Flagship service · Toronto & the GTA
Asphalt roof replacement in the GTA.
A full asphalt shingle re-roof, with every line item written down — tear-off, deck, ice & water, flashing, ventilation and cleanup. We publish what is included and a real planning range, so you can tell an honest bid from a cheap one before anyone visits.
What's included — and what cheap bids quietly drop
Two roofing quotes can look the same on the front page and be thousands of dollars apart underneath. Here is every line in a complete Roofprint re-roof, next to the corner a low bid usually cuts.
Full tear-off to the deck
IncludedWe strip every old layer down to the wood, so we can see and fix what is underneath.
Cheap bid: Shingles laid over the old roof, hiding rot and adding weight.
Deck inspection + photographed before covering
IncludedWe walk the bare deck, photograph it, and replace damaged sheathing at a stated rate of $3–$6 / sq ft — shown to you before we cover anything.
Cheap bid: Deck excluded from the quote, then billed as a surprise change order.
Ice & water shield
IncludedCode-required at eaves, valleys and penetrations across the GTA, where 30–50 freeze-thaw cycles a winter drive leaks. Installed to manufacturer specification.
Cheap bid: Thin or missing eave coverage — non-compliant and a future ice-dam leak.
Synthetic underlayment
IncludedFull synthetic underlayment over the whole roof, not just the lower courses.
Cheap bid: Downgraded to basic felt to shave the bid.
All-new flashing
IncludedNew step, counter and valley flashing, plus pipe boots, at every wall and penetration.
Cheap bid: Old flashing re-used and caulked over — the most common repeat-leak point.
Balanced ventilation
IncludedIntake plus exhaust sized to the attic, so heat and moisture leave and the roof lasts.
Cheap bid: No ventilation work, which shortens shingle life and voids some warranties.
Starter strip + ridge cap
IncludedProper starter at every edge and matching ridge cap — the accessories most manufacturer warranties actually require.
Cheap bid: Cut field shingles used as starter, which can disqualify the headline warranty.
Cleanup + magnetic sweep
IncludedDebris hauled away, disposal included, and a magnetic sweep of your yard and driveway for nails.
Cheap bid: Nails and debris left behind; disposal billed separately.
Workmanship warranty
IncludedA written workmanship warranty, with a named foreman accountable for the install.
Cheap bid: A verbal promise from a crew you may never reach again.
How we stop recurring leaks
We photograph the bare deck before we cover it.
The number-one reason a new roof leaks again is what was hidden under the old one — rotten sheathing, failed flashing, missing ice & water. The number-one billing complaint is the deck "change order" that appears after tear-off, with no proof it was needed.
We close both at once. After tear-off, we stop and photograph the open deck. Any damaged sheathing is shown to you in those photos and replaced at a stated rate of $3–$6 / sq ft — the rate you saw before we started, not a number invented on the spot. Every photo goes into your permanent project file. There is no concealed condition to argue about later, because you saw it too.
What a GTA re-roof actually costs
Typical detached GTA home
- Architectural shingles, full tear-off
- About $5.50–$8.50 / sq ft installed
- Labour is roughly half the cost
- GTA adds ~15–25% over the rest of Ontario
- Deck replacement is the #1 concealed cost
Sample figures from current GTA market rates. Your verified price is confirmed after an on-site, photo-backed assessment.
A real range from your address — not a vague $10k–$25k band.
Most GTA roofers give you the same wide band everyone else does, then make you book a sales call to learn anything specific. We measure your roof from your address and show a property-specific planning range, with its assumptions beside it.
It is a planning range, never an "estimate" — the exact scope is confirmed with photos before you sign. The deck, multiple old layers and access are named as the variables, not buried.
See your priceHomeowner review
"They showed me a photo of the rotten plywood before they covered it, at the price they'd already quoted. No mystery bill at the end. That alone is why I'd use them again."
Sample review — real, consented homeowner reviews publish here after our first installs.
Three complete systems
Every system above is a full re-roof with the scope on this page. The choice is the shingle and warranty — like picking a phone plan, with nothing hidden. Compare all systems in detail →
Essential
A solid, code-compliant architectural roof.
$6.0–$8.0 / sq ft installed
- Architectural shingle (IKO Cambridge)
- Synthetic underlayment
- Ice & water at eaves + valleys
- Ridge ventilation · new flashing
- Tear-off, disposal & magnetic-sweep cleanup
10-year workmanship warranty
Get a price for EssentialEnhanced
Our most-chosen — premium shingle + balanced ventilation.
$7.5–$9.5 / sq ft installed
- Premium architectural (GAF Timberline HDZ)
- Premium synthetic underlayment
- Wider ice & water coverage
- Balanced ridge + soffit ventilation
- All-new step + counter flashing
10-year workmanship + manufacturer system warranty
Get a price for EnhancedPremium
Designer / impact-rated Class 4 for the longest life.
$9.0–$12.0 / sq ft installed
- Designer / Class-4 impact (IKO Nordic)
- High-temp ice & water
- Upgraded balanced ventilation
- Deck-replacement allowance included
- All-new upgraded flashing
12-year workmanship + manufacturer system warranty
Get a price for PremiumCommon questions
How much does an asphalt roof replacement cost in the GTA?
Most detached homes in Toronto and the GTA land around $15,000 to $20,000 plus 13% HST for an architectural shingle roof with a full tear-off, new underlayment, flashing and ventilation. By the square foot, architectural shingles run about $5.50 to $8.50. GTA labour adds roughly 15 to 25 percent over the rest of Ontario. Your planning range is specific to your address; the verified price is confirmed after a photo-backed assessment.
Why is deck (plywood) replacement the cost that surprises people?
Rotten or damaged decking is invisible until the old roof is torn off, so cheap bids leave it out and bill it later as a change order. We photograph the bare deck before covering it and replace damaged sheathing at a stated rate of about $3 to $6 per square foot, shown to you before any work continues. No hidden mark-up, no surprise.
What do cheap bids usually leave out?
Common omissions are: felt instead of synthetic underlayment, missing or thin ice & water at the eaves, re-used old flashing, no ventilation work, deck replacement excluded then added later, and starter or ridge accessories that do not meet the warranty requirements. Each one lowers the headline price and raises the odds of a leak.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Ontario?
A straightforward shingle replacement usually does not need a permit. Replacing structural sheathing or changing the roof structure can require one. If we find a condition that needs a permit, we tell you before proceeding rather than working around it.
Start with the number, not the sales call.
Enter your address for a property-specific planning range, then we confirm the exact scope with photos before you sign anything.
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