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Average Roofer Cost in Bellevue, WA

A roofer in Bellevue charges roughly $73/hour — driven by the BLS OEWS national mean hourly wage of $26.36 for SOC 47-2181, the WA cost-of-living index of 116.0, and the standard 2.4× contractor markup. Below: project-by-project pricing, then 5 licensed local pros.

Roofer prices in Bellevue, WA

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Roof inspection + written report 1–2 hours $147 $120 – $176
Single leak repair (small area, replace ~10 shingles) half day $433 $355 – $519
Shingle replacement (storm spot repair, ~1 square) half day $692 $567 – $830
Step-flashing replacement around chimney or skylight 1 day $696 $570 – $835
Seamless aluminum gutter install (150 ln ft) 1 day $2,010 $1,648 – $2,412
Tear-off + asphalt re-roof (1700 sq ft, mid-grade) 2–3 days $12,291 $10,079 – $14,749
Standing-seam metal roof (1700 sq ft) 3–5 days $21,531 $17,655 – $25,837
Synthetic underlayment + ice-shield refresh 1 day $2,013 $1,651 – $2,416
Skylight replacement (one fixed unit) 1 day $1,113 $913 – $1,336

Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (WA COL 116.0/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.

What a roofer in Bellevue actually does

A residential roofer either performs targeted repair (lifted shingles, popped nails, failed flashing, single-leak diagnosis) or a full tear-off and replacement. A reputable contractor will start with a multi-point inspection: shingle condition (granule loss, curling, cracking), flashing integrity around chimneys/sidewalls/penetrations, ridge and soffit ventilation, attic moisture signs, and decking condition (you don't know about rotten plywood until tear-off). Asphalt shingle is the dominant material in 80% of US homes; metal and tile dominate in storm-prone or arid markets. All re-roofs require a permit and at least one mid-roof inspection by the local AHJ in most jurisdictions, and OSHA 1926.501 requires fall protection for any work at heights above 6 feet — a non-negotiable safety/insurance issue.

Questions to ask before you hire in WA

  1. Are you a manufacturer-certified installer (GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Platinum, CertainTeed Select)? Certification is required for the long manufacturer warranties.
  2. What's the workmanship warranty (separate from the manufacturer's shingle warranty), and is it transferable?
  3. How do you handle decking that's rotten under the old shingles — is it a per-sheet add, and what's the unit price?
  4. Will you tear off the old roof completely (single-layer install only), or are you proposing an overlay?
  5. Are ice & water shield, drip edge, and proper underlayment included to current code in my climate zone?
  6. What's the projected weather window, and what happens if a storm hits mid-job?
Door-to-door storm-chaser pitches, "we just did your neighbor's roof" without proof, asking for full payment up front, no permit pulled, or the company refusing to provide its state contractor license number.

5 licensed roofers in Bellevue

Garcia Crown Roofing

📍 462 Sunset St, Bellevue, WA 98004
★ 4.9 / 5 · 374 reviews · 7 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 7 yrs
Specialties: Skylight install, Ventilation, Underlayment, Leak repair, Shingle repair

Summit Roofers

📍 1507 Elm Pkwy, Bellevue, WA 98005
★ 4.5 / 5 · 156 reviews · 11 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 11 yrs
Specialties: Storm damage, Tear-off, Gutter install, Leak repair

Cooper Roofers

📍 6128 Lake St, Bellevue, WA 98039
★ 4.1 / 5 · 378 reviews · 8 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 8 yrs
Specialties: Tear-off, Underlayment, Ventilation

Cox Roofing

📍 2493 Walnut Dr, Bellevue, WA 98004
★ 4.9 / 5 · 225 reviews · 21 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 21 yrs
Specialties: Underlayment, Leak repair, Skylight install, Tear-off, Shingle repair

Eagle Roofcraft

📍 7578 Meadow Ln, Bellevue, WA 98005
★ 4.1 / 5 · 341 reviews · 16 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 16 yrs
Specialties: Gutter install, Flashing repair, Shingle repair, Underlayment

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Seasonal roofing checklist for Bellevue homeowners

Spring

  • After the last freeze, walk the perimeter and look for shingle granules collected at downspouts — heavy granule loss is the early sign of asphalt shingle wear.
  • Inspect attic decking for any new daylight, dark stains, or musty smell; small leaks show up in the attic months before they show up on the ceiling.
  • Trim any branches now overhanging the roof to at least 10 feet of clearance to prevent abrasion and squirrel access.
  • Check pipe-boot rubber collars — UV cracks them every 8–10 years and they're a top-three leak source.

Fall

  • Clean gutters and downspouts thoroughly after leaf-drop; clogged gutters cause ice damming and fascia rot all winter.
  • Inspect and re-seal flashing around chimneys, skylights, and sidewall transitions before freeze-thaw cycles begin.
  • Schedule any needed repairs now — most reputable roofers stop scheduling work in deep winter except for emergency tarp-and-patch.
  • Verify attic ventilation (soffit + ridge) is unobstructed; poor venting is the #1 cause of premature shingle failure in the south and ice dams in the north.

Winter

  • After heavy snow, rake the bottom 3–4 feet of the roof from the ground (snow rake) to prevent ice dam formation at the eave.
  • Watch interior ceilings for new water stains during the first thaw — that's the moment any compromised flashing or shingle reveals itself.
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