Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Portland (2026)

Average cost in Portland

US$18,204avg

US$8,500 — US$45,000

US$7 — US$15 per sq ft

+11% YoY
9 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Oregon

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and safety equipment

US$7,400 — US$11,100

50%

Materials

Architectural shingles and starter strips

US$5,550 — US$7,400

30%

Tear-Off & Disposal

Removal of old layers and landfill fees

US$1,850 — US$2,775

12%

Underlayment & Venting

Moisture barriers and attic ventilation

US$925 — US$1,480

5%

Permits & Inspections

City of Portland structural permit fees

US$150 — US$600

3%

🧾None (0%) — Oregon
Base cost + $0 tax$18,204

None at 0%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Tear-off of existing shingles
  • New underlayment
  • Asphalt shingle installation
  • Flashing & ridge vents
  • Cleanup & disposal
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Structural repairs (rotted decking)
  • Gutter replacement
  • Skylight installation
  • Cedar or metal roofing
  • Chimney repair

Based on a standard 1,500-2,000 sq ft roof with asphalt shingles.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$8,915

US$7,132 — US$10,698

Based on 9 sources and market data for Portland. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$16,400

Today

US$18,204

Roof Replacement in Portland is 11.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$1,804 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Portland

Verified providers
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KVN Portland Roofing

5832 SE 85th Ave, Portland, OR 97266, USA

5.0
★★★★★

176 reviews

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Geek Roofing

500 SW 116th Ave Ste 66, Portland, OR 97225, USA

5.0
★★★★★

395 reviews

🔨

IBEX Roof

3701 SE Milwaukie Ave Ste d, Portland, OR 97202, USA

4.9
★★★★½

441 reviews

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Flow Roofing

555 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA

4.9
★★★★½

428 reviews

🔨

USA Roofing & Waterproofing LLC

6423 NW St Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97210, USA

4.9
★★★★½

210 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, the City of Portland requires a structural permit for most roof replacements. In 2026, permit fees are based on project valuation, typically ranging from $150 to $600 for standard residential projects, including the required inspections.

For a typical 2,000 sq ft home in the Portland metro area, homeowners can expect to pay between $14,000 and $22,000 for architectural asphalt shingles, depending on the roof's pitch and complexity.

Portland's high rainfall and moss growth issues often require premium synthetic underlayment and zinc or copper strips to prevent rot, adding approximately $800 to $2,000 to the baseline material costs compared to drier regions.

Most professional estimates in Portland include a full 'tear-off' of one layer of existing shingles. However, if your home has multiple layers (common in older Portland neighborhoods), expect an additional labor and disposal fee of $1,000 to $3,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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