Roof repair
Tracking down leaks at valleys, skylights, and flashing on the split level and rancher roofs common across the North Shore, then fixing the actual entry point.
Roofing Built for North Shore Rain, Not Just North Shore Views
North Van Roofers works on the roofs built into steep, tree covered lots on the North Shore, from the character homes near Lower Lonsdale to the newer builds pushed up against the mountains in Lynn Valley and Edgemont. Our week is shaped by the same three things every North Shore roof deals with. Rain that falls harder and longer here than almost anywhere else in the region. Moss that grows fast under cedar and fir canopy. And roof lines built for slopes most cities never have to plan around.
Services
What we do
Roof replacement
Full tear off and reroofing for asphalt and cedar roofs that have reached the end of their life, scoped from the attic up before a single shingle comes off.
Cedar shake and shingle roofing
Maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding cedar roofs on the older character homes around Lonsdale, Edgemont, and the lower slopes of the mountain.
Torch on flat roofs
Low slope membrane roofing for additions, laneway homes, and the flat sections that tie into a deck or a lower roofline.
Moss removal and roof cleaning
Clearing moss and organic buildup from north facing slopes under tree cover before it lifts shingles and holds water against the deck.
Gutters
Gutter and downspout work sized for the rain volumes the North Shore actually sees, not the standard sizing used further into the valley.
Service Area
Vancouver and nearby searches.
North VancouverLower LonsdaleLynn ValleyDeep CoveCapilanoEdgemontWest Vancouver
About
About North Vancouver Roofing & Contract
North Van Roofers is the working name behind the roofing crew listed as North Vancouver Roofing and Contracting. We work on roofs across the North Shore, from cedar shake homes tucked into the trees to newer builds with flat additions and steep driveways. Duncan runs the crew on site. The work falls into a few connected jobs: diagnosing leaks, replacing worn roofs, keeping cedar roofs alive with proper maintenance, torching on flat sections, and clearing the moss that this climate grows faster than almost anywhere else. We keep the crew small so the person who inspects the roof is the one standing on it during the job.
Questions
What people ask before booking
How often does a cedar shake roof need to be replaced on the North Shore?
It depends heavily on tree cover and slope orientation more than age alone. A cedar roof on an open, south facing lot can hold up for decades with regular cleaning. The same roof on a shaded, north facing lot near the trail systems in Lynn Valley or Edgemont often needs attention sooner, because the shingles stay damp for days after every rain.
Why does moss keep coming back on my roof every year?
Moss spores are always present in the air here, and they only need shade, moisture, and a rough surface to take hold. A roof under cedar or fir canopy on a north facing slope rarely dries out fully between storms, which is exactly what moss needs. Cleaning it off helps for a season, but the growing conditions do not change unless the tree cover or airflow changes.
Is torch on roofing better than shingles for a flat section?
For anything under about a two in twelve slope, yes. Asphalt shingles rely on gravity and overlap to shed water, and they do not perform well once a roof gets close to flat. A torch on membrane is built to hold up under standing water and heavy rain, which is what a flat addition roof or a low slope tie in actually faces here.
Can you actually work safely on a steep North Shore lot?
Yes, and it is a bigger part of the planning than the roofing itself on some properties. Steep lots need proper roof anchor points, harnesses, and sometimes staging built off the slope of the yard rather than a straight ladder. We look at site access before we ever look at the shingles.
What happens to my gutters when the rain gets heavy in November?
Undersized gutters and downspouts overflow at the corners first, which is usually where the fascia rot starts. The North Shore gets some of the heaviest rainfall totals in the region, and gutters sized for a drier climate simply cannot keep up. Upsizing the downspouts and clearing debris before the wet season starts solves most of it.
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