Local Roofers · Oregon
Roofing Services in Seaside, OR
J&K Roofing has been the trusted name for Seaside roofing since 1956. Seaside is a coastal tourist town with a unique mix of full-time residents, second-home owners, and vacation-rental properties, and the roofing environment is as exposed as it gets in Oregon.
Repair, full replacement, new construction, inspection. Licensed in Oregon (CCB#111639) and Washington (JKROOC*033BU).
- 1956Family-owned since
- OR CCB#111639
- WAJKROOC*033BU
- 5.0★★★★★ across 25 reviews
What We Do
Roofing Services in Seaside
From single-shingle repairs to full tear-offs and new builds, J&K has worked on roofs across Clatsop County for decades.
Roof Repair
Targeted fixes for leaks, storm damage, missing shingles, and flashing failures, with fast turnaround and a clear scope.
Request a repairRoof Replacement
Full tear-off and re-roof with architectural shingles, metal, or specialty materials. Manufacturer warranties on every install.
Get a quoteNew Construction
Roofing for new homes and additions, on schedule and to spec. We work with builders and homeowners across the Pacific Northwest.
Plan a buildInspection & Maintenance
Pre-purchase inspections, seasonal maintenance, and moss/debris removal. Keep small problems from becoming expensive ones.
Book inspectionLocal Knowledge
Why Roofing Is Different in Seaside
Seaside is a wind-and-salt environment, full stop. It’s one of the most exposed roofing locations in Oregon, and the housing stock (much of it built specifically as second homes or vacation rentals) has historically been roofed to inland specs that don’t hold up.
The four factors that matter:
- Wind: winter storms regularly bring 60–80 mph gusts. High-wind-rated shingles (130+ mph) or standing-seam metal aren’t a nice-to-have, they’re the baseline spec for Seaside.
- Salt exposure: heavier here than even Astoria because of constant onshore wind. Galvanized fasteners and standard flashings degrade in 4–6 years rather than 20+. Stainless or properly coated hardware is required.
- Driving rain: 70+ inches annually, often horizontal during storm events. Full deck coverage ice-and-water shield underlayment is the correct spec.
- Absentee-owner properties: vacation rentals and second homes often go years between proper inspections. We see a lot of “the renter mentioned a leak” calls that turn into significant scope because the issue went undetected for seasons.
Clatsop County and the City of Seaside enforce coastal-zone wind-rating requirements. We’re familiar with the spec; we pull the permit on every job.
Service Area
Nearby Areas We Serve
J&K Roofing works throughout Clatsop County and surrounding communities.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions in Seaside
Do I need a permit to re-roof in Seaside?
Yes. The City of Seaside (within city limits) requires a building permit for re-roof projects, and coastal-zone properties have additional wind-rating documentation. We handle all of it: permit, wind-zone spec, and inspection.
What's the right roofing material for a Seaside vacation home?
Standing-seam metal is the strongest performer for Seaside conditions: high wind tolerance, no exposed fasteners to back out under repeated wind load, salt-tolerant when properly coated. For homes where metal isn’t the right look, high-wind Class 4 impact-rated architectural shingles (130+ mph rated) are the asphalt-side alternative. We don’t recommend three-tab shingles or builder-grade architectural in this environment.
How often should an absentee-owner Seaside home have the roof inspected?
Annually, ideally before storm season (September). Vacation rentals and second homes are the properties most likely to have small issues become big ones because the owner isn’t on site to notice. We do flat-rate seasonal inspections that include moss treatment and gutter clearing as add-ons.
Why does coastal exposure require different fasteners?
Salt-laden onshore wind corrodes standard galvanized hardware in a fraction of the time it would inland. We spec stainless steel or specifically coated alternatives for the entire fastener system on Seaside jobs. The price premium is small relative to the cost of a roof failure caused by failed fasteners 8 years in.
How much does a Seaside roof replacement cost?
Coastal jobs run higher than inland because of the upgraded materials and labor. Typical 1,500–2,000 sq ft Seaside home with high-wind asphalt shingles: $16,000–$28,000. Standing-seam metal: $30,000–$55,000+.
When can you start a tear-off in Seaside?
July through mid-September. Coastal weather windows are unforgiving and we don’t expose decking without a confirmed dry forecast. Storm season starts in October and we don’t take chances.
What's your coastal warranty?
10-year J&K labor warranty, transferable with the home. Manufacturer material warranty on top. The wind-zone spec is documented on the contract so the warranty terms apply correctly for coastal exposure.
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Need a Roofer in Seaside?
Free estimates. Family-owned since 1956. Licensed in Oregon (CCB#111639) and Washington (JKROOC*033BU).
Prefer to talk? Call (503) 648-3814 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat/Sun by appointment