Roof Repair Calgary
Leak repair for homes and buildings.
Roof repair Calgary homeowners and building owners can count on starts with finding where the water gets in. City Roofing & Exteriors has repaired roofs in Calgary since 2011, from a single failed spot on a house to leaks on apartment and commercial buildings. Mark Dawson says most callers have a leak or are worried about the state of the roof. We start there.
What Calgary homeowners say about us
Our reviews do the explaining. These are word for word from public Google reviews.
That is 4.8 stars across 186 Google reviews. Read all of them on Google before you call anyone, including us.
Signs your roof needs attention
A small leak can ruin a ceiling in a week. These are the signs to act on.
- A water stain or drip on a ceiling, often near a fireplace, vent or wall corner.
- Shingles missing, curled or lying in the yard after a windstorm.
- Granules in the eavestroughs, or dents in metal vents and flashing after hail.
- Daylight, damp insulation or a musty smell in the attic.
- Ice at the roof edge, or dripping at the eaves during a winter thaw.
- A flat roof with standing water, bubbles, cracks or soft spots underfoot.
Chinook thaws and refreezes can show up as leaks in January, not only in spring.
If the damage came from a storm, see hail damage roof repair.
Why roofs leak
The stain on the ceiling is rarely under the hole. Water runs along the deck and the rafters before it drops. A good repair starts where the water gets in, not where it shows.
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Wind-lifted or missing shingles
Strong windstorms lift and tear them, and the bare patch lets water through.
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Hail impact
Bruised or cracked shingles and dented flashing can leak later, even without a visible hole.
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Failed flashing around vents, chimneys and walls
Thaw and freeze cycles move the joints and open gaps.
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Ice and trapped meltwater
Ice at the eaves pushes water under the shingles.
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A worn roof surface
Curling, granule loss and brittle shingles lead to leaks that keep coming back.
Roof leak repair Calgary homeowners can trust: repair or replace
Not every leak means a new roof. Repair suits limited damage on a roof that is otherwise sound. Wide wear points to replacement.
One reviewer’s roof had leaked for two years, and they planned a full replacement. They wrote that “after inspection, they proposed that replacement is not necessary” and a repair fixed the leak, done within one day.
Winter changes the plan. A temporary repair can stop the water until the weather lets someone do the lasting work. One reviewer wrote that the roofer “sent his team to help with temp repairs,” and the whole roof was replaced the following spring.
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Repair usually makes sense when
The damage is in one spot or one slope. The shingles around it are in decent shape. The deck underneath is dry and firm.
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Replacement is the better call when
Leaks keep returning after repairs. Wear shows across the whole roof. Storm damage covers several slopes.
We tell you which one your roof needs, even when that means the smaller job. See roof replacement if the roof is past repair.
A typical flat roof leak repair runs
$350 to $2,500
It depends on the roof and the damage.
See flat roof repair for the full picture, or commercial roofing for buildings.
Flat roof repairs
Flat roofs fail differently. We repair flat roofs on apartment buildings and commercial properties, including torch-on (SBS), TPO and EPDM roofs.
- Blisters, ridges or cracks in the membrane.
- Granule loss, curling or cupping.
- Ponding water that does not drain.
- Impact damage.
- Open or unsealed laps in the membrane.
- Deteriorated sealant.
These are Mark’s signs that a flat roof needs more than a patch.
What to expect from a roof repair
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Contact
Call 403-608-9933 or use the form. Tell us where the water shows.
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Inspection
Someone looks at the roof and finds the source of the leak. One reviewer wrote that the technician “inspected our roof to let us know where our issues were and went beyond our expectations.”
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Findings
You get photos and a plain-words description of the damage.
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Written quote
The scope and price are stated before work starts.
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Repair
The crew arrives, protects the property and completes the agreed scope.
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Cleanup and walk-through
The site is swept and you review the work with us. One reviewer wrote that the crew “cleaned up well after the repairs.”
What a repair costs
Repair cost depends on the size of the damage, the pitch and height of the roof, the materials, access and how many layers are involved. A written quote with photos is the only reliable number. The flat roof range above is the one price we publish today.
Why property owners choose City Roofing & Exteriors
Mark Dawson started the company in 2011. The crews handle 200 to 300 projects a year, from small repairs to large commercial roofs.
You deal with the same people from the first call to the last. Jacky, our service manager, and Ashley, our residential operations manager, are named in reviews again and again. Brandy runs the office, and Trevor manages commercial work.
Service area
Our office is at 3935 3A St NE, Unit 3, Calgary, AB T2E 6S7. We repair roofs across Calgary, and in Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Okotoks. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm.
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Cochrane
- Chestermere
- Okotoks
Questions about roof repair
How much does roof repair cost?
It depends on the size of the damage, the roof’s pitch and height, the materials and access. A written quote with photos is the only reliable number. A typical flat roof leak repair runs $350 to $2,500.
How do I choose a roof repair contractor?
Ask for a written quote, photos and a description of the damage. Ask who your contact is and how fast they answer. Read the Google reviews for the same complaint repeated. See our roofing contractor page.
Can a roof leak be repaired without replacing the roof?
Often yes, when the damage is limited and the rest of the roof is sound. Repeat leaks or wear across the whole roof point to replacement. See roof replacement.
What should I do if my roof is leaking right now?
Move belongings, put a bucket under the drip and take photos of the stain. Stay off a wet or icy roof. Then call 403-608-9933.
Does hail damage need to be fixed right away?
Small damage can let water in later, so get it checked. Ask any contractor for photos and a written description. See hail damage roof repair.
Do winters change how a leak is repaired?
Yes. Cold, ice and snow can make a lasting repair impossible. A temporary repair can hold until the weather improves.
Need roof repair in Calgary?
Tell us where the water shows or what you noticed after the storm. We will call to book a visit, find the source and send a written quote. If water is coming in now, call 403-608-9933 instead. For roof repair Calgary homeowners and building owners can rely on, or for roof leak repair Calgary properties need quickly, request an inspection today. We serve Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Okotoks.