Quick Answer

Roof Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$19,160avg

$8,000 — $45,000

$5 — $25 per sq ft

+4% YoY
14 sources
Updated 4 days ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled installation and tear-off

$3,800 — $21,000

48%

Materials

Shingles, underlayment, and flashing

$3,600 — $20,000

46%

Disposal

Hartland Landfill tipping fees ($110/tonne)

$300 — $1,200

4%

Permits

City of Victoria 1.4% fee + $100 app

$212 — $730

2%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $2,299 tax$21,459

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.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$9,410

$7,528 — $11,292

Based on 14 sources and market data for Victoria. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$18,423

Today

$19,160

Roof Replacement in Victoria is 4.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $737 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
🔨

Arise Roofing

2021 Troon Ct, Victoria, BC V9B 6R6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

41 reviews

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Vintage Roofing Ltd

962 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8V 3M3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

65 reviews

🔨

RR Roof Rider Ltd - Victoria Roofers

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

4.8
★★★★½

104 reviews

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Shoreline Roofing & Exteriors

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

4.7
★★★★½

73 reviews

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Proline Roofing Ltd.

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

4.5
★★★★½

104 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 2026, a metal roof in Victoria typically costs 2 to 3 times more than asphalt. While a standard asphalt replacement averages $10,000–$18,000, a standing seam metal roof for the same home ranges from $25,000 to $55,000.

The City of Victoria charges a $100 non-refundable application fee plus a building permit fee of 1.4% of the total construction value. For a $20,000 project, expect to pay approximately $380 in total permit fees.

As of 2026, the Hartland Landfill tipping fee for separated asphalt shingles is $110 per tonne. A typical 2,000 sq ft roof produces roughly 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes of waste, resulting in $275–$385 in disposal costs.

Yes, roof pitch significantly impacts labor costs. Standard pitches (4/12 to 6/12) are included in base quotes, but 'steep' roofs (7/12 and higher) often incur a surcharge of $1.00–$3.00 per square foot due to the need for specialized safety equipment and slower installation speeds.

📊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: 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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