Ontario prices
What a tile roof costs in Ontario
Tile pricing has two parts that get confused: the tile itself, which lasts decades, and the underlayment beneath it, which does not.
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These are estimated ranges, not quotes. Compiled from public installed-cost data for California and adjusted for how Ontario is built. No contractor is bound by them, and nobody can price a roof they have not stood on.
| Covering | Per square | Typical whole roof | Expected life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingleThe default choice on most American homes, and usually the right one. | $650 – $1,000 | $11,500 – $28,000 | 25 to 30 years |
| Concrete tileThe tile lasts far longer than the underlayment beneath it, which is the catch. | $1,300 – $2,100 | $23,500 – $59,000 | 40 to 60 years |
| Clay barrel tileOften salvaged and re-laid over new underlayment rather than replaced. | $1,700 – $3,400 | $30,500 – $95,000 | 50 to 80 years |
What moves the price
- How many old layers have to come off before the new one goes on
- Access — a truck that cannot get near the house adds hours to every load
- Warranty tier, which is really a question about who honours it in fifteen years
- The number of penetrations: chimneys, skylights, vents, solar mounts
- Where you land in the season; crews discount when the phone is quiet
Locally
These winds are not constant, which is the problem. A roof gets nine quiet months and then one night at fifty miles an hour, and whatever was marginal goes.
Ask specifically whether the quote is for new tile or for relaying the existing tile. The difference is enormous and easy to miss.
These are estimates, not quotes. They are compiled from national installed ranges adjusted for California costs and for how Ontario is built. No contractor is bound by them.
Questions about price
Do I need a permit?
Almost certainly, for a full replacement. The contractor should pull it, and the fee should be a visible line on the quote rather than a surprise.
What does a new roof cost in Ontario?
For a typical Ontario home of about 23 squares, an architectural asphalt re-roof usually lands between $11,500 and $28,000. Tile, slate and standing-seam metal run well above that. The number moves on how many old layers come off, how much decking is soft underneath, and how easily a truck can get to the house.
Is this really free?
Yes. You pay nothing, now or later. Roofing contractors pay us for the introduction, which is why the service costs you nothing and why we are upfront that it is how we make money.
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