Roofing company · Cochrane, Bearspaw & Springbank
Cochrane Roofer & Roof Replacement
Roof replacement, siding and eavestroughs for Cochrane homes and the acreages around Bearspaw and Springbank, planned carefully, installed cleanly and checked again a year later.
“They were very professional. Started Tuesday and finished Saturday morning!”Google review
- One-year follow-up, included
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- Acreages & custom homes
- WCB-covered crews
Recent Cochrane jobFinished rubber shake roof, seen from our drone.
- HAAG® certified roof inspections
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- One-year follow-up inspection, included
- WCB-covered, safety-trained crews
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“I highly recommend Bears Valley Roofing and Exteriors to everyone for roof, siding and exterior work.”
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Your local roofer
A Cochrane roofing contractor that treats your home like our own
Cochrane has grown quickly, from established neighbourhoods near the Bow River to newer communities up the hills, but homeowners here still want the same thing from a roofer: someone who shows up when they say, explains the work plainly and leaves a roof that looks as good as it performs.
As a roofing company serving Cochrane, Bearspaw and Springbank, we plan every project around the house itself: its pitch, ventilation, exposure to the west winds coming off the foothills and the look you want from the street. Whether it’s replacing an aging cedar shake roof, re-roofing a two-storey on the golf course or adding new siding and eavestroughs, the same care goes into every job.
10-yr
Labour warranty on every roof
1-yr
Follow-up inspection included
HAAG®
Certified inspector on staff
What we do
Roofing & exterior services in Cochrane
From Sunset Ridge to the Bearspaw acreages, we focus on complete exterior renovations: new roofs, new siding and new eavestroughs, installed as one coordinated exterior.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off to the deck on Cochrane homes, with new underlayment, ventilation and flashing, finished in architectural shingles or metal.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
Fibre cement and premium vinyl built for Cochrane sun and wind, with cedar-shake-look accents for gables and dormers.
Water management
Eavestroughs, Soffit & Fascia
Seamless eavestroughs, downspouts, soffit and fascia replaced as one system, sized to carry chinook meltwater away from your foundation.
Additional exterior services
Roofing & inspection
Property types
- Acreages & rural homes
- Barns, shops & riding arenas
- Custom & new-build homes
- Commercial roofing
Asphalt shingles
Asphalt shingle roofing in Cochrane
Many Cochrane homes built in the 2000s, in communities like Sunset Ridge, Fireside and West Terrace, are still on their original shingles, and years of chinook swings and west wind wear them out. With Alberta’s freeze-thaw cycles, asphalt shingles usually need replacing at around 15 years, and cedar shake can last a bit longer. An inspection tells you exactly where your roof stands. When we re-roof in asphalt shingles we replace the whole system: underlayment, ice and water protection at the eaves and valleys, ventilation and new flashings. See how a full roof replacement works.
Malarkey Emerald Pro™ certified contractor
Emerald Pro is Malarkey’s highest contractor level. Our Cochrane crews are trained on the full Malarkey roof system, so qualifying roofs can receive enhanced manufacturer warranties.
Architectural shingles
Most popularOur most-installed shingle in Cochrane, and a big step up in depth and durability from the flat 3-tab shingles many older homes started with.
Impact-rated shingles
A tougher, more flexible shingle that stands up better to the wind coming down the Bow Valley. Worth it if you plan to stay put.
Designer shingles
Slate- and shake-look profiles, a good fit for GlenEagles and Bearspaw homes that want a premium look without real shake upkeep.
Because we are Malarkey Emerald Pro certified, select shingles on Cochrane roofs qualify for manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years, on top of our 10-Year Labour Warranty.
Shake look, less upkeep
Recycled rubber shake
Rubber shake roofing in Cochrane
Cochrane has plenty of cedar shake roofs from the 1990s and 2000s that are now splitting, cupping and going brittle. Recycled rubber shake keeps the look homeowners love without the rot, moss and constant upkeep of real cedar, and it is one of the most impact-resistant roofs you can buy. We tear off to the deck, repair the sheathing and install a complete system, like the Cochrane home featured below. Compare rubber, metal and asphalt.
