The only RCABC-certified roofing contractor with local crews in the Sea-to-Sky corridor — from the North Shore to Pemberton and Lillooet. Expert maintenance, repair, and reroofing for alpine and coastal commercial properties.
The Sea-to-Sky corridor subjects commercial roofs to conditions that are categorically different from anything in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. This isn't just rain. This is heavy snow accumulation, prolonged freeze-thaw cycling from October through April, punishing wind funnelled through Howe Sound, and alpine UV exposure at elevation that degrades membranes faster than most building owners realize.
In Whistler and Pemberton, commercial roofs regularly bear significant snow loads throughout winter. Flat and low-slope roofs on hotels, retail buildings, and institutional facilities must be designed and maintained to handle that weight — and to drain properly when the melt comes. Inadequate drainage after snow melt is one of the most common causes of roof failure in this corridor.
Squamish faces its own distinct challenge. The corridor effect — wind channelling between the mountains and Howe Sound — creates wind-driven rain and uplift forces that stress membrane attachments and flashing details. Combined with heavy rainfall, this makes Squamish commercial roofs particularly vulnerable at seams and perimeter edges.
But the biggest challenge facing Sea-to-Sky commercial property owners has historically been access to qualified roofing contractors. Most commercial roofing companies are based in Metro Vancouver. A service call to Whistler means a two-hour drive each way, which means higher costs, slower response times, and a tendency to defer maintenance visits. The result: Sea-to-Sky commercial properties are among the most underserved — and under-maintained — in the region.
Tourism-dependent businesses in Whistler, Squamish, and Pemberton cannot afford roof failures during peak season. A hotel leak during ski season or a restaurant closure during a summer festival isn't just a repair cost — it's lost revenue and reputational damage.
Raven Roofing changes the equation. We are the only RCABC-certified roofing contractor with local crews in the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
In the Sea-to-Sky corridor, the timing of maintenance matters as much as the maintenance itself. Once snow arrives, roof access is limited or impossible. That makes pre-winter inspections and repairs critical — issues that go into winter unaddressed will only be worse by spring. And spring post-melt inspections need to happen early, before freeze-thaw damage has a chance to worsen through the shoulder season.
Our Sea-to-Sky maintenance programs are structured around the corridor's extreme seasonal swings. Fall inspections ensure your roof enters winter in the best possible condition — drains clear, membranes intact, flashings sealed. Spring post-melt inspections assess freeze-thaw damage and set priorities for repair before the summer tourism season. For properties in Whistler and Pemberton, we also offer mid-winter snow load monitoring as part of our maintenance programs.
When a leak develops during peak season, you need a crew that can respond as quickly as possible — not a contractor who has to schedule a drive from Vancouver. Our local Sea-to-Sky crews provide priority emergency response for leak investigation and repair. We identify the source, execute a targeted repair, and follow up with a permanent solution when conditions allow.
For property acquisitions, insurance purposes, capital planning, or simply understanding what you're working with, our detailed roof condition assessments provide clear, actionable information. We evaluate the full assembly — membrane, flashings, drainage, penetrations, snow retention systems — and deliver a prioritized report with recommendations and budget projections.
Alpine conditions demand specific attention to flashing details, sealant integrity, and drainage capacity. Our targeted repair work addresses the components most vulnerable to freeze-thaw, UV exposure, and snow load stress — extending roof life without the cost of full replacement.
Squamish's rapidly expanding commercial sector and Whistler's ongoing property upgrades generate frequent TI projects — new HVAC installations, ventilation penetrations, equipment curbs, and building modifications. Our crews coordinate with general contractors and mechanical trades to ensure these alterations are executed without compromising roof integrity.
Emergency Roof Repair
Roof emergency in the Sea-to-Sky corridor? Our local crews respond without the two-hour drive from Metro Vancouver. Our crews respond as quickly as possible. Call 604-531-9619.
The only local RCABC-certified commercial roofing contractor in the Sea-to-Sky corridor — call 604-531-9619
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When a roof system has reached the end of its service life, Raven Roofing provides full commercial reroofing and new construction roofing throughout the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
The Sea-to-Sky's alpine environment influences system selection:
Snow retention, drainage design, and wind uplift resistance are critical considerations in every Sea-to-Sky roofing specification. Our team designs systems that account for these factors from the start.
On the North Shore, we service commercial and strata properties in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Lions Bay — the gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway. The North Shore's mix of coastal rainfall and proximity to mountain weather patterns makes regular roof maintenance essential for the area's commercial buildings, retail centres, and dense strata complexes.
Squamish's rapidly growing commercial district — from the downtown core to the Garibaldi Business Park — benefits from having a commercial roofing team that doesn't need to drive up from Vancouver for every service call. Our local presence means more efficient inspections, timely repairs, and maintenance programs that actually get executed on schedule.
In Whistler, we maintain roofs on hotels, restaurants, retail buildings, and institutional properties that cannot afford downtime during ski season or summer tourism. Our crews understand the seasonal rhythms of Whistler's economy and schedule maintenance work to minimize disruption during peak periods.
We extend our service to Pemberton's commercial and agricultural buildings and Lillooet's institutional and retail properties — communities where qualified commercial roofing expertise has historically been difficult to find.
Our Sea-to-Sky clients include:
This is the fact that matters most: Raven Roofing is the only RCABC-certified roofing contractor with local crews in the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
What does that mean for your property?
Behind that local presence is the expertise of a major commercial roofing firm. The Carlisle Hall of Fame recognizes our sustained commitment to installation excellence — a rare honour among BC contractors. Multiple GAF Chairman's Circle awards place us among the top-performing GAF-certified contractors in the country. Multiple Elevate Master Contractor designations and the Elevate Inner Circle of Quality confirm that our quality standards meet the highest bar set by a leading manufacturer.
With over 50 million square feet of commercial roofing installed and active memberships in the CRCA, RCABC, VRCA, and RCAC, we bring big-firm capability with genuine local commitment. Our relationships with Sea-to-Sky building officials and suppliers make every project run more smoothly.
We serve commercial properties throughout the Sea-to-Sky corridor:
North Vancouver · West Vancouver · Lions Bay · Squamish · Whistler · Pemberton · Lillooet
Our local crews are positioned in the corridor, providing faster response and more reliable service scheduling than contractors mobilizing from Metro Vancouver.
Yes. Raven Roofing is the only RCABC-certified roofing contractor with local crews stationed in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. This means faster response, scheduled maintenance that stays on schedule, and no travel surcharges that inflate service costs.
Our local crews can respond to emergencies without the two-hour drive from Metro Vancouver. During peak tourism season, we prioritize rapid temporary repairs to stop water ingress and protect operations, then schedule permanent repairs for the appropriate conditions and timing.
Snow load, prolonged freeze-thaw cycling (October through April), wind uplift from the corridor effect through Howe Sound, and alpine UV exposure that accelerates membrane aging at elevation. Regular inspections before and after winter are the best way to manage these risks.
Fall — before the first significant snowfall — is the most critical window. Spring post-melt inspections should follow as soon as the roof is accessible. We also recommend mid-winter snow load checks for flat-roof buildings in Whistler, Pemberton, and other high-accumulation areas.
Your Sea-to-Sky commercial property deserves a roofing contractor who's actually here — not one who treats you as a long-distance service call. Raven Roofing is the corridor's only RCABC-certified commercial roofing team with local crews.
Here's what to expect:
Email: inquiries@ravenroofing.com