Canal Flats Roofing Repairs & roof replacement
Roof replacement, wind and leak repairs, metal roofing and tune-ups, siding, soffit and eavestroughs for Canal Flats homes, cabins and businesses, from the village and Columbia Springs to Thunderhill, Whitetail Lake and the south end of Columbia Lake.
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- Columbia Valley crew
- WorkSafeBC-covered, harnessed crews
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A Canal Flats roofer for homes, cabins and businesses
Canal Flats sits at the south end of Columbia Lake, at the headwaters of the Columbia, and it is one of the windiest spots in the valley. Wind comes straight down the lake and across the flats, lifting ridge caps and old shingles, and summers are hot, dry and sunny. Many homes in the village are on their original 20- to 25-year-old shingles, older metal roofs need their screws replaced, and the newer homes in Columbia Springs are starting to need their first repairs.
Most of our Canal Flats work is full roof replacements, wind damage repairs, shingles-to-metal upgrades, metal roof tune-ups, and siding, soffit and fascia. Every job starts with a hands-on inspection, and you get the photos and a written, line-by-line quote.
10-yr
Labour warranty in writing on every roof
1-yr
One-year follow-up inspection
HAAG®
Certified inspector on staff
Canal Flats roofing and exteriors
Most of our Canal Flats work is roof replacements, wind and leak repairs, metal roofing and tune-ups, plus siding, soffit, fascia and eavestroughs.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement & Repair
Full tear-off to the deck, new sheathing where needed, ice and water protection, new vents and flashing, finished in architectural shingles or metal. We also repair wind-lifted ridge caps, blown-off shingles, skylights and leaks on Canal Flats homes.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
Fire-resistant James Hardie fibre cement, metal and vinyl siding for Canal Flats homes, plus soffit and fascia replacements.
Water management
Eavestroughs, Soffit & Fascia
Seamless eavestroughs, downspouts, soffit and fascia, fastened to stand up to the wind off the lake.
Additional exterior services
Property types
- Houses & new builds
- Cabins, bunkies & outbuildings
- Businesses & commercial
- Multi-unit buildings
Commercial and multi-unit roofing in Canal Flats
In 2026 we re-roofed a large building on Grainger Road in Canal Flats, from tear-off and new sheathing through underlayment and architectural shingles, while quoting metal for the owner’s home at the same time. Whether it is a business, a multi-unit building or a strata, you get one point of contact, a written scope and price, photos before, during and after, and a tidy site. If a storm has damaged several buildings, we document each one for the insurance adjuster. More about our strata and commercial roofing.
Commercial re-roofs
BusinessShingle and metal re-roofs on commercial buildings, scheduled around your business season.
Strata & multi-unit
Buildings re-roofed one at a time, with a written scope the owners can approve and photos of every stage.
Cabins & outbuildings
Bunkies, shops and garages roofed in metal or shingles, often alongside the main house.
Shingle roofing for Canal Flats wind
Canal Flats roofs take strong wind off Columbia Lake, hot summer sun, snow and freeze-thaw. Shingles that have dried out and lost their seal are the first to lift. In the Columbia Valley, asphalt shingles usually need replacing at around 15 years. An inspection tells you exactly where yours stands. When we replace a roof, we strip to the deck and install a complete system: ice and water protection at the eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment, sealed starter strips and high-wind nailing, balanced ventilation, new flashings and Class A fire-rated shingles. How our roof replacements work.
Malarkey Emerald Pro™ certified contractor
Emerald Pro is Malarkey’s highest contractor certification. Our installers follow the manufacturer’s full system, which is what makes enhanced warranty coverage possible on eligible Canal Flats roofs.
Architectural shingles
Most popularA heavier, dimensional shingle with a higher wind rating than old three-tab roofs.
Impact-rated shingles
A tougher shingle that resists hail and may qualify for an insurance discount. Ask your insurer.
Designer shingles
Shake- and slate-look profiles without the upkeep of real cedar.
Our 10-Year Labour Warranty comes with every Canal Flats roof, and select shingle lines carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years.
Fire-resistant
Metal roofing in Canal Flats
Metal is one of the most common upgrades we quote in Canal Flats, on houses, cabins, bunkies and shops. A steel roof is fire-resistant, with a Class A fire rating, handles wind far better than old shingles, sheds snow and lasts decades. We install standing seam and steel panel roofs, including low-profile roofs with new skylights, and we tune up older metal roofs: replacing worn screws and washers that leak, re-sealing seams and fixing flashing. Metal costs more up front, so we price metal and shingles side by side. More about metal roofing.
