Flat roof repair in Northern Ontario
Leak repair, repairs, replacement and maintenance of flat roofs in 4 cities across northern Ontario, for homes and businesses.
Flat roofs in northern Ontario
Northern Ontario has the heaviest snow loads and the coldest design temperatures of any area we serve. Roofs carry snow for months, and spring melt arrives fast.
The short building season matters: repairs can be done most of the year, but full replacements are best planned early so the work fits the warm months.
Cities in Northern Ontario
Roof design climate by city
| City | Ground snow load | 15-minute rain | January design temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 2.5 kPa | 25 mm | -28 °C |
| North Bay | 2.2 kPa | 25 mm | -28 °C |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 3.1 kPa | 23 mm | -25 °C |
| Thunder Bay | 2.9 kPa | 23 mm | -31 °C |
Source: Ontario Building Code, Supplementary Standard SB-1, Table 1.2. Values are design figures, not forecasts.
What this means for your roof
Design snow loads are heaviest in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay. Roofs there need sound flashings at parapets and units, clear drains before winter and a plan for drifts.
Whatever the climate, most leaks start at details: seams, flashings, drains, vents and skylights. See roof problems for causes and fixes.
Starting prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Small leak repair (patch, seam or puncture) | from $350 per repair |
| Roof inspection with written photo report (house) | from $250 per roof |
| House flat roof replacement (about 1,000 sq ft) | from $8,000 per roof |
| Commercial roof replacement | from $8 per sq ft |
Starting prices in CAD before 13% HST, based on typical Ontario contractor rates (mostly Toronto and the GTA). The final price depends on roof size, access, the layers to remove, the membrane, drains and flashings, and is confirmed in your written quote.
Flat roof work in Northern Ontario
Do you work outside the cities listed for northern Ontario?
Often, yes. Tell us the town in the quote form. Smaller towns are quoted with travel time included.
Which roofs do you work on in northern Ontario?
Houses, townhouses, garages and additions, condo and apartment buildings, plazas, offices and warehouses. See property types.
Which flat roof material suits this climate?
EPDM, TPO, PVC and modified bitumen all perform in Ontario when installed and detailed well. See choosing a flat roof material.
Leak, damage or an old flat roof?
Send a few details and photos. We reply by email with next steps and a written quote.