Roof replacement cost in Spokane, WA

Range for a full asphalt-shingle replacement — tear-off, underlayment, flashing, disposal — priced from what roofing crews actually earn in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA.

Spokane runs about 15-20% below Seattle, but it is not a cheap market - it sits near the national average. Hard winters, snow load and a short building season keep prices from dropping the way a lower cost of living would suggest.

Wage basis: roofers (SOC 47-2181), Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · BLS OEWS May 2025. How this is calculated.

Typical roofs, typical ranges

Roof size≈ House sizeEstimated range
15 squares 1,200–1,500 sq ft $8,000 – $10,800
20 squares 1,600–2,000 sq ft $9,300 – $12,600
25 squares 2,000–2,500 sq ft $11,700 – $15,700
30 squares 2,400–3,000 sq ft $14,000 – $18,800
35 squares 2,800–3,500 sq ft $16,300 – $22,000

Ranges above assume a typical job: architectural asphalt shingles, one tear-off layer, moderate pitch, a gable roof with few penetrations. A hip roof with skylights, custom flashing and a vented ridge cap runs roughly 85% higher — switch the calculator to Complex to see that range.

What moves the price

Three inputs dominate: labor (local crew wages × hours, the biggest share), materials (shingles, underlayment, drip edge — we price nationally and note this in the methodology), and access & complexity (pitch, valleys, stories, skylights). Small roofs cost more per square: crews have fixed mobilization costs — crew call-out, dumpster, permit and inspection — that do not shrink with the job. Those costs spread over fewer squares, so the surcharge tapers off gradually rather than switching on at a fixed size, and a full replacement rarely lands below $6,000. Roof shape matters just as much: every valley, hip and skylight is a hand-cut detail, which is why the complex setting is a different price bracket rather than a small surcharge.

FAQ

What does a roof replacement cost in Spokane?

For a typical 20–25 square asphalt-shingle roof in Spokane, our estimate lands between $9,300 and $15,700, including tear-off, underlayment and disposal. Your quote depends on pitch, layers to remove, and roof complexity.

What is a "square" in roofing?

One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft house usually has a 20–28 square roof once pitch and overhangs are counted.

Does the estimate include tear-off?

Yes. The range assumes removal and disposal of one existing shingle layer down to the sheathing.

Why is it a range and not one number?

We publish the span between the 25th and 75th percentile of local roofer wages plus material costs. A single number would hide real market spread.

How current is the data?

Wage data: BLS OEWS, May 2025. We refresh annually with each BLS release; the update date is shown on every page.

Sources

Roofer wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA. Calculation details: methodology. Page data updated 2026-09-10.