Roofing Contractor for St. Albert, Alberta

St. Albert is one of the Capital Region's oldest incorporated cities, and it shows in the housing stock. Cedar shake roofs still cover a meaningful share of homes in Grandin, Sturgeon Heights, and Braeside — some original, some second-generation. HRO Roofing has restored, patched, and replaced dozens of them.

Cedar Shake in St. Albert — Restore or Replace?

Cedar shake is a St. Albert visual signature in the older neighbourhoods, and homeowners often ask whether an aging shake roof can be saved or if it's time to switch. Our honest read:

Under 20 years old, minor cupping: cleaning, targeted replacement of failed shakes, and re-treatment can extend life 8–12 years.
20–30 years, moss and moderate splitting: partial replacement is a judgment call. Often more cost-effective to plan a full re-roof within 3–5 years.
30+ years, widespread failure: replace. And decide whether to go back to shake, switch to a synthetic shake-look product (rubber or composite), or move to architectural shingle for lower ongoing cost.

We install true #1 blue-label western red cedar shake with proper interlay felt and fire-treatment when clients want the original look. We also install DaVinci and Brava synthetic shake for clients who want the profile without the maintenance.

St. Albert Neighbourhoods We've Worked In

Grandin & Sturgeon Heights

Mature neighbourhoods with heritage shake and mid-range shingle work. Careful tear-off around mature landscaping.

Akinsdale & Braeside

80s and 90s builds hitting shingle end-of-life. Common re-roof candidates with straightforward roof geometry.

Erin Ridge & Erin Ridge North

Newer executive homes with complex pitches, dormers, and premium shingle or metal accent work.

Lacombe Park & Deer Ridge

Two-storey family homes, typical 20-year shingle life reaching replacement age now.

Kingswood & Oakmont

Larger lots and higher-end architectural detail — often paired siding + roofing envelope projects.

Riel & Mission

Established mid-century inventory near downtown. Character-home detailing, dormer flashing, and heritage-appropriate materials.

What Else We Do in St. Albert

Beyond re-roofs, common St. Albert projects include:

Eavestroughing upgrades — 5" to 6" conversions on higher-volume north-facing runs
Fibre-cement (Hardie) siding replacements on 90s-era vinyl
Ice-dam remediation on low-pitch second storeys backing onto Big Lake wind exposure
Chimney flashing rebuilds — common on original shake-era chimneys

HRO Roofing — St. Albert