How Much Does Roofing Cost in Westchester County? (2026 Guide)

Roofing in Westchester costs more than most of the country. The houses are old (median year built is around 1955 in most towns), labor rates run high because it's the New York metro area, and almost every town requires a building permit that adds cost and delays.

We talked to roofing contractors working across the county. Here's what people are paying right now.

Where you live in Westchester changes the price. A lot.

Scarsdale and Bronxville have bigger homes (2,500 to 4,000+ sq ft), steeper pitches, and more slate or cedar. Budget 20–30% above the county average. A lot of these houses went up in the 1920s through 1940s, so the underlying roof structure sometimes needs work too.

Yonkers and Mount Vernon have more multi-family homes and smaller single-family places. Prices land closer to the low end of every range. There's also more flat-roof work because of row houses and mixed-use buildings.

New Rochelle and Mamaroneck fall in the middle. Being near the coast means salt air eats roofs faster. Figure 3 to 5 fewer years of lifespan compared to a house in, say, Pleasantville. Storm damage comes up more often too.

Northern Westchester (Somers, Yorktown Heights, Katonah) means bigger lots, longer roof lines, and heavy snow. Ice dams are a real problem up there. Some contractors also tack on a travel charge for jobs north of the Saw Mill.

Most of Westchester was built before your roof's materials were even invented. Bronxville's median year built is around 1939. Pelham is 1940. Hastings-on-Hudson is 1945. A lot of these homes are on their second or third roof.

That age creates problems you won't see in the quote: - Multiple layers. Some houses have 2 or 3 layers of shingles stacked up. All of it has to come off before new material goes on. That adds $1,000 to $3,000. - Bad decking. The plywood or plank sheathing underneath may be rotted. Replacing it costs another $1,000 to $4,000, and you won't know until the old roof is stripped. - No ventilation. Older attics usually don't have proper airflow, which shortens the life of a new roof. Ridge and soffit vents cost $500 to $1,500 to add. - Asbestos. Pre-1980 homes sometimes have asbestos roofing shingles. Licensed abatement runs $2,000 to $6,000 on top of everything else.

Get an inspection before you sign anything. The cheapest quote usually means someone hasn't thought about what's under the surface.

Don't wait until water is dripping onto your couch. Here are the signs that it's time to start calling roofers:

- Your roof is 20+ years old. Asphalt shingles last 20 to 25 years. If yours went on in the early 2000s, you're in the window. - Shingles are curling or missing. If you can see it from the street, so can a buyer. And so can the rain. - Your gutters are full of granules. Those little bits of grit protect shingles from UV damage. Once they wash off, the shingle underneath breaks down fast. - You can see daylight through the attic. Light getting through means water is getting through. - Your neighbors are getting new roofs. Houses in the same development were usually roofed at the same time. If three of them are getting replaced, yours is probably next. - Ice dams keep forming every winter. That points to ventilation and insulation problems that only get solved with a new roof done right.

We list over 50 roofing contractors in Westchester County. Here's how to pick one without getting burned.

First, the stuff that's non-negotiable. They need to be licensed and insured in New York. They need workers' comp coverage (ask for the certificate, not just a "yes"). They should give you a written contract that spells out the scope, timeline, payment schedule, and warranty. And they should pull the building permit themselves.

Good signs: they've been working in the area for 5+ years. They have reviews from people in your actual town, not just "Westchester." They carry manufacturer certifications like GAF Master Elite or CertainTeed SELECT. And they give you a detailed estimate that breaks down materials, labor, and disposal, not just one number.

Bad signs: they show up at your door the day after a storm. They want the full amount before starting. They don't have a real business address. They won't give you references from nearby jobs.

Get at least 3 quotes. Don't just compare the total at the bottom. Compare what's actually included.

Peak season is May through October. Shingles need warm weather to seal properly, so that's when most work gets done.

The best time to book is actually late winter or early spring, around February to April. Contractors are trying to fill their schedule before the rush and will often knock 5 to 15% off. You lock in the price now, they do the work when the weather breaks.

The worst time to hire a roofer is right after a big storm. Everyone's calling at once, prices go up, and out-of-town crews show up looking for quick jobs. If you can wait 4 to 6 weeks after the storm, you'll get better prices and contractors who actually know the area.

December through March is ice dam season. Emergency repairs are available but they're expensive. If you're getting a new roof anyway, have them add heat cables and proper ventilation while they're up there. That's the real fix.