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Roof Leaking? We Fix Leaks on Every Kind of Roof

About 1 in 4 of our repairs over the last year were done for $725 or less, plus tax, some for the $475 dispatch alone.

We looked at 476 invoiced RoofSmart repairs from the last year. The typical repair (the median) came to $1,003, and half of jobs fall between $725 and $1,564. Your visit starts at $475, which covers a two-person crew's first hour on your roof. After that it's $125 per worker per hour, plus materials. Repairs are usually done within 1 week.

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Tarp over a damaged section of roof before a leak repair
  • 1 in 4
    done for $725 or less, plus tax (121 of 476 repairs)
  • $1,225
    typical cost for the other 3 in 4, half of jobs fall between $913 and $1,800
  • $475
    gets a two-person crew on your roof for the first hour

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Why some repairs cost more

The other 355 repairs, about 3 in 4, cost more than $725. Their median was $1,225, and half of jobs fall between $913 and $1,800, plus tax.

That isn't because we pad the bill. It's because a roof leak is a symptom, and sometimes the cause runs deeper than one loose shingle. When we compared the bigger repairs with the ones done at or near the minimum, a few things showed up again and again:

  • Rotted wood. Soft plywood, fascia or soffit has to be cut out and replaced. Repairs over $725 were about twice as likely to include it.
  • Whole-roof moss work. Cleaning and treating moss across a whole roof takes crew hours, not minutes.
  • Flat roof patches. Membrane repairs need material and careful time to seal right.
  • Pipe boots and vents. Cracked boots are a classic Seattle leak, and often there's more than one.
  • Skylights. Flashing around a skylight is fussy work.
  • Work beyond the roof. Sometimes water gets in at siding or a window, and we fix that too.

Simple leaks, on the other hand, often stay near the minimum. That's why we diagnose first and price the real problem, not a guess.

Want the longer version? Read our guide to what drives repair cost.

Roof repair prices by repair type

What RoofSmart homeowners actually paid over the last year, by the main thing fixed.

Ticket totals from 476 invoiced RoofSmart repairs over the last year. One visit often fixes more than one thing, so each row is the whole visit, not the price of that one fix. Prices plus tax.

Repair Typical (median) Half of jobs fall between

  • Leak find and fix

    $935

    $725 to $1,350

  • Pipe boots, vents and penetrations

    $1,035

    $800 to $1,550

  • Missing or wind-damaged shingles

    $1,100

    $705 to $1,565

  • Flashing, valleys and drip edge

    $1,190

    $730 to $1,815

  • Chimney

    $1,075

    $770 to $1,415

  • Skylight

    $1,100

    $845 to $2,130

  • Flat roof patch

    $1,165

    $820 to $1,625

  • Ridge and hip

    $1,260

    $840 to $1,920

  • Rotted wood, sheathing and fascia

    $1,335

    $910 to $2,640

  • Gutter and downspout repair

    $1,080

    $725 to $1,685

  • Moss cleaning and treatment

    $1,100

    $800 to $1,605

  • Tarp or emergency

    $975

    $775 to $1,465

How the bill adds up

  • $475: dispatch. A two-person crew's first hour. Some repairs are done in that hour.
  • $725: dispatch plus one more crew hour (2 workers at $125 each).
  • After that: $125 per worker per hour, plus materials. If your home is more than 45 minutes from us, time is billed door to door.

Repair costs by roof type

  • Asphalt shingle

    Typical repair $965, half of jobs fall between $735 and $1,385. Lost shingles, worn pipe boots and tired flashing are the usual fixes.

  • Flat and low-slope

    Typical repair $1,100, half of jobs fall between $800 and $1,590. Membrane patches and seams on decks, porches and additions.

  • Metal

    Typical repair $1,350, half of jobs fall between $845 and $1,725. Loose fasteners, panel seams and trim.

  • Cedar shake

    Split shakes and worn valleys on older roofs. We replace damaged shakes to match and check the valleys and underlayment around them.

  • Tile

    Cracked tiles and the underlayment beneath them. We swap broken tiles and fix the underlayment that actually keeps water out.

  • Mixed roofs

    Typical repair $1,225, half of jobs fall between $740 and $1,795. Many homes have a pitched roof and a flat section, and leaks love the spot where they meet.

Ticket totals from RoofSmart repairs over the last year where the roof type was recorded. Plus tax.

Repair or replace?

