Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$12,226avg

$6,500 — $28,000

$6 — $9 per sq ft

+9% YoY
8 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Asphalt shingles, underlayment, and flashing

$2,925 — $12,600

45%

Labor

Professional installation and tear-off crew

$2,275 — $9,800

35%

Disposal & Waste

Bin rentals and Durham Region tipping fees

$520 — $2,240

8%

Overhead & Profit

Contractor business expenses and margin

$650 — $2,800

10%

Permits & Misc

Structural permits or minor deck repairs

$130 — $560

2%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,589 tax$13,815

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

$8,998

$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 providers
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Wilson Roofing

47 Fernhill Blvd, Oshawa, ON L1J 5J1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

552 reviews

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Over The Top - Roofing & Repairs

78 Hemmingway Dr, Courtice, ON L1E 2C6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

175 reviews

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Colin's Roofing & Eavestrough Inc.

203 Hibbert Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 1V4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

102 reviews

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Mint Roofing Ltd.

1115 Wentworth St W Unit 2, Oshawa, ON L1J 7E2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

63 reviews

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Dryhome Roofing

74 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1H 1A6, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

77 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 data
1

Aggregated from 8+ 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: 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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