Roof Replacement in Saskatoon
A full roof replacement in Saskatoon from W Contracting is done by a careful crew, with GAF Timberline HDZ shingles and a 10-year workmanship warranty. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation inspection and a written quote. Call (306) 620-9709 to get on the schedule.
We are W Contracting Roofing, a Saskatoon roofing company, working out of 410 Stensrud Rd #139.
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Saskatoon is home base, so the Saskatoon city page carries everything we do here. The roof replacement service page goes through a full tear-off.
- Free, no-obligation roof inspection
- HAAG Certified storm-damage assessments
- GAF Certified installs, 10-year warranty
Roofs we have finished
Quick answers
- How much does roof replacement cost? For a 2,000 sq ft Saskatoon roof it is usually $7,000-$10,000, and the exact figure comes in a written quote.
- Should i repair or replace roof? Replace when the deck, the flashing and the ventilation all need attention at the same time; doing them piecemeal costs more over the life of the roof.
- How long does new roof last? Done properly, decades. Sealed flashing, ice and water membrane and ventilation decide whether a roof lasts 12 years or 30.
We at W Contracting Roofing are a roofing contractor working out of 410 Stensrud Rd #139 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and we provide roof replacement in Saskatoon, SK, a city that added 7.7% to its population between 2016 and 2021. We are GAF Certified, HAAG Certified, and a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating. We back every roof we install with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Saskatoon roofing
When a Saskatoon roof is past repair, a replacement done properly should last you decades. Spans early-1900s heritage homes (steeper pitches, dormers) through 1960s-80s bungalows to large new-build subdivisions.
More about the age of Saskatoon roofs
Many 1990s-2000s suburbs are now hitting the 20-25 year first-replacement window. Asphalt shingle dominant.
We install complete GAF systems, with the GAF Timberline HDZ shingle as our workhorse. It comes in a strong range of colours and carries excellent wind and impact ratings for prairie weather, which matters here. The August 2025 system put 10,000+ lightning strikes over the city in a day; severe prairie thunderstorms here regularly produce plow winds (downbursts up to EF2, strong enough to lift a roof) and hail.
Average ~91 cm of snow a year, with dry windblown snow drifting unevenly across roof planes (NBC 1-in-50 ground snow load 1.5 kPa). Winter lows near -20C with freeze-thaw cycling at the eaves. A typical 2,000 square foot replacement runs $7,000-$10,000, depending on slope, the number of facets, and the product you choose.
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When a Saskatoon roof is due for replacement
Saskatoon added 7.7% to its population between 2016 and 2021, reaching 266,141 people in 115,619 private dwellings. Growth on that scale keeps pulling the city's average roof age in two directions at once: new subdivisions on the edge, and a 1903-chartered core where the shingle cycle ran out long ago.
When we recommend a full replacement rather than a repair it is because the deck, the flashing and the ventilation all need attention at the same time, and doing them piecemeal costs more over the life of the roof. The wider picture is bigger than the city limits.
The Saskatoon census metropolitan area held 317,480 people in 125,100 occupied dwellings at the 2021 census, up 7.6% in five years, and a good share of that growth sits in the communities immediately around the city rather than inside it. We work across that whole area, which means we see how the same builders and the same shingle products performed in different places over the same years.
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When the deck, the flashing and the ventilation on a Saskatoon roof all need attention at the same time, one replacement costs less over the life of the roof than doing them piecemeal. We strip the roof to the deck, replace any rotten plywood, then rebuild with drip edge, ice and water shield at the eaves, full underlayment, shingles and ridge venting; the dump trailer sits on the driveway, tarps and dropsheets catch every nail, and most homes are done in a single day. Why sealed flashing, ice and water membrane and ventilation decide whether a roof lasts 12 years or 30 is covered on our roof replacement service page, and financing through Financeit can spread the cost.
More about Saskatoon's history and homes
Saskatoon is several towns joined together. Settlers from a temperance colony arrived in 1883 and the place took its name from the saskatoon berry. Saskatoon, Riversdale and Nutana became one city in 1906, Montgomery Place was annexed in 1955 and Sutherland in 1956, and Lakeview, started in the early 1980s, was the first neighbourhood built around a man-made lake. The 2021 census counted 115,619 private dwellings, 107,052 occupied. Newer neighbourhoods have their own rules, and our guide to roof replacement in Brighton, Saskatoon covers the roof pitch and flashing details in its architectural controls.
It's Nathan's home market, and a steady part of our work here is re-roofing houses whose roofs have simply gotten old. We work out the age of your roof on site instead of assuming it from the postal code, since the city has been building since the west-side charter of 1903 and added 7.7% to its population in the five years to 2021.
Who installs a new roof matters as much as the shingle. In Hampton Village a homeowner went with a cheaper contractor for a new roof, and two months later it started leaking. The valley had been installed incorrectly. We redid the valley and put in step flashing along the fascia. Jobs outside the city go out on Hwy 16 (Yellowhead) and Hwy 11 (Louis Riel Trail).
Repair or replace? How to tell
| Situation | A repair usually makes sense | Replacement is the call |
|---|---|---|
| Roof age | Under ~15 years, plenty of life left | Near or past its rated lifespan |
| Damage extent | Local: a few shingles, one leak, one flashing | Widespread bruising, multiple leaks, bald spots |
| Leak history | First leak, easy to trace | Recurring leaks in different spots |
| Insurance / storm | Minor, below your deductible | Storm damage that qualifies for an SGI claim |
| Cost over time | One fix solves it | Repairs are stacking up year over year |
Who stands behind the work
Certifications, accreditation and partners behind our Saskatoon work
GAF
As a GAF Certified contractor, we install GAF systems with the GAF Timberline HDZ shingle as our workhorse, and every install carries a 10-year workmanship warranty.
