FOX ON THE ROOF logo mark — geometric fox head under a roof outline FOX ON THE ROOFRoofing · Nanaimo, BC 236 877 2779
Registered BC business
Owner-operated — owner on every job
Photo documentation on every job
5-year workmanship warranty
FOX ON THE ROOF — geometric fox head under a roof outline

Residential Roofing & Repairs, Done the Right Way

FOX ON THE ROOF provides roof repairs, roof replacement, flat & low-slope repairs and inspections in Nanaimo, BC — with free written estimates, photo documentation on every job, the owner on site from the first look to the final walkthrough, and every job backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty.

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week — including emergency repairs

The finished roof, taken apart

Built in Layers

Five layers between BC weather and your ceiling — the full stack pulled apart so you can see every one.

05Ridge cap & ventilationSeals the peak and lets the attic breathe.

04Architectural shinglesOverlapping courses that shed water downhill.

03Synthetic underlaymentA second waterproof skin over the whole deck.

02Ice & water shieldSelf-adhered membrane at the eaves and valleys, where leaks start.

01Plywood deckInspected at tear-off — soft or damaged sheets are replaced.

The Payoff: A Finished Roof

A clean, finished roof over a BC home — the three styles below show the kind of result to expect. When your roof is done, your own before, during and after photos come with the job.

Finished coastal BC craftsman home with a new charcoal architectural shingle roof among evergreen trees
Charcoal architectural shinglesCoastal craftsman style — deep grey roof against light siding and evergreens.
Finished two-storey Vancouver Island family home with a new warm brown architectural shingle roof
Weathered brown shinglesClassic Island family home — warm brown courses with white trim and gutters.
Finished modern hillside BC home with cedar accents and a new dark slate shingle roof at sunset
Dark slate shinglesModern hillside home — dark roof lines, cedar accents, forest behind.

Our Residential Roofing Services

A focused range of residential roofing services for homeowners in the Nanaimo area — done properly, documented with photos, and backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty, confirmed in writing on completion.

Close-up of curled, worn asphalt shingles in need of repair

Roof Repairs

Targeted repairs for the problems that let water in — without pushing a full replacement you don't need:

  • Leaks
  • Damaged or missing shingles
  • Flashing repairs
Bundles of new asphalt shingles staged on a roof, ready for a re-roof

Re-Roofs & Roof Replacement

Full asphalt shingle replacement when the old roof has reached the end of its life — proper tear-off, underlayment, flashing and ventilation, installed to manufacturer specifications.

Roll of self-adhered SBS roofing membrane being laid on a flat roof surface

Flat & Low-Slope Roof Repairs

Repairs to flat and low-slope roofs using cold-applied, self-adhered SBS membrane systems — peel-and-stick, with no open flame or torch on your home.

Close-up of architectural asphalt shingles, the kind of detail checked during a roof inspection

Roof Inspections

A hands-on inspection of your roof's condition — shingles, flashing, ventilation and problem areas — documented in a written report with photos, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.

Close-up of rain-soaked asphalt shingles after a storm

Emergency Roof Repair

Active leak or storm damage? We're open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Call any time and talk directly to the owner — we'll get the water stopped and the damage documented.

Not sure what your roof needs?

Start with an inspection and a free written estimate. You'll get clear options based on the actual condition of your roof — repair only what's needed, replace only when it's time.

Every Job in Writing, Start to Finish

Every project is personally overseen and fully documented, from the first inspection to the final cleanup. We explain the real condition of your roof, lay out clear options, and let you decide — unnecessary work is never pushed.

You always know what will be done, what it costs, and what you get at the end. The price is agreed in writing before work starts, changes are approved in writing before they happen, and the finished job comes with a written 5-year workmanship warranty certificate.

No surprises, no pressure: honest recommendations based on roof condition, budget and long-term needs.

Request an Estimate
  • Free written estimate — valid 30 days

    Scope and price in writing, with time to decide. No obligation.

  • Fair deposit — never 100% upfront

    A deposit of 10–30%, or materials upfront. The balance is due on completion, after the final walkthrough.

  • Photo documentation — before, during, after

    Every job is photographed as it progresses, so you can see exactly what was found and what was done.

  • Written change orders

    If we find something unexpected, it's photographed, explained and priced in writing before any extra work is done.

  • Final walkthrough & 5-year warranty certificate

    We go over the finished work together, and you receive the invoice and a written certificate for our 5-year workmanship warranty.

How We Work

Every job follows the same five steps — so you know exactly what happens next, at every stage.

  1. 01

    Free Written Estimate

    We look at the roof, then you get the scope and price in writing — valid for 30 days.

  2. 02

    Signed Agreement

    The work, materials and terms are agreed and signed before any work starts. Deposit 10–30% or materials upfront — never 100%.

  3. 03

    Photo Documentation

    The job is photographed before, during and after, so you can see what was found and what was done.

  4. 04

    Final Walkthrough

    We go over the finished work together and make sure everything is clean and complete.

  5. 05

    Invoice & Warranty

    You receive the invoice and a written certificate for our 5-year workmanship warranty.

About FOX ON THE ROOF

FOX ON THE ROOF is a locally owned, owner-operated roofing company based in Nanaimo, BC. There is no sales team and no call centre — you deal directly with the owner, Vitalii Fokas, who inspects your roof, does the work, and stands behind it.

The approach is simple: honest recommendations, clear options in writing, and work that is documented with photos at every stage. If a repair will do, that's what we'll recommend. If the roof is at the end of its life, we'll show you why — with pictures, not pressure.

  • Based inNanaimo, British Columbia
  • OwnershipOwner-operated — Vitalii Fokas
  • RegisteredBC business, reg. no. FM1121015
  • Warranty5-year workmanship warranty, in writing
  • Open24 hours, 7 days a week

Service Area

Based in Nanaimo and serving homeowners in the surrounding communities:

Nanaimo Lantzville Nanoose Bay Parksville Ladysmith

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers, before you commit to anything.

How do estimates work?

Estimates are free. We inspect the roof, then give you the scope and price in writing — the estimate stays valid for 30 days, so you have time to decide without pressure.

What roofing systems do you work with?

For pitched roofs, asphalt shingles. For flat and low-slope roofs, cold-applied, self-adhered SBS membrane systems — peel-and-stick installation with no open flame and no torch on your home.

How does payment work?

Work starts with a signed agreement and a deposit of 10–30%, or the cost of materials upfront — never 100% in advance. The balance is due when the job is complete and we've walked through it together.

Do you warranty your work?

Yes — every completed job is covered by our 5-year workmanship warranty. You receive the warranty in writing as a certificate on completion, and the terms for your job are spelled out in the estimate and agreement before work begins.

Do you offer emergency repairs?

Yes — we're open 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you have an active leak or storm damage, call 236 877 2779 any time and you'll reach the owner directly.

Which areas do you serve?

Nanaimo and the surrounding communities: Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Ladysmith.

Ready to Talk About Your Roof?

The fastest way to get started is a short call or request — tell us what's going on with your roof and we'll take it from there.

Contact

Call or send a request — you'll deal directly with the owner, Vitalii Fokas.

Get in touch

Phone 236 877 2779
Based in Nanaimo, BC
Hours Open 24 hours — 7 days a week
Emergency repairs any time

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