Panorama Roofing Metal, repairs & snow
Metal roofing, roof repairs and tune-ups, snow guards, roof replacements, siding and eavestroughs for Panorama chalets, cabins, rentals and resort buildings, from Greywolf and Panorama Drive to Panorama Place, Wildwood and the homes along Toby Creek Road.
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- Columbia Valley crew
- WorkSafeBC-covered, harnessed crews
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A Panorama roofer for chalets, cabins and rentals
Panorama sits high up Toby Creek in the Purcells, and its roofs live under some of the deepest snow in the Columbia Valley. Steep metal roofs shed it hard, which tears snow stops off and leaves holes behind, while lower-slope roofs build ice dams that leak into living rooms. Many Panorama chalets are 20 to 25 years old, with original metal roofs, cedar shakes or shingles that are reaching the end of their life, and many are rentals or second homes, so leaks can go unnoticed between guests.
Most of our Panorama work is metal roof tune-ups and replacements, snow guard repairs, leak repairs, cedar-to-metal and cedar-to-shingle conversions, and eavestroughs and heat trace checks. Every job starts with a hands-on inspection, and you get the photos and a written, line-by-line quote, which is what owners and property managers here need.
10-yr
Labour warranty in writing on every roof
1-yr
One-year follow-up inspection
HAAG®
Certified inspector on staff
Panorama roofing and exteriors
Most of our Panorama work is metal roofing and tune-ups, snow guard repairs, leak repairs and roof replacements, plus eavestroughs, soffit, fascia and siding.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement & Repair
Full tear-off to the deck, ice and water protection over the whole roof where snow sits, new vents and flashing, finished in metal or architectural shingles. We also repair leaks, ice dam damage and torn-off snow stops on Panorama homes.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
Fire-resistant James Hardie fibre cement and metal siding for Panorama chalets, plus repairs to cedar siding damaged by woodpeckers.
Water management
Eavestroughs, Soffit & Fascia
Eavestroughs, downspouts, soffit and fascia sized for deep snow, plus checks and replacement of heat trace cables.
Additional exterior services
Property types
- Chalets & log homes
- Rentals & second homes
- Condos & townhomes
- Resort & commercial buildings
Resort and managed-property roofing in Panorama
A lot of Panorama roofs belong to stratas, resort buildings and owners who use a property manager. We work the way they need: one point of contact, a written scope and price for each building or unit, photos before and after, and work scheduled around guests and the ski season. We have quoted resort buildings, condo complexes and multi-property managers here, and we document storm and snow damage on every unit for the insurance adjuster. More about our strata roofing.
Condo & townhome re-roofs
Multi-unitBuildings re-roofed one at a time, with a written scope the council can approve and photos of every stage.
Property managers
Inspections and repairs across several properties, with photo reports you can forward to each owner.
Resort buildings
Shingle and metal roofs, fascia and eavestroughs on resort and commercial buildings, scheduled around the season.
Shingle roofing for Panorama snow
Snow sits on Panorama roofs for months, then melts and refreezes every day in spring. That is what drives ice dams and leaks. In the Columbia Valley, asphalt shingles usually need replacing at around 15 years, and sooner where ice dams have been working on them. An inspection tells you exactly where yours stands. When we replace a roof in shingles, we strip to the deck and install a complete system: ice and water protection well up the roof from the eaves and in every valley, sealed starter strips, balanced ventilation to keep the deck cold, 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 Panorama roofs.
Architectural shingles
Most popularA heavier, dimensional shingle and a common replacement for cedar shakes on Panorama chalets.
Impact-rated shingles
A tougher shingle that resists hail and may qualify for an insurance discount. Ask your insurer.
Designer shingles
Shake-look profiles that keep the chalet style without the upkeep or fire risk of cedar.
Our 10-Year Labour Warranty comes with every Panorama roof, and select shingle lines carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years.
Fire-resistant
Metal roofing in Panorama
Metal is the most common roof in Panorama, and it is what most owners ask us about. A steel roof sheds deep snow, is fire-resistant with a Class A fire rating, and lasts decades. But Panorama is hard on metal: snow slides rip off snow stops and leave holes, screws back out, and roofs start leaking after 20 to 25 years. We install standing seam and steel panel roofs, and we tune up existing ones: re-fastening, new washers, sealing holes left by old snow stops, re-installing snow guards so snow does not land on entrances and decks, and checking heat trace. More about metal roofing.
- Standing-seam and steel-panel roofs
- Class A fire-rated, fire-resistant
- Snow guards, tune-ups and leak repairs
- Cedar-to-metal conversions
Fire-resistant siding in Panorama
Panorama is surrounded by forest, so what is on your walls matters. James Hardie fibre cement is non-combustible and comes in wood-look profiles that suit a mountain chalet, without the staining and woodpecker repairs that cedar needs. We also install metal siding, repair siding, 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 Panorama
We are a full exterior company, not only a roofer. We install and repair eavestroughs and downspouts, replace soffit and fascia, and check and replace heat trace cables that keep troughs and eaves from freezing solid. In Panorama, eavestroughs need to survive snow slides, so we look at where snow lands and use snow guards to protect them.
