Quick answer
Depends on what’s wrong. Emergency tarp: 2–4 hours. Permanent repair: 3–7 days. Full re-roof: 1–2 days of actual install with a 1–2 week lead time. Below is the full timing breakdown.
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Calgary roofing timelines depend on whether the situation is an emergency (active leak), a repair (no current leak but needed soon), or a planned replacement. Below are the real-world timings.
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Calgary roofing timeline by situation
From your first call to the work being done.
- 01Active leak / emergency: tarp on-site within 2–4 hours, 24/7. Permanent repair scheduled 3–7 days after.
- 02Non-emergency repair: free inspection within a week, written quote 24 hours after, repair scheduled 1–2 weeks out.
- 03Hail-claim documentation: free drone inspection within a week, photo report in 24 hours. After insurance approves (4–8 weeks typically), install is 1–2 days.
- 04Full re-roof (planned): free inspection within a week, fixed-price quote 24 hours after. Lead time to install 1–2 weeks in shoulder seasons, 3–6 weeks in peak summer.
- 05Commercial flat roof: 1–4 weeks lead time, install duration depends on building size.