Roof Replacement Cost in Federal Way, WA
Federal Way prices on this page use roofer wages for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro, where the median is $30.81 an hour and the mean is $35.21 (2,970 roofers, May 2025). Washington’s statewide roofer median is $29.16 an hour, so the Federal Way wage index of 1.156 is what moves the estimate.
Calculator for Federal Way, WA
Estimated range in Federal Way, WA
$12,563 – $23,100
Typical estimate $18,236 Estimate (non-official)
| Install | $9,747–$14,620 (typical $12,573) |
|---|---|
| Tear-off | $2,437–$7,310 (typical $4,873) |
| Decking | $0–$0 (typical $0) |
| Disposal | $280–$670 (typical $490) |
| Permit | $100–$500 (typical $300) |
Sources
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- This Old House - New roof cost (data from Homewyse) (2026-10-07)
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Angi - How much does it cost to shingle a roof (2026-10-01)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- Angi - Roll-off dumpster cost (2026-07-09)
- HomeGuide - Dumpster rental prices (2023-04-05)
- Fixr - Dumpster rental cost (2025-01-31)
- derived from decking_installed_per_sqft
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- Angi - How much does a new roof cost (2026-03-05)
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Federal Way cost factors
Labor
In Federal Way, the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA roofer median is $30.81 an hour and the mean is $35.21 an hour, with a median annual wage of $64,090.00. Employment in that metro is 2,970 roofers. Washington as a whole reports $29.16 median and $33.11 mean.
Sales tax
Federal Way sits in a state where the rate is 6.5% plus average local tax of 3.07%, for a combined average of 9.57% (maximum local 4.2%) as of 2026-07-01.
The Federal Way local rate on file is 10.4%, and the calculator uses it when sales tax is turned on.
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026-07-01
Storm reports in King County
From 2021 through 2025, King County (the principal county for Federal Way) logged 0 hail reports, 0 of them at least 1 inch and 0 at least 2 inches. Thunderstorm-wind reports numbered 0 and tornado reports numbered 0. These are county-coded reports, not unique storms.
Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2021–2025
Wind and snow design values
Wind speed and ground snow load are site-specific. Look up the address in the ASCE Hazard Tool. This page does not print a design number for Federal Way, WA.
Permits and licensing
Roofing in Federal Way: permits, tax, and weather
Federal Way is in south King County, between Seattle and Tacoma, and is the only King County city on this site. It shares the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue wage area with the Snohomish County cities, but its permit desk and tax rate differ.
Permit: check the Federal Way exemption list
Federal Way publishes a Residential Permit Exemptions page under its adopted residential code, and reroofing is not on that list. Call the Permit Center (253-835-2607) before a reroof to confirm what your scope needs.
Sales tax in Federal Way
Washington DOR lists Federal Way at a combined 10.4% for October 1 through December 31, 2026, higher than Everett (9.9%) and Marysville (9.4%) and below Edmonds (10.7%). The calculator uses 10.4% when sales tax is on.
King County weather data
King County shows no county-coded hail or thunderstorm-wind reports in NOAA Storm Events for 2021 through 2025. Puget Sound windstorms are recorded as High Wind events by forecast zone, so check the ASCE Hazard Tool for your address rather than reading the county table as "no wind risk".
Hiring in Federal Way
Verify every bidder's L&I registration and bond. Ask whether the quote includes permit fees and disposal.
Sources: City of Federal Way: residential permit exemptions; City of Federal Way: Permit Center; Washington DOR local sales tax rates, Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Dec 31); NOAA Storm Events database (county and forecast-zone events); ASCE Hazard Tool (site wind and snow values); Washington L&I: verify a contractor.