Most leaks are fixable. If you don't need a new roof, we say so. Here's how we think about it with you:

  • How old is the roof, and what is it made of? A young roof with one bad spot is a repair. A roof near the end of its life may not be worth patching again.
  • One spot or many? Damage in one place is a repair. Damage across several slopes points the other way.
  • Is the deck soft? Rot that has spread under the shingles changes the math.
  • Is this the same leak again? Repeat leaks often mean the real cause is bigger than the patch.
  • What does the repair cost next to a new roof? We'll show you both numbers so you can decide.

You get a plain-English answer: repair, replace or keep an eye on it. For scale, a new shingle roof runs about $9.42 per sq ft, roughly $23,500 for 2,500 sq ft, plus tax. See what a new roof costs in Seattle or read repairing versus replacing a roof.

Get it inspected

What causes roof leaks around Seattle

Here's what our crews actually found over the last year:

  1. The leak itself. Finding and fixing a leak was part of 218 of our 476 repairs, nearly half, more than any other issue.
  2. Moss. Cleaning and moss treatment came up on 146 repairs. Our wet winters grow moss that lifts shingles and holds water.
  3. Flat sections. Flat roof patches were part of 122 repairs. Low-slope roofs over porches, decks and additions are common here, and water sits on them.
  4. Pipe boots and vents. 110 repairs involved pipe boots, vents or other penetrations. The rubber boots crack in the sun and the rain finds the gap.
  5. Rotted wood. 68 repairs needed plywood, fascia or soffit replaced, usually after water had been getting in for a while.

Not sure if it's a leak or condensation? Read roof leak vs condensation.

How a repair visit works

Diagnosis first. We find the cause before we fix anything.

  1. Book your visit. Use the form or call (206) 487-4877. The $475 dispatch brings a two-person crew for the first hour.
  2. We find the real cause. We trace where the water is coming from, not just where it shows up on your ceiling. If infrared or leak testing would help, it is part of the paid repair.
  3. We fix it and take photos. You see what we found and what we did.
  4. We explain it in plain English. What we fixed, what to watch, and whether anything else needs attention now or later.

Repairs are usually done within 1 week. Emergency tarping is billed as time and materials.

No leak right now? You may want a free inspection instead. Talk to an expert and we'll point you the right way.

Book a repair visit

Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll set up a visit to find the cause and show you photos of what we find before any repair plan changes.

Water coming in right now? Use EMERGENCY SERVICE instead.

Roof repair FAQ

How much does roof repair cost in Seattle?

Across 476 RoofSmart repairs over the last year, the median was $1,003 and half of jobs fall between $725 and $1,564, plus tax. About 1 in 4 were done for $725 or less.

What does the $475 repair visit include?

It covers a two-person crew's first hour on your roof. After that it's $125 per worker per hour, plus materials, plus tax. If your home is more than 45 minutes away, time is billed door to door.

How long does a roof repair take?

Repairs are usually done within 1 week.

Should I repair or replace my roof?

It depends on the roof's age, how widespread the damage is, whether the deck is soft, and whether the leak keeps coming back. We'll give you a plain answer. If you don't need a new roof, we say so.

What is the most common cause of roof leaks here?

Over the last year, finding and fixing leaks was part of nearly half our repairs. Moss, flat roof sections and cracked pipe boots or vents came up most often alongside them.

Do you repair flat, metal, tile and cedar roofs?

Yes. We repair asphalt shingle, flat and low-slope, metal, cedar shake, tile and mixed roofs.

Who fixes roof leaks in Seattle?

RoofSmart does. We have fixed leaks since 2011, with our own in-house crew, across King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and Kitsap counties. We diagnose first, so we fix the cause, not just the stain on your ceiling. Our rating: 4.9 on Google, 400+ reviews across platforms. Call (206) 487-4877.

Is leak or infrared testing free?

No. Infrared and leak testing are always part of paid work, either as a paid add-on to a free inspection or as part of a paid repair.

Do you offer emergency tarping?

Yes. Emergency tarping is billed as time and materials.

Is my repair under warranty?

Repair warranty varies by repair. Moss removal is never covered by a roof warranty.

Can I get a free inspection instead?

Yes, when nothing is leaking. Talk to an expert and we'll set it up.

Leaking now? Book your repair visit.

$475 gets a two-person crew on your roof for the first hour. Plus tax.

Book a repair visit EMERGENCY SERVICE Call (206) 487-4877

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