HAAG
We are HAAG Certified, so storm damage gets inspected the way an adjuster inspects it, and cosmetic marks get told apart from bruising that shortens a roof’s life.
Better Business Bureau
We are a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating, listed in Saskatoon.
Financeit
Our financing runs through Financeit, so a roof can be spread over monthly payments instead of paid all at once.
Roofs we were called in to fix after another contractor
Two jobs, in our own words, with the photos from the roofs.
Hampton Village: a leak that came from the valley
A homeowner in Saskatoon's Hampton Village was dealing with a leak that would not stop, and it began two months after a new roof went on. The valley had been put in the wrong way. We redid the valley and ran step flashing along the fascia.
Correcting the earlier contractor's mistake came to $1,200 plus tax. The homeowner had picked the cheaper contractor to save money.
With a new roof, the warranty and the reputation of the company standing behind it matter more than anything else.
Flashing missed in four places, and a $3,000 bill for the rot
The owners of a house they had just bought told us it leaked in several places. When we stripped the roof we found four spots where the previous contractor had left out a piece of flashing.
Repairing the rotted trusses, sheathing, fascia board and insulation cost the homeowner an extra $3,000.
Work done by under-qualified roofers can end up costing you more over time.
Our process
How we work in Saskatoon
1. Free inspection
We're based in Saskatoon, so this is a short drive for us. Photos and video of whatever we find on your roof, then a straight read on it. It's free, and you won't get pushed to book.
2. Clear written quote
You get a written price with the scope spelled out. If insurance or financing is part of it, we make that side simple too.
3. Clean, safe install
Tarps and dropsheets down, every nail picked up, a final quality-control check, and a 10-year workmanship warranty when we leave.
Real reviews
What our customers say about the crew that runs to Saskatoon
Rated 5.0 on Google · W Contracting Roofing · read them on Google
Thanks to Nathan and his team. We had a leaky roof and what we thought was going to be a total nightmare and financial disaster turned out to be a relaxing, seamless and affordable process. From the initial phone call to the end of the job Nathan kept communication going and was patient and knowledgeable when I was trying to choose the right shingles. I can’t thank Nathan and the team enough. We were so impressed we didn’t bother obtaining any quotes from other companies. It’s W Contracting all the way!!!
We were fortunate to find W contracting when we needed a roof replacement. An earlier company we contacted kept saying they'd start in a few days... and then never showed up. Nathan and his professional crew were methodical, and willing to do the little extras that a shingling job may require. They were prompt, quick, thorough and left the site very tidy. Price was good and the street appeal of our house went up, thanks to Nathan's team. A very solid 10 out of 10. We heartily recommend them with absolutely no reservations.
We had Nathan from W Contracting out for a hail estimate, and the service was nothing short of remarkable. In the end, we had to combine our roof claim with a previous garage issue, but the estimate Nathan provided-along with his knowledge and advice-was so thorough that even my insurance adjuster took note. I highly recommend W Contracting for all your roofing needs!
We had new shingles put on our home and had a very positive experience with Nathan and his crew. We would definitely recommend them. They have a great selection of shingles to choose from and a great warranty. Thank you to Nathan and the crew for treating our home well and making the roof look great.
Nathan and the crew were wonderful to deal with. From repairing the roof, installing new shingles, clean-up and competitive pricing, they were professional and efficient in every step. Would trust them to do a roof anytime and will recommend them to everyone we know.
Nathan and his team of roofers are definitely a fantastic group to work with. Nathan came out at 3 am to retarp my roof after the tarp was tore off in a storm. They did a fantastic job with all including clean up. I would fully recommend them. 5 plus stars
Nathan was fast and efficient fixing my rain gutter after it blew down during the night! Very friendly would definitely recommend.
Would recommend Nathan and his team to anyone looking for quality roof job done. They were very accommodating with my time frame, budget and nature of the job. Left the site clean and tidy. A+
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Roof replacement across Saskatoon
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Getting to you
Saskatoon to the towns next door
Measured in a straight line between town centres on OpenStreetMap, Martensville, Warman and Dalmeny all sit within 25 km of Saskatoon. Road distance is longer.
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Talk to a real Saskatoon roofer
There is no call centre here and no pushy salesperson. Our owner gives straight answers, and our crew knows Saskatoon roofs where the deck, the flashing and the ventilation all need attention at the same time. We stand behind the work for 10 years.
An early-1900s heritage home with dormers or a suburb roof in its 20-25 year first-replacement window: in Saskatoon the first step is a free inspection and an honest answer. Call (306) 620-9709 or request your estimate online and we will be in touch.
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Getting here
Transportation and access, Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is our home base, and several main routes connect it to the rest of central Saskatchewan, including:
Hwy 16 (Yellowhead)
The Yellowhead (Hwy 16) is the main east-west highway across the prairies, and our crews use it to reach jobs on both sides of Saskatoon and the communities strung along it.
Hwy 11 (Louis Riel Trail)
Hwy 11, the Louis Riel Trail, is the fast north-south corridor through Saskatoon and points south, so scheduled visits and storm response stay quick.
Hwy 5
Hwy 5 runs east out of Saskatoon, carrying our crews to jobs east of the city.
Nearby areas
Areas we run alongside Saskatoon
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