Roof Replacement Cost in Newport, WA
Newport prices on this page use roofer wages for the Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area wage area, where the median is $28.47 an hour and the mean is $31.77 (60 roofers, May 2025). Washington’s statewide roofer median is $29.16 an hour, so the Newport wage index of 1.068 is what moves the estimate.
Calculator for Newport, WA
Estimated range in Newport, WA
$11,997 – $22,081
Typical estimate $17,426 Estimate (non-official)
| Install | $9,294–$13,941 (typical $11,989) |
|---|---|
| Tear-off | $2,324–$6,970 (typical $4,647) |
| 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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Newport cost factors
Labor
In Newport, the Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area roofer median is $28.47 an hour and the mean is $31.77 an hour, with a median annual wage of $59,230.00. Employment in that metro is 60 roofers. Washington as a whole reports $29.16 median and $33.11 mean.
Sales tax
Newport 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 Newport local rate on file is 7.7%, and the calculator uses it when sales tax is turned on.
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026-07-01
Storm reports in Pend Oreille County
From 2021 through 2025, Pend Oreille County (the principal county for Newport) logged 1 hail reports, 1 of them at least 1 inch and 0 at least 2 inches, with a largest hail size of 1 inches. Thunderstorm-wind reports numbered 6 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 Newport, WA.
Permits and licensing
Roofing in Newport: permits, tax, and weather
Newport is the Pend Oreille County seat, on the Idaho line north of Spokane. Pend Oreille County is not in any metro area, so BLS reports its wages in the Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area. That area had about 60 employed roofers in May 2025, a small sample, so treat the wage index as a rough guide.
Permit: Newport and Pend Oreille County
The City of Newport handles building and zoning permits through City Hall and publishes a 2026 residential permit application packet. Outside city limits, Pend Oreille County Community Development issues permits.
Pend Oreille County answers its own FAQ "What is the minimum snow load requirement?" with 50 pounds on the roof. A roof plan, sheathing, and pitch matter more here than in western Washington, so ask your roofer to confirm the design load on the permit.
Sales tax in Newport
Washington DOR lists Newport at a combined 7.7% for October 1 through December 31, 2026, the lowest of the Washington cities on this site.
Storm data
NOAA logged 1 hail report and 6 thunderstorm-wind reports for Pend Oreille County from 2021 through 2025. Snow, not hail, drives most roofing choices here: steel panels, ice-and-water shield at eaves, and snow retention over doors and walkways.
Sources: City of Newport, WA: Building and Zoning; Pend Oreille County: building permitting information (snow load FAQ); Washington DOR local sales tax rates, Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Dec 31); NOAA Storm Events database (county and forecast-zone events); BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area files; Washington L&I: verify a contractor.
Installed price by material in Newport, WA
National guide prices, adjusted only by the labor share and the Newport, WA roofer wage index (local labor factor 1.039). Estimate (non-official)
| Material | Per square, low–typical–high | Per sq ft, typical |
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| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $312–$520 (typical $416) Estimate (non-official) | $3.12–$5.20 (typical $4.16) |
| Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles | $416–$623 (typical $536) Estimate (non-official) | $4.16–$6.23 (typical $5.36) |
| Premium / luxury (designer) asphalt shingles | $520–$727 (typical $623) Estimate (non-official) | $5.20–$7.27 (typical $6.23) |
| Standing-seam metal | $935–$3,117 (typical $1,922) Estimate (non-official) | $9.35–$31.17 (typical $19.22) |
| Corrugated / exposed-fastener metal panels | $416–$1,559 (typical $961) Estimate (non-official) | $4.16–$15.59 (typical $9.61) |
| Concrete tile | $727–$1,974 (typical $1,351) Estimate (non-official) | $7.27–$19.74 (typical $13.51) |
| Clay tile | $831–$2,286 (typical $1,559) Estimate (non-official) | $8.31–$22.86 (typical $15.59) |
| Natural slate | $1,039–$3,117 (typical $2,338) Estimate (non-official) | $10.39–$31.17 (typical $23.38) |
| Synthetic / composite slate | $935–$1,559 (typical $1,247) Estimate (non-official) | $9.35–$15.59 (typical $12.47) |
| Wood (cedar) shakes | $623–$1,559 (typical $1,091) Estimate (non-official) | $6.23–$15.59 (typical $10.91) |
| Flat/low-slope: TPO membrane | $416–$1,299 (typical $935) Estimate (non-official) | $4.16–$12.99 (typical $9.35) |
| Flat/low-slope: EPDM rubber membrane | $468–$1,351 (typical $909) Estimate (non-official) | $4.68–$13.51 (typical $9.09) |
| Flat/low-slope: modified bitumen | $416–$831 (typical $623) Estimate (non-official) | $4.16–$8.31 (typical $6.23) |
Metal vs asphalt roof cost in Newport, 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 Newport, WA local labor factor of 1.039. Estimate (non-official)
| Material | 25 squares, low–high | Typical |
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| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $7,793–$12,989 | $10,391 |
| Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles | $10,391–$15,587 | $13,404 |
| Corrugated / exposed-fastener metal panels | $10,391–$38,966 | $24,029 |
| Standing-seam metal | $23,380–$77,933 | $48,058 |
In Newport, WA, a standing seam metal roof typically runs about $34,654 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 Newport, WA
Not ready for a full replacement? At Newport, WA roofer wages, a minor leak repair is typically about $598, chimney flashing about $624, and re-roofing a 200 sq ft section of asphalt shingles about $1,405. Estimate (non-official) Price other repairs with the Washington roof repair cost calculator.
Questions
How much does a roof replacement cost in Newport?
Using Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area 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 $11,997–$22,081 in Newport, WA (typical $17,426). Estimate (non-official). The roofer wage index on this page is 1.068.
What do roofers earn in Newport, WA?
Newport roofers in the Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area metro had a median wage of $28.47 an hour (May 2025). The Washington statewide median was $29.16 an hour.
How often is hail reported in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County recorded 1 hail reports, 6 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 Newport?
Check the Newport building department before you replace a roof. The permit box on this page starts from a national estimate, not a Newport fee schedule. Permit office: https://newport-wa.org/building-zoning/. Newport, WA issues building permits through City Hall; Pend Oreille County lists a 50 psf minimum roof snow load for county permits.
What sales tax rate does the Newport calculator use?
Washington combined average sales tax is 9.57% (Tax Foundation, 2026-07-01). The local rate on file for Newport is 7.7%.
How much does roof repair cost in Newport?
A minor leak repair is typically about $598 and re-roofing a 200 sq ft section of asphalt shingles about $1,405 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 Newport, WA: Building and Zoning
- Pend Oreille County: building permitting information (snow load FAQ)
- Washington DOR local sales tax rates, Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Dec 31)
- NOAA Storm Events database (county and forecast-zone events)
- BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area files
- Washington L&I: verify a contractor
Last updated 2026-10-26.