Roofing in Fort St. John
Need to repair or replace your roof? We've got you covered — literally. Years of experience repairing, rebuilding and replacing asphalt and metal roofs across the Peace region.
A roof in the North Peace takes a beating: heavy snow load, freeze-thaw cycles that drive ice damming, prairie wind coming off the flats, and intense summer UV. Rip & Fix Construction brings years of experience repairing, rebuilding and replacing roofs on homes, shops and garages in Fort St. John and the surrounding communities — built for exactly those conditions.
Asphalt shingle roofing
Asphalt shingles — fiberglass or organic mat coated with asphalt and granules — are durable, affordable and well suited to our northern climate. They resist fire, wind and water damage, and adapt to nearly any architectural style. We help you select the right shingle for your building and budget, and install it with the underlayment, ventilation and flashing details that prevent ice damming problems later.
Metal roofing
Metal roofing is a durable option for residential and commercial buildings in the Peace. It withstands harsh weather, resists fire and pests, sheds snow well and reflects solar heat in summer. It also comes in a wide variety of styles, colours and finishes. We design and install your metal roof for a perfect fit and finish.
Repair, rebuild or replace?
Not every aging roof needs full replacement. We'll give you an honest read: whether a repair buys you years, or whether the sheathing and shingles are done. Because we're a full construction company — not just a roofing crew — we can also fix the structure underneath if wind, leaks or snow load have damaged it.
Straight answers
Roofing questions
Which is better in Fort St. John — asphalt shingles or metal roofing?
Both perform well here. Asphalt is the affordable, versatile choice and handles our climate when installed with proper ventilation and ice-and-water protection. Metal costs more up front but sheds snow, lasts longer and stands up to wind. We'll walk you through the trade-offs for your specific building.
How do I know if my roof needs replacing or just repair?
Curling or missing shingles, granules in the gutters, leaks after wind, or ice damming every winter are the usual signs. We inspect the roof and the structure under it and give you a straight answer — repair when it makes sense, replacement when it doesn't.
Can you handle snow-load or wind damage under an insurance claim?
Yes. We do insurance repair work regularly and can repair both the roofing surface and any damaged structure beneath it in one project.
When is roofing season in the Peace region?
Prime season runs late spring through fall. Book early — the season is short and dry weather windows fill up. Emergency repairs, we handle as they come.
Where we work
Serving Fort St. John & the BC Peace Region
Based in Fort St. John, we take on projects throughout the North Peace and surrounding communities. Not sure if you're in our range? Call — if we can get a truck there, we can probably build there.
- Fort St. John
- Charlie Lake
- Taylor
- Montney
- Baldonnel
- Cecil Lake
- Clearview
- Hudson's Hope
- Dawson Creek
- Peace River Regional District