Roof Replacement in Toronto

When to replace

Repair or replace? The honest answer

Most roofs in Toronto do not need replacing the first time they leak. A slipped shingle, a cracked boot around a plumbing stack or a failed chimney flashing is a repair, and we will tell you so. Replacement makes sense when the roof covering itself has reached the end of its life, when repairs are becoming a yearly event, or when the deck underneath has started to fail.

An asphalt shingle roof in this climate typically gives about twenty years of good service, sometimes less on a south-facing slope or over a poorly ventilated attic. Our guide to how long a roof lasts in Toronto covers every material in detail.

Signs your roof is due for replacement

• Shingles curling, cupping or cracking across whole slopes, not just a few tabs
• Heavy granule loss: bare patches on the shingles and grit collecting in the eavestroughs
• A soft or spongy feel underfoot, or a visible sag in the roofline
• Daylight or water staining on the underside of the deck in the attic
• Repeated leaks in different places within a couple of years
• Ice dams every winter, which usually point to ventilation and insulation problems a re-roof is the right time to fix
• A roof that is already twenty years old or more, before you list the house or renew your insurance

Materials

Choosing the right roof for your house

We install and replace every common residential roof in the GTA and will recommend what suits the house, the budget and how long you plan to stay.

• Architectural asphalt shingles: the most popular choice in Toronto. Good value, a wide range of colours and about twenty years of service when installed and ventilated properly.
• Standing-seam metal, copper and zinc: a higher upfront cost and a much longer life. Sheds snow well and stands up to lake winds.
• Cedar shake and shingle: warmth and texture for character homes, installed on a ventilated batten system so the wood can dry.
• Flat and low-slope roofs: modified bitumen, TPO or EPDM over tapered insulation, for additions, garages, terraces and modern homes.
• Mansard roofs: steep faces and flat decks together, common on older Toronto homes and infill builds.

Not sure between two options? Our shingle vs metal comparison sets out the cost and lifespan differences plainly.

Cost

What a roof replacement costs in Toronto

Price depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the material, how many layers come off, how much of the deck needs replacing and how easy the site is to work on. As a guide, a typical asphalt shingle replacement on a Toronto house runs around $13,000, with reported prices from about $7,800 to $22,000 and more. Standing-seam metal typically runs around $35,000. Our 2026 Toronto roof replacement cost guide breaks down every material per square foot.

You get a written, fixed price after we have measured the roof and looked at it properly, itemised by material and labour. The consultation comes at No Cost and there is no obligation.

The process

How a roof replacement works with us

1. Consultation and measure. We inspect the roof, the attic and the flashings, measure every slope and talk through materials with you.
2. Written, fixed quote. Itemised by material and labour, with the scope, schedule and warranty in writing.
3. Scheduling and permits. A like-for-like re-roof usually does not need a building permit. Structural changes, a new roof shape or heritage designation can, and we confirm with the city before work starts.
4. Tear-off and deck repair. Most houses are stripped, repaired and dried-in on the first day, so the home is never left open to the weather.
5. Installation. Membranes, flashings, ventilation and the new roof covering, installed to the manufacturer's specification.
6. Clean-up and walkthrough. Magnetic sweep of the yard and driveway, a final inspection with you, photographs and your written warranty.

Most single-family homes take one to three days, depending on size, material and weather. See our full process for what to expect on each day.