It's the first question almost every homeowner asks, and the honest answer is: it depends. But "it depends" isn't very helpful when you're trying to budget — so here's what actually drives the cost of a new roof in Salem and Keizer, and how to get a real number.
Two houses on the same street can have very different roofing quotes. Here's why:
Roofing is priced by the "square" (a 10×10 area). A bigger roof means more material and labor. A steep or complex roof — lots of valleys, hips, dormers and angles — takes longer and costs more than a simple gable.
Architectural composition shingles are the most common choice for Salem homes and offer the best balance of price and lifespan. Premium and "presidential" style shingles cost more but last longer. Metal roofing carries a higher upfront cost but can last 50-plus years. We'll walk you through the trade-offs.
Once we tear off the old roofing, we inspect the decking. If we find dry-rot or damaged sheathing — common on older Oregon homes that have dealt with years of rain and moss — that gets repaired before the new roof goes on. It's not something anyone can see from the ground, which is why an honest inspection matters.
Removing an existing layer (or two), hauling it away, and disposing of it properly is part of the job. We use a dump truck rather than a driveway dumpster and clean the site each day.
The parts you don't think about — flashing around chimneys and walls, proper attic ventilation, ridge and hip caps — are exactly what make a roof last. Cutting corners here is how cheap roofs turn into expensive leaks.
Rather than throw out a number that may not fit your home, we give every homeowner a free, detailed estimate based on an actual look at your roof. That way you get a real figure — not a guess — and you can see exactly what you're paying for. Many homeowners also take advantage of our $25 off a complete re-roof and our senior discount for homeowners 55+.
Get more than one estimate, and make sure you're comparing the same thing — same material grade, same warranty, same scope. When you get an estimate from us, you meet the owner, see real sample boards, and get a fair, itemized quote with no pressure.
Get a free, no-pressure estimate from the owner. We'll tell you straight whether it's a repair or a replacement.
Jeremy Dumanovsky Roofing has been installing roofs in Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley since 1998. Licensed, bonded and insured · BBB A+ · 4.5★ on Google.
Free, no-pressure estimates. You'll meet the owner, not a salesman.