Locally owned and operated in Sudbury since 1987, C & R Roofing is one of the longest-running roofing firms in the region. The company is a BP Canada Platinum-certified installer and works with CertainTeed, IKO and Owens Corning product lines, carrying WSIB clearance, $5,000,000 liability coverage and Working at Heights certification. It handles residential and commercial re-roofing, new construction, metal roofing, insurance claims, siding, eavestrough, soffit and fascia, and backs installs with a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Established in 2005 and based in Lively with a second location in Espanola, Roofing Done Right is a GAF Factory-Certified Master Elite contractor and the only firm holding that designation in the Sudbury region, a status reached by a small percentage of North American contractors. That certification lets it offer GAF's non-prorated lifetime system warranty. The company specializes in the GAF Weather Stopper system, ventilation, Velux skylights and tunnels, steel roofing, cedar shingles and aluminum soffit and fascia, and is licensed in Ontario and insured.
Roof ReplacementRoof RepairAsphalt ShinglesMetal RoofingCedar ShinglesSkylightsVentilationSoffit & Fascia
A family-owned Sudbury contractor operating since 2006, CHR Roofing uses BP and IKO certified installation teams and is WSIB covered and fully insured. It installs shingle and metal roofs, residential flat roofing using 2-ply torch-down and EPDM rubber membrane systems, plus seamless heavy-gauge eavestrough, vinyl/PVC/metal/wood siding, soffit, fascia, decks and fences. The company backs work with a 10-year workmanship warranty and offers manufacturer warranties up to 50 years.
Roof ReplacementRoof RepairAsphalt ShinglesMetal RoofingFlat RoofingEavestroughSidingSoffit & Fascia
Bay Roofing and Exteriors maintains a Sudbury location alongside its North Bay and Muskoka operations, serving residential and commercial clients across Northern Ontario. The company is an IKO partner that earned IKO RoofPro Peak Performance status and was named IKO Regional Contractor of the Year for Canada East in 2022, and is also an Alu-Rex Elite installer. Services span shingle and metal roofing, TPO and 2-ply mod-bit commercial systems, premium siding, soffit, fascia and seamless eavestrough.
Roof ReplacementRoof RepairAsphalt ShinglesMetal RoofingFlat RoofingSidingEavestroughSoffit & Fascia
A locally owned, service-oriented Sudbury roofing company, Strategic Roofing fields teams that handle everything from large-scale commercial projects to smaller residential service calls. It is WSIB covered and a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association and the RenoMark program. Services include shingle, steel and flat roofing, repair, replacement, restoration, roof coating, maintenance, inspection, gutters, soffit and fascia, with free estimates and emergency service available.
Roof ReplacementRoof RepairAsphalt ShinglesMetal RoofingFlat RoofingRoof RestorationEavestroughSoffit & Fascia
Stanley Quality Roofing is a family-owned company with a small team of experienced professionals providing roofing solutions to homeowners and businesses across Greater Sudbury. The firm is BBB accredited with an A+ rating, fully insured and licensed, and operates in compliance with WSIB requirements with safety-trained crews. Services include roof installation and replacement, leak diagnosis and repair, chimney flashing, certified shingle installation, emergency roofing and rooftop snow removal.
Based in Wahnapitae and serving the greater Sudbury area, Superior Exteriors brings more than 20 years of experience and reports having completed 400-plus projects for 200-plus clients, including local home builders. The company is licensed and WSIB insured and offers metal, shingle and steel roofing, roof repair and remodeling, animal-damage and emergency roof repair, along with vinyl, James Hardie, Longboard, cedar and composite siding, soffit, fascia, eavestrough and snow/leaf guards. Work is backed by a 15-year warranty.
Operating in Sudbury as Sudbury Metal Roofing, Renoteck Roofing specializes in residential and commercial metal and steel roofing installation, repair and replacement. The company is BBB accredited and uses licensed, insured and bonded crews without subcontractors, backing labour with a 10-year warranty and offering 24/7 emergency service. It also installs gutters and siding and serves Sudbury along with Chelmsford, Val Therese, Espanola, Sturgeon Falls and Elliot Lake.
