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Roofing Contractors in Salem, OR
Nearly half of homes in Salem (50%) were built before 1980.
Compare the 21 roofing contractors ARCO lists in Salem on their public records: half have been in business 17 years or more and 8 hold a roofing manufacturer certification.
A listing isn't an endorsement. ARCO accredited contractors are marked.
- Contractors in the registry
- 21
- Median years in business
- 17
- Average customer rating
- 4.8 / 5
Profiles with contact details on file
Half have been in business at least this long; 13 with recorded dates
Mean of 12 contractor ratings; unrated profiles excluded
All 21 roofing contractors in Salem
Accredited first, then customer rating and years in business.
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Roofing conditions in Salem
Homes in Salem
- Median year built
- 1980
- Built before 1980
- 49.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year.
Severe weather reported in Marion County
- Hail 1 inch or larger
- 1 reports
- Thunderstorm wind 58 mph or higher
- 0 reports
- Tornadoes
- 1 reports
Most recent large hail: September 2, 2023 (1-inch)
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.
Natural hazard risk in Marion County
- Hail
- Relatively Low
- Strong wind
- Relatively High
- Tornado
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively Moderate
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.
Roof replacement permits in Salem
Depends on the job
When a permit is needed: Replacing more than 30% of the roofing and sheathing, wildfire hazard zones, townhouses, or integrated solar shingles
Salem's permit guidelines exempt most reroofs from a building permit, but another city page lists reroofing as always needing a permit, so confirm with Salem's building department before work starts. Historic properties may need historic design review.
City of Salem: Guidelines Regarding Work Exempt from Permit
Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Oregon rules that apply
Roofers need an Oregon CCB license
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
Right to cancel a home repair contract
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
Most reroofs are permit-exempt statewide
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
Hiring a roofer in Salem: common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Salem?
It depends on the job. A permit is needed in these cases: replacing more than 30% of the roofing and sheathing, wildfire hazard zones, townhouses, or integrated solar shingles. Salem's permit guidelines exempt most reroofs from a building permit, but another city page lists reroofing as always needing a permit, so confirm with Salem's building department before work starts. Historic properties may need historic design review. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Do roofers need a license in Oregon?
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.
How often is large hail reported around Salem?
NOAA received 1 report of hail 1 inch or larger in Marion County from July 2021 through June 2026. The most recent was on September 2, 2023 (1-inch hail). Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live in the area.
How old are homes in Salem?
The median home in Salem was built in 1980, and 49.7% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year).
How long have Salem roofing companies been in business?
Half of the 13 Salem contractors with a recorded founding date have been in business 17 years or more. 8 have at least 10 years of history and 6 have at least 20. The longest-running is Anderson Roofing Co, at 74 years. Founding dates come from state filings or the Better Business Bureau.
Which roofing manufacturer certifications do Salem roofers hold?
8 of the 21 Salem contractors ARCO lists hold at least one: Malarkey (5), CertainTeed (4), GAF (3), and Owens Corning (2). Manufacturer programs can extend warranty coverage, so ask which program and warranty apply to your roof.
How do Salem roofers rate with customers?
12 of the 21 contractors have public customer ratings, with a median of 4.8 out of 5. 5 have 100 or more reviews. Ratings are combined across review sites and weighted by review count.