Roofing permits in Lakewood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof permit in 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 Planning and Public Works Department.
Free lookup, no account needed — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Lakewood's source.
When does a re-roof need a permit in Lakewood?
Lakewood's Residential Applications Matrix lists Re-Roof as its own permit type, requiring an application and construction plans.
How Lakewood adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which 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 contractor
Who can do this work in Lakewood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Lakewood and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the roofing / re-roof permit with Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a 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. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your re-roof in Lakewood — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 2 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Lakewood's fee schedule sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Roofing permits in Lakewood — FAQ
When does a re-roof need a permit in 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood's re-roofing permit for a house is a $240 flat fee, plus the City's $90 administrative base fee and 4% technology fee (2026 Fee Schedule). Apply through Lakewood's Online Permit Center (https://app.oncamino.com/lakewood_wa), linked with the account steps from the city's Apply for a Permit page (https://cityoflakewood.us/permit-center/).