- Standing-seam and steel-panel roofs
- Class A fire-rated, fire-resistant
- Metal roof tune-ups and screw replacement
- Quoted side by side with shingles
Fire-resistant siding in Canal Flats
James Hardie fibre cement is non-combustible, so it will not catch fire from embers, and it holds its colour through hot Canal Flats summers. We also install metal and vinyl siding, replace soffit and fascia, and often do the siding with a new roof so the whole exterior is finished at once. Every siding job goes over fresh house wrap, with windows, doors and corners flashed first. Compare our siding options.
James Hardie fibre cement
Fire-resistantNon-combustible and dimensionally stable, so it stands up to wind, embers and sun, and holds its factory colour for years. Comes in lap, board-and-batten and shingle looks.
Metal siding
Durable, non-combustible steel panels for garages, accent walls and modern mountain exteriors, and an easy match for a metal roof.
Vinyl
Lower cost and low maintenance, and a quick way to refresh a rental or cabin in a new colour.
Seamless
Eavestroughs, soffit and fascia in Canal Flats
We are a full exterior company, not only a roofer. We install seamless eavestroughs and downspouts, replace soffit and fascia, and repair troughs that sag, leak or have been bent by wind. In Canal Flats we fasten troughs and edge metal to stand up to the wind, size them for spring snowmelt and route downspouts away from foundations.
- Seamless eavestroughs and downspouts
- Soffit and fascia replacement, including rotted wood
- Eavestrough repairs, re-sloping and leak fixes
- Done with your roof or on their own
What goes into a Canal Flats roof replacement
A Canal Flats roof has to handle wind off the lake, hot sun, snow and freeze-thaw. These are the four places we spend extra time on every roof here.
01
A solid deck under everything
After tear-off we check every sheet of decking and replace anything soft, rotted or delaminated. On the Grainger Road roof replacement we laid new sheathing before the underlayment went down.
02
Ice and water protection
Membrane along the eaves, in every valley and around chimneys and skylights keeps meltwater from backing up under the roof when ice builds up at the edge.
03
Flashing around chimneys & vents
Chimneys, skylights and plumbing vents are where most leaks start. On a roof replacement we replace pipe boots and vents and re-flash chimneys and skylights instead of reusing old parts.
04
Wind-rated ridges and edges
Sealed starter strips, high-wind nailing and properly fastened ridge caps and ridge vents hold the roof together when wind comes down Columbia Lake. Balanced ventilation keeps the attic cooler in summer and the deck cold under snow.
How a Canal Flats roof replacement works
From the first inspection to the check-up a year later, this is what a Canal Flats roof replacement looks like. Once materials arrive, most homes are finished in a few days.
Every Canal Flats quote starts with a hands-on inspection of the roof, chimneys and vents. Our team includes a HAAG® and IICRC® certified inspector, which matters when wind damage goes through insurance or your insurer asks for an inspection.
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Roof inspection
We check the roof covering, flashings, chimneys, vents and roof ventilation, and send you photos of anything that needs attention, even if you are not in town.
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A written quote
Materials, scope and timeline laid out line by line. For strata and commercial properties, each building can be priced separately.
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Installation, done carefully
Bins placed so driveways and parking stay clear, magnetic nail sweeps and a tidy site every day.
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Walkthrough & one-year visit
We walk the finished roof with you, or send you the photos, then come back the next year to check it after its first full winter.
Roof problems we see most in Canal Flats
Wind-lifted ridge caps
Ridge caps and ridge vents take the brunt of the wind off the lake. We re-fasten or replace them before water gets in.
Blown-off shingles
Old shingles that have lost their seal come off in windstorms. We repair them and document the damage if you are claiming through insurance.
Leaking metal roof screws
Worn screws and washers on older metal roofs let water in. A tune-up with new fasteners stops the leaks.
Sun-baked shingles
Hot, dry summers crack and curl 20- to 25-year-old shingles. At that age we usually recommend a roof replacement in shingles or metal.
Skylight leaks
Old skylights and their flashing are a common leak point. We replace or re-flash them, often as part of a new roof.
Inspections for insurance
Insurers increasingly ask for a roof inspection before renewing. We provide photos and a written report.
