Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Halifax (2026)

Average cost in Halifax

$14,000avg

$7,000 — $35,000

$7 — $20 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
5 sources
Updated today
Nova Scotia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Roofing crew and installation

$4,000 — $9,000

45%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, and flashing

$3,000 — $12,000

40%

Disposal

Tear-off and landfill dumping fees

$800 — $2,000

10%

Permits & Admin

HRM permits and inspections

$200 — $1,000

5%

🧾HST (15%) — Nova Scotia
Base cost + $2,100 tax$16,100

HST at 15%

📋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

$7,925

$6,340 — $9,510

Based on 5 sources and market data for Halifax. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Halifax

Verified providers
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NS Roofer

30 Rosno Ln Unit1, Bedford, NS B4B 1J7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

126 reviews

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Elements Metal Roof

90 Contractors Wy, Harrietsfield, NS B3V 0G5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

156 reviews

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A Plus Roofing & Masonry Ltd.

186 Skyridge Ave, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1R9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

73 reviews

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Rydel Roofing & Siding in Halifax

Unit#1, 10 Thornhill Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S1, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

163 reviews

🔨

Refined Roofing

3675 Acadia St, Halifax, NS B3K 3P8, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

99 reviews

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💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In 2026, Halifax homeowners typically pay between $10,000 and $18,000 for a standard asphalt shingle roof, averaging around $7 to $10 per square foot depending on the pitch and complexity of the roof.

Metal roofing is a premium option in Nova Scotia, generally costing between $20,000 and $36,000 for a standard home, which breaks down to roughly $20 to $36 per square foot including materials and labor.

Tear-off and disposal fees usually account for about 10% of the total project cost, or $800 to $2,000, due to local landfill dumping fees and the labor required to remove multiple layers of old shingles.

While simple shingle replacements may not always require a permit, extensive structural roof replacements in the Halifax Regional Municipality do. Permit fees and administrative costs typically add $200 to $1,000 to the total project.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.