Didsbury Roofing Company & Roofers
Roof replacement, metal roofing and siding for Didsbury homes, from the older streets near downtown to the newer parts of town and the acreages on the range roads around it.
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- Full roof replacements
- Metal roofing for acreages
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-year labour warranty
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- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- One-year follow-up inspection
- WCB-covered, harnessed crews
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Didsbury roofing for town lots and nearby farmyards
Didsbury sits on Highway 2A between Carstairs and Olds, roughly halfway from Calgary to Red Deer, and had 5,070 residents at the 2021 census. Older houses near the downtown core share the town with newer streets on its edges, and grain fields and farmyards begin right where the town ends.
That open country shapes how roofs here should be built. The EF4 tornado of July 1, 2023 started southwest of town and moved east toward the north side of Carstairs, destroying or damaging a dozen homes plus farm buildings on the way. Most summers are calmer, but wind across the fields never really stops.
Roofing & exterior services in Didsbury
In and around Didsbury we replace roofs on bungalows, two-storeys, acreage homes, detached garages and shops, and farm buildings.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement
Old layers off, deck repaired, then a complete new system in architectural shingles or steel.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
Siding in vinyl, fibre cement or steel, whether it is a house on a town street or a shed out on the farm.
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.
Shingle roofs in Didsbury
Asphalt is still the usual roof on Didsbury streets, and for most houses it remains the sensible choice. We strip the old layers, repair the deck and build the new roof as one connected system, with each shingle fastened for the wind that comes straight off the fields. See how a replacement is done.
Malarkey Emerald Pro™ certified contractor
Malarkey ranks its contractors in tiers, and Emerald Pro sits at the top. Because our crews install the complete Malarkey system, eligible roofs can qualify for enhanced manufacturer coverage.
Architectural shingles
Most popularThe everyday upgrade from old three-tab: heavier, layered, and rated for higher winds.
Impact-rated shingles
Shingles built to the top impact rating (Class 4), for owners who want more protection from summer hail.
Designer shingles
Slate- or shake-style profiles for a farmhouse or custom build that wants more character.
Built for wind
Metal roofing around Didsbury
Steel suits Didsbury well, particularly on farmhouses, machine sheds and anything standing out in the open. It has no tabs to lift, lets snow slide off, and usually outlasts shingles by a wide margin, though it costs more at the start. That is why you will always see a steel price sitting beside the shingle price before you decide. Read about metal roofing.
New siding for Didsbury houses
West- and south-facing walls take the worst of the sun and wind here, and older vinyl tends to go chalky or crack there first. When the roof and eavestroughs are ready to go too, we handle all three at once, so the colours match and one schedule covers the whole job. New panels go over a fresh weather barrier, with every window and door flashed. See siding options.
Fibre cement
Our top pickDoes not burn, stands up to gravel and hail better than vinyl, and keeps its colour for years. Lap siding, board-and-batten or a shingle look, your pick.
Vinyl
The budget-friendly option for updating a bungalow or two-storey in town, offered in a wide range of colours.
Metal siding
Tough steel cladding that suits shops, garages and barns and pairs well with a metal roof.
Inside a Didsbury roof replacement
How long a new roof lasts here comes down to four things. These are the ones we never rush.
01
Solid decking
With the old shingles gone, every deck board gets checked; soft or split ones are swapped out and the rest are nailed down again.
02
Ice dam protection
Self-adhering membrane goes down at the eaves and in each valley, so meltwater trapped behind an ice dam stays out from under the shingles.
03
Flashing at every opening
Leaks usually start at worn parts, so pipe boots and vents are replaced and every skylight and chimney gets new flashing.
04
Fastened for open-field wind
Nails set in the right spot, starter strips that seal and ridge caps fastened tight keep the shingles in place when wind comes off the fields.
Your Didsbury roof replacement, step by step
From first visit to clean-up, most houses in town take one or two days once materials arrive.
We start by walking the roof and taking photos, so you can see what we see before any price is set.
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On the roof, camera in hand
We look at shingles, flashings, vents and ventilation and photograph each problem so you see what we see.
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Everything on paper
Materials, scope and timeline are written out, and siding or eavestroughs can be priced at the same time.
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Clean yard, every day
The bin goes where you want it, nails are picked up with magnetic sweeps, and the yard is tidied before we leave each day.
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Walk it, then revisit
When the roof is finished we walk it with you, and about a year later we stop by to check it again.
Roof problems we see in Didsbury
Older roofs near downtown
Houses on Didsbury’s older streets may be on their second or third roof. If the eavestroughs fill with granules and the shingles show curled edges or bare patches, it is time for a new roof.
Shingles torn loose by wind
With fields on every side, gusts reach roofs at full strength. Shingles that keep lifting, or tearing along the ridge, have lost their seal.
Damage after summer storms
The EF4 tornado south of town on July 1, 2023 was rare, but it showed how hard storms can hit this area. After any big one, have the roof, vents and eavestroughs checked for loose or missing pieces.
Leaks at chimneys and vents
A brown water mark on the ceiling under a chimney or vent most often means the flashing has worn out or a pipe boot has split.
Farm buildings on different schedules
A farmhouse, machine shed and garage are rarely roofed in the same year. We can price all of them in one trip, in shingles or steel.
Our promise to Didsbury homeowners
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Warranty in writing
We put our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing on every roof; select shingles also come with manufacturer protection of up to 50 years.
WCB
Safe, respectful crews
Our WCB-covered roofers wear harnesses on every job and keep the driveway and the street clear.
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A visit one year later
Once the roof has had about a year of weather, we return to inspect it.
Serving Didsbury, Carstairs, Olds & Mountain View County
We work across Didsbury, from the streets near downtown to the newer parts of town, plus farms and acreages throughout Mountain View County and the towns of Carstairs, Olds and Crossfield. Nearby, see our pages for Carstairs, Crossfield and Airdrie. The closest project in our portfolio is a tile to asphalt roof replacement in Dalhousie, NW Calgary.
Didsbury roof questions, answered
Don’t see your question? Call us at (403) 333-0319.
What does a roof replacement cost in Didsbury?
Size, pitch, layers to remove, deck repairs and your choice of shingles or steel set the price. We measure and inspect the roof first, then give you an itemized figure.
How do I know it’s time to replace my roof?
Curled or cracked shingles, granules in the eavestroughs, ceiling stains and hail damage are the usual signs, especially past about 15 years. We inspect, show you photos and tell you honestly if replacement makes sense yet.
Do you work on farmyards outside Didsbury?
Yes. Farmhouses, machine sheds, garages and shops across Mountain View County are a regular part of our work, and we can price several buildings on one trip.
What should I do after a big storm near Didsbury?
From the ground, look for missing shingles, dented vents or eavestroughs, and torn siding, then call us to check the roof up close. Photos taken soon after the storm help if you make an insurance claim.
How long will the work take?
A house in town usually takes a day or two after materials are delivered. Farm buildings or extra siding add time.
What warranty do you offer?
Our 10-Year Labour Warranty, in writing, covers every roof, and select shingles add as much as 50 years of manufacturer coverage. A return visit roughly a year on is included too.
Which areas near Didsbury do you cover?
The whole town, plus Carstairs, Olds, Crossfield, and farms and acreages across Mountain View County.
Talk to us about your Didsbury roof
Send us a few details about your house and we will be in touch to book a visit.