Roof Replacement Cost in Davenport, IA (2026)
What does a new roof cost in Davenport, IA? No one can give you a true number without seeing the roof, but published figures show the likely range. This guide gathers them with their sources, explains what pushes a price up or down, and shows how to get a written estimate through our free referral service.
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Average Costs, Labeled
These five figures come from cost publishers, not from roofers who have seen your house. We don't set prices, and none of these is a quote.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport asphalt shingles, installed, per sq ft | about $4–$7 | HomeBlue, 2024 |
| Iowa re-roof, average | about $6,160 (range $4,794–$15,779) | This Old House, 2026 |
| Iowa architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $5.95 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Iowa exposed-fastener steel, per sq ft | about $8.00 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Iowa standing-seam steel, per sq ft | about $12.40 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
The sources don't agree, and that's expected: each one assumes a different roof size, material mix and amount of tear-off. Only the HomeBlue row is specific to Davenport; the rest are statewide Iowa figures.
Per-square-foot prices apply to roof surface, not floor space. Our cost calculator turns your home's size, stories and pitch into a roof area, then multiplies by $4.50 to $7.25 for shingles or $7.75 to $12.25 for metal. A one-story, 1,750-square-foot home with a walkable pitch works out to about 2,160 square feet of roof, or roughly $9,700 to $15,700 in shingles.
The Variables That Matter
Two Davenport houses with the same floor plan can get very different quotes. These are the usual reasons.
- Roof size and pitch. Steeper roofs have more surface, take longer and need extra safety gear. A one-and-a-half or two-story house also spreads the same floor area over a smaller, often steeper roof.
- Material. Standard asphalt sits at the low end, architectural and Class 4 shingles cost more, and steel runs higher again, with standing seam at the top.
- Old layers and decking. A roof that already has two layers usually has to be torn off; ask your roofer. Soft or rotted boards found under the old roof are often billed per sheet.
- Code items. Davenport's code requires an ice barrier underlayment along the eaves. Flashing, drip edge and ventilation also show up as line items.
- Permits. A Davenport re-roof needs a City building permit; the City sets the fee by job value. In unincorporated Scott County, Iowa, the County's residential roof permit is $50.
- Historic and flood rules. Local historic districts such as Hamburg may need a Certificate of Appropriateness before a roof changes look. Substantial improvements to a floodplain building must also meet the City's floodplain ordinance.
- Access and complexity. Dormers, valleys, skylights, chimneys and tight lots add hours, and hours add cost.
One more local point: Census QuickFacts puts Davenport's median owner-occupied home value at $166,400, against $222,000 for Scott County as a whole. On many city streets, a new roof is a large share of what the house is worth, which makes comparing material options carefully worth the effort.
What a Written Estimate Includes
A range online is a guess. A written estimate from a roofer who has walked your roof is the number that counts. Before you sign, the paper should spell out:
- The material by name: shingle line or panel system, color and, for steel, the gauge.
- Everything under it: underlayment, ice barrier, drip edge, flashing and vents.
- Tear-off and disposal: how many layers come off and who hauls the debris.
- Deck repair pricing: a rate per sheet of decking, so surprises have a known cost.
- The permit: who pulls it and whether the fee is included.
- Warranties: the manufacturer's coverage and the roofer's labor coverage, both on paper.
- Payment terms: the deposit, when the balance is due and the start window.
Check the roofer as well as the paperwork. In Davenport, ask for their City of Davenport contractor license; the City requires code-regulated work to be done or supervised by a license holder, and Public Works (563-326-7745) can answer questions. For Iowa contractor registration, which covers anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction, call 515-242-5871. Ask for proof of insurance, a local address and references too.
Paying With a Claim
If wind or hail damaged your roof, your insurance policy may pay part of the cost. The claim is a matter between you and your insurer. A roofer can inspect, photograph and write up what they find, which you can pass along, but that is the extent of their role.
Iowa Code § 103A.71 draws the lines. Offering or advertising to rebate your deductible, in whole or in part, is off limits for a roofer, and so is speaking for you in talks with the insurance company; that job belongs to a licensed public adjuster or your own attorney. Expect a bold-type written notice of these limits on any insurance-paid job. Any contract that ignores them is void.
You also never have to sign over your insurance benefits. Under Iowa Code § 515.137A, an assignment can only name the roofer as a co-payee, and you can cancel it within five business days of signing.
If you're replacing the roof anyway, ask your insurer whether Class 4 shingles or a FORTIFIED roof would lower your premium. Those are options rather than requirements, and any credit depends on your company and policy. The Iowa roofing rules page covers your rights in more detail.
Turn the Range Into a Quote
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