What's the difference between Shingle and Cedar conversion?

Shingle-to-shingle is a straight tear-off and re-roof on existing decking. Cedar-to-shingle conversion requires removing all cedar shakes, often replacing the spaced sheathing with full plywood, and adding modern underlayment — more labour, hence higher per-square rates.

How do you handle Lower Mainland rain & WorkSafeBC safety?

Every job ships with full WorkSafeBC fall-protection (anchors, harnesses, guardrails), tarp protection between work days, and we never open more roof than we can dry-in by end of day. We're $5M general liability insured and fully WorkSafeBC compliant.

Do you charge for estimates?

No. On-site assessments and written budget estimates are 100% free across the Lower Mainland — from West Van to Chilliwack.

What warranty do you provide?

10-year workmanship warranty on all installations, plus the manufacturer's material warranty (typically 25–50 years depending on shingle line).

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$240/sq

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Extra Tear-Off Layer

+$50/square

Plywood Sheets

+$25 per sheet · whole sheets only (4×8 ft)

Disposal & Tipping Fees

Existing shingle type

Layers to tear off

$275 bin base$0.075/lbtippingpounds (lbs)(Langley/Metro Van avg)

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Est. disposalLBS

$1,074

2 × $275 bin + $524 tip

7,000 lbs @ $0.075/lb

Total debris · 20.0 sq × 1 layer

How weight is calculated

Architectural weight350 lbs/sq

Roof size20.0 sq

Tear-off layers× 1

Total debris7,000 lbs

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$3,299

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Roofing labour (20.0 sq × $125/sq)$2,500

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Note: Prices are 2026 BC retail averages (Home Depot / RONA / Convoy) and exclude bulk-contractor discounts. Includes 12% PST+GST.

Estimated material cost

$4,250

20 squares · Asphalt (basics)

Architectural shingles

60 bundles × $45

$2,700

Synthetic underlayment

2 rolls × $145

$290

Starter strip

2 bundles × $75

$150

Hip & ridge cap

4 bundles × $85

$340

Roofing nails (1¼")

1 50-lb boxes × $95

$95

Ice & water shield

2 rolls × $110

$220

Subtotal$3,795

PST + GST (12%)$455

Total materials$4,250

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