Etobicoke · roof replacement
Roof replacement in Etobicoke
A roof replacement on an older Etobicoke house is two jobs: the new roof you see, and the repairs to the deck and details that the last roof covered up. We price both before we start.
- Full tear-off to the deck
- Deck repair priced per sheet, before work starts
- Ventilation checked on every job
Signs your roof needs replacing
- Shingles curl at the edges or cup in the middle
- Bare patches where the granules have washed off, and granules in the eavestrough
- Shingles crack when they bend, or tear off in each storm
- More than one leak in different places in the same year
- A deck that feels soft underfoot, or sags between rafters
- The roof is 20 years old or more and a second layer was put over the first
What a replacement includes
- Tear-off of all old layers down to the deck, with the yard and gardens protected
- Inspection of the deck. Damaged plywood or plank is replaced, priced per sheet in the quote
- Ice and water protection membrane at the eaves, valleys and around the chimney
- Synthetic underlayment over the rest of the deck
- New drip edge, new step and counter flashing, and new vent boots
- Ventilation checked: intake at the soffits, exhaust at the ridge or roof vents
- New architectural shingles, installed to the manufacturer's instructions so the warranty holds
- Magnetic sweep of the yard and driveway for nails, and all debris removed
Older Etobicoke houses: what we find under the shingles
Houses from the 1940s to the 1960s often have a deck of plank boards, not plywood sheets. Planks shrink and leave gaps. Where the gaps are wide, the shingle nails do not hold well, and new plywood over the planks may be the right fix. We tell you this from what we see during the tear-off, with photos.
Old roof layers left under the current roof add weight and hide rot. Every one of our replacements is a full tear-off.
Roof replacement cost
Published Ontario price guides put a full asphalt shingle replacement on a house at about $8,250 to $19,000. The size and pitch of the roof, the number of old layers, the deck repair and the access set where a house falls in that range. Steep roofs and houses with no driveway access cost more.
Our quote is line by line, so you can see what each part costs.
Permits
The City of Toronto does not require a building permit to replace existing roofing material, provided no structural work is required. A job that changes the structure, such as new rafters, a dormer or a larger skylight opening, needs a permit. Even without a permit, the work must comply with the Zoning By-law. We tell you which side of that line your job is on before the quote.
Questions
- How long does a roof replacement take?
- Most Etobicoke houses take one to three days, depending on the size, the pitch and the deck repair found during the tear-off.
- Do I have to be home?
- No. We need access to an outdoor power outlet and the driveway for the bin. We send photos of the deck before the new roof goes on.
- Can you put new shingles over the old ones?
- We do not. A second layer hides the deck, adds weight, and shortens the life of the new shingles. We tear off to the deck on every replacement.
- What warranty comes with a new roof?
- The shingle manufacturer gives a product warranty, and the installer gives a workmanship warranty. You get both in writing with the quote, so you can compare them before you sign.