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How much does a new roof cost in the Puget Sound?

Updated September 2026  ·  Typical installed prices for Seattle, Tacoma and Everett-area homes

Quick answer

Most Puget Sound homeowners pay $12,000 to $25,000 for most asphalt roofs, installed. A typical project runs $4.50 – $8.50 per sq ft for architectural shingles.

Typical 2026 price
$12,000 – $25,000

for most asphalt roofs, installed

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Roofing prices by option

Option
Typical installed price
Architectural asphalt

The standard in the region: 25-30 year shingles, wide colour range.

$12,000 – $25,000
Metal (standing seam)

Sheds rain and moss, lasts 40+ years, higher upfront cost.

$22,000 – $45,000
Cedar shake

The classic Northwest look; needs regular maintenance.

$25,000 – $50,000
Flat or low-slope

Membrane systems for flat sections, additions and garages.

$8 – $14 per sq ft
By project size

What a whole project costs

Project
Typical total
Small home or garage (1,200 sq ft roof)
$6,000 – $11,000
Typical home (2,000–2,500 sq ft roof)
$12,000 – $25,000
Large or steep, complex roof
$25,000 – $40,000+
Cost factors

What drives the price

Roof size and pitch

Steeper roofs need more safety gear and time per square.

Tear-off layers

Removing two old layers costs more than one.

Decking repair

Soft or rotted plywood, common under PNW moss, is replaced at a per-sheet price.

Ventilation and details

Vents, flashing, skylights and chimneys add labor.

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How to keep the price down

How we price

Ranges are typical installed prices for the Seattle–Tacoma–Everett area, checked against published local pricing (sources below). They’re for planning. Your written quote is the real number.

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Roofing cost FAQ

Planning the project itself? Read our roof replacement guide.

Most homeowners pay $12,000 to $25,000 for an architectural asphalt roof, or about $4.50 to $8.50 per square foot installed.

Metal sheds rain and moss and can last twice as long as asphalt, so it can pay off if you plan to stay 20+ years.

Rotted decking, extra layers, and new flashing or vents. Ask for those unit prices before the job starts.

Sources

Where these prices come from

Our typical range, $12,000–$25,000 for most asphalt roofs, installed, sits inside what local contractors and cost publishers report. Their numbers differ because each prices a different scope, finish level or home size.

What the range includes

Tear-off of one layer, underlayment, architectural asphalt shingles, flashing, vents and disposal.

Not included

Rotted decking, extra layers, skylights, gutters and permit fees.

Prices checked September 30, 2026 by Clearview Home Guide.

Source
What it says
The Seattle Roofing Company
$11,000 – $18,000, architectural shingles
$12,000 – $25,000, asphalt
$20,000 – $35,000 for about 2,500 sq ft
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