Roofer pricing in Edmonton
What roofers charge in Edmonton (typically C$60-C$140/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Edmonton roofer pricing
What roofers should charge in Edmonton
Edmonton roofers work in a market dominated by composition asphalt shingle on post-WWII brick bungalows and stucco-clad suburbs, flat-roof (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen) on commercial and Whyte Avenue heritage commercial, metal roofing growth for cold-climate longevity, and pre-1940 heritage slate/cedar-shake restoration in Glenora and Highlands. Edmonton's hail risk is less severe than Calgary's but still in the periphery hail belt. Ice dam formation is significant during sustained sub-zero winters with no Chinook recovery. Alberta Building Code 2019 + City of Edmonton permits.
Hourly rate
C$60-C$140
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$42-C$90
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common roofer jobs in Edmonton
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in CAD.
Site inspection and quote
What's included
Most established roofers inspect free for jobs over $2,000. Detailed condition reports may be charged.
Single tile replacement
What's included
Includes tile, mortar, and 30-60 min labour. Access difficulty adds cost on steep roofs.
Ridge cap repair (per linear metre)
What's included
Includes mortar bedding, pointing, and labour. Full ridge replacement runs $60-180/m.
Gutter replacement (per linear metre)
What's included
Includes Colorbond or PVC gutter, brackets, and labour. Hi-flow profiles and concealed gutters cost more.
Roof leak repair (single point)
What's included
Includes locating, flashing or sealant repair, and 1-3 hours labour. Hidden leaks needing trace work cost more.
Partial re-tile (per square metre)
What's included
Includes new tiles, batten check, underlay if needed. Match-to-existing-colour can add lead time.
Full reroof, concrete tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes strip, batten check, sarking, new tiles, ridge bedding, and labour. Steep pitches and complex valleys cost more.
Full reroof, Colorbond sheet (per sqm)
What's included
Includes strip, batten, sarking, new sheets, fixings, and labour. Custom profiles or colours cost more.
Daily access labour (2-person team)
What's included
Includes scaffold or harness setup. Full-day labour for repairs across multiple points.
Edmonton quote factors
What to factor into your Edmonton roofer quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a roofer in Edmonton. Continental subarctic-influenced. Brutal cold winters (December-March, sustained -15°C to -30°C, occasional extreme -40°C with windchill, Edmonton averages colder than Calgary because no Chinook), short hot summers (July-August, 22-28°C, occasional 30°C+), low precipitation (~480mm/year), severe summer thunderstorms (1987 Edmonton Tornado F4 was Canada's second-deadliest). Freeze-thaw cycles 60-80/year (less than Calgary due to less Chinook swing).
AIT Red Seal 401A Roofer + permits
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Red Seal 401A Roofer is the journeyperson trade certification. Print Red Seal cert number on every quote and invoice. City of Edmonton Development Services issues roofing permits. Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) certification is a trust signal at premium tier; ARCA-certified workmanship warranty differentiates against non-certified competitors.
Composition asphalt shingle vs metal
Composition asphalt shingle dominates Edmonton residential (post-WWII brick bungalow, stucco-clad suburban). Quote CAD $65-$135/sqm installed for 30-year architectural shingle, $95-$185/sqm for impact-rated. Metal roofing (standing-seam steel, stone-coated steel) growing fast for cold-climate longevity at CAD $185-$385/sqm; expected lifespan 50-70 years vs 20-25 for asphalt.
Flat-roof commercial market
Whyte Avenue (Old Strathcona) heritage commercial, government commercial in downtown core, and U of A facilities drive flat-roof work. Quote per-sqm: EPDM $65-$135/sqm; TPO $85-$165/sqm; modified bitumen $95-$185/sqm; built-up asphalt $55-$115/sqm. ARCA certification often required for tendered government and U of A work.
Heritage slate + cedar-shake restoration
Pre-1940 Glenora (T5N), Highlands (T5W), Old Strathcona (T6E) housing has original slate or cedar-shake roofs needing specialist restoration. Quote slate or cedar-shake restoration at premium (CAD $250-$550/sqm) with sourced-to-match tiles. Specialist; build portfolio. Edmonton Heritage Council designated buildings have approved-material requirements.
