Roofing in Camden, NJ
An independent look at what a replacement really costs ($9.9K–$19K), which weather loads drive wear here, and how the local permit process works — built from 1991-2020 climate records and New Jersey code requirements, with no contractor paying to appear.
Camden County, New Jersey. Planning figures — not a quote.
What a roof costs in Camden
A full tear-off and replacement in Camden runs $9,900–$18,800 for architectural asphalt shingles on a 2,000–2,500 sq ft home. Such a footprint carries roughly 22–28 squares of actual roof surface once pitch and waste are counted, which puts the same job at about $393–$746 per square — the unit a contractor's estimate will be built in.
That midpoint sits 16% below the $17,100 median across the 935 cities researched on this basis, placing Camden in the 7th percentile for asphalt replacement cost.
Within New Jersey, it runs 9% lower than the $15,775 median across the 50 New Jersey cities covered here.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Shingles | $7,000 – $14,700 | 15–22 years | Budget-focused replacements on simple gable rooflines and rental properties. |
| Architectural Shingles | $9,900 – $18,800 | 24–32 years | Most common New Jersey choice for balanced durability, curb appeal, and resale value. |
| Impact-Resistant Class 4 | $12,200 – $22,300 | 30–40 years | Homes prioritizing storm resilience, stronger warranty positions, and insurer credits. |
| Corrugated Metal | $8,900 – $21,700 | 35–50 years | Detached structures, additions, and homeowners prioritizing low maintenance. |
| Standing Seam Metal | $17,900 – $38,800 | 45–70 years | Long-term ownership and stronger wind/uplift performance in exposed corridors. |
| Synthetic Slate | $22,600 – $49,400 | 40–60 years | Historic-style architecture needing premium appearance without natural slate weight. |
On what is and isn’t included
The $9,900–$18,800 band covers tear-off, underlayment, the new covering, disposal, and labor on a 2,000–2,500 sq ft footprint. It excludes deck replacement — on a Camden roof at this price, budget a further $594–$2,256 if the sheathing is soft.
Installed cost divided by service life, using Camden’s own figures. Corrugated Metal works out cheapest per year at about $360 — even though it is not the cheapest to buy. The bar shows best case to worst case; the dot is the midpoint. All of it assumes the roof reaches its rated life, which depends on the installation more than the product.
Each tick is one of the 935 cities researched on the same basis. Camden sits at the 7th percentile.
What moves the number in Camden
The $9,900–$18,800 band above assumes a straightforward roof. These are the items that move a Camden quote off it, priced against that same range rather than a national percentage.
| Cost driver | Effect | Why it costs what it does |
|---|---|---|
| Steep pitch (7:12 and above) | +$1,578–$2,726 | Staging, slower coursing, and fall-protection time. On a $14,350 Camden roof that is the largest single geometry premium. |
| Removing a second layer | +$891–$3,008 | Tear-off and disposal roughly double. Ask whether the $9,900–$18,800 quoted assumed one layer. |
| Sheathing replacement | +$594–$2,256 | The most common change order, priced per sheet once the deck is open. At $14,350 for the roof itself, an undisclosed sheet rate is where a Camden quote quietly grows. |
| Two-story access | +$861–$1,435 | Longer material handling on every course, worth roughly $1,148 on this range. |
| Class 4 impact-resistant upgrade | +$2,300–$3,500 | Taken from the Camden table above. Whether a carrier credit offsets that $2,300 depends on your own policy — price it, do not assume it. |
| Standing seam metal instead of asphalt | +$8,000–$20,000 | Roughly double the service life, so the comparison is $531 a year against $447 a year, not the sticker price. |
What the weather does to roofs in Camden
Across the 1991-2020 climate normals, Camden averages summer highs averaging 85°F, 49 in of precipitation a year, and 15 in of snow — the loads a replacement here is bought to survive.
No single reading puts Camden in the punishing tail of any category — 23 days above 90°F (47th percentile), 49 in of rain (75th), and 58 freezing days (40th) against the 1,037 cities here. Read that as permission to stop shopping for a product that solves a problem Camden does not have, and to spend the difference on the crew doing the work.
Source: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest reporting station (4 mi from Camden). Percentiles are measured against the 1,037 cities in this guide.
Permits and code in Camden
Permits and code
Reroof permits in Camden are issued by City of Camden Construction Code Office, and permit plus inspection fees typically land in the $220–$480 band.
Confirm in writing that City of Camden Construction Code Office is pulling the permit and that the fee is inside the quote — an unpermitted roof surfaces later, at a sale or a claim.
What matters at inspection here
Driven by Camden’s measured climate
- Valley and penetration detailing. 49 in a year across 14 heavy days finds every lap detailed against the slope. Name valley metal width and pipe-boot type in the scope.
- Deck condition and fastener holding. With no single climate hazard dominating in Camden, sheathing that will not hold a nail is the most likely reason a scope changes mid-job.
Where this guide covers in Camden
Areas of Camden covered by this guide:
- Cramer Hill
- Parkside
- Fairview
- Waterfront South
- Whitman Park
ZIP codes
Camden spans Camden County, and this guide covers the 5 ZIP codes carrying a Camden mailing address.
- 8101
- 8102
- 8103
- 8104
- 8105
Closest cities in this guide
Straight-line distance from Camden, nearest first.
Camden roofing questions
How much does a new roof cost in Camden, NJ?
Architectural asphalt shingles on a 2,000–2,500 sq ft home in Camden run $9,900–$18,800 installed, or about $393–$746 per roofing square. Three-tab shingles start lower at $7,000 - $14,700. Premium assemblies reach $17,900 - $38,800. The midpoint is 16% below the median across the 935 cities researched on the same basis.
What wears out roofs fastest in Camden?
No single hazard dominates. Camden averages 85°F summer highs and 49 in of precipitation a year, none of which is extreme by national standards. Installation quality, not product upgrades, is what decides service life here.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Camden?
Most full tear-offs require a permit and at least one inspection, handled by City of Camden Construction Code Office. Budget $220–$480 for permit and inspection fees. Get it in writing that the permit is pulled and the fee sits inside the quote; in Camden an unpermitted roof tends to surface at a sale or a claim, years later.
Does this guide cover areas near Camden?
Yes — the closest are Philadelphia (3 mi), Cherry Hill (5 mi), and Gloucester Township (10 mi), each researched separately. Comparing them is worth a minute: a contractor working out of Philadelphia will quote Camden too, and the two markets do not always price the same.
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