- Keeps the shake look on your home
- Flexible, so it stands up to wind, hail and chinook freeze–thaw
- Made from recycled material
- Checked again at your one-year inspection
Acreage favourite
For acreages
Metal roofing, now installed in Cochrane
On Bearspaw and Springbank acreages, and on homes backing onto open grassland around town, more owners are choosing metal. It sheds snow, lasts for decades, and steel is a non-combustible roof surface, which matters to wildfire-conscious homeowners. Learn more about metal roofing.
- Standing-seam metal roofs for Cochrane homes
- Shops, barns and arenas in Bearspaw and Springbank
- Snow slides off instead of sitting on the roof
- Non-combustible steel for wildfire-aware properties
Siding
Siding replacement in Cochrane
West-facing walls in Cochrane take the full force of afternoon sun and chinook wind, so older siding here fades, cracks and pulls loose sooner than you might expect. We install three siding systems, each with proper house wrap, flashing and trim so it sheds water for decades. See our siding options.
Fibre cement
Our top pickNon-combustible, so it is a strong choice near the grassland and treed edges around town, and its factory colour holds up on sunny west walls. Comes in lap, board-and-batten and shingle styles.
Vinyl
The budget-friendly choice for many Cochrane subdivisions, with plenty of colours and cedar-shake-look accents for gables and dormers.
Metal siding
Tough steel in vertical or horizontal profiles. It pairs well with a metal roof and is common on Bearspaw and Springbank shops.
Featured project · Cochrane, AB
A cedar shake tear-off, finished in rubber shake
This two-storey home on the golf course in Cochrane had an aging cedar shake roof. We tore it off to the deck, inspected and prepared the sheathing, installed new underlayment and ventilation, and finished with recycled rubber shake shingles that keep the natural look of shake without the upkeep. When we came back for the one-year inspection, every detail was sitting tight.
- Location
- Cochrane, AB
- Home
- Two-storey
- Scope
- Cedar shake tear-off & roof replacement
- New roof
- Recycled rubber shake shingles
- Install
- 4 days on site
- Follow-up
- One-year inspection completed
As featured
Shared by the manufacturer
When this Cochrane shake-to-rubber roof was finished, the shingle manufacturer featured it on their own page. It is the standard we hold every Cochrane roof to: clean lines, careful details and a roof that still looks this good years later.
Craftsmanship
What goes into a Bears Valley roof
On a Cochrane roof, the hidden layers are what chinook freeze–thaw cycles test hardest. Here is what we never cut corners on.
01
Solid roof deck
After tear-off we check the deck board by board and replace any soft or damaged sheathing before the new roof goes on.
02
Underlayment & ice protection
Full underlayment coverage, with ice and water protection at the eaves and valleys, where meltwater refreezes after a chinook.
03
Drip edge & clean lines
Metal drip edge, starter courses and straight, even rows that shed water properly and look sharp from the street.
04
Balanced ventilation
Balanced intake and exhaust vents, so warm, moist air escapes in winter and your shingle warranty stays valid.
How it works
A roof replacement, without the guesswork
Here is how a roof replacement in Cochrane works with us, from the first visit to the check-up a year later.
Every Cochrane quote is based on what we actually see on your roof, not a guess from the driveway. Our team includes a HAAG® and IICRC® certified inspector.
- 01
Consultation & inspection
We come to your home, go up on the roof, take photos and go over materials and colours with you. No pressure.
- 02
A clear, written quote
You get the scope, materials and timeline in writing, line by line, so it is easy to compare quotes.
- 03
Installation, done carefully
Your project manager coordinates the crew, and the site is cleaned up at the end of every day.
- 04
Walkthrough & one-year check-up
When we finish we walk the roof with you, then come back a year later for a follow-up inspection, included.
Local knowledge
Common roof issues in Cochrane
Cedar shake roofs at the end of their life
Many Cochrane homes built in the 1990s and 2000s were finished with cedar shake. Over time shakes split, cup and hold moss, and patching gets harder every season. Our inspector will tell you how much life is left and walk you through your options, including rubber shake that keeps the cedar look.
Asphalt shingles wearing out
Chinook freeze–thaw cycles age shingles quickly. Lost granules, weak seals and small problems after every storm are signs it is time for an inspector to take a look.
Wind off the foothills
West winds lift shingle tabs and ridge caps, especially on exposed lots up the hill. Proper nailing, starter courses and sealed ridges are what keep a new roof in place.
Ice at the eaves
Warm days followed by hard freezes can back water up under the first few rows of shingles. Ice and water protection at the eaves and valleys, plus balanced roof ventilation, stops it before it starts.
