Juneau, AK Roofing Prices: Shingle, Metal and Flat Roofs (2027)
Use your home size and roof pitch in Juneau, AK
A roof's pitch is its rise in inches over twelve inches of run. Steeper roofs like 9/12 need roof jacks and harness work, so they cost more. We assume 9/12 for Alaska; pick yours above.
Expect quotes near $14,460 to $22,050 for a standard shingle re-roof in Juneau, AK; that figure assumes a typical 1,910 sq. ft. single-story house. Behind the number: a 9/12 pitch, close to 2,521 sq. ft. of roof surface (25.2 squares), one old layer removed, materials and installation included.
Divide it out and the installed rate is $699.42 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. If you want architectural 50-year shingles instead, plan on $16,070 to $24,500; metal opens at about $31,120 with steel shingles.
Local labor costs pull the price about $70 under the Alaska figure ($14,520 to $22,130). Every one of the 5 Juneau ZIP codes in Juneau Borough uses the prices on this page.
What a New Roof Costs in Juneau, AK: Shingles, Metal, Membranes
Below, one roof gets priced in nine different materials at Juneau, AK rates. Read the estimate column as your budget and the range as the band most quotes should fall inside.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $14,460 to $22,050 | $17,640 | $699.42 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $16,070 to $24,500 | $19,600 | $777.26 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $31,120 to $47,430 | $37,950 | $1,504.99 |
| Aluminum shingles | $34,410 to $52,450 | $41,960 | $1,664.21 |
| Standing seam metal | $41,480 to $63,230 | $50,590 | $2,006.26 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $42,360 to $64,570 | $51,660 | $2,048.72 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,910 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,360 to $22,550 | $19,960 | $1,044.52 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $14,940 to $19,410 | $17,180 | $898.98 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $18,070 to $23,470 | $20,770 | $1,087.07 |
Plug the same measurements into the roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator or flat roof calculator and you will get these exact figures; with the Pacific factor, pitched roofs here price 18% above the U.S. average.
Price per Year of Roof
The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the Juneau, AK estimates above.
Pricing Variables in a Juneau, AK Re-Roof
Before you rank quotes by price, check that they cover the same work. Our model values each variable on the 25.2-square roof like this:
- Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $4,230 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $2,740.
- Hips and valleys. Take a basic gable as the baseline. A hip layout costs roughly $1,740 above it; dormers and valleys scattered across the roof cost about $2,950 above it.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $1,250 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Skylights. Swapping or adding a skylight costs around $420 each at Juneau, AK rates.
- Roof deck. Ask every bidder for a per-sheet plywood or OSB price. It turns the biggest unknown on the job into a known number.
- Trim items. Chimney flashing, pipe boots, ridge vents and drip edge may or may not be in a bid. Gutters usually are not - the gutter cost calculator prices them.
- Fees. Permit cost and debris hauling change from town to town. The quote should name both.
Build Your Roof Scope
Change any option to see what that scope costs in Juneau, AK. Then compare each bid against it.
$17,640quotes usually $14,460 – $22,050
Same 2,521 sq. ft. roof at 9/12, priced with our roofing and metal calculators at Juneau, AK rates. Decking repairs, skylights and gutters are extra.
Put every quote on one sheet with the same rows - removal, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, ventilation, decking, permit - and the real differences show.
Weather, Wear and Your Alaska Roof
Alaska runs colder than every region on the map below. Statewide averages sit near 11°F for winter highs, -2°F for winter lows and 64°F for summer highs, and terrain moves them a lot. Those numbers translate into a short list of roof stressors in Alaska:
Snow load. Deep, heavy snow tests the decking and framing as much as the shingles. During tear-off, ask the roofer to report any sagging or soft deck so it gets fixed before the new layer goes on.
Ice dams. With winter lows around -2°F, eave ice is the main leak risk. Insist on ice-barrier membrane at the eaves and in every valley, then cut the attic heat loss that starts the melt. The attic insulation calculator and roof heat cable calculator cover that side.
Thaw damage. Meltwater that refreezes in gutters and seams expands and opens them a little more each time. Keep gutters clear and have every flashing joint redone during the re-roof.
Coastal exposure. Salt spray eats ordinary steel. Stainless or coated fasteners and aluminum flashing last far longer within reach of the sea breeze.
Remote supply lines mean materials travel far to reach job sites, and that shows up in installed prices.
Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell
Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Alaska charts with Region 1: cold-end wear - ice dams and freeze-thaw - sets shingle life there.
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
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Metal Roofing Prices in Juneau, AK
Metal roofs come in a few families, and they do different jobs. The prices below are for a typical 1,910 sq. ft. single-story house in Juneau, AK.
- Standing seam: $41,480 to $63,230. This is the classic metal roof: smooth vertical panels, fasteners tucked under the seam. It suits simple roof shapes and owners who plan to stay. Over architectural shingles, expect about $30,990 more.
