Roof restoration and repair inVancouver, BC
We restore, patch and repair existing roofs to get more years out of them. We do not do replacements or reshingling, and if that is what your roof needs, we will tell you and point you to a roofer we trust.
- Honest scope, we tell you when it is a roofer's job
- WorkSafeBC #201284832
- 5.0 from 28 reviews
What Roof Restoration Covers in Vancouver
Restoration means getting more life out of the roof you already have. It is the work that sits between a cleaning and a full replacement. Here is what a Vancouver restoration job actually includes, and what it deliberately does not.
- Surface restoration and cleaning. We bring the roof surface back at low pressure, so you can actually see its true condition instead of guessing under a layer of growth.
- Patching and minor repairs. Cracked, lifted or damaged sections get patched properly rather than smeared over with a bead of caulk.
- Flashing inspection and repair. Chimneys, skylights, vents and wall junctions are where most leaks start, so they get checked and resecured individually.
- Sealing at penetrations and seams. Old sealant fails long before the roof does, and refreshing it is one of the cheapest ways to stop water getting in.
- Post-moss rehabilitation. After heavy moss comes off, the roof underneath needs assessment and targeted repair to the areas the moss was holding open.
- A written condition report. You get photos, notes on what we repaired, and an honest read on how many years you likely have left.
How We Approach a
Vancouver Roof Restoration
Restoration only makes sense if the roof is worth restoring. So the process starts with an honest assessment rather than a sales pitch, and it ends with a written record of exactly what we did.
Free On-Site Assessment With Devin
He goes over the roof section by section, checks flashing, penetrations, seams and shingle or shake condition, and looks for the early signs of water getting past the surface. If the roof is far enough gone that patching it is throwing money at a problem, he says so and refers you to a roofing partner instead.
Surface Work and Clearing
Before anything can be repaired properly, the roof has to be clean enough to inspect. We clear debris and handle any growth at low pressure, never with high pressure. With the surface cleared, problems that were hidden become visible. This is often the point where we find the actual source of a leak that has been chased for years.
Targeted Repair and Sealing
Damaged sections get patched, loose or lifted material gets resecured, flashing gets refastened or replaced where needed, and failed sealant at vents, skylights and wall junctions gets cut out and redone. The goal is to close every path water is using, not just the obvious one.
Final Walk, Photos and Honest Recommendations
We photograph every repair so you have a record of what was done and where. Then we tell you plainly what we think the roof has left in it and what to watch for going into the next Vancouver rainy season.
Why Roof Restoration Makes
Sense in Metro Vancouver
Roof replacement in Vancouver is expensive and the wait lists are long. A lot of the roofs we look at are not at the end of their life at all.
Most Roofs We See Are Not Finished
They have a few failed seals, some flashing that has pulled away, and years of moss that was never dealt with. Fix those things and the roof keeps doing its job for several more winters.
The Rain Attacks Details, Not the Field
Six months of rain from mid-October through April means water is constantly looking for a way in, and it finds it at penetrations first. Vents, skylights, chimneys and wall junctions are where we find the majority of problems on Vancouver homes.
What Moss Leaves Behind
Moss lifts shingle edges and holds water on the deck. When it finally comes off, you are left with sections that were held open for years. Post-moss rehabilitation is a real category of work here.
We Are Clear About Where We Stop
We restore and repair. We do not reshingle and we do not do full replacements. If that is what your roof needs, you get a referral and we keep your trust.
What Drives the Price
of a Roof Restoration
Restoration pricing varies more than any other service we offer, because no two roofs fail the same way. That is exactly why Devin assesses every property in person before quoting.
Extent of the Repair List
Three failed seals is a short visit. A roof with flashing issues on multiple penetrations plus patching across two slopes is a much bigger scope.
Roof Material
Asphalt shingle, cedar shake and tile each need different materials and different handling. Cedar in particular is slower and more careful work.
Access and Pitch
Steep slopes, third storey height and tight lot access all add safety setup and slow the pace of the work. Many older Vancouver properties have limited ladder placement.
Condition Under the Surface
Sometimes clearing the roof reveals more than the initial look suggested. We tell you before we proceed and re-quote rather than surprising you at the end.
Handled On
The Same Visit
Most restoration jobs start with a cleaning, and most end with the gutters. Booking them together saves a second mobilisation.
Moss Removal
Hand removal across the full slope, which is usually the first step before any repair.
View Service →Gutter Cleaning & Repair
Hand clearing, downspout flushing and repair of loose or leaking sections.
View Service →Pressure Washing
Driveways, walkways and patios at the right pressure for the surface.
View Service →Additional Property Services
Window cleaning, deck and fence staining, and general handyman work.
View Service →What Metro Vancouver Homeowners Say
Twenty-eight reviews on Google, every one of them five stars. These are real and unedited.
“Wells was professional, on time, and kept me updated throughout the entire job. He took real pride in his work, followed through on everything promised, and left the property spotless, something that is often overlooked these days. From our first conversation to the end of the job, Wells absolutely nailed it.”
“Devin was an excellent worker! We had moss removal and gutter cleaning and power washing to our home. Fair price and excellent service. Highly recommend Well's property services!”