Asphalt & metal
Roof repair and tune-ups in Canal Flats
Not every roof needs replacing. If yours has wind damage, a leak, lifted ridge caps, blown-off shingles or leaking metal roof screws, we repair it, whether the roof is asphalt or metal. When water is coming in, tell us when you call so we can get to you as quickly as possible. A spring or fall tune-up catches small problems before they reach the deck.
- Shingle repairs: wind-damaged, blown-off or cracked shingles and ridge caps
- Metal roof tune-ups: screws, washers, seams and flashing
- Leak tracing around chimneys, skylights, vents and valleys
- Inspections and tune-ups with photos and a written report
Our promise to Canal Flats property owners
10 / 50
Warranty in writing
Your Canal Flats roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, plus manufacturer coverage of up to 50 years on select shingles.
WorkSafeBC
Safe, respectful crews
WorkSafeBC-covered roofers who wear harnesses on every job and keep driveways, parking and walkways clear while they work.
1 year
A visit one year later
After the final walkthrough, we come back a year later to check the roof after its first full winter.
Serving Canal Flats & Columbia Lake
We work across Canal Flats, from the village streets and Columbia Springs to Thunderhill, Grainger Road and Whitetail Lake, and along both sides of Columbia Lake. Nearby, see our pages for Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere and the Columbia Valley & East Kootenay.
- Canal Flats
- Columbia Springs
- Thunderhill
- Whitetail Lake
- Fairmont Hot Springs
- Skookumchuck
- Windermere
- Invermere
Real questions from Canal Flats property owners
Each of these is based on a real request from a Canal Flats-area property owner. We have removed names and addresses.
“Our metal roof needs a tune-up. The screws are leaking.”
We replace worn screws and washers, re-seal seams and flashing and check the whole roof, then send you photos of what we did.
Metal roofing →“The vent ridge cap was lifted by the wind. Can you come and repair it?”
Yes. We re-fasten or replace the ridge cap and ridge vent and check the rest of the roof for lifted shingles.
Roof repair →“We had wind damage a month ago. The shingles are old and it leaks when it rains. Can you quote it for the adjuster?”
We document the damage with photos and a written scope for your adjuster, secure the leak and repair or replace the roof once the claim is approved.
Roof inspection →“Our shingles are 25 years old. We would like a new roof.”
We inspect the deck, then quote shingles and metal side by side so you can choose, with everything in writing.
Roof replacement →Canal Flats roofing questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (250) 688-8553.
Do you do roof repairs in Canal Flats, or only replacements?
We do both. We repair shingle and metal roofs, including wind damage, lifted ridge caps, blown-off shingles, leaks and leaking metal roof screws, and we do spring or fall tune-ups.
Can you tune up an older metal roof?
Yes. We replace worn screws and washers, re-seal seams and flashing and check vents and ridge caps.
Can you help with a wind damage insurance claim?
Yes. We document the damage with photos and a written scope for you and your adjuster, and do the repair or replacement once the claim is approved. Our team includes a HAAG® certified inspector.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Canal Flats?
Price depends on roof size and pitch, what is coming off, the condition of the deck and whether you choose shingles or metal. We inspect first, then give you a line-by-line written quote.
What should I do if my roof is leaking right now?
Call us and tell us water is coming in. We prioritise active leaks, find the source and repair it or secure the roof until a full repair can be done.
How long do shingles last in Canal Flats?
With strong wind, hot sun and freeze-thaw, asphalt shingles in the Columbia Valley usually need replacing at around 15 years. An inspection tells you where your roof stands.
Do you roof cabins, bunkies and shops?
Yes. We roof outbuildings in metal or shingles, on their own or alongside the main house.
Do you do commercial roofs in Canal Flats?
Yes. We re-roof commercial and multi-unit buildings with a written scope, photos and scheduling around your business.
Do you install siding, soffit and eavestroughs?
Yes. We install James Hardie, metal and vinyl siding, seamless eavestroughs and downspouts, and soffit and fascia.
What areas around Canal Flats do you serve?
All of Canal Flats, including Columbia Springs and Thunderhill, plus Whitetail Lake, Fairmont Hot Springs, Skookumchuck, Windermere and Invermere.
What warranty do you offer?
Every roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, select shingles carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years, and we check the roof again a year after we finish.
New roof or a repair in Canal Flats?
Send us a few details about your home, cabin or building, and we will book an inspection and give you a clear written quote.