How much a new roof costs in Seattle, WA in 2026
Roofers Hotline is a roofing company for roof repair, roof replacement, leak repair, storm damage and inspections in Seattle and 8 towns across King, Kitsap, Snohomish, Jefferson and 1 more county, on one phone number, (855) 512-1072. Calls are answered from 178 ZIP codes in the Seattle area. Someone answers at any hour, and the estimate is written down before any work begins.
Key takeaways
- A new architectural asphalt shingle roof here typically runs $8,800–$26,400 in 2026, or $518–$1,554 per square, by the cost table here.
- The nearest weather station records about 37 inches of rain a year, and most leaks start at flashing, pipe boots and valleys.
- With 202 roofing businesses in King County on the Census business register, a second written estimate is easy to get.
Here you will find what a roof replacement in Seattle costs, what moves the price, how insurance and paying out of pocket differ, and what to ask about financing. The local fact that changes the answer most is the age of the housing: 54% of the metro's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates to 1974, so many replacements start with an older roof deck and framing that has to be inspected before anyone can fix a price. Roofers Hotline answers calls 24 hours a day, and a written estimate comes before any work starts.
What a new roof costs
A new roof is priced by the size of the roof, the material and the condition of what sits underneath. What you can count on is that a written estimate names the material, the area being replaced, the tear-off and disposal, and any deck repair, each as its own line.
Seattle homes are also worth more than the county's. The median home is valued at $912,100, against $811,200 county-wide (ACS 2019-2023), and owners often choose a roof that fits that value. Ask for the estimate with the material and scope written out so you can compare two bids line by line.
For this service locally, see roof replacement for this metro, booked across the metro's 178 ZIP codes with a written estimate first.
What pushes local prices up or down
Age is the biggest local factor. Seattle's median home was built in 1974, which is 9 years older than the King County median of 1983, and 54% of the city's homes predate 1980, compared with 47% across the county. Older houses are more likely to have layers of earlier roofing, skip sheathing or decking that has soaked up moisture over decades. Each of those adds labor before the new roof goes on.
Weather matters in a different way here than in hail country. The metro gets 36.5 inches of precipitation a year in the 1991-2020 normals at the metro Boeing Field station, but only 3.8 inches of snow and about 3 days at 90 F or higher. The risk is steady moisture, moss and wind rather than impact damage, and NOAA's record shows no hail of 1 inch or larger in King County since 2015. So a roof is usually replaced because water has worn it down, not because a storm broke it.
One call also covers roof repair for this metro, photographed first and estimated in writing. See what roof replacement costs for prices by material and job, and the local range is above.
Insurance versus out of pocket
Most Seattle replacements are paid for out of pocket, because age and moisture wear are maintenance matters. Storm damage is a separate question, and the region does have a record of it: FEMA lists 29 federal disaster declarations that include the county from 1964 to date, the latest being Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides on April 7, 2026.
If a storm damaged your roof, the policy terms and your deductible decide what happens, and that is a conversation with your insurer. Deductibles are never waived or rebated. A written estimate that separates storm-related repairs from ordinary wear makes that conversation simpler, because it shows exactly which parts of the work are which.
From the first call to the scheduled work, roof replacement explained is walked through in order.
Financing questions
Only 44.2% of Seattle homes are owner-occupied, well below Washington's 63.9%, so many people who ask about a roof are landlords or owners of a unit in a building with shared responsibility. If you rent the home out or share the building, find out who is responsible for the roof before you ask for quotes.
Before you compare payment options, ask each bidder for the full written estimate and the payment schedule: what is due at signing, what is due when the old roof comes off and what is due at completion. Washington requires contractors, including roofers, to register with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), and you can look up any registration at Washington L&I before you sign. Call Roofers Hotline to start with a written estimate for roof replacement here.
Costs
Roof replacement cost in Seattle, 2026, by material and job
| Job | Range | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles, architectural | $8,800–$26,400 | $518–$1,554 per square |
| Metal roof, standing seam | $12,300–$68,500 | $723–$4,029 per square |
| Flat roof, TPO membrane | $6,900–$24,300 | $408–$1,429 per square |
| Tear-off and disposal of one old layer | $850–$8,500 | $50–$500 per square |
| Roof repair, minor (a few shingles, a boot, sealant) | $100–$1,600 | per job |
| Roof repair, moderate (a section, valley or underlayment) | $1,000–$3,100 | per job |
| Roof leak repair | $400–$1,700 | per job |
| Roof inspection | $300–$600 | per visit |
Typical range for Seattle, WA, built from published ranges and the local labor index (1.06); a written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Not a quote: typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides and Census County Business Patterns 2022 payroll data; your written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Source: published 2026 cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet, Today's Homeowner, RoofVista) and Census County Business Patterns 2022 roofing-contractor payroll.
- 54% Homes built before 1980city limits, Census estimates
- 1974 Median year builtcity limits, Census estimates
- 382,933 Housing unitscity limits, Census estimates
- 4in Annual snowfallnearest station, 1991–2020
- 30 Days at or below freezingnearest station, 1991–2020
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023; NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals. Updated October 2026.
Why call
Why Roofers Hotline in Seattle
- We track every storm the county records 382,933 housing units inside the city limits are on record here, and public storm, disaster and housing records shape the advice here.
- Local roofers who know King County roofs About 37 inches of rain fall in a normal year at the nearest station, and leaks tend to start at flashing and pipe boots.
- Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Night, weekend or holiday, the call is answered and the visit is booked.
- You decide, on your schedule A written estimate is yours to compare at home.
Questions
Questions about roof replacement cost here
How much does a new roof cost in Seattle?
By the 2026 cost table here, an architectural asphalt shingle replacement runs $8,800–$26,400, or $518–$1,554 per square, and a standing seam metal replacement runs $12,300–$68,500, or $723–$4,029 per square. These are published ranges scaled by the local labor index, not a quote: the written estimate for your roof depends on its size, pitch, layers and decking, so call to have it measured.
Why do older local homes cost more to reroof?
The metro's median home was built in 1974, and 54% of homes predate 1980. Older roofs often have more layers, worn decking or moisture damage underneath. Each problem adds tear-off and repair work, which is why the written estimate lists deck repair separately from the new roofing.
Does hail damage local roofs?
Rarely. NOAA's Storm Events record for King County shows no hail of 1 inch or larger since 2015. local roofs more often wear from steady rain, 36.5 inches a year in the 1991-2020 normals, along with moss and wind.
How do I check a local roofer's registration?
Washington requires contractors, including roofers, to register with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). Look up any registration at Washington L&I before you sign anything, and keep the written estimate, which should come before any work starts.
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