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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Washington is $15,047.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Washington is about $15,047. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Washington of 2,246 sqft (22.33 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.70 per sqft ($670/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 2,246 sqft roof (22.33 squares) in Washington.

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 Washington.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.70/sqft ($670/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,350
1,00010$6,699
1,50015$10,049
2,00020$13,399
2,50025$16,749
3,00030$20,098
3,50035$23,448
4,00040$26,798
4,50045$30,148
5,00050$33,497
Cedar Shingle
$12.73/sqft ($1,273/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$6,365
1,00010$12,729
1,50015$19,094
2,00020$25,458
2,50025$31,823
3,00030$38,188
3,50035$44,552
4,00040$50,917
4,50045$57,282
5,00050$63,646
Metal
$14.53/sqft ($1,453/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,264
1,00010$14,528
1,50015$21,792
2,00020$29,056
2,50025$36,320
3,00030$43,585
3,50035$50,849
4,00040$58,113
4,50045$65,377
5,00050$72,641

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 Washington home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.70/sqft ($670/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,010
1,000$4,020
1,500$6,030
2,000$8,039
2,500$10,049
3,000$12,059
3,500$14,069
4,000$16,079
4,500$18,089
5,000$20,098
Cedar Shingle
$12.73/sqft ($1,273/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$3,628
1,000$7,256
1,500$10,884
2,000$14,511
2,500$18,139
3,000$21,767
3,500$25,395
4,000$29,023
4,500$32,651
5,000$36,278
Metal
$14.53/sqft ($1,453/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,504
1,000$9,007
1,500$13,511
2,000$18,015
2,500$22,519
3,000$27,022
3,500$31,526
4,000$36,030
4,500$40,534
5,000$45,037

Washington Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned2,909,980
Average roof size (with pitch)2,246 Square Feet
Average roof slope 6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Washington

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Washington compared to nearby states?

In Washington roofing labor typically falls between $3.50 and $6.50 per foot (about $45, $95 an hour). Seattle and Snohomish add a noticeable premium, roofs, frequent rain and higher local wages all push the price up. Heading south into Oregon labor costs are usually % cheaper while Idaho enjoys an even larger discount, roughly 15‑30 % lower, than Washington’s rates.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Washington's weather affect roof lifespan?

Washington’s climate wears down roofs in a patchwork of ways. In Washington, especially, around Puget Sound and the Olympic foothills, steady year‑round rain feeds moss, algae and rot. Coastal windstorms can even pry shingles loose while the Cascades bring snow and ice dams that subject roofs to freeze‑thaw cycles. Out east the sunnier drier Columbia Basin bathes roofs in UV light. Drives thermal swings that hasten fading and cracking.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Washington?

In Washington the relentless Pacific Northwest rain and ever‑present humidity are the chief drivers of roof damage, encouraging moss and algae to proliferate, hastening shingle decay rotting cedar shakes and spawning leaks, while wind and fallen trees add storm damage, along the coast and the foothills of the Olympic and Cascade ranges.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Washington?

In Washington the opportune window for swapping out a roof stretches from mid‑June through September; July and August are especially favorable across the Puget Sound corridor, the Olympic foothills and the Cascades, when sunshine drives moisture off the decking quickly and contractors are plentiful. The damp stretch from October, to April is best steered clear of. Out east the drier summer heat and the milder spring shoulder months provide an extra leeway.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Washington?

Storm‑related roof claims are a sight throughout Washington yet they cluster in the western counties after the season’s Pacific windstorms, those fall‑and‑winter blasts that drench the area with rain and topple trees. A stubborn mix of moss buildup, soggy soils and the ever‑present salty air, off Puget Sound acts like a catalyst hastening roof leaks. Hail claims on the hand appear far less often across the state showing up chiefly east of the Cascades when convective storms roll through.

What natural disasters in Washington cause the most roof replacements?

In Washington wind‑tossed trees from Puget Sound storms top the list of roof‑replacement triggers with snowfall east of the Cascades following close behind and only the occasional hail, in the Columbia Basin. Notable incidents range from the 2006 Hanukkah‑Eve storm and the 2021 Western Washington windstorms to atmospheric‑river flooding that speeds up leaks and rot.

