Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Edmonton

What's Included in Our Shingle Roofing Service

When you choose asphalt shingle roofing in Edmonton with Ellerslie Roofing, you get a complete roof system, not just a fresh layer of shingles. We start by protecting your landscaping and removing the old roof down to the deck. Then we inspect the plywood or OSB decking for rot, soft spots, and water damage that a layover would hide. Any compromised decking is replaced before we go further.

From there we build the roof back up the right way:

• Ice and water shield along the eaves, in the valleys, and around penetrations, where Edmonton roofs leak first.
• Synthetic underlayment across the full deck as a secondary water barrier.
• Drip edge and new flashing at edges, chimneys, skylights, and walls.
• Starter strip and your chosen shingles, nailed to the manufacturer's wind specification.
• Ridge ventilation and ridge cap to finish the system and let your attic breathe.

Every job ends with a full cleanup and a magnetic sweep of your yard and driveway for stray nails, so the only thing left behind is a roof that looks and performs the way it should.

Common Signs You Need a New Shingle Roof

Not sure whether you need a repair or a full replacement? These are the signals we see most often on Edmonton homes:

• Shingles that are curling, cupping, cracking, or going bald as the protective granules wash into the eavestroughs.
• Granules collecting in gutters and at downspout outlets.
• Daylight, water stains, or damp insulation visible in the attic.
• Repeated leaks, or leaks in more than one area of the roof.
• A roof that is 20 years or older, especially if it was a builder-grade three-tab shingle.
• Sagging areas, which can signal decking or structural moisture damage.

Shingle Options Compared

Asphalt shingles come in tiers. Here is how the common options stack up for an Edmonton home:

Shingle Type	Typical Lifespan	Best For
Three-tab (basic)	15 to 18 years	Tight budgets, rentals, short-term ownership
Architectural / laminate	25 to 30 years	Most Edmonton homes: better looks, wind, and warranty
Impact-resistant (Class 4)	25 to 30+ years	Hail-prone areas, and possible insurance discounts
Designer / premium	30+ years	Higher-end homes wanting a slate or cedar look

For the majority of homeowners we recommend architectural shingles, and in hail-prone pockets of the Edmonton region an impact-resistant Class 4 product is often worth the upgrade. We help you weigh cost against lifespan during the estimate.

We install trusted shingle lines from manufacturers such as IKO, Malarkey, GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and BP, including impact-resistant Class 4 products and premium designer shingles. During your estimate we match the right brand, wind rating, and warranty to your home and budget.

Built for Edmonton's Climate

Edmonton roofs take a beating that milder climates never see. Winter brings deep freeze-thaw swings and snow load, spring and summer bring intense UV and some of the most damaging hail in Canada, and wind is a year-round factor. That is why we never cut corners on the parts of the system you cannot see. Ice and water shield guards against ice dams at the eaves, full underlayment backs up the shingles, and balanced attic ventilation keeps the deck cool and dry so shingles do not cook from below. Local building practice and shingle warranties both hinge on that ventilation being right, and we treat it as part of the job, not an upsell.

What Affects the Price of a Shingle Roof?

Every roof is priced individually after we measure it, but the main factors are consistent:

• Roof size and slope: more square footage and steeper pitches take more material and labour.
• Tear-off layers: removing multiple existing layers adds disposal cost.
• Decking repairs: rotted plywood found at tear-off is replaced as needed.
• Shingle line: architectural, impact-resistant, and designer products carry different price points.
• Complexity: valleys, dormers, skylights, and steep sections require more detailing.

You receive a clear written quote with no hidden charges. If we find something unexpected once the old roof is off, we show you before any extra work is done.