Roof Replacement Cost in Oshawa (2026)
Average cost in Oshawa
$6,500 — $28,000
$6 — $9 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedAsphalt shingles, underlayment, and flashing
45%
Professional installation and tear-off crew
35%
Bin rentals and Durham Region tipping fees
8%
Contractor business expenses and margin
10%
Structural permits or minor deck repairs
2%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$7,198 — $10,798
Based on 8 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$11,217
Today
$12,226
Roof Replacement in Oshawa is ↑ 9.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,010 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 Oshawa
Verified providersOver The Top - Roofing & Repairs
78 Hemmingway Dr, Courtice, ON L1E 2C6, Canada
175 reviews
Colin's Roofing & Eavestrough Inc.
203 Hibbert Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 1V4, Canada
102 reviews
Mint Roofing Ltd.
1115 Wentworth St W Unit 2, Oshawa, ON L1J 7E2, Canada
63 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 Oshawa, a building permit is generally not required for the replacement of roof shingles of the same size. However, a permit is mandatory if you are making structural changes, such as replacing roof rafters or changing the roof's pitch.
As of 2026, the Regional Municipality of Durham charges a tipping fee of approximately $175.00 per 1,000kg for loads over 40kg. For a standard 2,000 sq ft roof, disposal costs typically range from $500 to $900 including bin rental.
Metal roofing in Oshawa is significantly more expensive, typically ranging from $15,000 to $42,000 for a standard home. While asphalt shingles cost roughly $5.50–$8.50 per sq ft installed, metal systems can range from $12.00 to $22.00 per sq ft.
Prices have risen by approximately 6-10% in 2026 due to a combination of factors, including a 33% jump in the Producer Price Index for aluminum mill shapes and a 20.7% increase for steel products, alongside rising labor costs in the GTA.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 8+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 2 weeks 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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