In short
- Wikipedia puts Stittsville about 20 km west of downtown, in the former Goulbourn Township, with 40,889 people in the ward in 2021.
- HomeStars Ottawa figures: asphalt replacement averages $7,200, metal $22,500 (reported $7,500 to $55,000+).
- HomeStars says metal over an old roof needs a ventilation gap, and that metal can be louder than shingles in heavy rain.
- Asphalt shingles are on the City's permit-exempt list and metal is missing from it. Heritage properties lose the exemptions. Call 3-1-1 to check metal.
Typical prices in Ottawa
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof, Ottawa average | $7,200 (reported $4,000 to $20,500) | HomeStars Ottawa guide |
| Metal roof, Ottawa average | $22,500 (reported $7,500 to $55,000+) | HomeStars Ottawa guide |
| Roof repair, Ottawa average | $1,800 (reported $300 to $10,000) | HomeStars Ottawa guide |
| A Stittsville roof, exact price | Set after the company sees the roof | Material, pitch, layers and access change the figure |
Sources. Prices and metal notes: HomeStars, Roofing Cost Guide For Ottawa (updated 21.08.2026 on the page), seen 29.10.2026. Permit list and heritage exception: City of Ottawa, projects not requiring building permits, seen 29.10.2026. Metal snow slide: CAA-Quebec, ice damming on roofs (updated 02.02.2026), seen 29.10.2026. Contract rules: Ontario, guide for home renovation and roofing businesses, seen 29.10.2026. Stittsville history, location, ward population and heritage buildings: Wikipedia, Stittsville, seen 29.10.2026.
Stittsville’s different roofs
Wikipedia dates the village to 1854, at the corner of Carp Road and Hazeldean Road, the area now known as Old Stittsville. An 1870 fire burned most of the buildings. Goulbourn Township joined Ottawa in 2001, and Stittsville is now a suburb 20 km west of downtown, next to Kanata and Richmond. The ward had 40,889 people in 2021.
The result is three roof types in one postal area. Village lots near Main Street carry older houses, some of them designated heritage. The newer subdivisions have recent builds. The rural edge has larger lots, outbuildings and long driveways. A request that says which one you have saves a round of questions.
Shingle or metal
Asphalt is the common pick. The HomeStars guide for Ottawa, updated 21.08.2026, puts the average at $7,200 and says asphalt shingles can last two to five decades. Metal averages $22,500, with reports from $7,500 to $55,000 and above. The guide says metal roofs are stronger and long-lasting, fit low and high slopes, and can sound louder than asphalt when heavy rain hits.
Metal sheds snow in sheets, which CAA-Quebec warns can slide off suddenly, so the position of doors and walkways below matters. Metal roofing lays out the options, and roof replacement covers a shingle re-roof.
Heritage buildings and the permit list
The City of Ottawa’s page on projects without a building permit lists “installing asphalt shingles on a roof”. Metal is absent from that list. The same page strips every exemption from designated heritage properties and from anything inside a Heritage District Overlay. For a metal re-roof or a heritage house, call 3-1-1 or email buildingpermits@ottawa.ca, then read roofing permits in Ottawa.
Wikipedia describes designated heritage buildings in Stittsville, including a barn and farmhouse on Hazeldean Road and buildings along Main Street. If your property is designated, ask the City before you pick a material.
The numbers in context
A Stittsville subdivision house and a farmhouse on an acre can have the same asphalt roof area and very different prices, because of access, layers and height. Add a detached garage or a barn and the area grows. The company quotes each building on its own line, so ask for that. The shingle average is $7,200 and the repair average $1,800 per HomeStars, both city-wide.
Contract basics
A metal roof is a large contract, so the Ontario rules carry weight here. Anything over $50 goes in writing. A written estimate can grow by 10% at most without a signed change. The province suggests keeping the deposit to a tenth of the job, and a deal signed at the farmhouse table can be cancelled within 10 days. Roofing contracts in Ontario covers the details.
Who you are dealing with
Your Stittsville address goes to one independent roofer, which sets its own price and sends its own crew. It visits, quotes and works under a contract with you. Neighbouring pages: Kanata and Barrhaven.
Questions to ask the company
- Do you cover my address in Stittsville, including rural lots on the edge?
- If I choose metal, which profile and gauge are you quoting, and what goes under it?
- Does the metal quote say who checks with the City about a permit?
- Will you leave a ventilation gap and check the attic airflow under the new roof?
- What is the payment schedule, and what is the deposit?
Have this ready for the call
- Your civic address and the lot type: village street, subdivision or rural property.
- The current roof material and approximate age.
- Which material you are leaning towards, shingle or metal, and the colour range you like.
- Photos from the ground of each slope, plus any barn, garage or outbuilding you want priced.
- The length of the driveway and where a delivery truck and bin can stand.
Questions people ask
Is a metal roof worth the price in Stittsville?
HomeStars reports an Ottawa metal average of $22,500 against $7,200 for asphalt. Metal costs more up front, so ask the company about the profile and any maker’s warranty. HomeStars says metal roofs can protect against rot, mould and fire damage and may need no repair for years.
My Stittsville roof has old shingles on it. Does metal need a tear-off first?
HomeStars says a pro can install metal over the old roof with ventilation space in between to reduce moisture build-up. Whether your roof qualifies depends on layers, deck and condition. Ask the company to say in writing whether it strips or overlays.
Is a metal roof noisy in a Stittsville rainstorm?
HomeStars notes metal can make more sound than asphalt shingles in heavy rain. Underlayment and the attic space change how it sounds. If a bedroom sits right under the roof, say so on the call.
Does my older village house count as heritage?
Only designated buildings or those in a Heritage District Overlay lose the City’s permit exemptions. Wikipedia mentions designated historic buildings in Stittsville, mostly along Hazeldean and Main Street. Ask 3-1-1 whether your property is designated before you order materials.
Do rural lots near Stittsville get quotes the same way?
Yes. Write the full address, the driveway length and any gate or soft ground, so the company can plan a truck and a bin. Distance is part of each company’s own pricing, so ask how it prices a rural visit.
