Carstairs Roofer & Roofing Contractor
Roof replacement and siding for Carstairs homes, from the older streets near the centre of town to the newer neighbourhoods and the acreages around it.
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- Full roof replacements
- Roofing, siding & eavestroughs
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-year labour warranty
Nearby job · NW CalgaryHeavy concrete tile replaced with an asphalt shingle roof on a two-storey home. See the project
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- One-year follow-up inspection
- WCB-covered, harnessed crews
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“My grandma needed a new roof. Within a week of pricing the job up they had a new roof on. The roof shows the rest of the street up. … Very polite and went out their way to tidy everything once finished.”
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“Bears Valley Roofing and Exteriors explained exactly what the work would entail, and what it would cost. The standard of work was top notch.”
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“I had hail damage to two houses in south Calgary. … We did full roof and full siding wrap and fascia work. I am sure I made a right decision to work with this company and not with Insurance company’s preferred contractor.”
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A Carstairs roofer for in-town homes and Mountain View acreages
Carstairs is a Mountain View County town of about 4,900, set on Highway 2A roughly 48 km north of Calgary, between Crossfield and Didsbury. It started as a railway loading platform around 1900 and grew about 20% from 2016 to 2021, so you’ll find older houses near the centre, newer subdivisions on the edges of town, and acreages and farms along the range roads.
Fields surround the town on every side, and roofs and siding here take the full force of wind, sun and summer storms.
What we do in Carstairs
Our Carstairs projects are mostly full roof replacements, frequently with siding and eavestroughs on the same schedule. We work on bungalows, two-storeys and townhomes in town, plus acreage houses, detached garages and shops, and farm buildings across the county.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement
We strip the roof bare, repair the deck, and build it back with fresh membranes, flashing and vents under shingles or steel.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
Replacement siding in vinyl, fibre cement or metal, with trim and outbuildings done to match the house.
Roof maintenance
35-Point Roof Tune-Up
For roofs that aren’t ready for replacement: we reseal flashings and vents, replace damaged shingles and check for weak spots. Typically $1,500–$5,000 + GST, with a 2-year warranty.
Carstairs asphalt shingle roofs
Asphalt is the most common roof in Carstairs, and newer subdivisions went up in waves, so neighbouring roofs often wear out around the same time. Our replacements start with a full tear-off and finish with a roof that’s vented properly and fastened for open-country wind. Read how we replace a roof.
Malarkey Emerald Pro™ certified contractor
Malarkey’s Emerald Pro designation is the top tier of its contractor program. Because our crews put on the whole Malarkey system, eligible roofs can get extended manufacturer coverage.
Architectural shingles
Most popularA dimensional shingle with a heavier profile, and the one most owners pick to replace a first-generation roof.
Impact-rated shingles
A denser shingle that stands up better to hail and scuffing, worth a look if you plan to stay put.
Designer shingles
Shake or slate profiles for higher-end houses and country properties.
Built for wind
Metal roofs for Carstairs
If you’re weighing steel for the house, shop or barn, it helps to know the trade-off. Metal panels shed snow, hold up to strong gusts and typically outlive a couple of shingle roofs, but the upfront price is higher. We give you a metal quote alongside the shingle quote, so the numbers sit side by side. Read about metal roofing.
Carstairs siding replacement
On a Carstairs house, sun and wind wear the siding as hard as the shingles, and brittle, chalky or split vinyl is common where the afternoon sun hits. If you replace siding, roof and eavestroughs together, the colours are picked as one set and the work happens in a single stretch. Walls get a weather barrier and flashed openings before the new siding goes on. See siding options.
Fibre cement
Our top pickNon-combustible, harder to dent and stable through hot and cold seasons, with factory colour that lasts. Lap, board-and-batten or shingle styles.
Vinyl
Easy on the budget and low upkeep, a quick way to refresh an older house.
Metal siding
Durable steel for outbuildings, accents and contemporary homes, often paired with a steel roof.
How we build a Carstairs roof
These are the four parts of a roof replacement where careful work pays off for years.
01
Firm sheathing
Once the old roof is gone, damaged or spongy sheathing is cut out and replaced, and the deck is fastened tight.