Metal RoofingSteel RoofingRoof ReplacementRoof RepairEavestroughSidingEmergency Roofing
Service AreaGreater Sudbury & Surrounding Communities
Dawson's Roofing & Exteriors is a locally based contractor serving Greater Sudbury and surrounding communities including Val Caron, Chelmsford, Hanmer, Azilda, Lively, Garson, Coniston and Capreol. The company handles roof repairs and installations along with siding, soffit, fascia, windows, doors, decks, fences and winter roof snow removal, emphasizing high-quality materials built to withstand harsh Northern Ontario weather. It promotes honest pricing, clean workmanship and satisfaction guaranteed on every project.
Owner-operated out of the Garson area of Greater Sudbury, UnderCutters Roofing has roots in shingling dating to 1998. The company focuses on residential roof replacement and skylight installation, fielding fully certified and insured crews for both larger and smaller jobs. It promotes a 10-year guarantee and competitive pricing, with customer feedback noting tidy, careful workmanship.
How to Choose a Roofing Contractor in Greater Sudbury
Confirm WSIB coverage and proof of insurance
Ontario does not issue a provincial roofing trade licence, so the burden is on you to vet credentials. Insist on a current WSIB clearance certificate (verify it free through the WSIB eClearance tool) and a certificate of general liability insurance. In Greater Sudbury, where most re-roofs involve steep-slope work, also ask whether crews carry Working at Heights training, which is mandatory under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Check manufacturer certifications
Certifications like GAF Master Elite, IKO RoofPro, BP/CertainTeed and Owens Corning aren't just badges in Sudbury winters. They unlock extended system warranties and signal the installer follows the manufacturer's spec for ice-and-water shield, ventilation and underlayment, which is exactly what protects against ice damming and freeze-thaw damage. Roofing Done Right (GAF Master Elite), Bay Roofing (IKO Contractor of the Year) and C & R Roofing (BP Platinum) are local examples.
Verify BBB standing for Canadian businesses
BBB operates in Canada and maintains profiles for Sudbury contractors at bbb.org. Some local roofers, such as Stanley Quality Roofing and Renoteck (Sudbury Metal Roofing), are BBB accredited, while others including C & R Roofing and CHR Roofing carry strong A+ ratings without being accredited, and several are simply listed. Use the full profile to check the rating letter, complaint history and how long the business has operated, not just whether it is accredited.
Confirm whether a building permit is needed
Permits in Greater Sudbury are issued by the Building Services Section of the city's Growth and Development Department. Replacing shingles with the same material on an existing roof generally does not require a permit, but full re-roofs that involve structural changes, sheathing replacement or a change in roof type usually do. A reputable local contractor will tell you when one is required and handle the application.
Hire for the Northern Ontario climate
Sudbury sees heavy snow loads, deep frost and dozens of freeze-thaw cycles each season. Choose a contractor who installs ice-and-water membrane well up from the eaves (beyond code minimum at vulnerable areas), specs proper intake and exhaust ventilation to limit attic condensation, and understands ice-dam prevention. Ask specifically how they detail valleys, eaves and skylights for snow and ice.
Get a detailed written quote and warranty terms
Compare local quotes line by line: tear-off versus overlay, number of shingle layers removed, underlayment and ice-and-water coverage, ventilation work, flashing replacement and disposal. Separate the workmanship warranty (commonly 5 to 10 years among Sudbury roofers) from the manufacturer's material warranty. Be cautious of door-to-door pressure tactics and verify any company against its real, live website before signing.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical Sudbury single-family home, an asphalt shingle replacement generally runs about $6,000 to $14,000 CAD depending on roof size, pitch, the number of existing layers to tear off and the shingle line. Steel or standing-seam metal roofs commonly fall in the $14,000 to $30,000+ CAD range. Complex rooflines, extensive ice-and-water membrane, sheathing replacement and high-end architectural shingles push costs toward the upper end.