Top Roofing Contractors in Washington

A ROOF ABOVE

4.7

57 reviews

MetalMetal Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Flat RoofFlat Roof

3915 East Tanager Lane
Mead, WA 99021

(509) 400-5911

State roofing solutions LLC

5

27 reviews

Flat RoofFlat Roof Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle MetalMetal

419 173rd Street South
Spanaway, WA 98387

(253) 468-0634

Ferdi Roofing & Siding

4.9

103 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

13803 108th Avenue Northeast
Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 495-7795

Roofing Formula LLC.

5

142 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle MetalMetal Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

8205 Northeast 142nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 207-6016

Alpine Roofing

4.9

260 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

2016 Logston Boulevard
Richland, WA 99354

(509) 987-7818

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Casabella Home Solutions, LLC

5

77 reviews

Flat RoofFlat Roof Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle MetalMetal Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

570 Kirkland Way
Kirkland, WA 98033

(425) 485-2470

Berry Lake Home Services

4.9

33 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Tesla Solar RoofTesla Solar Roof CedarCedar Solar PanelsSolar Panels Flat RoofFlat Roof MetalMetal Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle CopperCopper SlateSlate ConcreteConcrete Clay/Terra CottaClay/Terra Cotta

2507 Southeast Mile Hill Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366

(415) 654-9069

Stanley Roof and Solar, LLC

5

54 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Solar PanelsSolar Panels Tesla Solar RoofTesla Solar Roof Flat RoofFlat Roof Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle MetalMetal

7202 Northeast Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98665

(800) 433-4633

aaron zarling

4.7

68 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

18323 Bothell Everett Highway
Bothell, WA 98012

(425) 770-5472

Premier Energy Solutions LLC

5

62 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

6501 119th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372

(253) 332-3620

IRC Roofing Company

4.7

60 reviews

Solar PanelsSolar Panels Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

117th Avenue East
South Hill, WA 98374

(253) 446-6386

Columbia Roofing

5

71 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle MetalMetal Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

1904 North 4th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301

(509) 430-8674

True Blue Roofing & Siding

4.8

279 reviews

MetalMetal Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

18407 Renton-Maple Valley Road
Maple Valley, WA 98038

(253) 655-9898

Matador Exteriors

4.9

38 reviews

MetalMetal Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

10401 Northeast 29th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686

(360) 836-0369

Dagmar Construction LLC

4.6

59 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

1918 Belmont Loop Suite B
Woodland, WA 98674

(360) 904-4646

Statesman Services

5

26 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

1201 Pacific Avenue Suite 600
Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 234-4042

Denali

4.6

10 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

11014 19th Avenue South East
Everett, WA 98208

(425) 327-9000

DLG Roofing LLC

4.8

18 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

20305 22nd Ave
Spanaway, WA 98387

(253) 282-2424

Toro Roofing LLC

4.8

16 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

643 Adams Road South
Quincy, WA 98848

(509) 398-4970

Premier Landscape Construction

4.7

31 reviews

MetalMetal Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

29808 Thomas Road Southeast
Kent, WA 98042

(425) 525-9676

Map of Roofing Contractors in Washington

Roof Costs in Washington Cities

Auburn, WA

  • Avg Cost: $12,838

Bellevue, WA

  • Avg Cost: $14,042

Bellingham, WA

  • Avg Cost: $15,047

Bothell, WA

  • Avg Cost: $17,726

Bremerton, WA

  • Avg Cost: $18,290

Everett, WA

  • Avg Cost: $15,304

Kennewick, WA

  • Avg Cost: $17,618

Kent, WA

  • Avg Cost: $21,108

Lynnwood, WA

  • Avg Cost: $14,452

Marysville, WA

  • Avg Cost: $13,768

Olympia, WA

  • Avg Cost: $13,528

Port Orchard, WA

  • Avg Cost: $18,290

Puyallup, WA

  • Avg Cost: $16,971

Renton, WA

  • Avg Cost: $16,592

Seattle, WA

  • Avg Cost: $12,158

Snohomish, WA

  • Avg Cost: $14,452

Spokane, WA

  • Avg Cost: $14,132

Tacoma, WA

  • Avg Cost: $13,276

Vancouver, WA

  • Avg Cost: $15,047

Yakima, WA

  • Avg Cost: $15,047