The Bears Valley standard
Details you can hold us to
10 / 50
Warranty that means something
Every Cochrane roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty, and select shingles add manufacturer coverage of up to 50 years.
WCB
Safety on every roof
Our crews are WCB-covered, harnessed on every roof and trained on safety all season long.
1 year
We come back
We walk the finished job with you, then come back one year later for an inspection, included.
Service area
Serving Cochrane, Bearspaw & Springbank
Our crews work throughout Cochrane and the communities and acreages around it, from Bearspaw and Springbank to Ghost Lake and Waiparous.
You may have met us at the 2026 Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Trade Show at the SLS Centre this May. It was great to talk roofs with so many Cochrane homeowners.
- Cochrane
- Bearspaw
- Springbank
- Ghost Lake
- Waiparous
- Bragg Creek
- Northwest Calgary
From our inbox
Real questions from Cochrane homeowners
These came to us from homeowners in and around Cochrane. We have left out names and addresses, but the questions are theirs, and so are the answers we gave.
“My shake roof is about 20 years old and one shake is missing. Should I spray it to get more years out of it, or replace it?”
A spray treatment can buy a little time on a shake roof that is still sound, but it will not fix split, cupped or brittle shakes. We check the whole roof first. We check the whole roof first and tell you how much life is left, then walk you through your options, including rubber shake that keeps the cedar look.
See our shake-to-rubber project →“Can you re-roof our complex in phases, a few units at a time, without blocking the property?”
Yes. We have replaced roofs on Cochrane condo units in clusters over a single summer. We plan the order with the board, keep big trucks on the street when access is tight, and clean up each cluster before moving to the next.
Condo and strata roofing →“We want to switch our farm bungalow from asphalt shingles to metal. Is it worth it?”
For many acreage homes, yes. Metal lasts far longer than asphalt, sheds snow well and needs very little upkeep. We have converted Cochrane-area bungalows from asphalt to metal and can walk you through the options and costs.
Metal roofing details →“How much life is left in my roof, and what does an inspection involve?”
Our HAAG® certified inspectors check the shingles, flashings, vents and roof ventilation, then tell you plainly what shape the roof is in. If it is done, we will quote a replacement.
About our roof inspections →How much does a roof replacement cost in Cochrane?
Every Cochrane roof is priced on its own. Size, pitch, the condition of the deck and the material you choose (asphalt, recycled rubber shake or metal) all affect the price, so a low bungalow and a steep two-storey on the same street can land far apart. We inspect your roof in person and give you a clear written quote, so you know exactly what is included before any work starts.
Roof repair or replacement: which does my Cochrane roof need?
Our inspector decides that once they have seen your roof. We look at the shingles, flashings and vents, show you photos of what we find and tell you straight how much life the roof has left.
Can you replace a cedar shake roof?
Yes, and shake tear-offs are some of our most common Cochrane jobs. We strip the shakes to the deck, repair any damaged sheathing, then install new underlayment, ventilation and flashings. Most owners choose architectural asphalt shingles, recycled rubber shake shingles that keep the shake look, or metal.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most Cochrane homes are done in a few days once we start. Larger acreage homes and shops take longer, and chinook-season weather can shift the schedule. Your quote includes a timeline.
What warranty do you offer?
Every roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty, and select shingles carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years. A year after your new roof goes on, we come back for an inspection, included.
Do you install rubber roofing in Cochrane?
Yes. Recycled rubber shake is one of the most popular choices when Cochrane homeowners replace an old cedar shake roof, because it keeps the shake look without the upkeep. We tear off to the deck, repair the sheathing and install the full system, backed by our 10-Year Labour Warranty. See how rubber compares with metal and asphalt.
Do you offer metal roofing in Cochrane?
Yes. Metal is popular on Bearspaw and Springbank acreages for homes, barns, shops and riding arenas, because it sheds snow and lasts for decades. We will go over profiles, colours and whether metal suits your property. More about metal roofing.
Which communities do you serve?
Cochrane, Bearspaw, Springbank, Ghost Lake, Waiparous, Bragg Creek and northwest Calgary, along with acreages throughout the area.
Get started
Ready to plan your new roof?
Tell us about your Cochrane home, acreage or shop, and we will set up a consultation and a clear written quote.