Roof Replacement Cost in Ottawa (2026)
Average cost in Ottawa
$7,200 — $45,000
$5 — $22 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled installation and removal
45%
Shingles, underlayment, flashing
40%
Bin rental and landfill fees
10%
City of Ottawa building permits
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
$7,000 — $10,500
Based on 8 sources and market data for Ottawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$12,618
Today
$13,880
Roof Replacement in Ottawa is ↑ 10.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,262 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 Ottawa
Verified providersDavid Tulloch Roofing
2107 Saunderson Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 2E7, Canada
117 reviews
Remember Me Roofing
1986 Richardson Side Rd, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0, Canada
249 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
For a typical 2,000 sq ft roof in Ottawa, asphalt shingles cost between $9,000 and $16,000, while metal roofing ranges from $22,000 to $45,000 depending on the gauge and style.
Most residential roof replacements in Ottawa require a building permit, which typically costs between $300 and $600 based on the total project value.
Costs in Ottawa have risen by approximately 8-12% year-over-year due to petroleum-based material inflation affecting asphalt shingles and a persistent shortage of skilled labor across Ontario.
3-tab asphalt shingles remain the most affordable choice, starting at approximately $4.50 per sq ft installed, which totals roughly $7,200 for a small bungalow.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ 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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