How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Appleton?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Appleton, Wisconsin runs $6,580 to $14,570 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Appleton's labor-and-materials index of 0.94× — 6% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 59 hail events over the last 10 years.
Appleton had 75,644 residents at the 2020 census and is the sixth-most populous city in Wisconsin. The local economy has transitioned from its historic paper-manufacturing base toward healthcare and financial services. St. Elizabeth Hospital/Ascension Health is the largest employer with 5,172 workers, followed by Thrivent Financial (2,000), Appleton Area School District (1,918), and Miller Electric (1,400). This stable, healthcare-anchored employment base supports homeownership and consistent re-roofing demand driven by the region's punishing winters.
Cost by Roofing Material in Appleton
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,580–$10,810 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460–$14,570 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980–$28,200 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,560–$37,600 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $14,100–$25,380 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,760–$7,520 | 15–25 years |
Appleton vs the Wisconsin Average
Appleton's cost index is 0.94× national base rates, against a median of 0.94× across the Wisconsin markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Appleton therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 25 active roofing contractors in Appleton, versus a median of 23 per covered Wisconsin city — stronger-than-typical competition, which helps keep quotes honest.
How Appleton Compares to Nearby Wisconsin Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton (this page) | — | $6,580–$14,570 | 25 (0) | 59 |
| Oshkosh | ≈20 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 22 (0) | 13 |
| Green Bay | ≈26 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 27 (0) | 26 |
| Racine | ≈110 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 22 (0) | 18 |
| Janesville | ≈113 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 22 (0) | 39 |
| Kenosha | ≈119 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 29 (0) | 11 |
| La Crosse | ≈143 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 21 (0) | 63 |
Cost indexes barely move across this corridor, so the ranges above track each other — what separates these markets is supply and storm exposure. Oshkosh, the closest at about 20 miles, lists 22 contractors against Appleton's 25, and its county logged 13 hail events to Appleton's 59 over the same decade. A quote that ignores those local factors deserves a follow-up question.
Roof Repair Costs in Appleton
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Appleton-specific number.
Hail History in Appleton — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 59 hail events in Appleton's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 4.50″ (most recent on record: 2024-07-13). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 59 events in a decade, Appleton roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Appleton's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0.88″ |
| 2023 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2022 | 12 | 1.75″ |
| 2021 | 23 | 4.50″ |
| 2019 | 11 | 2.50″ |
| 2017 | 7 | 1.00″ |
| 2016 | 4 | 1.00″ |
Put in Wisconsin context: Appleton's county logged 2.5× the hail-event count of the median Wisconsin county we track (24 events over the same 10 years) — one of the more hail-exposed roofing markets in the state, which shows up in insurer wind/hail deductibles and in how often local roofs are replaced before end-of-life.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Appleton
PickARoofer currently lists 25 active roofing contractors working Appleton, WI: 0 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 0 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Appleton Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Appleton's key neighborhoods including Grand Chute, Westtingham, Lincoln Park, Brownington, East Hill, across ZIP codes 54911, 54913, 54915, 54917, 54921. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $6,580–$14,570 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,580–$14,570 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,580–$14,570 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.