Nine clear steps.
Zero surprises.
From the first phone call to the final walk-through — and the years of follow-up that come after — here is exactly how a Praetoria project unfolds. Calm, documented, and done right the first time.
The nine steps
What to expect, in order.
You will know what is happening, who is on your property, and what comes next at every stage.
- 01Step
First conversation
Same day · 15 min
Call, email, or web form — we listen first, then book a time that fits your schedule.
- •Friendly intake call — no scripts, no pressure
- •Quick triage: emergency leak, full replacement, or planned upgrade
- •Same-day reply on weekdays · within 24 hrs on weekends
- •We confirm address, parking, ladder access, pets, and any tenant notice
- 02Step
On-site assessment
45–90 min · Free
We walk the property, climb the roof, measure every plane, and photograph problem areas.
- •Full roof, soffit, fascia, eaves, flashing, and ventilation inspection
- •Drone or pole-cam used when steep or icy access is unsafe
- •Photos and notes saved to your client file
- •We point out anything urgent and explain it in plain language
- 03Step
Written estimate
1–3 business days
Itemized PDF with material brand, colour, square footage, labour, taxes, and warranty.
- •Line-by-line breakdown — no 'lump sum' surprises
- •Two or three product tiers when it makes sense
- •Insurance-claim friendly format with codes if needed
- •Valid for 30 days · price-locked once signed
- 04Step
Agreement & deposit
Whenever you're ready
Sign electronically, place your deposit, and we lock in your install window.
- •Plain-English contract — scope, schedule, payment, warranty
- •Standard deposit covers material order; balance on completion
- •Cancel free up to 7 days before scheduled start
- •Optional financing available through approved partners
- 05Step
Scheduling & material order
1–3 weeks lead time
We order shingles, siding, and trim from local suppliers and confirm a weather-aware install window.
- •Materials staged at our yard — never on your driveway for weeks
- •Crew, dump trailer, and tear-off bin booked for the same day
- •We send a 48-hour reminder + a morning-of arrival window
- •Storm watch: we proactively reschedule if forecasts turn unsafe
- 06Step
Site protection & tear-off
Day 1 · morning
Tarps on landscaping, plywood on windows, magnetic sweep zones — then a clean tear-off.
- •Plants, AC units, decks, and vehicles fully covered before any work
- •Old material goes straight into a bin — never piled on your lawn
- •Magnetic nail sweep around the entire perimeter, multiple times
- •Existing decking inspected — rotten boards replaced and itemized
- 07Step
Installation
1–3 days for most homes
Manufacturer-spec install by our in-house crew — no subcontractor lottery.
- •Synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield, drip edge, starter strip
- •Proper nailing pattern, ventilation balance, and step flashing
- •Daily site cleanup — tools, scraps, and debris contained
- •Lead carpenter on site every day · same crew, start to finish
- 08Step
Quality check & walk-through
Final morning · 30 min
Owner-led inspection with you. Photos, warranty registration, and final invoice.
- •Owner walks every roof plane and exterior edge with you
- •Before / after photo set delivered to your email
- •Manufacturer warranty registered in your name
- •Final invoice e-mailed — pay by e-transfer, card, or cheque
- 09Step
Aftercare & warranty
Years 1–25+
Annual check-in, free first-year tune-up, and a real human at the other end of the phone.
- •12-month workmanship guarantee on every job
- •Manufacturer material warranty up to 25–50 years (product-dependent)
- •Free year-one inspection — we book it, not you
- •One number for the life of the roof: (306) 737-6269
How we work
Four things that never change.
In-house crews
Our roofers and siding installers are on payroll — not subcontracted out. Same faces, every day.
Photo + GPS logs
Every job has a documented photo trail and time-stamped arrival/departure. You'll never wonder if we showed up.
Weather-honest scheduling
We'd rather move your install one day than rush a roof in the rain. Storms change plans — we tell you immediately.
Fully covered
Licensed, insured, WCB-covered, and equipped with proper fall protection on every steep slope.
Install day
A typical day on a Praetoria roof.
Crew arrives, walks the site, lays tarps and plywood.
Tear-off begins on one slope at a time — never the whole roof at once.
Decking inspection — any rot is photographed, replaced, itemized.
Underlayment, ice-and-water shield, drip edge, starter installed.
Shingle install with manufacturer nailing pattern and balanced ventilation.
Site cleanup, magnetic sweep, bin removed, before/after photos sent.
Times shift with home size, weather, and tear-off complexity — but the order, the cleanup standard, and the photo log never change.
Ready to start?
Step one is the easy one.
Tell us a little about your property and we will book a free, no-pressure on-site assessment within a few business days.