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Roof Replacement Cost in Newfoundland and Labrador

It costs an estimated C$7,500–C$10,300 to replace a typical 1,500 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles in Newfoundland and Labrador, 9% below Ontario. The median roofer wage in Newfoundland and Labrador is C$25.00/hour, 19% below the Canadian median.

Measure your roof areaMeasure your pitch
Typical 1,500 sq ft roofC$7,500–C$10,300
vs Ontario−9%
Median roofer wageC$25.00/hour
Cost rank of 107th

Roof replacement cost in Newfoundland and Labrador by material

MaterialInstalled, per sq ft1,500 sq ft roof
3-tab asphalt shinglesC$4.12–C$5.03C$6,200–C$7,500
Architectural asphalt shinglesC$5.03–C$6.86C$7,500–C$10,300
Metal shingles or panelsC$9.15–C$14.64C$13,700–C$22,000
Standing-seam metalC$12.81–C$20.12C$19,200–C$30,200
Flat roof (TPO or EPDM)C$7.32–C$12.81C$11,000–C$19,200

Estimated ranges, CAD, before GST/HST. Include tear-off of one existing layer where the source does.

Cost by roof size in Newfoundland and Labrador

Roof sizeSquaresArchitectural asphalt shingles
1,200 sq ft roof12 squaresC$6,000–C$8,200
1,500 sq ft roof15 squaresC$7,500–C$10,300
2,000 sq ft roof20 squaresC$10,100–C$13,700
2,500 sq ft roof25 squaresC$12,600–C$17,200

Roof size is the sloped surface, not the floor area. A steeper pitch means more roof for the same house.

What drives roofing prices in Newfoundland and Labrador

Labour is the largest part of a re-roof, so local pay matters: Newfoundland and Labrador ranks 7th of 10 provinces on median roofer wage.

For any single house, size and shape matter more: every extra square of roof adds materials and labour, hips and valleys add cutting and waste, and steep pitches need staging and fall protection. Tearing off more than one old layer, replacing rotten decking, and difficult access all add to the quote.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a roof replacement cost in Newfoundland and Labrador?

It costs an estimated C$7,500–C$10,300 to replace a typical 1,500 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles in Newfoundland and Labrador, 9% below Ontario. The median roofer wage in Newfoundland and Labrador is C$25.00/hour, 19% below the Canadian median. Prices are CAD, before GST/HST.

How much does a standing-seam metal roof cost in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Standing-seam metal costs an estimated C$12.81–C$20.12 per sq ft installed in Newfoundland and Labrador, or C$19,200–C$30,200 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.

Why do roofing prices in Newfoundland and Labrador differ from other provinces?

Labour is roughly 60% of a re-roof, so local pay drives most of the difference. Newfoundland and Labrador ranks 7th of 10 provinces for median roofer wage (C$25.00/hour). Roof size, pitch, tear-off, access and material choice still matter more than location for any single job.

Does roof pitch change the cost?

Yes, in two ways. A steeper roof has more surface area for the same footprint (a 6/12 roof is 11.8% larger than its footprint, a 12/12 roof 41.4% larger), and roofs steeper than about 7/12 need staging and fall protection, which most contractors price as a steep-slope surcharge.

How these estimates work

Estimates start from published Canada installed-price ranges, which describe Ontario. Labour is about 60% of a re-roof, so each province's range is multiplied by 0.4 + 0.6 × (local median roofer wage ÷ the average for Ontario (Ontario)). Totals are rounded to the nearest 100. Prices are CAD, before GST/HST. They are estimates for budgeting, not quotes: tear-off layers, decking repairs, access, permits and roof complexity can move a real quote well outside the range.