A roofing project starts with understanding the condition of the roof and the work you want done. Discount Roofs offers roofing services throughout Ontario. Tell us about leaks, visible wear, or a planned replacement so we can discuss the next steps for your property.
Water stains, missing shingles, or damage after severe weather are reasons to have the roof assessed. A stain alone does not establish the source of a leak. Share where you noticed the problem, when it started, and photos taken safely from the ground.
Whether a repair or replacement makes sense depends on roof condition, the extent of the problem, and your plans for the property. An estimate should describe the proposed work and materials so you can compare scope, rather than price alone.
Ask which roofing materials, ventilation details, flashing work, cleanup, and disposal are included in the proposal. Material choices and the condition of the existing roof can affect both the work and the estimate.
BEYOND THE SHINGLES
A roof works as a system. Its layers manage water, support the covering, and help air move through the roof space. Walk through the layers of a typical sloped roof. Select a component, rotate the 3D model, and explore what to ask about in your estimate.
01 / THE OUTER LAYER
Shingles are the visible roof covering. Overlapping courses help shed rain and protect the layers underneath. Their condition is one part of assessing whether a roof needs repair or replacement.
Ask in your estimate: Which covering and accessories are proposed, and what does the written scope include?
02 / A SECOND LINE OF DEFENCE
Underlayment sits between the roof deck and the covering. It provides a secondary water-shedding layer when used as part of the specified roof assembly.
Ask in your estimate: What underlayment is included, and how will it be installed around roof details?
03 / PROTECTION AT VULNERABLE AREAS
A self-adhered membrane can provide added protection at vulnerable areas such as eaves and valleys. Its placement depends on the roof design, product instructions, and applicable requirements.
Ask in your estimate: Where is the membrane proposed, and what coverage is included?
04 / THE TRANSITIONS MATTER
Flashing helps direct water at roof edges, walls, chimneys, valleys, and other transitions. The illustration shows edge flashing; each junction needs the appropriate detail.
Ask in your estimate: Which flashings will be replaced or reused, and how are penetrations and transitions addressed?
05 / THE FOUNDATION BELOW
The deck supports the roofing assembly and provides a surface for attachment. Damaged areas may become apparent when an existing roof covering is removed.
Ask in your estimate: How will deck condition be reviewed, and how will any additional replacement work be priced and approved?
06 / A PATH FOR AIR
In a vented roof assembly, intake and exhaust openings work together to help manage heat and moisture in the roof space. Adding an exhaust vent alone does not establish a balanced ventilation system.
Ask in your estimate: How will the existing intake and exhaust arrangement be assessed for this roof?
Tell us about your property, roof concerns, and preferred timing.
Read our roofing planning checklist for questions to ask and details to gather.
Find your community in our Ontario service directory. Include the property location when requesting an estimate.
Include your property location, the issue or work you have in mind, your preferred timing, and any photos available. Tell us if there is an active leak so that concern is clear when we review the request.
An accurate quote needs details about the property and proposed work. Roof size, access, materials, and existing condition can all affect the scope. Request an estimate to discuss your project.
That decision requires an assessment of the existing roof. Ask about the cause of the issue, the proposed repair, and whether replacement would address broader wear. This page cannot diagnose roof condition.
Share your location, the service you need, and your preferred timing. Contact us to discuss the scope and next steps.