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Soffit and Fascia Replacement in Calgary: Cost, Signs and Repair vs Replace

by Total Exteriors | Oct 29, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Soffit and fascia replacement in Calgary usually runs about $8–$15 per linear foot for aluminum. The signs of damage, when a repair is enough, and what rot, wind and ice dams add.

How Much Does Siding Cost in Calgary? Vinyl vs Hardie vs SmartSide vs Stucco (2026)

by Total Exteriors | Oct 22, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Siding in Calgary costs about $6–$10 per square foot for vinyl and more for Hardie board, LP SmartSide and stucco. Whole-house prices, what moves the number, and how to estimate yours.

How Much Snow Can a Roof Hold? A 2026 Calgary Snow Load Guide

by Total Exteriors | Oct 15, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

A sound Calgary roof is built for far more than a normal winter, but wet spring snow, ice and drifting change the math. What the code allows and the warning signs to watch for.

How to Prevent Ice Dams on Your Calgary Roof: A 2026 Guide

by Total Exteriors | Oct 8, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Ice dams form when heat escaping into the attic melts roof snow that refreezes at the eaves. How Calgary chinooks make them worse, and the fixes that stop them for good.

Impact Resistant Shingles in Calgary: Are Class 4 Shingles Worth It? (2026)

by Total Exteriors | Sep 30, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Class 4 impact resistant shingles are built to survive the kind of hail that hits Calgary most summers. What the rating means, what it costs, and when upgrading pays off.

Can You Replace a Roof in Winter? A 2026 Calgary Homeowner Guide

by Total Exteriors | Sep 30, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Yes, a Calgary roof can be replaced in winter, if the crew follows cold-weather procedures. Here is what changes in the cold, when it pays to wait, and how winter timing fits a hail claim.

Attic Rain in Calgary: Why Your Roof “Leaks” During a Chinook (2026 Guide)

by Total Exteriors | Aug 31, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Water dripping from your ceiling on a warm winter day usually isn’t a roof leak. It’s attic rain — and shingles won’t fix it. Here’s what causes it and what actually stops it.

Hail Damage Roof Insurance Claim in Calgary: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

by Total Exteriors | Aug 31, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Most Calgary homeowners lose money on hail claims before the adjuster even arrives. Here is the full 2026 claim process, from the first 72 hours to what to do when a payout comes back short.

Roof Repair or Replace? How Calgary Homeowners Decide in 2026

by Total Exteriors | Jul 16, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Roof repair or replace? A Calgary decision guide: when to repair, when to replace, the deciding factors, hail and insurance, and the real cost math.

Eavestrough Replacement in Calgary: Signs, Cost, and Timing (2026)

by Total Exteriors | Jul 11, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

Eavestrough replacement in Calgary: 7 warning signs, repair vs replace, materials, cost factors, and the best time to replace before water damage hits.

How Long Does a Roof Last in Calgary? Lifespan by Material (2026)

by Total Exteriors | Jun 30, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

How long does a roof last in Calgary? Realistic lifespans by material — asphalt, metal, tile, cedar — plus what hail and chinooks do to roof life.

7 Signs You Need New Windows: A Calgary 2026 Homeowner Guide

by Total Exteriors | Jun 30, 2026 | Exterior Restoration

The 7 clearest signs you need new windows in Calgary: drafts, fog between panes, rising energy bills, sticking sashes, and more — plus repair vs replace.

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   Paul F 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great job! We used Total Exteriors for an insurance project after the impact of a July hail storm. Dillon and his crew did an amazing job of putting our minds at ease throughout the process of scheduling and replacement. The team exceeded all expectations for reliability, quality of work and speed, and were very responsive throughout the project timeline. Our eaves are functioning better than ever, our siding is refreshed and hopefully now our home is ready to withstand another summer hail storm!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 100% recommend. Great, honest, efficient, and hardworking team here. Between weather delays and so many jobs from the hail storm in July, they kept us updated throughout the schedule planning. They replaced my full roof of shingles and garage in one day on a very high roof. With the 3 guys working so fast, there were quite a few roofing nails left but someone came back 3 times with a magnet to pick them up. They also replaced my eaves trough and did a much better job than the original builders. The engagement with Martin was friendly and professional and he put the extra effort in to ensure the job was done right and we were happy. I would definitely use this company again.
  
 
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   Nina Spotswood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Martin and his team were excellent. Very skilled, fast and tidy work. Martin communicated with us every step of the way and made sure that our needs were met. I would highly recommend them.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff at Total Exterior were super friendly and helpful. The work was completed in a timely matter and the follow up was very quick and all issues resolved quickly. I would definitely use them again just for how friendly they were.