Architectural (laminate) asphalt shingles remain the most common and cost-effective choice and perform well when paired with proper ventilation and ice-and-water protection. Steel and standing-seam metal roofing are increasingly popular here because they shed heavy snow, resist ice damming and can last 40 to 50+ years, which suits Northern Ontario's harsh winters. Flat sections on additions or commercial buildings typically use EPDM, TPO or 2-ply modified-bitumen membranes.
Ontario has no provincial roofing trade licence, so any contractor can legally call themselves a roofer. What is mandatory is WSIB coverage for workers and compliance with the province's Working at Heights training rules. Because there's no licence to lean on, verify a Sudbury contractor's WSIB clearance certificate, liability insurance and manufacturer certifications before hiring.
Often no, but it depends on scope. Re-shingling an existing roof with the same type of material typically does not require a permit. A permit is generally required when the work involves structural changes, replacing roof sheathing, altering the roof structure, or changing the roof type. Permits are issued by Greater Sudbury's Building Services Section, and it's wise to confirm with them or your contractor before work begins.
In Sudbury's freeze-thaw climate, standard 3-tab asphalt shingles often last around 15 to 20 years, while heavier architectural shingles typically last 20 to 30 years with good ventilation and maintenance. Metal roofs can last 40 to 50+ years. Harsh winters, ice damming and large temperature swings can shorten lifespans, so annual inspections and prompt repairs matter here.
Ice dams form when heat escaping into the attic melts snow that refreezes at the cold eaves, backing water up under the shingles. The best defenses are a well-insulated, well-ventilated attic that keeps the roof deck cold, a wide ice-and-water membrane installed at the eaves and in valleys, and keeping eavestroughs clear. Many Greater Sudbury contractors also offer rooftop snow removal to relieve heavy loads during deep-winter buildups.
Roofing in Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury's roofs take a beating from one of Ontario's harshest climates. Winters are long and snowy, with the city averaging well over two metres of snowfall a season and temperatures that routinely plunge below -20C, putting real snow-load demands on roof structures. The brutal part for roofs isn't just the cold but the repeated freeze-thaw cycling: meltwater refreezes at the eaves, forming ice dams that force water back under shingles, while dozens of thaw-and-refreeze swings each year work shingles loose, crack sealants and open up flashing. A roof here has to be detailed for snow and ice, not just rain.
Asphalt shingles dominate the residential market across Sudbury, Hanmer, Val Caron, Lively and the outlying communities, with architectural laminate shingles the most popular choice for their durability and price. Steel and standing-seam metal roofing have gained ground because they shed snow, resist ice damming and can last decades in this climate, and several local firms now specialize in them. On flat additions, garages and commercial buildings, EPDM rubber, TPO and 2-ply modified-bitumen membranes are the norm. Ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys plus proper attic ventilation are near-universal must-haves on any quality Sudbury install.
On the regulatory side, Ontario is different from some other provinces: there is no provincial roofing trade licence, so contractors are not licensed by the province the way, for example, Alberta requires a prepaid contractor licence for door-to-door sales or B.C. requires a municipal business licence. What Ontario does require is WSIB coverage for workers and compliance with mandatory Working at Heights training under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Locally, building permits are issued by the Building Services Section of the City of Greater Sudbury's Growth and Development Department; like-for-like re-shingling usually doesn't need one, but structural work, sheathing replacement or a change of roof type generally does.
Because there's no licence to fall back on, choosing an experienced local contractor matters more in Sudbury than in places with stricter trade regulation. A roofer who knows Northern Ontario knows how far up to run ice-and-water membrane, how to balance attic intake and exhaust ventilation to fight condensation and ice dams, and how to detail valleys and skylights for heavy snow. The contractors profiled here were vetted for longevity, manufacturer certifications such as GAF Master Elite and IKO RoofPro, verified BBB standing, service breadth and local reputation, so you can shortlist with confidence.
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