Us as a company
- In business for 16 years locally and a shingle master credentialed company since 2012
- We have a physical office location you can visit us at
- We will answer service calls - if you don't reach us, we will phone all callbacks
- 10 years workmanship warranty
- Fully insured with WSIB Clearance & 5 million liability insurance
- Height-related training and certification for all employees and provide them with health benefits
- We have certified 4-star Shingle Master installation crews
- There will be a final inspection before the invoice
On-site expectations
- All staff wear company logo clothing for easy detection
- Use of our company cam (allows you to see what is going on anytime from anywhere)
- We provide landscape protection with plywood and tarping off areas as needed such as gardens, walkways, driveway, etc.
- We will move your outdoor furniture away from the house to protect it, then return it to its proper location when finished
- Clean up after installation and after each day on multiple-day projects inlcuding magnetic clean-up of the property
- We'll use our, EQUIPTER RB4000, for debris management
- Clean gutters after installation
- Provide onsite construction toilets if needed (so we don’t need to enter your home)
Product & workmanship expectations
- Manufacturer-specific starter premium shingle as a base shingle (Certainteed Landmark series)
- Manufacturer-specific synthetic underlayment on the remaining roof surface
- Ice & water shields specific to the manufacturer installed at eaves,
valleys, side walls, plumbing stacks, chimneys, and bath/kitchen exhaust
vents - 26ga step flashing on wall
- 26 or 24ga custom wall and chimney flashing
- Install new 26ga drip edge/eave starter
- 26ga shop fabricated W-style valleys
- The ability to fabricate extremely complex flashings using double-fold lock details
- Calculation and configuration of the new / updated venting (if needed)
- New / updated pipe flashings
- Inspection and repair of deficiencies in plywood prior to installation - we will not shingle over old shingles or damaged plywood
Our warranties
Since 2012, B.C. Roofing has been a CertainTeed Saint Gobain Shingle Master Credentialed Company. Our entire staff is made up of Master Shingle Applicators allowing us to offer 4-star Surestart PLUS™ warranty coverage on all of our completed work. Surestart's 4-star warranty covers materials, labour, tear, and disposal expenses in years 1 to 50. Our workmanship and materials are covered by the following warranties.
This warranty is not transferable and is valid for 5 years.
BC Roofing guarantees to the homeowner that roof installation will be free of work related defects. Should a leakage or failure occur as a result of defective installation, BC Roofing will repair such problems.
BC roofing will repair any sloped roof damage due to winds that exceed the manufacturer’s warranty for a period of 5 years (area not to exceed 100 sq. ft.).
BC Roofing will repair any damage caused by animals for 5 years. (This excludes any soffit or fascia damage and the extraction of the animals or the installation of any necessary preventative measures. This service is limited to two visits.)
Warranty items are to be repaired ONLY by BC Roofing, and the customer must notify BC Roofing within 7 days of discovering the problem. BC Roofing is not liable for damage caused by structural damage, normal wear and tear, or natural occurrences such as hailstorms, ice damage or foreign objects.
In addition, any fungus, bacteria, infestation, UV degradation, rust or corrosion resulting in metal or wood decay will not be covered. This warranty is in lieu of all other express and implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is limited to the duration of this warranty. BC Roofing shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any form. This includes damage to the interior or exterior of any building or replacement not authorized in writing or performed by BC Roofing.
BC Roofing & Renovations Inc. is a “Shingle Master” credentialed company, which means that all of our employees have read, understood and have been tested on the “Shingle Applicator’s Manual” (11th edition). This manual talks about proper installation methods that should be performed so that your new roofing system is in compliance with the manufacturer’s warranty standards. Product knowledge is another topic covered, as well as a code of ethics to follow while providing service to a client. All of our installers are Master Shingle Applicators. This not only illustrates our commitment to professionalism but also provides assurance that your new roofing system is being installed by knowledgeable and competent staff.
All roofing manufacturers offer guarantees on their shingles which can range from 10 to 40 years/limited lifetime. To be blunt, most guarantees lack value, because manufacturers cannot be sure their products will be installed correctly. BC roofing guarantees that every shingle on your roof will comply with the manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures. Details on shingle warranties are provided with your roof replacement estimate.
Choosing the Right Roofing Contractor
While you may not want to ever think about replacing your roof, as long as the sky is blue, the time will come. But don’t dread this time in your life, because with the right contractor the experience can be quite pleasant.
The right roofing contractor will take into consideration many things while preparing a proposal for the client. These include ventilation, required underlayments, flashing details, the recommended shingle and any problem areas on the roof. The roofing contractor will also give an estimated time to complete the job along with an approximate start date.
In addition to receiving impeccable service and flawless installation from a reliable roofing contractor, you can be proud of your upgraded roof every time you pull into your driveway. Knowing that for years to come, you won't have any roof-related problems.
A few questions to ask when choosing a good roofing contractor
- Is the roofing company licensed with the province of Ontario?
- Does the roofing company carry valid liability insurance coverage?
- Is the company registered with the WSIB and is the account in good standing and eligible for a clearance certificate?
- Do the company employees have (fall arrest) training with certificates?
- Does the company employ, or use sub-contractors for the installation? This will play a big part in quality of work.
- Do they offer a workmanship guarantee? The company should be able to stand behind their work for a specified period of time.
- Has at least one employee (the supervisor) on the installation crew taken a CPR course?
- Does the company have some sort of credential/special training through the material manufacturer in order to install product properly in accordance with manufacturers specs, and therefore can offer extended warranties on the entire roofing system via the manufacturer?
- Do they offer a proper proposal from the company that outlines the scope of the work?
- The lowest quote is not always the best one. It comes back to that old saying "you get what you pay for".