How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Racine?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Racine, Wisconsin runs $6,580 to $14,570 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Racine's labor-and-materials index of 0.94× — 6% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 18 hail events over the last 10 years.
Racine, with 77,816 residents per the 2020 census, is an established industrial and manufacturing city. Major employers headquartered here include S. C. Johnson & Son, Case IH, Modine Manufacturing, InSinkErator, and Dremel. The city has a dense older housing stock, with 33,871 housing units counted in the 2020 census. Aging roofs on mid-century industrial and residential buildings sustain a steady contractor workload, and the presence of large corporate campuses adds a commercial re-roofing segment.
Cost by Roofing Material in Racine
| 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 |
Racine vs the Wisconsin Average
Racine'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 Racine therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 22 active roofing contractors in Racine, versus a median of 23 per covered Wisconsin city — a thinner market, so comparing at least two quotes matters more here.
How Racine Compares to Nearby Wisconsin Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine (this page) | — | $6,580–$14,570 | 22 (0) | 18 |
| Kenosha | ≈10 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 29 (0) | 11 |
| Janesville | ≈63 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 22 (0) | 39 |
| Oshkosh | ≈95 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 22 (0) | 13 |
| Appleton | ≈111 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 25 (0) | 59 |
| Green Bay | ≈124 mi | $6,580–$14,570 | 27 (0) | 26 |
| La Crosse | ≈190 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. Kenosha, the closest at about 10 miles, lists 29 contractors against Racine's 22, and its county logged 11 hail events to Racine's 18 over the same decade. A quote that ignores those local factors deserves a follow-up question.
Roof Repair Costs in Racine
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 Racine-specific number.
Hail History in Racine — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
County-level NOAA Storm Events archives record 18 hail events near Racine over the past decade — hail reaching 2.50″ at its peak (archive last updated 2024-05-07). Stones that size tear through shingles rather than just bruise them. With 18 events in ten years, Racine homeowners are effectively on an insurance-replacement cycle: any bid should include Class 4 impact-resistant shingles as a line item (10–20% more upfront, often recovered through the insurer premium discount that hail counties typically unlock). Know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm hits, not the day after. Verify your own address risk at hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Racine's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0.75″ |
| 2023 | 6 | 2.50″ |
| 2019 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2017 | 4 | 1.00″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 1.00″ |
Put in Wisconsin context: Racine's county logged 0.8× the hail-event count of the median Wisconsin county we track (24 events over the same 10 years) — a fairly typical hail exposure for the state.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Racine
PickARoofer currently lists 22 active roofing contractors working Racine, 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.
Racine Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Racine's key neighborhoods including Racine City, Hull Street, North Avenue, Westward Ho, Mariners Park, across ZIP codes 53401, 53402, 53403, 53406, 53407. 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.