Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Toronto (2026)

Average cost in Toronto

$13,052avg

$7,000 — $25,000

$5 — $9 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
10 sources
Updated 3 days ago
GTA Region

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and safety setup

$3,850 — $13,750

55%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, and flashing

$2,450 — $8,750

35%

Disposal

Bin rentals and landfill tipping fees

$560 — $2,000

8%

Permits

City of Toronto building fees

$140 — $500

2%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,697 tax$14,749

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

$9,575

$7,660 — $11,490

Based on 10 sources and market data for Toronto. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$12,255

Today

$13,052

Roof Replacement in Toronto is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $797 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 Toronto

Verified providers
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Coverall Roofing - Toronto

1620a Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6P 3S7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

233 reviews

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Roofing Monkeys

1224 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6H 2A4, Toronto, ON M6G 1M2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

149 reviews

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Professional Roofers.

120b Industry St, York, ON M6M 4L8, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

560 reviews

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Alpine Roofing

31 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2R6, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

603 reviews

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Avenue Road Roofing

45 Wingold Ave, North York, ON M6B 1P8, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

345 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 standard 1,500 sq. ft. home, Toronto homeowners typically pay between $7,500 and $13,500 for asphalt shingles. This is approximately 15-25% higher than the Ontario average due to higher GTA labor rates and disposal fees.

Yes, if structural work is involved. The City of Toronto's 2026 minimum permit fee is $214.79, with structural re-roofing work specifically calculated at $6.20 per unit of area.

If the wood beneath the shingles is rotten, contractors in the GTA typically charge between $100 and $180 per sheet of plywood, which includes both the material and the labor for installation.

While a standard asphalt shingle roof averages $13,000, a metal roof in Toronto averages $35,000. Premium standing seam metal systems can range from $23,500 to over $57,000 depending on complexity.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ 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: 3 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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