As of September 2026, a full roof replacement in Emmett runs about $5,900 to $10,900 for a typical 1,800 square foot home, or $266 to $495 per square installed from 3-tab to designer shingles. Architectural shingles (GAF Timberline HDZ) are $380 to $410 per square. Measured from aerial imagery, verified on site before any contract.
Emmett's housing reflects its history as a fruit and timber town: a large stock of early-1900s to 1950s homes near downtown and along Washington Avenue with steep pitches, plank decking and more than a few metal roofs from the agricultural tradition, plus newer subdivisions climbing the bench. Metal never went out of style here. The table below applies the September 2026 installed rates to each home size for asphalt and metal; the sections after it cover what the Payette River canyon, the orchards and Gem County's smaller permit office add to an Emmett job.
| Home size | Roof area | 3-tab (GAF Royal Sovereign) | Architectural (GAF Timberline HDZ) | Metal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,200 sq ft | 14 to 16 squares | $3,700 to $4,300 | $5,300 to $6,600 | $6,000 to $12,400 |
| 1,200 to 1,800 sq ft | 16 to 22 squares | $4,300 to $5,900 | $6,100 to $9,000 | $6,800 to $17,000 |
| 1,800 to 2,500 sq ft | 22 to 30 squares | $5,900 to $8,000 | $8,400 to $12,300 | $9,400 to $23,200 |
| 2,500 to 3,500 sq ft | 30 to 42 squares | $8,000 to $11,200 | $11,400 to $17,200 | $12,800 to $32,600 |
| Over 3,500 sq ft | 42 to 50 squares | $11,200 to $13,300 | $16,000 to $20,500 | $17,800 to $38,800 |
Roof area is the billable squares a home of that size usually needs, including pitch, overhangs and waste; one square is 100 square feet of roof. Totals are the September 2026 installed rate for each line multiplied by that range, rounded to the nearest $100. Metal spans exposed-fastener panels to standing seam.
This site prices from a partner price book (Bork Roofing) at an all-in rate per square, $380 to $410 installed for GAF Timberline HDZ, covering installation, tear-off of one existing layer, starter strip and drip edge, ridge cap, ice and water shield, standard flashing and pipe boots, disposal, steep-slope labor up to 8/12. Guides that quote a wider span average many bids with many markups.
The number is for the measured roof, not the floor area: a typical 1,800 square foot home in Emmett carries about 22 squares of roof, which is where $5,900 to $10,900 comes from; the estimator measures yours.
Add-ons other guides fold into an average are itemized only when they apply: extra tear-off layers ($45 per square for each existing layer beyond the first); steep pitch ($35 per square on planes steeper than 8/12); decking (2 sheets included, then $95 per sheet); permit (the city's own fee where it is on file, else a $150 allowance).
Outside reference: This Old House, Cost of Roof Replacement in Idaho puts the Idaho average at $7,947 as of May 2026 ($6,117 to $20,703 statewide); a typical Emmett home at $5,900 to $10,900 sits inside that span.
Downtown Emmett's early-1900s homes were built steep for snow, and many still carry it: harness work, roof jacks and more surface than the footprint. The bench subdivisions are moderate truss roofs. Steep pitch shortens the life of asphalt less than the wind does here, which is one reason standing seam has stayed popular on the older houses.
Emmett's older homes have had a century to collect layers, and two-layer asphalt roofs are common near Washington Avenue and Main Street. Idaho code caps a roof at two, so those come off to the deck. Where an old metal roof is being replaced, the panels and battens come off instead, a different tear-off quoted by the system.
Plank decking under the pre-1950 homes usually needs plywood or OSB re-sheeting before shingles can be nailed, and an older metal roof on battens needs solid decking added under it for asphalt. Black Canyon Road and Payette River corridor properties add the river microclimate's moisture, and spring snowmelt off Squaw Butte can create ice dams on under-insulated roofs that rot the eave sheathing from above.
Emmett reroofs are permitted through the City of Emmett for in-town properties, with Gem County handling the surrounding valley. It is the only city in our service area permitted through Gem County, and inspection scheduling runs on a smaller-office cadence than Ada or Canyon, worth building into your project timeline. The permit fee follows the city's current fee schedule; ask for it as its own line on the bid. Source: City of Emmett Building Department, Building Applications.
The narrow Payette River canyon channels strong north winds down from Squaw Butte and Freezeout Hill, so wind-rated shingles and properly fastened ridge caps are essential; lifted ridge caps on exposed north and west slopes are the recurring Emmett repair. The cherry orchards and fields around town deposit pollen, sap and debris that clog gutters and speed granule loss on aging shingles.
Emmett is about 35 miles north of Boise via Highway 16, and crews based in the core valley build the drive into the job, which is why Emmett work is often batched with neighbors. Orchard properties add long drives and outbuildings; downtown lots add mature trees and alleys.
Pricing last updated September 2026. Per-square rates are the September 2026 Treasure Valley installed price list for the GAF asphalt lines and metal panel systems in the estimator; every figure on this page is calculated from that list, not typed in.
Roofs in Emmett are measured from aerial imagery. Aerial LiDAR has not yet been published for Gem County, so your estimate is measured from aerial imagery and confirmed on site. A local roofing pro measures on site before any contract. How the measurement and pricing work and who runs RoofingQuotePro and who pays are on their own pages.
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