How Much Does a New Roof Cost? (2026 Guide)
A new roof here typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed for asphalt shingles. A standing-seam metal roof runs $18,000 to $32,000, as of 2026. The biggest price swings come from roof size, roof pitch, how many old layers come off, and whether the tear-off finds wet or rotted decking underneath.
Here is what actually drives that number for your roof replacement job. Here is how to read a quote too, so you know what you are paying for.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Kitsap County?
As of 2026, a standard single-family home in the Silverdale or Bremerton area typically pays $10,000 to $18,000 installed for a full asphalt shingle replacement. A standing-seam metal roof on that same home runs about $18,000 to $32,000 installed. These are general market ranges for our area. They are not a quote for your specific roof. Your real number comes from a free, written estimate.
| Roof Type | Typical Installed Cost (2026, Silverdale area) |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle | $10,000 - $18,000 |
| Standing-seam metal | $18,000 - $32,000 |
Get a free written estimate. Then you will know your real number before any work starts.
Why Does Roof Size and Pitch Change the Price?
Roof size is the biggest driver of your final number. Materials and labor are priced by how much roof surface the crew has to cover. A steep pitch adds to that cost too. A steep roof takes longer to work safely. It needs more fall protection, and it slows down every step from tear-off to final nailing. Two homes with the same square footage can land at different ends of our range. One roof might be steep. The other might be close to flat.
What If the Tear-Off Finds Rotted Decking?
It happens more here than in drier climates. Nearly 25 inches of rain falls in December through February alone in our area. That moisture works its way under aging shingles over the years. Once we pull the old roof off, we sometimes find wood decking that has gone soft or rotted underneath. That decking has to come out. It gets replaced before the new roof goes on. This is one cost a homeowner cannot see or price ahead of time. We always show you the decking before we cover it back up, so you see exactly what you are paying for.
Two other services can factor into a full replacement quote too. If your attic ventilation is undersized, we may recommend pairing the reroof with attic insulation work while the crew is already on the roof. That saves you paying for a separate trip and setup later.
Asphalt Shingles vs. Metal Roofing: Which Costs More?
Metal costs more up front. A standing-seam metal roof runs about $18,000 to $32,000 installed here. Algae-resistant Malarkey shingles run $10,000 to $18,000. The gap is bigger than the size difference alone. Metal panels and hidden fasteners cost more per square foot, and the installation takes specialized skill.
Shingles are the more affordable choice today. Metal is the long-life choice that avoids a second replacement decades from now. Neither answer is wrong. It depends on how long you plan to own the home. It also depends on how much you want to spend today versus later. Read how metal and asphalt compare beyond price if you are weighing the two.
Does a Kitsap County Roof Permit Add to the Cost?
Often, yes. Silverdale is unincorporated. Roof permits go through the Kitsap County Department of Community Development, not a city office. The county requires a residential roofing permit when a job includes structural work or replaces more than 2,100 square feet of roofing material. Most full-size reroofs in our area cross that line. So a county permit step, and its fee, is part of a normal quote here, not a surprise add-on. We handle the permit paperwork so you do not have to.
How Does This Compare to the National Average?
For context only, not a local number: the average U.S. roof replacement costs about $9,500. It typically ranges from $5,800 to $46,000, or roughly $4 to $11 per square foot blended across materials. Our local asphalt range starts close to that national average. Our metal range sits solidly inside the national spread. Kitsap County pricing tracks the rest of the country fairly closely. It is not an unusually expensive or unusually cheap market for roofing.
What Should Be Included in a Roofing Quote?
A complete quote lists the tear off, the underlayment and material spec, flashing and ventilation details, cleanup and haul away, the price, and the warranty terms. All of it should be in writing. It should also say what happens if rotten decking turns up once the old roof is off. That is the most common reason a final invoice moves from the low end of a range toward the high end.
If a bid is one number in a text message with no scope attached, keep shopping. You cannot compare two quotes fairly unless both list the same items. You cannot hold a roofer to a price that was never written down either. Before you sign anything, confirm any Kitsap County roofer's contractor registration number and insurance on the Washington State contractor search. It is a free check that takes a couple of minutes.
How Can You Keep Your New Roof Cost Down?
You cannot control the weather or your roof's age. But you can control a few real cost levers. Schedule during our drier months, when full crews work efficiently and slots are easier to book ahead of the fall rush. Choose asphalt shingles over metal if long-term cost matters more to you than lifespan. Get a free, written estimate so you know your full price, including any decking work found underneath, before a single shingle comes off. We are licensed, insured, and bonded in Washington. Every job comes with our lifetime workmanship warranty on the install, and the shingle or metal maker also covers the product itself.
Ready to know your real number? Schedule a free estimate. We will walk your roof, take photos, and give you a straight answer in writing.
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How much is 1,500 square feet of shingles?
Nationally, asphalt shingle material alone runs about $1 to $1.20 per square foot, so material for a 1,500 square foot roof is roughly $1,500 to $1,800. That is materials only. A full installed job, with tear-off, decking checks, and labor, is what lands inside our $10,000 to $18,000 Silverdale-area range.
Why are so many Kitsap County roofs due for replacement around the same time?
The median Silverdale home was built in 1992, and only 21 percent of local housing dates from before 1980. That means a large block of original roofs is crossing 30 years old at once, which is why replacement questions are landing in a lot of inboxes together right now.
When is the best time to schedule a roof replacement here?
Material and labor pricing does not swing much by season in our area. What does change is availability. Full replacements install best in the drier months, so those slots book out ahead. Scheduling early gets you the date you want instead of waiting behind the fall rush.
Is $25,000 a lot to pay for a new roof?
It depends on the roof. A standing-seam metal roof on a larger Kitsap County home can run $18,000 to $32,000, so $25,000 sits in the normal range for metal. For a typical asphalt shingle job here, $25,000 is on the high side; our usual range is $10,000 to $18,000.