Our Philosophy

Built by Boilermakers, Not Salesmen

Before Kory and Johnny Peters ever climbed a residential roof, they spent years in the oil fields as Red Seal Boilermakers. Welding pressure vessels. Fabricating systems where a single bad joint could shut down an entire operation — or worse.

That world taught them something most roofers never learn: there is no such thing as "good enough." A weld either passes X-ray inspection or it gets ground out and redone. A gasket either seals or it does not. There is no in-between, no "close enough," no cutting corners because the foreman is not watching.

When they started Dads Roofing in 2021, they brought that standard with them. Not because it is easy — it is not. It is slower, more demanding, and sometimes more expensive than what other companies deliver. But it is the only way they know how to work.

The Three Pillars

1. Zero Shortcuts — No Exceptions

In the oil fields, shortcuts get people killed. In roofing, shortcuts create leaks, callbacks, and roofs that fail a decade before they should. Kory and Johnny treat both with the same gravity.

What zero shortcuts looks like in practice:

• Synthetic underlayment only — We will never install felt paper. Synthetic costs $200-400 more per roof but lasts 30+ years versus felt's 10-15. In the Fraser Valley's 1,800mm+ annual rainfall, felt paper stays saturated for days. That is not acceptable.
• 6-nail high-wind protocol — BC Building Code requires 4 nails per shingle. In Hope, exposed Chilliwack slopes, and mountain pass properties, we use 6. The extra $50-100 in nails buys 50% more wind uplift resistance.
• 72-inch ice and water shield — Code calls for 36 inches at eaves. In Hope, Harrison, and north-facing roofs, we double it to 72 inches. We have repaired too many roofs where 36 was not enough.
• Every flashing custom-bent — Pre-formed flashings are faster to install and cheaper. Custom-bent flashings fit the actual geometry of your roof, not the approximate geometry.

These are not upsells. They are non-negotiable standards. We will not install a roof without them, even if you ask us to cut costs.

2. Stay Until It Is Watertight

In the oil fields, you do not leave a job half-done because your shift ended. If a system needs to be operational by morning, you stay until it is operational. Period.

Kory and Johnny apply the same rule to every roof. If weather threatens mid-job, we do not tarp it and come back next week. We seal every exposed section before we leave for the day. If a repair takes longer than estimated, we stay. If something does not look right during final inspection, we fix it before we load the truck.

Your home is never left exposed overnight. That is not a marketing promise — it is how oil field discipline works. You finish what you start, every single time.

3. Family First — Literally

Kory and Johnny named the company "Dads Roofing" for a reason. They are fathers. Their families live in the Fraser Valley, under roofs they understand intimately. When they install a roof on your home, the standard is simple: would I put my kids under this?

That is not a slogan printed on a truck. It is the question they ask at every inspection point on every job. If the answer is anything less than an immediate yes, the work continues until it is.

Being a family business also means being here long-term. Dads Roofing is not a side hustle or a quick-profit operation. It is the livelihood that supports their families. When you call about a warranty issue in 5 or 10 years, the same people who built your roof will answer the phone.

Honest Recommendations Over Easy Sales

Most roofing companies make more money installing asphalt shingles — faster installation, more frequent replacements. But if you are staying in your home 10+ years and your budget allows it, a standing seam metal roof will cost less over its lifetime:

• Asphalt (50-year cost): $24,000-36,000 (two replacements at 20-25 year intervals)
• Standing seam metal (50-year cost): $25,000-35,000 (one installation, 50-70+ year lifespan)

We install both. We will explain the trade-offs honestly, give you time to compare quotes, and never pressure you into a decision. Our price is our price — no "today only" discounts, no haggling, no sales games.

Roofing is a major investment. You deserve to make it with clear information, not under pressure.

500+ Roofs. Same Standard. Every Time.

Since 2021, Dads Roofing has completed over 500 roofs across the Fraser Valley — from Hope to Abbotsford and every community in between. Every single one was built to the same boilermaker standard: zero shortcuts, watertight before we leave, built like our own families live underneath it.

That is not a philosophy we talk about. It is how we work.

See our philosophy in action. Call (778) 539-6917 for a free, no-pressure roof inspection.