Roofing permits in City of Lakewood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof permit in City of Lakewood, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Lakewood Community Development..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Lakewood's source.
When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Lakewood?
Lakewood's Residential Applications Matrix lists Re-Roof as its own permit type, requiring an application and construction plans.
How City of Lakewood adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which City of Lakewood adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“Pursuant to RCW 19.27.031 , the following codes as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council herein adopted and further amended, shall be collectively known as the Lakewood Building Code: A. The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix Chapters E, G, and J, published by the International Code Council and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is hereby adopted by reference and as subsequently amended by this chapter.”Source ↗verified 2026-04-29
Required submittals
- scope description
- manufacturer underlayment + flashing details
Inspection sequence
- mid-roof / underlayment
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Lakewood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Lakewood and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the roofing / re-roof permit with Lakewood Community Development., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Lakewood roofing / re-roof quote.
Notes & caveats
From Lakewood Residential Applications Matrix: "Re-Roof" is an explicit permit type requiring Application + Construction Plans. Permit issuance is part of standard residential workflow.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Lakewood roofing / re-roof — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (2).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Lakewood Community Development. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Flat fee or valuation-based, per the city's fee schedule.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull roofing / re-roof permits in City of Lakewood every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Lakewood Community Development., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Roofing permits in City of Lakewood — FAQ
When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Lakewood?
Lakewood's Residential Applications Matrix lists Re-Roof as its own permit type, requiring an application and construction plans.
How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in City of Lakewood?
Current fee per the City of Lakewood fee schedule: Flat fee or valuation-based, per the city's fee schedule.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.