Installed price by material in Federal Way, WA
National guide prices, adjusted only by the labor share and the Federal Way, WA roofer wage index (local labor factor 1.09). Estimate (non-official)
| Material | Per square, low–typical–high | Per sq ft, typical |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $327–$545 (typical $436) Estimate (non-official) | $3.27–$5.45 (typical $4.36) |
| Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles | $436–$654 (typical $562) Estimate (non-official) | $4.36–$6.54 (typical $5.62) |
| Premium / luxury (designer) asphalt shingles | $545–$763 (typical $654) Estimate (non-official) | $5.45–$7.63 (typical $6.54) |
| Standing-seam metal | $981–$3,269 (typical $2,016) Estimate (non-official) | $9.81–$32.69 (typical $20.16) |
| Corrugated / exposed-fastener metal panels | $436–$1,635 (typical $1,008) Estimate (non-official) | $4.36–$16.35 (typical $10.08) |
| Concrete tile | $763–$2,070 (typical $1,417) Estimate (non-official) | $7.63–$20.70 (typical $14.17) |
| Clay tile | $872–$2,397 (typical $1,635) Estimate (non-official) | $8.72–$23.97 (typical $16.35) |
| Natural slate | $1,090–$3,269 (typical $2,452) Estimate (non-official) | $10.90–$32.69 (typical $24.52) |
| Synthetic / composite slate | $981–$1,635 (typical $1,308) Estimate (non-official) | $9.81–$16.35 (typical $13.08) |
| Wood (cedar) shakes | $654–$1,635 (typical $1,144) Estimate (non-official) | $6.54–$16.35 (typical $11.44) |
| Flat/low-slope: TPO membrane | $436–$1,362 (typical $981) Estimate (non-official) | $4.36–$13.62 (typical $9.81) |
| Flat/low-slope: EPDM rubber membrane | $490–$1,417 (typical $953) Estimate (non-official) | $4.90–$14.17 (typical $9.53) |
| Flat/low-slope: modified bitumen | $436–$872 (typical $654) Estimate (non-official) | $4.36–$8.72 (typical $6.54) |
Metal vs asphalt roof cost in Federal Way, WA
For a 25-square roof (about 2,500 sq ft of roof surface), installed price only, before tear-off, decking, and permits, at the Federal Way, WA local labor factor of 1.09. Estimate (non-official)
| Material | 25 squares, low–high | Typical |
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| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $8,173–$13,621 | $10,897 |
| Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles | $10,897–$16,346 | $14,057 |
| Corrugated / exposed-fastener metal panels | $10,897–$40,864 | $25,199 |
| Standing-seam metal | $24,518–$81,728 | $50,399 |
In Federal Way, WA, a standing seam metal roof typically runs about $36,341 more than architectural asphalt shingles on this roof size (3.6 times the price). Choose the material in the calculator above to price your own roof, including tear-off and decking.
Roof repair cost in Federal Way, WA
Not ready for a full replacement? At Federal Way, WA roofer wages, a minor leak repair is typically about $629, chimney flashing about $656, and re-roofing a 200 sq ft section of asphalt shingles about $1,476. Estimate (non-official) Price other repairs with the Washington roof repair cost calculator.
Questions
How much does a roof replacement cost in Federal Way?
Using Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA wages, a 2,000 sq ft footprint at 6/12 with architectural shingles, 10% waste, one tear-off layer, and sales tax left off comes to $12,563–$23,100 in Federal Way, WA (typical $18,236). Estimate (non-official). The roofer wage index on this page is 1.156.
What do roofers earn in Federal Way, WA?
Federal Way roofers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro had a median wage of $30.81 an hour (May 2025). The Washington statewide median was $29.16 an hour.
How often is hail reported in King County?
King County recorded 0 hail reports, 0 thunderstorm-wind reports, and 0 tornado reports from 2021 through 2025 (county-coded events only). These are reports, not unique storms.
Do I need a roofing permit in Federal Way?
Check the Federal Way building department before you replace a roof. The permit box on this page starts from a national estimate, not a Federal Way fee schedule. Permit office: https://www.federalwaywa.gov/page/permit-center. Federal Way publishes a residential permit exemption list; check it with the Permit Center before a reroof.
What sales tax rate does the Federal Way calculator use?
Washington combined average sales tax is 9.57% (Tax Foundation, 2026-07-01). The local rate on file for Federal Way is 10.4%.
How much does roof repair cost in Federal Way?
A minor leak repair is typically about $629 and re-roofing a 200 sq ft section of asphalt shingles about $1,476 at local roofer wages, based on HomeGuide's national ranges. Use the Washington roof repair calculator for other repairs.
Sources on this page
- BLS OEWS (May 2025)
- Tax Foundation (2026-07-01)
- NOAA Storm Events (2021–2025)
- City of Federal Way: residential permit exemptions
- City of Federal Way: Permit Center
- Washington DOR local sales tax rates, Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Dec 31)
- NOAA Storm Events database (county and forecast-zone events)
- ASCE Hazard Tool (site wind and snow values)
- Washington L&I: verify a contractor
Last updated 2026-10-26.