Roofing contractors in Ogden, UT
Locally owned Ogden roofers, each checked against the same published standard. Below the list: Utah's roofing license, Ogden's reroof rules, snow and wind loads, and what Utah law says about insurance-paid roofs.
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What Utah requires of a roofer
A roofing business needs DOPL's S280 Roofing Contractor license. It covers shingles, shakes, tile, slate, membranes, anything attached to the roof, roof conversions and non-electrical skylights. Utah doesn't license individual roofers the way it does plumbers and electricians, so the company's license is the one to check, in the state's Licensee Lookup and Verification System. Gutters fall under a different class (S230), so a roofer installing gutters should hold both or subcontract.
When Ogden needs a permit
Ogden City says plainly: a permit is required to replace a roof. For an owner-occupied home the homeowner or a licensed contractor can pull it; for a rental it must be a licensed contractor. Ogden Building Permits and Inspections is at 2549 Washington Blvd, 801-629-8950.
Ice barrier is required
Ogden's residential design criteria say ice shield is required. The residential code Utah adopted calls for an ice barrier under asphalt shingles and most other steep-slope roofing, running from the eave to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall. It's what stops ice dams from pushing meltwater under the shingles. If a quote doesn't mention it, ask.
Two layers is the limit
New roofing can't go over a roof that already has two or more layers. A tear-off costs more, but on many older Ogden homes it isn't optional.
Snow and wind in Ogden
Utah's current code lists a ground snow load of 37 pounds per square foot for Ogden at its listed elevation of 4,334 feet. Ogden's older design sheet gives roof snow loads of 43 to 50 pounds per square foot up to 5,000 feet and says to contact the city with your address. Bench homes sit higher than downtown, so the answer depends on where you live. For structural work such as a roof conversion or new framing, your contractor should confirm the figure with the city.
The same sheet gives a design wind speed of 115 or 120 mph (3-second gust). Ask what wind rating the shingles you're quoted carry.
Insurance claims: what Utah law says
After hail or wind, roofers go door to door. Utah has specific rules for insurance-paid residential work:
- A contractor can't cover your deductible. Offering to rebate or waive any part of it is prohibited (Utah Code 13-50-302).
- You must get a written notice before the contractor can be paid, and you sign it (13-50-303).
- If the claim is denied, you can cancel within five business days of getting the denial in writing, and the contractor must refund within 10 business days (13-50-202).
A roofer who offers to "take care of the deductible" is offering to break the law. That's a good reason to look elsewhere.
Older roofs and asbestos
Utah's asbestos rules for renovation depend on when the house was built. For homes built before 1981, a full inspection by a Utah-certified asbestos inspector is required before work that disturbs building materials. For 1981 to 1991, specific materials including asbestos-cement roofing must be checked. Homes built from 1992 on need no inspection. Ogden's median home dates from 1969, so ask whether the quote includes the inspection.
What roofing costs in Ogden
We don't publish reroof prices, because we haven't found a dated local survey we'd stand behind, and roof size and pitch vary too much for a per-square figure to mean much. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median wage for roofers in the Ogden area at $24.86 an hour (May 2025): what roofers earn, not what you're billed.
What moves the price: the number of layers coming off, roof pitch and height, decking that needs replacing once the old roof is up, ice barrier and ventilation, the material, and whether asbestos testing applies.
There's no federal tax credit for a new roof in 2026. If you're adding attic insulation at the same time, Enbridge Gas's ThermWise program pays $0.32 per square foot when you add at least R-19 and finish between R-49 and R-60, through an authorized contractor.
How to choose a roofer
- Check for an active S280.
- Confirm the permit and the ice barrier are in the quote.
- Ask how many layers are coming off and how rotten decking is priced.
- On an insurance job, read the notice before you sign, and walk away from any offer to cover your deductible.
- Get the warranty in writing, both the manufacturer's and the contractor's workmanship warranty.
Every roofer listed here has been checked for a real Ogden-area address, local ownership, a Utah license and insurance. See how we vet.
Roofing questions
Can a roofer pay or waive my insurance deductible?
No. Utah Code 13-50-302 says a residential contractor may not rebate or offer to rebate any part of an insurance deductible as an inducement to buy their services.
What if I sign with a roofer and my insurance claim is denied?
Utah lets you cancel within five business days after you receive written notice that the claim was denied, and the contractor must refund within 10 business days. That is Utah Code 13-50-202. Some websites say 72 hours; the statute says five business days.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Ogden?
Yes. Ogden City says a permit is required to replace a roof. For an owner-occupied home the homeowner or a licensed contractor can pull it.
Can new shingles go over my old roof?
Not if the roof already has two or more layers of roofing. The residential code Utah adopted doesn't allow a recover in that case, so the old layers have to come off.
Is ice and water shield required in Ogden?
Yes. Ogden's design criteria sheet says ice shield is required, and the residential code requires an ice barrier extending at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line for asphalt shingles and most other steep-slope roofing.