Cedar shake replacement and HOA reroofing in Wilsonville, OR 97070
Wilsonville has two very different roofing worlds: aging cedar shake and shingle roofs in Charbonneau, and younger roofs in Villebois and the newer neighborhoods. Both come with HOA rules, and we work within them on every job.
In Wilsonville, the most common jobs are replacing worn cedar shake or early shingle roofs in Charbonneau, matching HOA color and material rules in Villebois and other planned neighborhoods, and fixing leaks at skylights and valleys. A shake tear-off to architectural or synthetic shake here often runs $19,760 to $36,480. Call (503) 917-5484 for an on-roof look and a written estimate.
Wilsonville sits along Interstate 5 where the freeway crosses the Willamette on the Boone Bridge, about halfway between Portland and Salem. North of the river you have Villebois, the town center area and neighborhoods built mostly from the 1980s onward. South of the river is Charbonneau, a planned community from the 1970s built around its golf course, with many homes that went up with cedar shake roofs. Those two areas age very differently and need different answers.
Nearly every neighborhood in town has an HOA or architectural committee with rules on roof material and color. We help you get the details they ask for and then carry out the work to that spec. Most of our Wilsonville calls are for shake roofs that have reached the end, skylight leaks in older homes, moss on shaded slopes along the river and storm damage after winter wind.
From Charbonneau shake roofs to Villebois architectural shingles
Charbonneau homes are mostly single level and daylight basement houses from the 1970s and 1980s with low, wide roofs, plenty of skylights and tall firs along the fairways. Many started out with cedar shakes, and those that have not been replaced are split, cupped and thin by now. Some owners want to keep the look and choose a new cedar shake or a synthetic shake like DaVinci, while others move to a heavy architectural shingle in a wood tone that the association accepts.
Villebois was built from the 2000s on the former Dammasch State Hospital grounds, with tight streets, alley loaded garages, row homes and a mix of styles. Its roofs are mostly architectural shingles with a few metal accents, and the first ones are getting close to replacement age. The older neighborhoods around Wilsonville Road, Memorial Park and the town center are a mix of 1980s and 1990s homes on their second roof.
Common roof trouble in Wilsonville neighborhoods
Worn cedar shakes in Charbonneau
Shakes thirty or more years old split, cup and lose thickness, especially on the south faces. Gaps open between courses and water reaches the felt interlay. Once many shakes are failing, spot repairs stop paying off and a full replacement is the better spend.
Old skylights in low roofs
Many Charbonneau homes have early acrylic dome or curb skylights on low pitch roofs. The seals and flashing give out before the roof does. We replace them with new Velux units and proper flashing kits during the reroof.
Moss under tall firs
Lots along the golf course and the Willamette are shaded by mature Douglas firs. Needles pile up in valleys and gutters and keep the roof wet. Moss follows. We clear it by hand, soft wash and add zinc strips.
Alley and row home flashing
In Villebois, many homes share walls or sit close together with porch roofs tied into tall siding. Missing kickout flashing and short step flashing let water get behind the siding. We open and reflash those joints properly.
Roofing services in Wilsonville
These are the services Wilsonville owners call us for most, with shake roofs and skylights near the top of the list.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Few roofs suit an old Portland house like real western red cedar. We install new shake roofs that look right on Craftsman, Tudor and lodge style...
Cedar Shake Repair & Restoration
A shake roof with moss in the gaps, a few split pieces and gray, tired wood often has years left in it. We repair and restore existing cedar roofs in...
Synthetic Slate & Shake Roofing
Want the look of slate or cedar without the weight, the splitting or the yearly moss fight? Composite slate and shake give Portland homes that...
Roof Replacement
When patches stop holding and the shingles are bare, curling or shedding granules, a full reroof is the smarter spend. We replace Portland roofs from...
Skylight Installation
Gray Portland winters make daylight worth a lot. We cut in new skylights, swap out tired acrylic domes and flash every unit so the opening stays dry...
Skylight Repair
Skylights bring welcome light into Portland homes through the gray months, but they are also a hole in the roof. Most skylight leaks come from the...
Roof Moss Removal
Moss on a Portland roof is almost a given under the firs. We take it off by hand and brush, treat what is left and add zinc so it grows back slower.
Gutter Guards
Not every gutter guard can stop Douglas fir needles. We fit Portland homes with guards matched to the trees overhead, so gutters keep flowing through...
How we schedule work under Wilsonville HOA rules
Before we start in Charbonneau, Villebois or any other Wilsonville association, we confirm the approved product, color and any rules on hours, parking and dumpster placement. In Villebois, alleys are narrow, so we time deliveries and keep the trailer clear of neighbor garages. In Charbonneau, tall firs and fairway edges mean extra tarping and careful cleanup. A shake tear-off makes a lot of debris, so we sweep and magnet the yard daily.
Roofing questions from Wilsonville
Should I replace a Charbonneau cedar shake roof in Wilsonville with shake or shingles?
It depends on your budget and what the Charbonneau association allows. New cedar shake keeps the original look but costs more and needs ongoing care. Synthetic shake gives a similar look with less upkeep. A heavy architectural shingle in a wood tone is the lower cost option. We price all three so you can compare.
Do Wilsonville HOAs need to approve a new roof?
Most Wilsonville associations, including those in Villebois and Charbonneau, ask owners to submit the roof material and color before work begins. We give you a written estimate naming the manufacturer, product line and color, and we can supply samples. Start times depend on when you get approval.
Can you replace the skylights when you reroof my Wilsonville home?
Yes, and it is the best time to do it. When the Wilsonville roof is open, we pull the old skylight, check the curb and framing for rot, set a new Velux unit with its matching flashing kit and tie it into the new underlayment. Doing it later means cutting into a new roof.
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Roof trouble in Wilsonville?
Call and describe what you are seeing. We answer 24/7 and send a roofer as soon as one is free.