Roofing contractor in the Almaguin Highlands.

A winter roof

A year-round house in the Almaguin Highlands carries snow load for months. Heat that escapes into the attic melts snow from below. The water runs down to the cold eave and refreezes, and the ice dam that forms backs water under the shingles.

Ice dams cause leaks at the eaves, stains on exterior walls and rot in the fascia, soffit and the top of the wall. The fixes combine roof work and attic work: ice and water membrane at the eaves, drip edge, and ventilation and insulation that keep the roof cold.

We install roofs with those details. If your house shows ice at the eaves every winter, send photos of the roof edge and the attic.

Homes, shops and farm buildings

• Re-roofs on houses and farmhouses
• Steel roofs on shops, garages, barns and outbuildings
• Roof repairs on rentals and multi-unit properties
• Leak repair on village buildings
• Roofs on resorts, lodges and commercial buildings

Steel suits shops and outbuildings in snow country, because snow slides off and the surface needs little upkeep. Snow guards hold the load back when people or vehicles pass under the eave. Shingles suit many houses and let a crew repair a section when something goes wrong.

Reading your roof from the ground

1. Look for shingles that curl, crack or show bare spots.
2. Check for granules in the gutters.
3. Look for rust streaks or dark lines near flashing.
4. Check the eaves for ice buildup in winter.
5. Look inside for stains on ceilings near exterior walls.

Stand back and take photos of each slope, and send them to (705) 238-8634. Do not climb a snowy or icy roof.

Rot at the top of the wall

An ice dam that leaks into the fascia and soffit can rot the top plate and the rafter ends. We repair that framing along with the roof. See rot repair in the Almaguin Highlands.

Attic air, insulation and the roof

A roof stays cold when the attic has air flowing through it and insulation stops heat from rising. Soffit vents let air in at the eaves, and ridge or gable vents let it out. When those paths are blocked, snow melts from below and ice dams form. We install vents with the roof and tell you when the attic needs more insulation.

Village buildings and larger roofs

Storefronts and multi-unit buildings in Burk's Falls, Sundridge and South River need a plan for scaffold, access and neighbours. Send the plans or a description. Dylan walks the site and sets the price. We carry $2 million in liability insurance and provide a certificate on request. Read about our commercial work.

Questions to ask about your roof

• Does ice build up at the eaves every winter?
• Do you see stains on ceilings near exterior walls?
• Do shingles curl, crack or show bare spots?
• Is the attic warm in January?
• Does snow slide off onto an entrance or a walkway?

A yes to any of those tells us where to look. Send photos and a short description to (705) 238-8634.

What a re-roof looks like, day by day

1. The crew protects the landscaping, the gutters and any decks or entrances below the roof.
2. We strip the old surface in sections so we never leave more roof open than we can cover that day.
3. We check the deck, replace soft boards and fix any framing problems we find.
4. We install membrane, underlayment, drip edge and flashing, then the new surface.
5. We sweep the grounds with a magnet for nails and clear all debris.

Weather decides the pace. A crew that sees rain coming covers the roof and waits. In snow country, that discipline protects the house, because an open roof under a sudden storm causes far more damage than a day of delay.

Roofs on farm and outbuildings

Barns, shops and sheds carry long spans and simple roofs. Steel panels fit them well, and a crew can often finish a building in a short window. We look at the framing under the roof, the pitch and the way snow will leave the surface. Send photos of the roof and the building, and tell us what the building holds. Equipment, animals and stored goods change how we plan the job.

Communities we reach near Almaguin Highlands

The Almaguin Highlands start at our door. Road distances from Sprucedale:

Close to the base

Emsdale sits 15 km from Sprucedale by road, Katrine 17 km, Burk's Falls and Kearney 24 km, Novar 25 km, Sundridge 42 km, Magnetawan 48 km and South River 53 km. Dylan visits larger jobs and sets the price. Each municipality sets its own permit rules, and we check what applies when we quote. Read the main roofing page for the complete process.

Questions about roofing in Almaguin Highlands

What causes ice dams on my roof?

Heat from the house melts snow on the roof, and the meltwater refreezes at the cold eave. The ice backs water under the shingles. Ice and water membrane, drip edge and attic ventilation and insulation address it.

Do you install steel roofs on shops and barns?

Yes. Steel suits outbuildings in snow country, and we install it on shops, garages, barns and houses.

Can you repair a roof in winter?

We can inspect and make temporary repairs in winter. Full re-roofs go best in warmer weather, because shingles seal better and crews have safe footing.

Do you roof rental properties?

Yes. We take contracts from owners and managers of rental and multi-unit properties.

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Request a free quote or call (705) 238-8634. Page updated October 27, 2026.