- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 61
- In business
- 12 yrs
- Malarkey
Most homes in Portland (63%) were built before 1980.
Compare the 29 roofing contractors ARCO lists in Portland on their public records: half have been in business 14 years or more and 17 hold a roofing manufacturer certification.
A listing isn't an endorsement. ARCO accredited contractors are marked.
Profiles with contact details on file
Half have been in business at least this long; 18 with recorded dates
Mean of 14 contractor ratings; unrated profiles excluded
Accredited first, then customer rating and years in business.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year.
Reported to NOAA, July 2021 through June 2026. Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live nearby; most wind speeds are estimated. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database.
FEMA National Risk Index ratings compare this county with other U.S. counties. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). National Risk Index v1.20.0 (December 2025), retrieved October 15, 2026.
Depends on the job
When a permit is needed: Homes in wildfire hazard zones, townhouses, or solar roofing built into the roof
Reroofing a house or duplex with a roofing material of similar weight doesn't need a building permit, even if some or all of the roof sheathing is replaced.
Portland Permitting & Development: Do you need a permit for your home project?
Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Oregon requires anyone paid to do construction, remodeling or repair work to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. Check a roofer's license, bond, insurance and 10-year complaint history online; the CCB can only help with disputes involving licensed contractors.
Oregon Construction Contractors Board: Consumer Tools
Verified October 2026
You can cancel an initial contract to build, improve or repair your home by giving written notice before midnight of the next business day. Contracts solicited and accepted away from the contractor's business get a three-day right to cancel.
Oregon Construction Contractors Board: Consumer Tools
Verified October 2026
Oregon's residential code exempts most reroofs from a building permit when the new roofing doesn't add too much weight and doesn't need to be fire resistant. Tearing off all roofing and installing all-new sheathing, homes in wildfire hazard zones, and townhouses can still need one.
Oregon Building Codes Division: About residential building permits
Verified October 2026
It depends on the job. A permit is needed in these cases: homes in wildfire hazard zones, townhouses, or solar roofing built into the roof. Reroofing a house or duplex with a roofing material of similar weight doesn't need a building permit, even if some or all of the roof sheathing is replaced. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Oregon requires anyone paid to do construction, remodeling or repair work to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. Check a roofer's license, bond, insurance and 10-year complaint history online; the CCB can only help with disputes involving licensed contractors. Source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board: Consumer Tools, verified October 2026.
NOAA has no reports of hail 1 inch or larger in Multnomah County from July 2021 through June 2026. Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live in the area.
The median home in Portland was built in 1966, and 63.4% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year).
Half of the 18 Portland contractors with a recorded founding date have been in business 14 years or more. 13 have at least 10 years of history and 8 have at least 20. The longest-running is McDonald & Wetle, at 105 years. Founding dates come from state filings or the Better Business Bureau.
17 of the 29 Portland contractors ARCO lists hold at least one: Malarkey (14), CertainTeed (5), Owens Corning (5), and GAF (4). Manufacturer programs can extend warranty coverage, so ask which program and warranty apply to your roof.
14 of the 29 contractors have public customer ratings, with a median of 4.9 out of 5. 6 have 100 or more reviews. Ratings are combined across review sites and weighted by review count.