Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$17,562avg

$8,500 – $42,000

$4 – $7 per sq ft

In Victoria, the average is $17,562 and most projects cost between $8,500 and $42,000, or about $4 – $7 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.

+6.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 1 months ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and safety equipment

$8,500 – $21,000

50%

Materials

Asphalt shingles, underlayment, and flashing

$5,250 – $14,700

35%

Disposal & Tear-off

Removal and Hartland Landfill tipping fees

$1,500 – $5,000

10%

Permits & Inspections

Municipal building permits and site fees

$425 – $2,100

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $2,107 tax$19,669

GST+PST at 12%

📋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.

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Your estimate in Victoria

$17,562

Likely range $8,500 – $38,636

  • Labor50%$8,781
  • Materials35%$6,147
  • Disposal & Tear-off10%$1,756
  • Permits & Inspections5%$878

Asphalt Shingles

$17,562

Metal Roof

$30,809

Cedar Shake

$37,432

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Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Victoria. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$16,490

Today

$17,562

Roof Replacement in Victoria is ↑ 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,072 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 Victoria

Verified providers
🔨

Noble Roofing Ltd

569 Cairndale Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 2R1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

126 reviews

🔨

Kevin The Roofsmith

1063 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 4J3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

35 reviews

🔨

RR Roof Rider Ltd - Victoria Roofers

535 Yates St #300, Victoria, BC V8W 2Z6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

110 reviews

🔨

Shoreline Roofing & Exteriors

565 Leaside Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 2K9, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

74 reviews

🔨

Proline Roofing Ltd.

760 Enterprise Crescent, Victoria, BC V8Z 6R4, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

110 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

Victoria's average of $17,562 is higher than Kelowna's $14,840 primarily due to 'island logistics.' Shipping heavy materials across the strait and higher tipping fees at the Hartland Landfill add significant overhead to local projects.

For a simple, single-story home in areas like Gordon Head or Langford, homeowners can expect to pay between $8,500 and $12,000 CAD for a standard asphalt shingle replacement.

While a 2,000 sq. ft. asphalt roof averages $8,000 to $14,000, a metal roof for the same size home typically ranges from $24,000 to $52,000 CAD due to material costs and specialized labor.

Yes, as of August 2026, roofing costs in Victoria have seen a year-over-year increase of approximately 6.5%, driven by a tight market for skilled trades and rising supply chain costs.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 1 months 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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