Roof Replacement Cost in British Columbia

What affects roof replacement cost in British Columbia

Roof Replacement costs in British Columbia differ from the national baseline mainly because of local labor rates. Roofing labor in British Columbia runs about 3% below the national average roofer wage (Job Bank, NOC 73110), close to the national baseline. The Coast and Vancouver Island see 160-plus rain days a year, and the constant damp grows moss that lifts and rots asphalt shingles from the north slope down; zinc or copper ridge strips and moss-resistant algae-treated shingles are standard here to keep the growth off the roof field. Most British Columbia municipalities require a building permit for residential roof replacement pulled by the contractor; typical residential fees run $150–$400, usually with a final inspection. British Columbia charges 5% GST plus 7% provincial sales tax (12% combined) on roofing materials.