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Roofing companies in Vancouver
Vancouver's housing stock runs from 1910s character homes with steep, cut-up roofs to 1970s Vancouver Specials with low-slope torch-on roofs, plus thousands of strata buildings. Prices here are the highest in the region, access and parking are tight, and heritage-designated houses have their own rules. Tell us what's on the roof and we'll match you with Vancouver roofers who do that kind of work.
- Permit not needed for a like-for-like re-roof
- Prices the region's highest, roughly 5 to 10% above Surrey
- Heritage houses may need a Heritage Alteration Permit
- Common roofs asphalt shingles, torch-on on Specials, metal on new builds
Local conditions
Steep character roofs, flat Specials and tight lots
West side and East Van character homes from the 1910s to 1940s have steep roofs with dormers, valleys and chimneys, which is where roofs leak and where labour adds up. Many were cedar once and are on their second or third asphalt roof now. Vancouver Specials and the mid-century ranchers of the east side have low-slope roofs that take two-ply torch-on SBS rather than shingles, and a lot of those membranes from the 1990s are due.
Access is the other Vancouver factor: narrow lots, laneway houses, big trees, no room for a bin. Quotes include more time for protection, hoisting and disposal than they would in the valley. The City says installing roofing needs no permit, but structural changes, dormers or anything that changes the exterior form of a heritage house does, and the Vancouver Building By-law applies rather than the BC Building Code.
Most requested in Vancouver
By neighbourhood
The roofs in each part of Vancouver
| Neighbourhood | Typical homes and roofs | Common roofing work |
|---|---|---|
| East Vancouver | 1940s to 60s bungalows and 1965 to 85 Vancouver Specials with low-slope torch-on roofs | torch-on replacementasphalt re-roofgutters |
| Dunbar, Kerrisdale and Point Grey | 1920s to 50s character homes, steep roofs with dormers, original cedar long replaced | steep re-roofsflashing repairssynthetic slate and shakes |
| Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant | Narrow lots, 1910s to 40s houses, laneway homes and small strata | cut-up roof replacementsskylightsflat roofs on laneway houses |
| Shaughnessy and Arbutus Ridge | Large 1920s to 60s homes, some heritage-listed, slate and cedar looks | synthetic slatemetalheritage-sensitive re-roofs |
Costs
Rough roofing prices in Vancouver
Adjusted for typical Vancouver pricing, which tends to run higher than the Lower Mainland average.
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| New roof, architectural shingles (2,000 sq ft) | $12,000 to $21,500 | Tear-off of one layer included by most roofers; plywood repairs extra |
| New roof, standing seam metal (2,000 sq ft) | $26,000 to $43,000 | Steel with a PVDF finish; aluminum and complex roofs run higher |
| New roof, cedar shakes (2,000 sq ft) | $27,000 to $54,000 | Valley quotes at the low end, Vancouver and North Shore at the high end |
| Flat roof, two-ply torch-on (1,500 sq ft) | $16,000 to $26,000 | TPO and EPDM cost less; insulation and drains extra |
| Roof leak repair | $432 to $1,500 | Flashing, boots and small areas; emergency tarping $350 to $1,000 |
| Seamless aluminum gutters, typical house | $1,500 to $4,500 | About $10 to $25 per linear foot; downspouts $100 to $300 each |
| Moss removal and roof cleaning | $378 to $972 | Soft wash and treatment; pressure washing shortens shingle life |
| Roof inspection with written report | $162 to $432 | Photos, condition, remaining life and a repair list |
Budget ranges in CAD before GST, from prices published by Lower Mainland roofers in October 2026. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Questions
Vancouver roofing questions
How much does a new roof cost in Vancouver?
As a rough guide, replacing 2,000 sq ft of roof in Vancouver runs about $12,000 to $20,500 in architectural asphalt shingles and $28,000 to $47,500 in standing seam metal, before tear-off extras, plywood repairs and GST. Steep, cut-up or hard-to-reach roofs cost more. The cost guide has every roof type.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Vancouver?
Vancouver lists installing roofing among projects that don't require a permit, and says non-structural maintenance or minor exterior repairs need no permit. Structural changes, dormers or anything that changes the exterior form of the house need a building permit; heritage properties may need a Heritage Alteration Permit. Rules change, so confirm with the municipality before you start. Our Vancouver roofing permit page has the details and the official link.
How many roofers will contact me?
Up to 3. We only send your request to vetted roofing companies that cover Vancouver and do your kind of work.
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