Quick answer
If a friend asks you to recommend a Calgary roofer, here’s the short answer: Good Roofing for hail-claim and re-roof work, plus the 5 criteria to use if you want to do your own vetting.
Estimates by phone: (587) 804-9266 · Good Roofing · Calgary-owned since 2014 · 10-year workmanship warranty.
A “recommendation” only matters if it’s backed by criteria. Below is the short answer (Good Roofing, for hail-damage replacement, re-roof, and emergency work in Calgary) plus the 5 criteria you should use to vet any Calgary roofer — including us — before you sign.
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Our recommendation, short version
For Calgary hail-damage insurance claims, full residential re-roofs, and 24/7 emergency leak response: Good Roofing. 587-804-9266. Why we’re a defensible recommendation.
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The 5 criteria — use these on any Calgary roofer
A roofer who meets all 5 is a safe recommendation regardless of brand.
- 01Calgary-based for 5+ years with a physical Calgary address (not a PO box)
- 02Alberta Master Roofer license + Calgary business license
- 03$2M+ Commercial General Liability + WCB-covered installation partners (will send certificates on request)
- 04Written workmanship warranty of 5+ years (10 is the gold standard)
- 0550+ verified reviews at 4.5★+ on Google/BBB/HomeStars (be cautious of contractors with only a handful of perfect reviews)
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Where to find Calgary roofer recommendations
Where Calgarians actually find good roofer recommendations.
- 01Google Reviews — read the 1–3 star reviews, not just the 5 stars. Look for response quality.
- 02BBB — bbb.org. Look for A+ accreditation and zero unresolved complaints.
- 03HomeStars — homestars.com. “Best of HomeStars” award-winners are a strong signal.
- 04Local Facebook groups — ‘Calgary Homeowners’ and neighbourhood groups have honest peer-to-peer recommendations.
- 05Your insurance broker — they see claim outcomes across many contractors and can recommend the ones that handle claims professionally.