Roofing in Drake, SK - W Contracting
Our W Contracting crew brings professional roofing to Drake homeowners, covering roof replacements, repairs, storm restoration and eavestroughs. We use premium GAF materials and back every roof with a 10-year workmanship warranty, built to hold up through every Saskatchewan season. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation inspection and a written quote.
We are W Contracting Roofing, a Saskatoon roofing company, and Drake is inside the area we cover.
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- BBB A rating, accredited
- GAF Certified Plus
Roofs we have finished, and the work we bring to Drake
Quick answers
- Should a new roof have vents? Yes. In a village where roofs get replaced when they fail, venting is the detail that quietly goes unaddressed, and a poorly vented attic rots the deck from below.
- What are signs you need a new roof? On Drake houses, worn asphalt that gets brittle and cracks fast in the cold. Shop and commercial roofs are different systems with different failure points.
- Should a new roof have a guarantee? Ours does: a 10-year workmanship warranty on every Drake roof we install, plus the GAF manufacturer warranty on materials.
We at W Contracting Roofing are a roofing contractor working out of 410 Stensrud Rd #139 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and we provide roofing in Drake, SK, a village named after Sir Francis Drake. 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.
Our services
Comprehensive roofing in Drake
For Drake's village homes and its farm and acreage buildings, the services we run are:
Drake services
Roofing services we run in Drake
From roof repair in Drake to a Drake roof replacement or storm and hail damage restoration, a village roof in Drake gets the same craftsmanship and 10-year warranty as any other.
Drake's storm and hail job page: storm damage roof repair in Drake, SK.
Local roofers
Serving the Drake community
Who stands behind the work
Certifications, accreditation and partners behind our Drake 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.
Local challenges
Common roofing challenges in Drake, SK
Drake is a village of 197 people that has kept two real industrial employers, so the roofs here are not all houses.
Ice damming and heavy snow load
Farm and shop roofs alongside houses
Storm and wind damage
Poor attic ventilation
Empty buildings and unnoticed water
We fix the cause rather than the wet spot, so your Drake property stays protected.
More about repair or replace on a Drake roof
Repair or replace? How to tell on a Drake roof
| 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 |
Our community
All about Drake, SK
Founded around 1908 and named after Sir Francis Drake, the English sea captain - many village streets carry the names of Drake and his crew (Francis, Howard, Norreys, Hawkins, Gilbert). A landlocked prairie grain village themed around an Elizabethan privateer. Today Drake is home to about 197 people.
A farming community - Drake Meat Processors and Bergen Industries are notable local employers. The Drake Canucks senior hockey team (2023 provincial 'A' champions); the Sir-Francis-Drake street-naming theme.
More about Drake
Ninety-one of its 103 private dwellings are occupied, and two businesses founded in the village, Drake Meat Processors and Bergen Industries, still operate from it.
The village office sits on Francis Street and Drake describes itself as a community of roughly 210 people, a little above the 197 recorded at the 2021 census. Robin Bartel, who went on to play in the National Hockey League, came from here. For roofing, the number that actually matters is the twelve empty dwellings out of 103, because vacant buildings in a village this size are where a small leak turns into a replaced deck without anyone noticing.
From older village homes and farm/acreage buildings to modest turnover, a solid roof matters here, because Saskatchewan weather does not let a worn one slide. We serve Drake with honest assessments, clean job sites, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every roof we install, from emergency leak repairs to full replacements.
More about roofing permits in Drake
Before you start
Permits and local resources in Drake
Most re-roofs in Drake need a permit before work begins. The Village of Drake has no online permit page, so call the village office to check the rules yourself; we pull what the job needs.
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| Permit authority | Village of Drake |
| Permits & applications | Village of Drake, Village office (no online permit page - call the office) |
| Our warranty | 10-year workmanship warranty on every roof we install, on top of the GAF manufacturer warranty on materials |
| Talk to us | (306) 620-9709 · Free, no-obligation inspection |
Village of Drake office link checked against the village's own website on 2026-09-16.
How it works
What working with us looks like in Drake
Free inspection
We get on your Drake roof, and on the shop or farm building too if you want it looked at, document it all in photos and video and give you a straight assessment. No charge and no pressure to book. Send the form and we will reach out.
Clear written quote
A Drake quote comes as a written price with the scope spelled out, plus financing through Financeit if spreading the cost helps.
Clean, careful install
Tarps and dropsheets go down on a Drake property before work starts, GAF materials go on to spec, and every nail gets picked up by a crew that respects your place.
Walkthrough and warranty
We wrap up in Drake with a final quality-control check and a clean site, and hand you your 10-year workmanship warranty before we leave the village.
Real reviews
What our customers say about the crew that runs to Drake
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+
FAQs
Frequently asked questions, Drake roofing
How long does a roof replacement take in Drake?
Do you provide a warranty on your Drake roofing work?
How do you handle heavy snow loads and ice dams in Drake?
Do you help with storm damage and SGI insurance claims in Drake?
Which areas of Drake do you serve?
Getting to you
Drake to the towns next door
OpenStreetMap town centres give these straight-line numbers for Drake; on the road, each of the three trips is longer.
We also roof nearby
Nearby areas
Areas we run alongside Drake
Service access
Driving directions and service access, Drake
We serve Drake and the surrounding area. With easy access via Hwy 20 and Hwy 16 (Yellowhead) nearby, our crews reach your home quickly for scheduled inspections and storm response.
From Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is our home base. We roof there regularly and reach Drake on Hwy 20 and the Yellowhead (Hwy 16), with inspections scheduled as soon as a crew is free.
From Martensville, SK
Closer to home, Martensville is about 18 km north of Saskatoon, and we work there regularly too.
From Warman, SK
Warman is about 22 km north of Saskatoon; our crews are often there too.
More about the roads into Drake
Getting here
Transportation and access, Drake, SK
Drake reaches the rest of central Saskatchewan by several main routes; these two carry our crews there:
Hwy 20
Hwy 20 is a key route through east-central Saskatchewan and part of our access toward Drake.
Hwy 16 (Yellowhead) nearby
Our crews use the Yellowhead (Hwy 16), the main east-west highway across the prairies, to reach Drake and the communities strung along it.
Get started
Ready for a roof you can trust in Drake?
Free inspection, honest assessment, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every roof we install.