Penfolds Roofing & SolarVancouver, BC — Est. 1937(555) 010-2030
1937

Penfolds Roofing & Solar

Roofing and solar installation in Vancouver, BC. A family-owned crew putting on new roofs, fixing old ones, and wiring up solar panels across the Lower Mainland since 1937 — over a thousand projects a year, and we still answer our own phones.

The shop

Four generations of roofers. One family name on the truck. We tear off, we build back better, and we back it with the strongest warranty package we know how to write.

Penfolds has been a roofing company in Vancouver since 1937. That is 85-plus years of winters on this coast, and we have learned what holds up: honest advice up front, materials picked for this climate, and crews who treat the install like it is their own house.

We do roof removal, full replacements, maintenance and repair for homes and commercial buildings — and because the roof and the power bill are the same conversation now, we also design and install solar panel systems.

Over a thousand roofing projects a year keeps our crews sharp. Every job is run under a comprehensive health and safety policy — we are COR certified — and storefront visits are by appointment so the person you talk to is the person who knows your file.

Not sure whether to repair or replace? That is the most common question we get, and we will give you a straight answer before we give you a price.

Service
Index

06 trades — one crew
01

New Roof Installation

Full tear-off and replacement for homes and commercial buildings. We strip to the deck, fix what is underneath, and install the system your building actually needs.

Residential + Commercial
02

Repair & Maintenance

Leaks, lifted shingles, flashing failures, moss damage. We find the source — not just the stain on your ceiling — and fix it properly.

Leak diagnosis
03

Solar Panel Installation

Rooftop solar for homes and businesses, designed around your roof's structure and sun exposure. Roofing and solar from one accountable crew.

Design + install
04

Emergency Leak Repair

Water coming in right now? Our emergency line runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We stop the damage first, then talk about the permanent fix.

24 / 7
05

Roof Removal & Conversion

Converting from one roofing system to another — say, cedar to shingle, or built-up to membrane. We handle the engineering questions, not just the hammering.

System change
06

Flat & Low-Slope Systems

Flat roof options for commercial buildings and modern homes, installed by crews who do low-slope work every week, not once in a while.

Commercial

Materials we
stand behind

M—01

Asphalt Shingles

The workhorse of the Lower Mainland. Architectural shingles in a range of profiles and colours, matched to your home and your budget. Most residential replacements we do are shingle systems — we know exactly how they age on this coast.

25–50 yrTypical service life
1–3 daysAverage install
SamplePricing on quote
M—02

Standing Seam Metal

Clean lines, long life, and the best rain-shedding of any pitched system we install. A strong pick for modern builds and for homeowners who never want to re-roof again.

40–70 yrTypical service life
Snow + rainSheds both fast
SamplePricing on quote
M—03

Rubber Shake

The cedar look without cedar's maintenance appetite. Rubber shake holds its colour, resists moss, and stands up to coastal weather far better than the wood it imitates.

50 yrTypical service life
LowUpkeep
SamplePricing on quote
M—04

Cedar Installations

For heritage homes and the classic West Coast look, we still install real cedar — properly ventilated and detailed, because cedar only lasts when the install respects it.

30 yrTypical service life
HeritageApproved look
SamplePricing on quote
M—05

Flat Roof Options

Membrane systems for flat and low-slope roofs on commercial buildings and contemporary homes. Heat-welded seams, proper drainage detailing, zero ponding left behind.

20–30 yrTypical service life
WeldedSeam system
SamplePricing on quote
M—06

Solar Arrays

Panels sized to your roof and your usage, mounted on racking that respects the waterproofing underneath. One crew, one warranty conversation, no finger-pointing between the roofer and the solar installer — because we are both.

25 yrPanel warranty typical
Roof-firstDesign rule
SamplePricing on quote
Homes

Residential

Most of our work is on houses — tear-offs, re-roofs, repairs, and solar. We photograph everything we find under your old roof and show you before we quote the fix.

  • Full roof replacementStrip to deck, repair substrate, install new system
  • Leak repair & maintenanceDiagnosis first, patch second — no guesswork billing
  • Solar panel installationSized to your roof, your shade, your bill
  • Gutter & flashing workThe small parts that cause the big leaks
Buildings

Commercial

Flat and low-slope systems, scheduled maintenance programs, and solar for commercial rooftops. We stage work around your tenants and your business hours.

  • Flat & low-slope replacementMembrane systems with welded seams
  • Preventive maintenanceScheduled inspections that catch the $200 problem before it becomes the $20,000 one
  • Commercial solarRooftop arrays engineered for the structure
  • Emergency response24/7 line for active leaks — we tarp first, quote after
STEP 01

Inspect

We walk the roof, check the attic side, and photograph what we find. Free.

STEP 02

Estimate

One written quote, line by line. No allowances, no "we'll see".

STEP 03

Install

COR-certified safety, daily cleanup, a foreman on site.

STEP 04

Warranty

Lifetime warranty on our own manufactured roofing products and accessories.

By the numbers

A shop that
keeps score

We would rather show you the numbers than adjectives.

  • 85+Years in business — family-owned since 1937
  • 1,000+Roofing projects completed every year
  • 24/7Emergency leak repair line, every day of the year
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Word of mouth

What neighbours say

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Straight answers

FAQ

Should I repair my roof or replace it?

It depends on the roof's age and the damage's spread. A localized leak on a 10-year-old shingle roof is usually a repair. Widespread curling, granule loss, or leaks in multiple spots on a 20-plus-year-old roof usually means replacement costs less than chasing repairs. We inspect first and tell you which one it is — we make the same money either way, so the advice is honest.

How much does a new roof cost?

Every roof is priced on its own measurements. Size, pitch, layers to remove, and material choice all move the number. What we can promise: one written, line-by-line estimate after a free inspection, and no mid-job surprises. Sample pricing available on request.

Can you install solar on my existing roof?

Usually yes — but the roof has to be worth mounting to. If your shingles have less than 10–15 years left, we will usually recommend re-roofing first, because pulling panels off later to replace the roof underneath is expensive. We do both trades, so one visit answers both questions.

What does your warranty actually cover?

Our own manufactured roofing products and accessories carry a lifetime warranty, exclusive to Penfolds customers. Workmanship and manufacturer warranties apply on top, spelled out in writing before we start. Ask us for the warranty sheet — we would rather you read it than trust a slogan.

Do you handle emergency leaks?

Yes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If water is coming in, call and we will get someone out to stop it. The permanent repair gets quoted after the bleeding stops.

Where we work

Vancouver · Burnaby · Richmond · Surrey · Coquitlam · North Vancouver · West Vancouver · Delta · Langley · Lower Mainland

Serving Vancouver and surrounding areas. Storefront visits are by appointment — call (555) 010-2030 and we will arrange a time to walk you through materials in person.

Free estimate

Get a price in writing.

Tell us what the roof is doing and we will come look — free inspection, written quote, no pressure. This form opens your email app with everything filled in.

Prefer to talk? (555) 010-2030
Emergencies, any hour: 24/7 line.