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Roof replacement cost in Alberta
Most homeowners pay $6,900 – $11,500 (mid-range, typical $8,850, before GST/HST), 2% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Alberta
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $6,100 $4,750 – $7,900 | $3,513 | $2,581 |
| Mid-range | $8,850 $6,900 – $11,500 | $4,708 | $4,129 |
| Premium | $9,400 $7,350 – $12,200 | $4,708 | $4,698 |
Why prices in Alberta are different
Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 72 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about 4% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% below the national figure.
Alberta ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $6,250 | $9,050 | $9,600 |
| Edmonton | $6,250 | $9,000 | $9,550 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $6,150 | $8,900 | $9,450 |
| Calgary | $6,150 | $8,850 | $9,450 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $6,100 | $8,850 | $9,400 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $6,100 | $8,800 | $9,400 |
| Red Deer | $6,050 | $8,800 | $9,350 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $5,900 | $8,600 | $9,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does roof replacement cost in Alberta?
A mid-range job typically costs $8,850 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $6,900 and $11,500. A basic job is about $6,100 and a premium one about $9,400.
Is roof replacement more expensive in Alberta than the national average?
Alberta: 2% below the national average. Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 72 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about 4% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Alberta?
About 53% at the mid-range level, around 72 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Alberta is it most expensive?
Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake is the most expensive area at about $9,050 for a mid-range job, and Lethbridge--Medicine Hat the least expensive at about $8,600.