Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Hamilton (2026)

Average cost in Hamilton

$11,500avg

$6,000 — $30,000

$5 — $16 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Shingles, underlayment, flashing

$2,700 — $13,500

45%

Labor

Installation and roofing crew

$2,400 — $12,000

40%

Disposal

Tear-off and dumpster fees

$600 — $3,000

10%

Permits & Admin

Local Hamilton permits and overhead

$300 — $1,500

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,495 tax$12,995

HST at 13%

📋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

$8,915

$7,132 — $10,698

Based on 6 sources and market data for Hamilton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Roof Replace Contractors in Hamilton

Verified providers
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Platinum Roofing & Exteriors Hamilton

157 Hendershot Rd, Hamilton, ON L0R 1P0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

209 reviews

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Pro Roofing Services LTD

159 Cavell Ave, Hamilton, ON L8L 7E7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

195 reviews

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Golden Horseshoe Roofing

449 Main St W Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8P 1K5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

104 reviews

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Gateway Roofing

496 Cochrane Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K 3H3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

107 reviews

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Sameday Roofing Systems Inc.

160 Grosvenor Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 7S8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

99 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

In Hamilton, a standard asphalt shingle roof replacement typically costs between $5,000 and $15,000, or about $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot installed, depending on the size and complexity of your roof.

Metal roofs are a premium option with average costs in Hamilton ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. You can expect to pay between $9.00 and $16.00 per square foot for materials and installation.

Roofing contractors in the Hamilton area typically charge between $1.00 and $3.00 per square foot for the removal and disposal of old shingles, which usually accounts for about 10% of the total project cost.

A smaller home (under 2,000 sq. ft.) generally costs $6,000 to $10,000 to roof. Medium homes (2,000-3,000 sq. ft.) average $10,000 to $15,000, while larger homes can exceed $20,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ 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.