Roof Replacement Cost in Oregon (2027 Price Guide)
Different home? Enter its size and pitch in Oregon
Change the size or pitch and every price below reprices. We start at 5/12, a common Oregon slope; at 9/12 and steeper, expect harness and jack work in the bid.
Expect quotes near $12,620 to $19,240 for a standard shingle re-roof in Oregon; that figure assumes a typical 1,940 sq. ft. single-story house. We get there from roughly 21.9 squares of roof (2,192 sq. ft.) pitched at 5/12; one layer comes off, and labor plus materials are in the number.
On a per-square basis (a square equals a hundred square feet), Oregon prices this roof at about $701.88. Thicker 50-year architectural shingles raise the job to $14,030 to $21,380, and the cheapest metal choice, steel shingles, begins near $27,150.
- Home: 1,940 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 1,940 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,192 sq. ft. (21.9 squares), 5/12
- 30-year asphalt: $12,620 to $19,240
- 50-year architectural: $14,030 to $21,380
- Metal: $27,150 to $56,340
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $17,700 to $22,980
Oregon Roofing Costs by Material
The roof stays the same size in every row below; only the covering changes. Each price includes tear-off of one layer, and the range shows how far honest bids usually spread.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $12,620 to $19,240 | $15,390 | $701.88 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $14,030 to $21,380 | $17,100 | $780.00 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $27,150 to $41,390 | $33,110 | $1,510.29 |
| Aluminum shingles | $30,030 to $45,770 | $36,620 | $1,670.07 |
| Standing seam metal | $36,200 to $55,180 | $44,140 | $2,013.32 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $36,960 to $56,340 | $45,080 | $2,055.93 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,940 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,700 to $22,980 | $20,340 | $1,048.20 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $15,230 to $19,780 | $17,510 | $902.15 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $18,420 to $23,920 | $21,170 | $1,090.89 |
Shingles price through the roof replacement calculator, metal through the metal roof calculator, membranes through the flat roof calculator. Regional pricing for the Pacific area sits 18% above the U.S. average on the pitched-roof rows.
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 Oregon estimates above.
What Pushes a Oregon Roof Quote Up or Down
When two quotes for the same house are far apart, the gap is usually scope. Here is what each common variable is worth on the 21.9-square roof above:
- Tear-off. About $3,690 of the quote pays to strip and dispose of one layer; if the roofer finds two layers, figure another $2,390 or so.
- Hips and valleys. Take a basic gable as the baseline. A hip layout costs roughly $1,520 above it; dormers and valleys scattered across the roof cost about $2,570 above it.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $1,090 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Skylight work. Budget about $420 for every skylight replaced or added during the re-roof.
- Decking. Nobody can see rotten plywood until the shingles come off. Get a written per-sheet replacement price so a surprise has a fixed cost.
- Flashing, vents and gutters. Some roofers include new flashing and vents; others bill them separately. Price new gutters on their own with the gutter cost calculator.
- Paperwork. Local permit fees and dumpster rental vary; ask each roofer to list them rather than add them later.
Rebuild Your Bid
Choose what your roof really needs. Every combination is priced in advance by the same model as this page.
$15,390quotes usually $12,620 – $19,240
Roof size and pitch stay fixed (2,192 sq. ft., 5/12); only the scope changes. Skylights, gutters and rotten decking are not included.
Compare scope first and price second. A bid that skips new flashing or a decking allowance only looks cheaper.
How Oregon Weather Ages a Roof
Oregon's winters average highs near 41°F and lows near 26°F; summer highs average about 84°F. On our climate map below, that puts it in Region 3. Those numbers translate into a short list of roof stressors in Oregon:
Wet months. Months of drizzle keep shaded roofs damp, and moss follows. Good sun exposure, trimmed branches and resistant shingles keep it in check.
Embers. In wildfire country, the roof is the largest target for flying embers. Metal, tile and fire-rated shingle systems resist ignition; ask what rating the assembly carries.
Coastal exposure. Salt spray eats ordinary steel. Stainless or coated fasteners and aluminum flashing last far longer within reach of the sea breeze.
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 - Oregon is Region 3. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
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 Oregon
Metal roofs come in a few families, and they do different jobs. The prices below are for a typical 1,940 sq. ft. single-story house in Oregon.
