator to price your exact panel type.
Best Season for a New Roof in Racine, WI
Winter highs near 24°F shorten the roofing season. Shingles seal best in warm sun and turn brittle in the cold, so most jobs happen from spring through fall. Book early - good crews fill their calendars.
Be careful after storms: check insurance certificates, local references and licensing before any roofer starts work.
Pricing Low-Slope Roofs in Racine, WI
Shingles need slope to shed water, so flat roofs get single-ply membranes. For a 1,820 sq. ft. flat roof in Racine, WI:
- EPDM rubber: $15,510 to $20,140. A rubber membrane with a long track record. It comes in large rolls, so a small roof may need no seam at all. Choose it where the roof is shaded or out of sight and the winters are hard.
- TPO, 60-mil: $13,350 to $17,340. It goes down in sheets that the crew fuses together with a hot-air gun, so there are no glued seams to fail. A common pick when the flat roof sits over a bedroom or a kitchen.
- PVC, 60-mil: $16,140 to $20,960. It looks like TPO but has a longer service record, and it holds up better where water sits or oils land. Choose it for a busy roof deck or a spot that never drains well.
Ranked by price for this home, TPO is cheapest, EPDM is next, and PVC costs the most. Tear-off of one existing layer and new polyiso board are part of each figure. A small section will price higher per square foot. Ponding water is the main enemy of flat roofs through a Wisconsin winter. Ask for tapered insulation at low spots and clear drains. The flat roof calculator handles other membranes and insulation levels.
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.
Roofing Prices in Other Wisconsin Cities
Same roof, other Wisconsin markets - distances measured from Racine:
- Kenosha, WI: $11,310 to $17,240, about 9 miles south
- Milwaukee, WI: $11,580 to $17,650, about 25 miles north
- Madison, WI: $11,470 to $17,480, about 85 miles west
- Green Bay, WI: $11,320 to $17,260, about 120 miles north
The same crews work Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Somers, Greenfield and West Allis, so these prices apply there too. Statewide prices and the full city list: Wisconsin roofing cost guide.
Before You Re-Roof in Racine, WI
How do I estimate my roof size?
Roofers measure surface, not floor area. The 1,820 sq. ft. footprint in this guide turns into about 2,230 sq. ft. of roof at 7/12 - 22.3 squares. Different counts between bids are a red flag.
Should my roofer get a permit in Wisconsin?
Usually. Permit rules are set locally, and most require one for a complete re-roof. A licensed roofer pulls it in their own name.
When does a home policy pay for roofing?
If a storm caused the damage, possibly; if the roof simply wore out, no. A replacement here runs $11,380 to $17,350, so know your deductible and settlement terms before you file. Many Wisconsin policies use a separate, percentage-based deductible for wind and hail; look it up before storm season.
How long does a re-roof take?
Plan on a few days at most for an asphalt roof around 2,230 sq. ft. Complex shapes, a second layer or bad weather can stretch it.
Run your own numbers: 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 Great Lakes 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 Wisconsin averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Wisconsin?
The warm months. With winter afternoons near 24°F in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin need an ice barrier membrane?
Yes. Wisconsin averages winter lows near 7°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 Wisconsin?
For long-term owners, often. Winter lows near 7°F mean snow and freeze-thaw in Wisconsin; 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 Wisconsin?
Only a little. Winter lows around 7°F mean heating dominates the energy bill in Wisconsin; 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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