Sustained cold + ice dam emergency
Edmonton's brutal sustained cold (no Chinook recovery) drives ice dam formation on poorly-insulated attics longer than Calgary's. Quote emergency ice dam removal (CAD $1,500-$4,500 per visit) and ice dam prevention (attic insulation upgrade to R-60+ CAD $5,500-$18,000, heated cable systems CAD $1,800-$5,500) as winter revenue. Build relationships with insurance assessors for water-damage emergency response. Jan-Feb peak demand.
Periphery hail belt
Edmonton is on the periphery of Alberta's hail belt; hail is less severe than Calgary's but still drives occasional summer storm-damage claim work. Quote impact-rated shingles (Class 4 IR-rated CertainTeed Landmark IR, Malarkey Vista, GAF Timberline ArmorShield) at premium CAD $95-$185/sqm. State ARCA + IR-rated on the quote; Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) member insurers offer premium discounts for IR-rated roofs.
Sample quote
A real Edmonton roofer quote you can copy
Full reroof, concrete tile to Colorbond sheet, 145sqm single-storey. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Strip existing concrete tiles, debris removal to landfill
Batten replacement (rotten or out-of-spec sections, 25% of total area)
Sarking underlay (145sqm, premium foil-faced thermal)
Colorbond Trimdek sheet (145sqm, customer-choice colour, 0.42 BMT)
New gutters, downpipes, valley flashings
Roofing labour (5 days, 3-person team, scaffold included)
Final clean, gutter test with water, warranty handover
FAQ
Edmonton roofer pricing questions, answered
Common questions about roofer pricing in Edmonton, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqm installed: composition asphalt shingle CAD $65-$135/sqm; impact-rated (Class 4) $95-$185/sqm; metal standing-seam $185-$385/sqm; EPDM flat $65-$135/sqm; TPO flat $85-$165/sqm; modified bitumen flat $95-$185/sqm; slate or cedar-shake heritage restoration $250-$550/sqm. Premium areas (Glenora, Crestwood, Riverbend) 20-35% above standard.
Yes for premium and tendered government work. Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) certification provides workmanship warranty and is the regional trust signal. Annual dues CAD $1,200-$3,500; recovered in 3-5 premium bookings. State ARCA-certified on every quote.
CAD $95-$185/sqm installed for Class 4 IR-rated shingles (CertainTeed Landmark IR, Malarkey Vista, GAF Timberline ArmorShield). Edmonton is on the periphery of Alberta's hail belt; hail is less severe than Calgary's but still drives occasional storm-damage claims. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) member insurers offer premium discounts for IR-rated roofs. State IR-rated on the quote.
Yes, growth market. Metal roofing (standing-seam steel, stone-coated steel) growing fast for cold-climate longevity at CAD $185-$385/sqm; expected lifespan 50-70 years vs 20-25 for asphalt. Edmonton's brutal sustained cold favours metal; ice and snow shed cleanly, no shingle granule loss from freeze-thaw cycles.
Yes, niche premium revenue. Pre-1940 Glenora, Highlands, Old Strathcona housing has original slate or cedar-shake roofs needing specialist restoration. Quote at premium (CAD $250-$550/sqm) with sourced-to-match tiles. Edmonton Heritage Council designated buildings have approved-material requirements; build portfolio.
Hourly rates are $60 to $130 in the US, £35-85 in the UK, A$70-150 in Australia, R280-750 in South Africa, and C$60-140 in Canada. Most roofers prefer fixed-price by square metre for installs and reserve hourly for repairs and inspections.
A typical 3-bed single-storey home takes 4-7 working days for a strip-and-replace, including new sarking and ridge bedding. Larger or steeper roofs run 7-14 days. Weather delays add 1-3 days in winter or wet season.
Yes, 2-3 quotes for any reroof over $5,000. Compare materials (tile brand, sheet thickness), sarking inclusion, gutter scope, and warranty length. The cheapest quote often skips sarking or uses budget-grade fixings.
A proper inspection walks the roof, photographs every section, checks battens, flashings, valleys, gutters, and the ceiling cavity for water staining. Reports run 4-8 pages with photo evidence. Drone-only inspections miss too much; insist on a roof-walk.
Most regions: like-for-like reroofs do not need permits, but switching material (tile to sheet) sometimes does. Heritage-listed properties always need approval. The roofer should know and include permits as a line item.
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