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Roofer in Pointe-Claire
Pointe-Claire runs from its historic village on Lac Saint-Louis up to the commercial and industrial areas along Highway 40. Les Toitures Garcia works on older lakeside homes, 1950s to 1970s bungalows and split-levels, and commercial buildings here. We serve homeowners in English or French.
- Reply within 24 h
- 24/7 emergency
- 15+ years of experience
- 4.8/5 on Google
- RBQ licence 5705-4066-01
- Licence bond on file
- Fully insured
- Written warranty
- Founded by Gerald Garcia
- 4.8/5 on Google
Roofs in Pointe-Claire
Pointe-Claire Village and lakeside areas like Valois have older homes, often with steep roofs, dormers and additions built over time. Further north, Cedar Park, Northview and Lakeside Heights are mostly post-war bungalows, cottages and split-levels with asphalt shingles. The commercial and industrial zones near Highway 40 have large flat membrane roofs.
What we notice on Pointe-Claire roofs
- On some modernist-inspired homes from the 1950s and 1960s, flat or nearly flat roofs where water sits near the edges.
- Very low-slope garage and addition roofs covered with shingles that leak as soon as an ice dam forms.
- In the Village, older dormers whose cheek walls (the small side walls) are clad in a way that lets water get behind.
- In Cedar Park and Northview, split-levels where the upper roof's downspout empties straight onto the lower roof and wears out the shingles in that spot.
Flat and low-slope roofs on post-war houses
People tend to think flat roofs belong on downtown buildings, but quite a few Pointe-Claire homes have one, in whole or in part: modernist houses, attached garages, rear additions. Those surfaces need a membrane made for low-slope roofs, not shingles. When shingles were used anyway, they're often behind the leaks that come back every spring.
During a re-roof, we check the actual pitch of each section and choose the right roofing for each: shingles on slopes steep enough to take them, elastomeric membrane on flat or nearly flat sections. We pay close attention to where the two meet, and make sure water on the flat section reaches a drain or gutter instead of pooling. We can also reroute downspouts that empty onto a lower roof.
Winter in Pointe-Claire
On the shore of Lac Saint-Louis, wind and humidity wear out shingles and flashing on waterfront homes faster. In the northern neighbourhoods, it's mostly the big trees and clogged gutters that cause ice dams.
Neighbourhoods we cover
- Pointe-Claire Village
- Valois
- Cedar Park
- Lakeside Heights
- Northview
- Seigniory
Our services in Pointe-Claire
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What our clients say
★★★★★
« Mais quel service 10/10! sans parler du professionnalisme de Mr Garcia et de son équipe. Rapide a avoir un rendez-vous et rapide a faire les travaux. Je recommande »★★★★★
« Nous avons choisis Toiture Garcia pour refaire notre toît et nous n’avons pas regretté notre choix. Excellent travail et service en plus d’une équipe professionnelle. Je recommande sans hésiter »★★★★★
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FAQ
FAQ: roofing in Pointe-Claire
Do you work on older homes in Pointe-Claire Village?
Yes. On an older home, we first check the structure, how many layers of roofing are on it and the condition of the flashing around dormers and chimneys. Some historic areas may have rules about how roofs look, so check with the city before choosing a material.
Do I need a permit to redo my roof in Pointe-Claire?
Pointe-Claire is its own municipality, separate from the City of Montreal, with its own rules. A roof replacement generally requires a permit or declaration of work, as in most cities, so confirm with the city. We can help with the request.
My house has an almost flat roof. What roofing is right for it?
Below a certain pitch, shingles aren't recommended. An elastomeric membrane or another membrane made for low-slope roofs is the right choice. We measure the pitch on site and explain what suits each section of your roof.
My upper roof's downspout empties onto the lower roof. Is that a problem?
It can be. All the water from the upper roof lands on a small patch of shingles, which wears faster and can eventually leak. We can extend the downspout to the lower gutter or add protection in that spot.
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Need a roofer in Pointe-Claire?
Free, no-obligation estimate. We call you back within 24 hours, and for emergencies we answer day and night.
(514) 451-6636- ✓ Reply within 24 h
- ✓ 24/7 emergency
- ✓ RBQ licence 5705-4066-01 · 4.8/5 on Google
- ✓ Fully insured