02
Leak barrier at eaves and valleys
A self-sealing membrane at the eaves and valleys keeps meltwater from creeping in during thaw and refreeze cycles.
03
Skylight, vent & pipe flashing
Skylights, pipe boots and vents cause most leaks, so each one is re-flashed or replaced as part of the job.
04
Wind-ready fastening
Precise nailing, sealed starter courses and firmly anchored ridge caps help shingles stay put in high wind, and they’re what the manufacturer warranty requires.
The Carstairs roof replacement process
The steps below take you from the first call to cleanup. With materials delivered, a typical house is finished in a day or two.
Pricing comes after an on-site look, with photos of any problem areas.
- 01
Start with an inspection
Our HAAG® certified inspector checks the roof from eaves to ridge, including flashings and vents, and documents problems in photos.
- 02
Written quote
Each line shows the material, the work and the timing; eavestroughs or siding can be added to the same quote.
- 03
Respect for your property
The site is cleaned every day, and magnetic sweepers go over the driveway and lawn to catch loose nails.
- 04
Handover and next-year visit
At handover we walk the roof together, and we return the following year to check how it came through.
When a Carstairs roof needs attention
Damage after severe summer storms
Severe weather does reach this area: on July 1, 2023, an EF4 tornado tracked from southwest of Didsbury to just north of Carstairs. After any big storm, look for missing shingles, lifted flashing and dented vents, and we can document what we find for your insurance claim.
Shingles that won’t stay sealed
Fields on all sides leave little shelter. Once tabs start flapping or ridge caps work loose every season, patching rarely holds, and a properly fastened new roof is the real fix.
Granules washing off
Gritty eavestroughs, curled tabs and dark bald spots say the shingles have worn through their protective layer.
Barns, shops and garages
County properties around town often have outbuildings next to the house. We’ll look at each one and quote shingles or steel in one go.
Troughs and soffit wearing out too
A house that needs a roof usually needs eavestroughs and soffit soon after. Planning them together saves a second disruption.
Our promise to Carstairs homeowners
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Warranty in writing
Count on our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, and up to 50 years from the manufacturer when you choose select shingles.
WCB
Safe, respectful crews
Crews carry WCB coverage and stay harnessed from start to finish on every roof.
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A visit one year later
Twelve months or so after your roof is done, we come back to give it a second look.
Serving Carstairs, Didsbury & Crossfield
We work across Carstairs, from the centre of town to the newer neighbourhoods, plus the acreages in Mountain View County, Didsbury, Crossfield and Cremona. Nearby, see our pages for Didsbury, Crossfield and Airdrie. The closest project in our portfolio is a tile to asphalt roof replacement in Dalhousie, NW Calgary.
Questions from Carstairs homeowners
Don’t see your question? Call us at (403) 333-0319.
How is roof replacement priced in Carstairs?
It depends on square footage, pitch, the layers coming off, the condition of the deck and the material. We look at the roof before pricing, and the quote is itemized.
When is it time to replace my roof?
Past about 15 years, shingles start curling and shedding granules, and hail or wind damage adds up. We inspect the roof and tell you plainly whether replacement makes sense now or can wait.
Do severe storms reach the Carstairs area?
They can. The EF4 tornado on July 1, 2023 formed southwest of Didsbury and tracked east to just north of Carstairs, damaging rural homes along the way. If your property takes wind or hail damage, we can inspect it and photograph it for your insurer.
Do you roof barns and shops around Carstairs?
Yes. Outbuildings on Mountain View County acreages can be quoted together with the house, in shingles or metal.
How long will my roof take?
Most roofs take one to two days after the materials show up. Steep, large or combined roof-and-siding jobs take longer, and you get the dates in writing.
What warranties come with a new roof?
You get our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, and certain shingle lines include manufacturer coverage of up to 50 years.
Where do you work near Carstairs?
Carstairs itself, plus Didsbury, Crossfield, Cremona and acreages across Mountain View County.
Talk to us about your Carstairs roof
Tell us what’s going on with your roof and we’ll be in touch to arrange a visit.