How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Kingsport?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Kingsport, Tennessee runs $6,090 to $13,485 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Kingsport's labor-and-materials index of 0.87× — 13% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 12 hail events over the last 10 years.
Kingsport had a 2020 census population of 55,442. The economy anchors on heavy industry: Eastman Chemical Company (6,500 employees), Partner Industrial (2,000), Ballad Health Holston Valley Hospital (1,355), and BAE Systems (948). Large industrial facilities, mid-century mill-era housing, and steady workforce housing demand create a durable roofing market. Institutional and commercial re-roofing alongside residential replacement keeps the contractor pipeline active year-round.
Cost by Roofing Material in Kingsport
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090–$10,005 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830–$13,485 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790–$26,100 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880–$34,800 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050–$23,490 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,480–$6,960 | 15–25 years |
Kingsport vs the Tennessee Average
Kingsport's cost index is 0.87× national base rates, against a median of 0.87× across the Tennessee markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Kingsport therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 21 active roofing contractors in Kingsport, versus a median of 26 per covered Tennessee city — a thinner market, so comparing at least two quotes matters more here.
How Kingsport Compares to Nearby Tennessee Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport (this page) | — | $6,090–$13,485 | 21 (0) | 12 |
| Johnson City | ≈20 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 26 (0) | 14 |
| Knoxville | ≈86 mi | $6,230–$13,795 | 25 (0) | 26 |
| Cookeville | ≈165 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 27 (0) | 27 |
| Chattanooga | ≈184 mi | $6,160–$13,640 | 26 (0) | 8 |
| Murfreesboro | ≈218 mi | $6,440–$14,260 | 29 (0) | 31 |
| Hendersonville | ≈226 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 25 (0) | 39 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $6,090 in Johnson City up to $14,260 at the top of Murfreesboro's range. If a Kingsport quote lands far outside 0.87×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Kingsport
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 Kingsport-specific number.
Hail History in Kingsport — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
County-level NOAA Storm Events archives record 12 hail events near Kingsport over the past decade — hail reaching 1.50″ at its peak (archive last updated 2024-09-24). At 12 recorded events over ten years, hail is a periodic rather than annual Kingsport 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 Kingsport's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2022 | 6 | 1.50″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2020 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2017 | 1 | 1.00″ |
Put in Tennessee context: Kingsport's county logged 0.5× the hail-event count of the median Tennessee county we track (26 events over the same 10 years) — a lighter hail record than most of the state, so age and UV wear drive more Kingsport replacements than storms do.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Kingsport
PickARoofer currently lists 21 active roofing contractors working Kingsport, TN: 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.
Kingsport Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Kingsport's key neighborhoods including Southside, North Ridge, Downtown Kingsport, Springfield Heights, Piney Flats, across ZIP codes 37660, 37662, 37663, 37683, 37694. 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 | $6,090–$13,485 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,090–$13,485 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,090–$13,485 | $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.