Nanton Roof Replacement & Roofing Contractor
Roof replacement, metal roofing and siding for Nanton homes, from the older character houses near downtown to the newer streets and the acreages around town.
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- One-year follow-up inspection
- WCB-covered, harnessed crews
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A Nanton roofer for character homes and prairie acreages
Nanton is a small town on Highway 2, about an hour south of Calgary, with a historic main street, older character homes and bungalows, and farms and acreages on every side. Wind comes across the open prairie with nothing to slow it down, so shingles, ridge caps and eavestroughs on the older houses take a beating long before the roof itself is worn out.
We are in the area most weeks, so a Nanton inspection is easy to fit in, whether you are in town or out on an acreage down a gravel road. You get photos of your roof, a written quote, and a visit a year after the job to make sure it came through its first winter.
10-yr
Labour warranty in writing on every roof
1-yr
One-year follow-up inspection
HAAG®
Certified inspector on staff
Roofing & exterior services in Nanton
In Nanton, most of our work is new roofs on houses, with the garage, shop or barn often quoted at the same time so every roof on the property matches.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement
Everything comes off down to the boards, then we build it back with underlayment, ice protection, new vents and flashings, and shingles or steel.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
New vinyl, fibre cement or metal siding for Nanton bungalows, character homes and acreage houses, matched to garages, shops and trim.
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.
Additional exterior services
Roofing & inspection
Exterior systems
Property types
- Bungalows & two-storey homes
- Older character homes
- Acreage homes, garages & shops
- Commercial roofing
Asphalt shingle roofing in Nanton
Nanton has a real mix of roofs: older character homes near the main street that have been re-shingled more than once, bungalows from the 1970s and 80s, and newer houses on the edges of town. 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. On older houses we often find two layers of old shingles and tired boards underneath, so we strip it all, replace what is soft, and put down underlayment, ice and water membrane at the eaves and valleys, balanced roof ventilation, new flashings and shingles fastened for high wind. See how a replacement is done.
Malarkey Emerald Pro™ certified contractor
Malarkey only gives Emerald Pro status to its top contractors. We install their full system on every Malarkey roof, which is what lets eligible Nanton homes get the longer manufacturer coverage.
Architectural shingles
Most popularThe shingle most Nanton owners pick, with a thicker, layered look that suits both older character homes and newer builds.
Impact-rated shingles
Built to take more of a beating from hail and wind-blown debris, which makes sense on an exposed prairie lot.
Designer shingles
Slate- and shake-style shingles for character homes near downtown that want to keep an older look.
Your Nanton roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty, and select shingles carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years.
Built for wind
Metal roofing for Nanton homes
Out on Nanton acreages, metal is often the first choice for barns, shops and machine sheds, and more owners now put it on the house too. Steel stands up to wind across open fields, sheds snow fast and does not need replacing as often as shingles. It costs more up front, so we price metal and shingles for every building on the same visit and you can decide building by building. Read about metal roofing.
- Standing-seam and exposed-fastener steel
- Holds up to open-prairie wind
- Houses, barns, shops and machine sheds
- Every building priced on one visit
Siding replacement in Nanton
On older Nanton houses we often find more than one layer of siding, sometimes original wood under old vinyl, and the south and west walls take the worst of the sun and wind. If a few pieces have blown off or cracked, we can match and replace them, or quote the whole house so it all comes up to the same standard. Whatever you choose, the walls get new house wrap and every window, door and corner is flashed before the siding goes on. See siding options.
Fibre cement
Our top pickA heavier siding that will not burn and keeps its colour, a good match for character homes that want a traditional lap look.
Vinyl
The lower-cost option, and an easy way to freshen up a bungalow or a rental in town.
Metal siding
Steel siding for shops, barns and garages, and it pairs well with a metal roof on the same building.
What goes into a Nanton re-roof
Older Nanton homes and outbuildings often hide problems under the shingles. These are the four things we pay closest attention to.
01
A sound deck under everything
Many older houses here still have plank boards under the roof. We check every one, replace what is soft or split and add solid sheathing where it is needed.
02
Ice and water protection
Membrane goes along the eaves and through the valleys, where a chinook melt followed by a cold snap pushes water back under the shingles.
03
Flashing around skylights & vents
Chimneys, dormers and additions on older homes are where water gets in. We replace every boot and vent and re-flash each wall, chimney and skylight instead of reusing old metal.
04
Nailing and ridge caps for wind
Open land means stronger gusts, so starter rows are sealed, edges are fastened tight and ridge caps are nailed to the high-wind pattern, which also keeps the shingle warranty valid.
How a Nanton roof replacement works
From the first visit to the check-up a year later, this is how a Nanton job runs. Most houses take one or two days once materials arrive, and a garage or shop is usually done the same week.
We come out and look at every roof on the property before we write a quote, whether that is the house alone or the house, garage and barn. Our team includes a HAAG® certified roof inspector.
