Roof Replacement Cost in Oshawa (2026)
Average cost in Oshawa
$6,500 — $18,000
$5 — $10 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and tear-off
45%
Asphalt shingles, underlayment, and flashing
40%
Landfill tipping fees and bin rental
10%
Ventilation upgrades and administrative fees
5%
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
$10,534
Today
$11,588
Roof Replacement in Oshawa is ↑ 10.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,053 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
166 reviews
Logik Roofing & Insulation Oshawa
1333 Boundary Rd #33, Oshawa, ON L1J 6Z7, Canada
452 reviews
Colin's Roofing & Eavestrough Inc.
203 Hibbert Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 1V4, Canada
98 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
According to the City of Oshawa's 2026 guidelines, a building permit is not required for the replacement of roof shingles or non-combustible siding, provided the work is non-structural. However, structural repairs or changes to the roofline still require a permit, which typically costs a minimum of $90 plus a state surcharge.
For a standard 2,000 sq ft home in the Oshawa/GTA area, homeowners are seeing 2026 quotes ranging from $8,500 to $14,000 for architectural asphalt shingles. Premium materials like metal or slate can push this cost between $23,000 and $55,000.
Roofing costs in Ontario have seen a year-over-year increase of approximately 8% to 12% in 2026. This is driven primarily by a 10-15% rise in labor rates to retain skilled trades and a 6-8% increase in petroleum-based material costs for asphalt shingles.
In 2026, the Region of Durham's waste management facilities charge approximately $109 per metric tonne for regular waste, though specialized Construction and Demolition (C&D) rates for contractors may be lower, around $45 per metric tonne at specific private facilities.
📊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: 4 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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