“Highly recommend Devin from Wells Property Services! We have had his help with gutter and roof cleaning as well as power washing. Very pleased with his work and plan to continue having him service our property.”
“Had a gutter clean by Devin Wells, very fair and honest pricing, as the bottom gutters were not as bad as the top ones. Also arranged to have him hose the gutters and remove the mud. Can highly recommend him again.”
“Devin did an excellent job cleaning our roof and paid great attention to every detail. He is a true professional, and the roof looks fantastic thanks to his thorough and efficient work!”
“Devin and his team were great, very professional and courteous. Work was completed on time and budget. Thanks again.”
“Wells Property Services did an excellent job! My neighbour hired them too. Great communication. Friendly staff. Licensed. I highly recommend.”
“Our property became a pristine haven as a result of Devin's services. We could not be more pleased or grateful as it made our house more of a home.”
“Wells was professional, on time, and kept me updated throughout the entire job. He took real pride in his work, followed through on everything promised, and left the property spotless, something that is often overlooked these days. From our first conversation to the end of the job, Wells absolutely nailed it.”
“Devin was an excellent worker! We had moss removal and gutter cleaning and power washing to our home. Fair price and excellent service. Highly recommend Well's property services!”
“Highly recommend Devin from Wells Property Services! We have had his help with gutter and roof cleaning as well as power washing. Very pleased with his work and plan to continue having him service our property.”
“Had a gutter clean by Devin Wells, very fair and honest pricing, as the bottom gutters were not as bad as the top ones. Also arranged to have him hose the gutters and remove the mud. Can highly recommend him again.”
“Devin did an excellent job cleaning our roof and paid great attention to every detail. He is a true professional, and the roof looks fantastic thanks to his thorough and efficient work!”
“Devin and his team were great, very professional and courteous. Work was completed on time and budget. Thanks again.”
“Wells Property Services did an excellent job! My neighbour hired them too. Great communication. Friendly staff. Licensed. I highly recommend.”
“Our property became a pristine haven as a result of Devin's services. We could not be more pleased or grateful as it made our house more of a home.”
Verified Google reviews for Wells Property Services. 5.0 average from 28 reviews.
Where We Work
We serve Vancouver and the surrounding Metro Vancouver communities from our base in New Westminster.
Somewhere else in the Lower Mainland? Call and ask.
Roof Restoration FAQs
Do you replace roofs or install new shingles?
No. Our scope is restoration, repair and patching of the roof you already have. We do not do full replacements and we do not reshingle. If Devin assesses your roof and concludes that repair is not the right answer, he will tell you during the free assessment and refer you to a roofing company we trust for that work. There is no fee and no commission involved in that referral. We would rather send you to the right trade than take money for a patch job on a roof that is finished, because that is how we keep our reputation in Vancouver.
How do I know whether my roof needs restoration or replacement?
The honest answer is that you need someone on the roof to tell you. Broadly, if the damage is concentrated at penetrations, flashing and seams while the main slopes are still sound, restoration usually makes sense. If shingles are curling and cracking across whole slopes, granule loss is heavy everywhere, or the deck feels soft underfoot, you are into replacement territory. Devin gives you that read for free during the on-site assessment, including a realistic estimate of the remaining years, and he is direct about it either way.
What is post-moss rehabilitation and does my roof need it?
When heavy moss is removed, it often exposes damage it was causing while it grew. Moss lifts the lower edges of shingles and holds moisture against them, so once it comes off you can find lifted courses, deteriorated edges and failed sealant underneath. Post-moss rehabilitation is the repair work that follows the cleaning: resecuring lifted material, patching damaged sections and resealing where needed. Not every roof needs it. Roofs in Metro Vancouver that have carried thick moss for three or more years usually do, and we will show you the photos either way.
How many extra years can restoration add to a roof?
It depends entirely on the roof's underlying condition, so we do not give a blanket number. On a roof where the field is sound and the failures are at flashing and seals, well done repairs commonly buy several more years of service. On a roof already near the end, restoration may only buy a season or two and we will tell you that before you spend anything. What we will not do is quote a repair as though it will solve a problem it cannot solve. You get our honest estimate of remaining life in the written report.
Can you fix a leak if you cannot see where it is coming from?
Usually, yes, but it takes methodical work. Water travels along the underside of a roof before it appears inside, so the stain on your ceiling is rarely under the entry point. We start by clearing and cleaning the suspect area so the surface is actually visible, then we work through penetrations, flashing and seams in order of likelihood. Most Vancouver leaks we trace end up at a skylight, chimney or vent rather than in the middle of a slope. If the source turns out to be structural, that becomes a roofer referral.
Will you pressure wash the roof as part of the restoration?
Never. Any surface work we do on a roof is done by hand at low pressure. High pressure strips the granules off asphalt shingles, which is the layer doing the actual protecting, and it forces water up underneath the courses where it does not belong. On cedar shake it tears the wood fibre open. Pressure washing has its place on driveways, patios and concrete, and we do that work too, but it does not belong anywhere near a roof.
Find out what your roofActually needs
Devin will assess it in person, for free, and tell you honestly whether it is a repair, a restoration or a call to a roofer.
- WorkSafeBC #201284832
- Fully Insured
- Free Referral If You Need a Roofer
- Wells Got You