- 01
Roof inspection
We get up on the roof, check the shingles, flashings, vents and ventilation, and send you photos of what we find.
- 02
Your quote, in writing
One written quote, line by line, with each building priced separately so you can choose what to do now and what can wait.
- 03
A clean, careful install
The bin goes where it will not block your driveway or yard access, and we run a magnet over the ground every day for nails.
- 04
Final walkthrough, then a return visit
We walk the finished roof with you, then come back the next year to check it after its first Nanton winter.
Signs a Nanton roof is ready for replacement
Shingles near the end of their life
On older Nanton homes we often find a second or even third layer of shingles. Curling tabs, bare patches and granules in the eavestroughs are signs it is worth booking an inspection.
Shingles lifting in chinook winds
Wind across the open prairie finds any tab or ridge cap that has lost its seal. If you keep finding shingles in the yard, an inspection tells you whether it is time for a new roof fastened for high wind.
Worn flashing on older homes
Character homes near the main street often have brick chimneys and dormers. A stain on the ceiling near either usually means worn flashing, and a new roof is the time to replace all of it.
Low-slope porches and additions
Add-ons built over the years often have flat or low-slope roofs with shingles that were never meant for that pitch. A re-roof is the time to put the right membrane on them.
Barns and shops that need a new roof
Barns, shops and machine sheds on Nanton acreages are often older than the house roof. We can inspect them on the same visit and price metal or shingles for each one.
Our promise to Nanton homeowners
10 / 50
Warranty in writing
Every Nanton roof we install, house or outbuilding, has our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, plus up to 50-year manufacturer warranties on select shingles.
WCB
Safe, respectful crews
WCB-covered roofers in harnesses on every job, including steep barn and shop roofs.
1 year
A visit one year later
A year after we finish, we come back and check the roof, so you know it held up through a full prairie winter.
Serving Nanton, High River & the south Foothills
We work in town and on the acreages all around it, from the older homes near the main street to farms and ranches toward Cayley, Parkland and the Porcupine Hills. Nearby, see our pages for High River, Okotoks and Diamond Valley.
- Nanton
- Downtown Nanton
- Nanton acreages
- Cayley
- Parkland
- High River
- Diamond Valley
- Foothills County
Real questions from Nanton & area
Every one of these came in through our website from Nanton and the acreages around it. Names and addresses are removed, but the questions are real.
“We need a new roof on the house and the garage. Can you quote both?”
Yes. We inspect both roofs, then put them on one written quote with the same shingles or metal, so they match and the crew does both in one visit.
Roof replacement →“We are looking at buying a modular home in Nanton and want a quote to have the roof redone first.”
Yes. We can usually get out before your conditions are due, inspect the roof and send photos with a written quote, so the roof cost is known before you sign.
Roof inspection →“We just moved to the Nanton area and our barn roof is quite large and really needs replacing. Can you come out and quote it?”
Yes. Barns are a big part of our Nanton work. We measure the roof, check the structure and price steel and shingles side by side.
Metal roofing →“A few pieces of our siding need replacing, and we would like the eavestroughs checked too. Is that something you do?”
Yes. We look at the siding and every run of eavestrough, show you photos, and quote what needs doing, whether that is a few panels or a full wall, plus any eavestrough sections that should be replaced.
Siding options →Nanton roofing questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (403) 333-0319.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Nanton?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how many old layers come off (older Nanton homes often have two), what we find in the boards underneath and whether you choose shingles or steel. After we inspect, you get a written quote with each building priced on its own line.
Roof repair or replacement: which does my Nanton roof need?
We will not guess from the ground. Our inspector gets on the roof, looks at the shingles, flashings and boards, and sends you photos. If the roof has years left, we price the repair; if it is close to the end, we give you a replacement quote you can plan around.
Do you replace roofs in Nanton?
Yes. New roofs are most of our work in Nanton, on houses in town and on farms and acreages around it, and we often do the garage or shop on the same trip. Every job is stripped to the boards and rebuilt with underlayment, ice and water protection, ventilation and new flashings.
Do you handle siding and eavestroughs too?
Yes. We replace siding, soffit, fascia and eavestroughs, from a few blown-off pieces to the whole house, and we can price them on the same visit as the roof so you only book one inspection.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most Nanton houses take one or two days once the materials are delivered. A garage or small shop usually adds a day, and a large barn is scheduled on its own so the house is not held up.
What warranty do you offer?
Every roof we install in Nanton, house or outbuilding, comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, and select shingles carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years. We also come back a year later to check the roof.
What areas around Nanton do you serve?
Nanton and the farms and acreages around it, including Cayley, Parkland, the Porcupine Hills side and the south end of Foothills County. We are also in High River, Okotoks and Diamond Valley most weeks.
Ready for a new roof in Nanton?
Tell us a little about your home and what it needs, and we will set up an inspection and send a clear written quote.