Roof Repair in Burnaby, BC

Moss Under Tree Cover

Burnaby's tree lined streets keep many roofs shaded and damp, and moss thrives in those conditions. It lifts shingle edges, holds moisture against the surface and shortens the life of the roof. We remove growth carefully, treat the roof to slow regrowth, and replace any shingles that have already curled or cracked underneath it.

Worn Valleys And Worn Slopes

On Burnaby's hillside homes the slopes that face the weather wear first. Valleys carry the most water in a storm, and their metal or shingle lining wears thin long before the rest of the roof. We replace worn valley lining, reflash the joints and check the courses on either side, since a valley leak spreads quickly once it starts.

Flashing At Dormers, Skylights And Chimneys

Burnaby homes often have dormers, skylights and chimneys, and each one is a joint in the roof where flashing does the sealing. Age, freeze and thaw and house movement open those joints up over time. We replace failed flashing, reset loose vent boots and reseal the joints, then water test the area when the weather allows.

Aging Shingles On Older Homes

Many homes in Edmonds and Highgate still carry their original or second generation shingles, and after decades of rain those shingles lose granules, curl at the edges and crack. We replace damaged shingles with the closest available match, and we tell you honestly when patching has stopped making sense and a larger section needs attention.

Gutters Overwhelmed By Heavy Rain

Burnaby's heavy rain and leaf fall punish gutters that are undersized, sagging or clogged. When a gutter overflows, water runs back under the eaves and down the fascia, and the damage shows up inside the wall. A repair visit always includes a look at the gutters and downspouts, and we clear, refasten or replace what is needed to move water away from the house.

A repair is the right call when the roof is otherwise sound and the damage is limited to one area. A few worn shingles, a failed pipe boot, a flashing joint that has opened up, or a single valley that needs relining are all jobs a targeted repair handles well, and they buy years of service from a roof that still has life in it. We say so plainly when that is the case, and we price the repair on its own.

Replacement starts to make more sense when the damage is widespread, when shingles are curling or losing granules across whole slopes, or when the same area has needed repair more than once. Matching discontinued shingles on an older Edmonds or Highgate home can also tip the balance, since a patch that does not match still protects the roof but looks out of place. When we think replacement is the better value, we explain why, show you the roof, and give you a written quote for both options so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.