A leak or some storm damage doesn't always mean a new roof. Here's how we decide between a repair and a replacement — and how you can tell which one you're probably looking at.
When a repair makes sense
If the damage is localized and the rest of the roof is in good shape, a repair is usually the right call. Good signs for a repair:
- A handful of shingles lost to wind, in one area
- An isolated leak around a vent, chimney or valley
- A roof that's still relatively young, with shingles that are still sealed down
- Flashing that's come loose but is otherwise sound
For a standard shingle repair we charge a flat $274.39 plus GST — one hour on site plus a bundle of shingles — with extra time billed hourly and ridge cap or flashing extra. You can book one online without playing phone tag.
When a patch won't hold
The thing most homeowners can't see from the ground is whether the shingles around the damage have lost their seal. Once that seal is gone, a patch won't survive the next big prairie wind — and you've paid twice. That's the moment a repair stops being worth it.
Lean toward replacement when:
- Shingles are brittle, curling or losing granules across the whole roof
- You've had leaks in more than one spot
- The roof is near the end of its life and you'd be patching every year
- A storm has bruised or cracked shingles over a wide area
Storm and hail damage
Hail damage often isn't obvious from the ground, so after a confirmed storm — especially on a roof over 15 years old — it's worth a proper look. If the damage is real, we document it the right way and can help you through your insurance claim. Our roof inspections page has more on what we check.
The bottom line: we'll tell you straight which one you need. If a repair will genuinely do the job, we'll do that instead of selling you a roof you don't need. If it won't hold, we'll say so — and why.