Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Calgary (2026)

Average cost in Calgary

$13,393avg

$8,500 — $50,000

$5 — $13 per sq ft

+5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Tear-off and installation

$4,250 — $25,000

50%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, flashing

$3,570 — $21,000

42%

Disposal

Bin rental and landfill fees

$425 — $2,500

5%

Permits & Insurance

City permits and liability

$255 — $1,500

3%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $670 tax$14,063

GST at 5%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Tear-off of existing shingles
  • New underlayment
  • Asphalt shingle installation
  • Flashing & ridge vents
  • Cleanup & disposal
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Structural repairs (rotted decking)
  • Gutter replacement
  • Skylight installation
  • Cedar or metal roofing
  • Chimney repair

Based on a standard 1,500-2,000 sq ft roof with asphalt shingles.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$8,338

$6,670 — $10,006

Based on 12 sources and market data for Calgary. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$12,755

Today

$13,393

Roof Replacement in Calgary is 5.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $638 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Calgary

Verified providers
🔨

City Boss Residential Roofing

70 High St SE #89027, Calgary, AB T2Z 3W3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

250 reviews

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Roof by Roof Ltd

8 Edgevalley Way NW, Calgary, AB T3A 4X6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

229 reviews

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Roof By Roof Exteriors Ltd.

600 Crowfoot Crescent NW # 340, Calgary, AB T3G 0B4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

521 reviews

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National Star Roofing Inc

3602 21 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0H6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

213 reviews

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City Roofing & Exteriors

3935 3A St NE Unit #3, Calgary, AB T2E 6S7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

173 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

For a typical 2,000 sq ft home in Calgary, homeowners can expect to pay between $12,000 and $18,000 for architectural asphalt shingles, including labor and disposal.

Upgrading to Class 4 hail-resistant shingles typically adds $1,500 to $2,500 to the total project cost, but can reduce insurance premiums in the long run.

Metal roofing in Calgary currently starts at approximately $22,000 for a standard home, which is roughly 2 to 2.5 times the cost of basic asphalt shingles ($9,000 - $11,000).

Yes, winter installations in Calgary may incur a 'cold weather' surcharge of 10-15% due to the specialized equipment and slower labor speeds required in sub-zero temperatures.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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