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Storm and tree damage in Calgary

Arborists and roofers for storm damage.

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What to know in Calgary

These roofers and tree companies say on their own websites that they repair storm-damaged roofs or remove damaged trees in Calgary. The City says Calgary sits in hail alley, and the August 2024 hailstorm alone brought more than 130,000 insurance claims and stretched repair crews. Before you sign, confirm the City business licence through 311, and if a contractor wants a deposit, check that it holds Alberta’s prepaid contracting licence.

Source: Insurance Bureau of Canada (source, opens in a new tab)

Local facts

Before you hire

  1. Before you hire, confirm through 311 that the contractor holds a valid City of Calgary business licence.

    Source: City of Calgary (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. A firm that sells repairs at your door and takes money before the work is done needs Alberta’s prepaid contracting licence.

    Source: Government of Alberta (source, opens in a new tab)

  3. For a roof inspection, the City points to the AARA and ARCA roofing associations.

    Source: City of Calgary (source, opens in a new tab)

Questions about hiring in Calgary

How do I check a contractor’s licence in Calgary?

Contractors working in Calgary need a valid City business licence, and without one they can’t get the trade and construction permits a job may need. Ask for the licence number and check it with the City’s licensed contractor search or by calling 311. If the contractor asks for a deposit or progress payments, it must also hold a provincial prepaid contractor licence, which Service Alberta can confirm. calgary.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a written contract include?

Ask for a detailed written contract before work starts. The City of Calgary’s checklist: the contractor’s business licence number, start and finish dates, plans and material specifications with warranties, who handles permits and inspections, the work schedule, the price and payment arrangements, liability insurance details, and workers’ compensation coverage or, if exempt, private disability insurance. calgary.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

Who can inspect my roof after a hailstorm?

Roof damage from hail isn’t always visible from the ground, so an inspection before you agree a scope of work is worth it. The City of Calgary points homeowners to the AARA and ARCA roofing associations for approved roof inspectors. Whoever inspects, ask for photos and a written list of what is damaged, so you can compare quotes on the same scope. City of Calgary (source, opens in a new tab)

How should I compare contractors?

Get detailed estimates from several contractors so you compare the same scope of work, not just the total. Ask each for a list of past jobs with contact details and actually call those clients, asking about the quality of the work as well as whether they were happy. Then check the licence, and get everything agreed in writing before any money changes hands. calgary.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

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