When a repair will not hold anymore, we tear off the old roof down to the deck, fix any rot we find, and install a complete new roof system rated for our rain.
A roof replacement is the honest answer when patching stops working: too many leaks, a roof past its life, or two old layers already nailed down. We pull the old roof off down to the deck, look at what the rain got to underneath, and build a complete new system. You get a written line-item quote, the City of Bellingham or Whatcom County permit pulled, and a workmanship warranty in hand.
On older Bellingham homes we plan for what a tear-off usually finds: skip-sheathing, a layer or two of old shingles, soft decking at the eaves, and no real underlayment. We quote a tear-off, not a layover, and we price deck repair as a clear per-sheet add-on so there is no surprise bill mid-job. Ice-and-water at the eaves and valleys, proper underlayment, new flashing, correct nailing, and balanced ventilation are standard on every replacement.
What it actually costs.
Roof replacement $11,000 to $26,000
Roof sizeSquare footage and pitch drive the labor
Tear-off layersOne layer or two, and how the old roof comes off
DeckingRotted or skip-sheathing replaced per sheet
MaterialArchitectural asphalt vs. metal vs. premium shingle
Our process.
Inspect and quote
We climb up, check the attic, decking, flashing, and vents, then hand you a written line-item quote and pull the permit.
Tear off and dry-in
We pull the old roof down to the deck and dry it in the same day so it never leaks on you mid-job.
Deck repair
We show you any rot or soft sheathing we find and replace it, priced as a clear per-sheet add-on.
Install and inspect
New underlayment, ice-and-water, flashing, shingles or metal, ventilation, a magnetic nail sweep, and the permit inspection.
Why hire us for roof replacement.
Tear-off to the deck, not a layover that fails fast here
Ice-and-water at the eaves and valleys, proper underlayment
Deck repair priced per sheet, no blank check
Permit pulled and inspection handled on every replacement
Workmanship warranty plus the material manufacturer warranty
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Bellingham?
For a typical 3-bedroom Bellingham home, a full roof replacement runs $11,000 to $26,000 in 2026. Architectural asphalt shingle roofs land around $9,500 to $22,000 and standing-seam metal runs higher. Tear-off layers, deck repair, pitch, and the number of valleys and penetrations all move the number. We publish ranges and give you an exact line-item quote after we inspect the roof.
Do you pull the permit for a roof replacement?
Yes. Roof replacements in the City of Bellingham and unincorporated Whatcom County require a permit and have to meet current Washington State Building Code, including ice-barrier and ventilation rules. We pull the permit and handle the inspection so the roof is legal and passes when you sell.
What happens if my decking is rotten?
We do not know until we tear off, and on older homes we usually find at least some soft decking or skip-sheathing. When we open it up we show you, take photos, and replace it priced as a clear per-sheet add-on that we budget for in the quote, not a surprise mid-job.
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