Compare Roofers Quotes Across Toronto, ON

4 verified roofers serving Toronto

Most homeowners across Toronto, ON have a story about a roofer who never showed, quoted vaguely, or vanished mid-job. WiseTrades exists to make those stories rarer — every pro is verified upfront, ratings are tied to real completed work, and our team mediates anything that goes sideways.

In Toronto the local context matters: housing stock spans heritage cottages through new-build subdivisions, and Ontario treats several trades as compulsory-qualified. The pros listed below have shown documentation appropriate to the categories they advertise.

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★
    Good experience overall. Pro turned up when promised, quote was honoured, and the work looks tidy.
  • ★★★★
    Solid job. A couple of small touch-ups needed after but they came back without fuss.
  • ★★★★★
    Exceeded our expectations. Quote was fair, work is excellent, and they went the extra mile cleaning up.

About roofers across Toronto, ON

Toronto building stock and what roofers run into: Toronto stretches from the Lake Ontario waterfront up to Steeles Avenue, with Victorian semis lining Cabbagetown and Roncesvalles, mid-century bungalows scattered through Etobicoke and Scarborough, and glass-tower condos shaping downtown and the Annex. Local trades juggle heritage-permit work in protected districts, basement underpinning under century foundations, and condo-board approvals for any in-suite mechanical changes.

Ontario's swing from minus-twenty January nights to thirty-five-degree humidex August afternoons stresses every envelope assembly across the province, especially around fenestration and attic ventilation.

Toronto roofers commonly handle full asphalt-shingle re-roofs, ice-and-water-shield upgrades, and storm-damage insurance claims.

Toronto's scale concentrates a wide spread of construction periods, from heritage-protected core blocks through 1960s tract subdivisions to recent mid-rise infill — pros routinely cross all three on a working week.

Wider service zones for Toronto roofers usually include Downtown, Yorkville, Leslieville, The Beaches, Annex, Etobicoke, with most operators happy to quote across the metro fringe.

Toronto, ON by the numbers — what the Census says about local roofers demand

Census tabulations place Toronto's build-era window between 1900 and 1965, peaking near 1965.

Toronto median age: 40 years (Census).

Settlement tier across Toronto reads as major metro urban.

Census income band for Toronto: above national median.

Linguistic profile across Toronto: anglophone multilingual.

Toronto CMA stretches from Lake Ontario across Halton, Peel, York, and Durham regions, with roughly 6.2 million residents and Canada's deepest contractor labour pool — but also Canada's tightest scheduling competition during peak season.

How much does a roofer cost in Toronto, ON?

$80–$180 per hour

Most roofers active across Toronto sit inside the $80–$180 per hour range, but specialist work, weekend callouts, or material premiums can push beyond it. Compare itemised quotes via WiseTrades to see exactly what each pro is charging for.

Licensing & insurance in Ontario

Roofing in Ontario is not a compulsory trade, but reputable roofers carry WSIB clearance, fall-protection training (Working at Heights, mandatory in Ontario), and Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2M. Always ask for proof before work begins.

Approval on WiseTrades requires direct verification with the contractor's insurer plus identity-document confirmation, ahead of any quote-submission rights. Considering a non-platform hire? Get the insurance policy number and trade-certificate scan emailed in advance — a quick verification call protects everyone.

Before you book a roofer across Toronto, ON

Neighbourhoods served

Our roofers cover the following areas of Toronto and the surrounding region:

Frequently asked questions

How much does a new roof cost in Toronto, ON?
A standard asphalt-shingle re-roof in Toronto, ON typically runs $7,000–$15,000 for an average detached home, with metal roofing ranging $15,000–$30,000+. Hourly labour is $80–$180 per hour for repairs. Get free quotes on WiseTrades to compare.
How long does roofing work take in Ontario?
A full re-roof on a typical Ontario home takes 1–3 days in good weather. Roofers in Toronto, ON are weather-dependent — most won't shingle in heavy rain or freezing temperatures. Spring and fall are the busiest seasons.
Is the roofer I hire covered by Tarion?
Tarion covers new-home builders licensed in Ontario, not retrofit trades on an existing home. For renovations, your protection comes from contractor-side WSIB clearance, CGL insurance, and the workmanship warranty written into the quote — all of which roofers on WiseTrades publish on their profiles.
Do I need committee-of-adjustment approval for renovations across Toronto?
Toronto's Committee of Adjustment handles minor variances (setbacks, height, lot coverage) and is required for any work that exceeds zoning limits — a common issue across narrow-lot neighbourhoods like Cabbagetown, Roncesvalles, and Leaside. Toronto trades on WiseTrades regularly handle committee submissions or refer you to a zoning consultant.

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