- Standing seam: $36,200 to $55,180. Long panels run from ridge to eave and lock together at raised seams, with the clips hidden underneath. No screws go through the face, so there are far fewer places for a leak to start. On this roof it runs about $27,040 more than architectural shingles.
- Steel shingles: $27,150 to $41,390. Aluminum shingles: $30,030 to $45,770. The look of a regular roof with the life of metal. These pieces work on steep or complicated roofs. Steel resists dents; aluminum resists corrosion.
- Stone-coated steel: $36,960 to $56,340. Steel panels covered in crushed stone and shaped like clay tile or wood shake. The texture hides hail marks and softens rain noise.
- Copper: custom quote only. Copper has no price in our tools: each job is a custom quote, and it runs well past standing seam. In return it can outlive the house. Use it where people will see it, like a front porch or a turret.
Winter decides it here. Metal sheds snow, so ice dams seldom form and the roof lasts longer. In summer a light finish keeps the attic cooler, but skip copper if you want that effect.
In a rainy climate, smooth metal panels shed water fast and resist moss growth. Metal pays off for long-term owners. If a move is likely within a few years, architectural shingles usually give better value. The metal roof calculator prices each panel style separately.
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Best Season for a New Roof in Oregon
Plan a re-roof for the drier months. A crew that works in the rain must protect the open deck every day, which adds time.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in Oregon
Porches, additions, garages and some whole houses have roofs too flat for shingles; they get a membrane. Priced on the full 1,940 sq. ft. footprint in Oregon:
- EPDM rubber: $17,700 to $22,980. Synthetic rubber, usually black, laid in wide sheets with glued or taped seams. It shrugs off hail and hard frost and is easy to patch, so it suits garages, porches and roofs nobody sees.
- TPO, 60-mil: $15,230 to $19,780. Most roofers reach for TPO first today. It is white, light, and the seams are melted together rather than glued. Thicker sheets last longer, so compare the mil rating on each bid.
- PVC, 60-mil: $18,420 to $23,920. It looks like TPO but has a longer service record, and it holds up better where water sits or oils land. Choose it for a busy roof deck or a spot that never drains well.
Price order in Oregon: TPO first, PVC last, with EPDM between them. Each figure covers new polyiso board under the membrane and stripping the existing layer. Small flat areas cost more per square foot, since edges, flashing and setup barely shrink. Water that pools and freezes on a flat roof opens seams over time. Re-roofing is the moment to fix low spots with tapered board. Need another membrane or insulation level? The flat roof calculator prices it.
Freeze and thaw are the main threat here, and summer heat comes second. Welded TPO or PVC handles both: tight seams for the cold and a white face for the heat.
Roof Replacement in Oregon's Major Cities
Contractors working in Portland, Eugene and Salem pay more for crews, coverage and permits, so their bids land above the statewide figure; small towns usually come in lower. Same 30-year shingle roof, by city:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- Portlandpop. 630,000$13,100 – $19,960
- Eugenepop. 179,000$12,880 – $19,620
- Salempop. 178,000$12,870 – $19,620
- Greshampop. 112,000$12,920 – $19,690
The city adjustment is modest - a few percent - and matches the numbers on each city's own page.
Ballpark Your Oregon Roof Cost
Move the slider to your square footage and the price range updates from the same cost model, using statewide rates.
$12,620 – $19,240 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Common Questions About Re-Roofing in Oregon
Does a re-roof in Oregon require a permit?
Often yes. Most local building departments want a permit for a full replacement. The contractor normally handles it - ask to see it before work starts.
How do I estimate my roof size?
Measure the area the roof covers, then scale it up for slope. The 1,940 sq. ft. footprint in this guide, sloped at 5/12, grows to near 2,192 sq. ft. - 21.9 squares once overhang and waste are counted. Ask each roofer for their square count in writing.
How many working days does a new roof need?
Plan on a few days at most for an asphalt roof around 2,192 sq. ft. Complex shapes, a second layer or bad weather can stretch it.
Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
Covered: hail, wind, fallen trees. Not covered: age and wear. With asphalt at $12,620 to $19,240 in Oregon, it pays to read your roof settlement terms now, not after a storm.
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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.
