# Roof Replacement Federal Way WA | Licensed Residential & Commercial | Federal Way Roofing

> Full tear-off roof replacement for Federal Way and South King County homes and businesses — asphalt shingle, cedar shake, flat/low-slope, or metal, matched to your roof and budget, with a written price before any work starts.

URL: https://federalwayroofing.net/roof-replacement/

## Price

$8,000-$25,000 full roof replacement, installed. reconciles 2026 Homeyou/HomeAdvisor aggregator data for Federal Way (typically $8,000-$25,000 for an average home) against higher contractor-published ranges for this region — see the cost guide for the full breakdown and why the two sources diverge.

## What's included

- On-site inspection and a written price before any work starts, broken out by material option
- Full tear-off to the deck — the only way to find and fix moss-driven deck damage hiding under the old roofing
- Deck inspection and replacement of any rotten or delaminated sheathing, priced as its own line
- High-wind-rated synthetic underlayment across the field, ice-and-water membrane at eaves and valleys
- New flashing, drip edge, and step/counter flashing at every penetration, chimney, and wall tie-in — never reused off the old roof
- Material and fastening matched to King County's wind and snow-load code, not a one-size answer used everywhere in Washington
- A King County or Federal Way building permit pulled as part of the job, with the inspection scheduled
- Full site cleanup, magnet sweep for dropped fasteners, and haul-away of the old roofing

## Process

01. **Free on-site inspection** - We walk the roof, check the deck from the attic side where we can, count penetrations and valleys, and note how much moss or algae has already gotten under the shingle tabs or shakes. You get a written price before we leave.
02. **Permit and material order** - We pull the King County or Federal Way reroofing permit and order the exact material, weight, and color your roof needs.
03. **Tear-off and install** - Deck repaired where moss or age has damaged it, underlayment and flashing installed to spec, then the new roof installed to the manufacturer's wind and fastening requirements for this climate.
04. **Inspection and walkthrough** - Final inspection, magnet sweep for fasteners, gutters and landscaping checked for debris, and we walk the finished roof with you before we leave.

## When it's needed

- Multiple roof leaks, or a leak that keeps returning after repair
- Widespread moss or algae coverage with shingles lifting or shakes cupping underneath it
- Roof is at or past its material's expected service life (20-30 years for shingle, similar for cedar without aggressive maintenance)
- Visible sagging, soft spots, or deck damage found during an inspection
- Storm or wind damage covering more than a small, isolated area
- Preparing to sell and a pre-listing inspection flagged the roof

## FAQ

**How long does a roof replacement take in Federal Way?**

Most single-family homes take two to four days once material is on-site, weather permitting — King County's wet winters mean we plan around dry-window forecasts more carefully than a drier climate would require. Larger or steeply-pitched roofs, or ones needing significant deck repair from moss damage, run longer. We give you a specific estimate at the inspection.

**What material should I choose?**

It depends on your budget, your home's style, and how much moss/algae maintenance you're willing to commit to. Asphalt shingle is the most common and most affordable; cedar shake costs more but suits older Federal Way homes and some HOA covenants; metal trades a higher upfront cost for 40-70 years with minimal moss-driven maintenance. See our material comparison guides for the full picture.

**Can you replace a roof that still has moss damage under it?**

Yes — that's exactly what a full tear-off catches. Moss and algae trap moisture against the deck for years before symptoms show up inside the house, and a recover-only job (shingling over the old layer) can't find or fix that. We check the deck from the attic side at the free inspection and tell you honestly if we find rot.

**Do you handle the permit?**

Yes. King County and the City of Federal Way both require a reroofing permit for a full tear-off, and we pull it as part of the job rather than leaving it on you.