- Steel shingles: $31,120 to $47,430. Aluminum shingles: $34,410 to $52,450. Small metal panels with a shingle or tile profile. They go on much like shingles, so hips and dormers are easier than with long panels. Pick aluminum near the ocean and steel inland.
- Stone-coated steel: $42,360 to $64,570. A steel base under a granule finish. You get the tile look at a small part of the weight of real tile.
- Copper: custom quote only. A copper roof is hand work by a sheet-metal specialist, and it is priced far above standing seam. It never needs paint and weathers to a green patina. Few homes cover the whole roof with it; dormers and entry roofs are the usual places.
Snow slides off metal before it can melt and refreeze at the eaves, so ice dams have little chance to form. No ice dam means no water backing up under the roof and no rotting eaves, which is a big reason metal lasts so long here. Add snow guards over doors and walkways.
Think about your timeline: metal's higher price spreads across many more years, but only if you are there to use them. Want a firmer metal number? Try the metal roof calculator with your measurements.
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Timing a Roof Replacement in Juneau, AK
Winter highs near 11°F shorten the roofing season. Shingles seal best in warm sun and turn brittle in the cold, so most jobs happen from spring through fall. Book early - good crews fill their calendars.
Membrane Roof Costs in Juneau, AK
Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 1,910 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Juneau, AK costs:
- EPDM rubber: $17,360 to $22,550. Think of a heavy inner tube spread over the deck. The seams are glued, not welded, and over time they are its weak spot. It earns its place on small, simple roofs and in cold places.
- TPO, 60-mil: $14,940 to $19,410. White plastic sheet, welded at the seams. It stays light for years and keeps the rooms below cooler. Quality varies by maker more than with the other two, so ask which product the bid names.
- PVC, 60-mil: $18,070 to $23,470. PVC is the one to pay up for when the roof works hard: a deck with chairs on it, a grill, a corner that never quite dries. Its welded seams and chemical resistance outlast the cheaper sheets there.
TPO is the budget choice on this roof, and PVC sits at the top of the range. We count new insulation board and one stripped layer in every row. Expect a higher per-square-foot price on a small porch or garage roof. Ponding water is the main enemy of flat roofs through a Alaska winter. Ask for tapered insulation at low spots and clear drains. For thicker insulation or a different membrane, use the flat roof calculator.
With winter lows near -2°F, pick the membrane for its seams and its drainage, not its color. Welded seams and tapered board at low spots keep ice out of the joints.
Nearby Alaska City Guides
Moving or comparing? The standard asphalt roof in other Alaska cities:
- Wasilla, AK, 560 mi northwest: $14,380 to $21,910
- Anchorage, AK, 570 mi northwest: $14,910 to $22,720
- Fairbanks, AK, 620 mi northwest: $14,460 to $22,050
Roofers serving Juneau also cover Juneau city and and Auke Bay, generally at similar prices. The Alaska roofing cost guide has the statewide numbers and every city.
Answers for Juneau, AK Homeowners
How do roofers measure a roof in squares?
A square is a hundred square feet of roof surface. For this 1,910 sq. ft. footprint at a 9/12 pitch, figure about 25.2 squares (2,521 sq. ft.). Use the same number when you compare bids.
Who pulls the roofing permit in Alaska?
In most places, a complete replacement needs a permit and may need an inspection. Your roofer should apply for it; a request that you do it yourself is a warning sign.
Can I file an insurance claim for a new roof?
Only for sudden damage such as wind, hail or a falling tree, never for plain wear. Certain policies cover an aging roof at its depreciated worth rather than full replacement. On a roof that costs $14,460 to $22,050 to replace, that gap is large, so check your settlement terms.
Will a roof replacement take more than a day?
For roughly 25.2 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.
Calculators for this job: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator
Pricing note: these are model estimates built from our roofing calculators and Pacific regional costs, refreshed for inflation each year. Use them to budget and to test bids, then get at least three written quotes.
Quick Answers
Answers use Alaska averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Alaska?
Plan for the warm season. Winter highs in Alaska average about 11°F, too cold for the seal strips to set on their own, so late spring through early fall is the usual window.
Does a new roof in Alaska need an ice barrier membrane?
It should have one. With typical winter lows around -2°F, roofs in Alaska face ice dams, so the membrane belongs at the eaves and in every valley - check the building code for the minimum.
Does metal roofing make sense in Alaska?
Usually, if you will stay. With winter lows around -2°F, metal in Alaska sends snow sliding off before it can build ice at the eaves - just add snow guards above entries.
Will a lighter roof lower cooling costs in Alaska?
Only a little. Winter lows around -2°F mean heating dominates the energy bill in Alaska; spend first on attic insulation and air sealing.
Can new shingles go on top of the old roof?
Sometimes, if only one layer is on now and local code allows a second. A full tear-off costs more but exposes the deck, so rotted boards get replaced rather than buried.
Run your own numbers: Roof replacement calculator or Metal roof cost calculator.
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