How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Jacksonville?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Jacksonville, North Carolina runs $6,370 to $14,105 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Jacksonville's labor-and-materials index of 0.91× — 9% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 14 hail events over the last 10 years.
Jacksonville, with 72,723 residents in 2020, has one of the youngest median-age populations among US cities of comparable size, anchored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the broader Department of Defense presence. Onslow Memorial Hospital and Onslow County Schools add institutional employment stability. The military-driven population is transient and tenant-heavy, which sustains contractor roofing demand from landlord-owned housing stock and base-adjacent commercial builds.
Cost by Roofing Material in Jacksonville
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370–$10,465 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190–$14,105 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470–$27,300 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840–$36,400 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650–$24,570 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,640–$7,280 | 15–25 years |
Jacksonville vs the North Carolina Average
Jacksonville's cost index is 0.91× national base rates, against a median of 0.91× across the North Carolina markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Jacksonville therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 21 active roofing contractors in Jacksonville, versus a median of 26 per covered North Carolina city — a thinner market, so comparing at least two quotes matters more here.
How Jacksonville Compares to Nearby North Carolina Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville (this page) | — | $6,370–$14,105 | 21 (4) | 14 |
| Wilmington | ≈47 mi | $6,510–$14,415 | 30 (11) | 12 |
| Rocky Mount | ≈84 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (6) | 10 |
| Fayetteville | ≈85 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 26 (5) | 15 |
| Cary | ≈105 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 26 (8) | 117 |
| Burlington | ≈147 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 21 (6) | 12 |
| High Point | ≈168 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 24 (6) | 29 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $6,090 in Fayetteville up to $14,415 at the top of Wilmington's range. If a Jacksonville quote lands far outside 0.91×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville-specific number.
Hail History in Jacksonville — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
County-level NOAA Storm Events archives record 14 hail events near Jacksonville over the past decade — hail reaching 1.50″ at its peak (archive last updated 2024-05-15). At 14 recorded events over ten years, hail is a periodic rather than annual Jacksonville risk — but stones reaching 1.50″ can bruise shingles and damage flashing. Whether the 10–20% Class 4 upcharge makes sense depends on how long you plan to hold the roof. Verify your own address risk at hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Jacksonville's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 5 | 1.50″ |
| 2016 | 5 | 1.25″ |
Put in North Carolina context: Jacksonville's county logged 0.8× the hail-event count of the median North Carolina county we track (17 events over the same 10 years) — a fairly typical hail exposure for the state.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Jacksonville
PickARoofer currently lists 21 active roofing contractors working Jacksonville, NC: 4 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 5 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.
Jacksonville Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Jacksonville's key neighborhoods including Old Town Jacksonville, Northside, Southside, West End, Downtown, across ZIP codes 28540, 28541, 28567, 28555, 28545. 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 | $6,370–$14,105 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,370–$14,105 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,370–$14,105 | $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.