- 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 Panorama roof replacement
A Panorama roof has to handle deep snow, daily freeze-thaw in spring, snow slides and wildfire season. 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 or rotted, which is common at eaves and valleys where ice dams have been leaking for years.
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, vents and snow stop holes 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
Ventilation for deep snow
Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation keeps the deck cold under a deep snowpack, so snow does not melt from below and refreeze at the eaves. That is the long-term fix for most Panorama ice dams.
How a Panorama roof replacement works
From the first inspection to the check-up a year later, this is what a Panorama roof replacement looks like. If you are away, we send photos at every stage, and we schedule around bookings for rentals.
Every Panorama quote starts with a hands-on inspection of the roof, chimneys, vents, snow guards and eavestroughs. Our team includes a HAAG® and IICRC® certified inspector.
- 01
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 Panorama
Torn-off snow stops
Snow slides rip snow stops off metal roofs and leave holes that leak. We seal the holes and install snow guards that hold.
Ice dams and leaks
Heat loss melts snow that refreezes at the eaves and backs water into living rooms. Ventilation, ice and water protection and heat trace fix it.
Metal roofs at 20 to 25 years
Original metal roofs start leaking at the screws and seams. We tune them up or replace them.
Old cedar shakes
Shakes that are worn out are a leak and fire risk. We replace them with metal or shingles.
Leaks in rentals
Leaks often show up between guests. We find and fix them quickly and send photos to the owner or manager.
Woodpecker and snow damage
Cedar siding, eavestroughs and fascia take a beating. We repair or replace them with tougher materials.
Asphalt & metal
Roof repair and tune-ups in Panorama
Not every roof needs replacing. If yours has a leak, ice dam damage, missing snow stops, loose metal fasteners or a failing vent, we repair it, whether the roof is metal or asphalt. When water is coming in, tell us when you call so we can get to you as quickly as possible. A fall tune-up before the snow catches small problems early, and we send photos to you or your property manager.
- Metal roof tune-ups: screws, washers, seams and flashing
- Snow guard and snow stop repairs and installs
- Leak tracing around chimneys, skylights, vents and valleys
- Tune-ups with photos and a written report
Our promise to Panorama property owners
10 / 50
Warranty in writing
Your Panorama 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 Panorama & Toby Creek
We work across Panorama, from Greywolf Drive, Panorama Drive and Summit Drive to Panorama Place, Wildwood Close and Trappers Way, plus the homes and cabins along Toby Creek Road down to Invermere. Nearby, see our pages for Invermere, Windermere and the Columbia Valley & East Kootenay.
- Panorama
- Greywolf
- Toby Creek Road
- Wilmer
- Invermere
- Windermere
- Radium Hot Springs
- Fairmont Hot Springs
Real questions from Panorama property owners
Each of these is based on a real request from a Panorama-area property owner. We have removed names and addresses.
“We are happy with metal, but the snow stops have fallen off and left holes. We got 25 years out of it.”
We inspect the roof, seal or replace the damaged panels and quote a new metal roof with snow guards that are fastened to hold.
Metal roofing →“When we had rain last week it leaked into the living room. It is a rental, and it is vacant today.”
We find the source, repair it or secure it right away, and send photos and a written report to you or your manager.
Roof repair →“We have heat loss and ice damming and have to knock snow off. Looking for ideas.”
We look at ventilation, insulation and the roof itself, and quote the fix, from ventilation and ice and water protection to a new metal roof.
Roof inspection →“Steep A-frame with cedar. I want a recommendation for metal.”
We check the deck, re-sheet where needed and quote standing seam or steel panel, with snow guards placed for the entrances.
Roof replacement →Panorama roofing questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (250) 688-8553.
Do you do roof repairs in Panorama, or only replacements?
We do both. We repair metal and shingle roofs, including leaks, ice dam damage, torn-off snow stops, loose fasteners and flashing, and we do fall tune-ups before the snow.
Can you fix snow stops that have torn off our metal roof?
Yes. We seal the holes, replace damaged panels if needed and install snow guards fastened to hold Panorama snow loads.
How do you stop ice dams?
Balanced attic ventilation keeps the deck cold so snow does not melt from below. We add ice and water protection, fix the leak and check heat trace where it is used.
Can you convert a cedar shake roof to metal?
Yes. We strip the shakes, re-sheet the deck where needed and install standing seam or steel panel metal with snow guards.
Do you work with property managers and rentals?
Yes. We work with managers and owners who are away, with photo reports and repairs scheduled around guests.
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 roofs last in Panorama?
Asphalt shingles in the Columbia Valley usually need replacing at around 15 years, sooner with ice dams. Metal roofs often last 25 years or more with tune-ups.
How much does a new roof cost in Panorama?
Price depends on roof size and pitch, what is coming off, access and whether you choose metal or shingles. We inspect first, then give you a line-by-line written quote.
Do you install eavestroughs and check heat trace?
Yes. We install and repair eavestroughs and downspouts, replace soffit and fascia and check and replace heat trace cables.
What areas do you serve around Panorama?
All of Panorama and the homes along Toby Creek Road, plus Wilmer, Invermere, Windermere, Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs.
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 Panorama?
Send us a few details about your chalet, cabin or building, and we will book an inspection and give you a clear written quote.