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The average cost to replace a roof in Salem, Oregon is $17,405.

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$17,405 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Salem, OR

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Roof Replacement Cost in Salem, Oregon

The average cost to replace a roof in Salem is about $17,405. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Salem of 2,392 sqft (24.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $7.28 per sqft ($728/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 2,392 sqft roof (24.00 squares) in Salem.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Salem.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.28/sqft ($728/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,638
1,00010$7,276
1,50015$10,915
2,00020$14,553
2,50025$18,191
3,00030$21,829
3,50035$25,467
4,00040$29,105
4,50045$32,744
5,00050$36,382
Cedar Shingle
$13.86/sqft ($1,386/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$6,928
1,00010$13,856
1,50015$20,784
2,00020$27,712
2,50025$34,640
3,00030$41,568
3,50035$48,496
4,00040$55,424
4,50045$62,352
5,00050$69,280
Metal
$14.23/sqft ($1,423/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,114
1,00010$14,228
1,50015$21,342
2,00020$28,456
2,50025$35,571
3,00030$42,685
3,50035$49,799
4,00040$56,913
4,50045$64,027
5,00050$71,141
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Salem home.

Asphalt Shingle
$7.28/sqft ($728/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,183
1,000$4,366
1,500$6,549
2,000$8,732
2,500$10,915
3,000$13,097
3,500$15,280
4,000$17,463
4,500$19,646
5,000$21,829
Cedar Shingle
$13.86/sqft ($1,386/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$3,949
1,000$7,898
1,500$11,847
2,000$15,796
2,500$19,745
3,000$23,694
3,500$27,643
4,000$31,592
4,500$35,541
5,000$39,490
Metal
$14.23/sqft ($1,423/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,411
1,000$8,822
1,500$13,232
2,000$17,643
2,500$22,054
3,000$26,465
3,500$30,875
4,000$35,286
4,500$39,697
5,000$44,108
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Salem Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned90,966
Average roof size (with pitch)2,392 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Salem, Oregon

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Salem, Oregon compared to nearby areas? In Salem roofing labor typically falls between $150 and $300 per square (100 sq ft). That generally translates to a rate 10, 20 % lower than in Portland roughly on par with, or a shade above, Eugene and Corvallis and about 5, 15 % higher, than the nearby rural portions of Marion County, a difference driven by city‑side access permitting requirements and heightened contractor demand.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Salem, Oregon's weather affect roof lifespan? In Salem the roof’s lifespan is shortened by the Willamette Valley’s rain, about 38 to 42 inches each year, along, with occasional light snow moderate year‑round winds of roughly 8 to 12 mph, cloudier winters and sunny summers. Those conditions speed up shingle granule loss encourage moss growth and make damage more likely typically shaving a decade off the expected life of an asphalt‑shingle roof when maintenance is neglected.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Salem, Oregon? In Salem the chief perpetrator of roof woes is the lingering water‑induced decay that silently gnaws at shingles thanks to the region’s winter showers and a stubborn carpet of moss. Add to that the culprits, jammed gutters and a steady rain of leaves from the valley‑line trees, which together trap moisture, against the roof and the outcome is inevitable rot and persistent leaks.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Salem, Oregon? Salem Oregons prime roofing window falls between mid‑July and August, when the Willamette Valley enjoys its driest, warmest spell letting shingles seal properly. The rainy stretch from October, through April should be avoided, though a late‑June or September job can be viable if the forecast promises dry days.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Salem, Oregon? Storm‑linked roof claims in Salem Oregon surface with regularity yet they climb to a pronounced apex from November, to March courtesy of wind‑laden rain and rogue tree limbs. The vintage residences hugging the Willamette River and those tucked into South Salem register a higher claim count predominantly over busted shingles and leaks that materialize after the winter squalls.
What natural disasters in Salem, Oregon cause the most roof replacements? The bulk of roof replacements in Salem stem from a cocktail of forces: Pacific Northwest windstorms that send mature street trees crashing onto rooftops; hail and prodigious rain that accompany atmospheric‑river events; and the lingering heat and ember‑laden damage left by the 2020 Oregon wildfires, which draped the Willamette Valley in ash. Occasionally bouts of ice and snow also pile strain, on aging roofs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Salem, Oregon

Bonn Roof Care

4.7

164 reviews

1620 Salem Industrial Drive Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 363-0005

Weather Roofing & Construction Inc

5

1 review

1400 Broadway St NE Ste 209
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 932-0569

Winter Roofing Inc.

4.4

19 reviews

2285 Liberty Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 881-2138

Pfeifer Roofing, Inc.

4.8

268 reviews

4835 Ridge Drive Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 647-4725

Valley Roofing & Exteriors

4.9

168 reviews

4910 Turner Road Southeast
Salem, OR 97317

(503) 383-1406

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Jeremy Dumanovsky Roofing / Salem Oregon Roofing

4.5

81 reviews

2245 Commercial Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 540-9898

A&L ROOFING

4.9

60 reviews

4692 Lancaster Drive Northeast
Salem, OR 97305

(503) 371-0179

Western Roofing Inc

5

18 reviews

1050 25th Street Southeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 371-8555

Moser Roofing

4.5

43 reviews

2435 Claxter Road Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 378-1107

Cravenho Construction & Building

4.5

55 reviews

1420 McDonald Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 819-3450

Jensen Exteriors

4.5

78 reviews

265 Commercial Street Southeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 383-4176

Dakota Roofing

4.9

44 reviews

1191 Capitol Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 394-2615

Five Star Roofing

4.2

64 reviews

3955 Hayesville Drive Northeast
Salem, OR 97305

(971) 216-6228

Cascade Roofing

3.9

24 reviews

855 9th Street Northwest
Salem, OR 97304

(503) 363-4823

West Coast Roofing & Building

5

1 review

3380 Portland Rd NE
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 580-7712

Western Pacific Roofing – Salem

4.4

22 reviews

451 Melow Road Northeast
Salem, OR 97317

(503) 659-7663

Slate & Slate Roofing

5

1 review

2919 Island View Dr NE
Salem, OR 97303

(503) 510-5105

Andy Roofing & Remodeling

4.8

18 reviews

5385 Sunnyside Road Southeast
Salem, OR 97306

(971) 222-5515

Referred Roof Cleaning & Exteriors

4.9

346 reviews

1210 Madrona Avenue Southeast
Salem, OR 97302

(503) 369-8253

Roof It All

5

1 review

3000 Market St NE Ste 412
Salem, OR 97301

(541) 944-3475

Map of Roofing Contractors in Salem, Oregon

Salem Roof Costs Compared to Other Oregon Cities

Portland, OR

  • $3,029 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,376

Eugene, OR

  • $1,585 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,990

Bend, OR

  • $847 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,558

Beaverton, OR

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,405

Grants Pass, OR

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $17,405
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.