Small-town care, professional-grade roofing — serving Aylmer and the surrounding Elgin County countryside.
Nestled in the agricultural heartland of Elgin County, Aylmer is a small town with deep roots and a strong sense of community. The main street still anchors daily life here, lined with independent shops and services that reflect the self-reliant character of the people who call this area home. Aylmer's housing stock mirrors that character — practical, well-maintained, and built to last. You will find solid brick farmhouses on the town's outskirts, tidy postwar bungalows and Cape Cods along residential streets like South Street and Talbot Road, and a handful of newer homes on the community's growing edges. 519 Roofing provides roofing services in Aylmer with the same hands-on attention that homeowners here expect from anyone they do business with. We understand that in a town this size, reputation is everything — and we have earned ours by showing up on time, quoting fairly, doing quality work, and standing behind it long after the job is complete. Aylmer's location in southern Ontario means the weather is demanding: heavy lake-effect snow in winter, high humidity through summer, and spring storms that can deliver punishing wind and hail. Our material recommendations and installation techniques account for all of these factors.
For many Aylmer homeowners, a roof replacement represents one of the largest maintenance investments they will make, and our job is to ensure that investment delivers decades of reliable protection. The town's older homes — many dating to the early and mid-twentieth century — frequently present multi-layer roofing situations where successive rounds of shingles have been applied without removing the previous layer. While this was once considered an acceptable shortcut, it traps moisture, adds dangerous weight to aging rafters, and makes it impossible to inspect the underlying deck. Our replacement protocol begins with a complete tear-off, allowing us to assess every square foot of plywood or plank decking. In Aylmer, we often discover localized rot around vent pipes and chimney saddles, and we replace these sections before installing new underlayment and finish materials. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation identifies the roof as one of the most critical building envelope components, and our roofing services in Aylmer reflect that priority. We help homeowners choose materials rated for the wind speeds and temperature extremes this region experiences, and we back every installation with registered manufacturer warranties that protect your home for years to come.
A well-timed roof repair can save Aylmer homeowners significant money by addressing problems before they escalate into interior water damage or structural concerns. We handle a wide variety of repairs in and around Aylmer, from straightforward shingle replacements after wind events to more involved work like re-flashing chimneys, sealing failed skylights, and replacing damaged drip edges and fascia boards. Rural properties on the outskirts of Aylmer face additional challenges — barns and outbuildings with metal roofing that develops rust and fastener failures, and farmhouse roofs exposed to unobstructed wind across open fields. Our repair technicians carry the materials needed for most common jobs, meaning many repairs can be completed in a single visit. We also provide detailed written assessments after every inspection, so you have a clear record of your roof's condition and can plan for future maintenance or replacement on your own timeline. Roofing services in Aylmer should always be grounded in honesty, and we are committed to giving you straightforward advice regardless of the size of the job.
Aylmer homeowners working with 519 Roofing can select from a full range of roofing materials suited to their property and budget. Asphalt shingles are the most common choice, and we install Owens Corning's top-performing lines with enhanced wind and algae resistance. For properties where longevity is the top priority, metal roofing — roll-formed on-site by our crew — provides an extremely durable, low-maintenance option well-suited to Aylmer's rural character. Euroshield rubber roofing is an innovative product made from recycled tires that offers Class 4 hail impact resistance, making it an excellent fit for this hail-prone region. We also install skylights to brighten interiors, a feature that transforms the feel of Aylmer's many single-storey homes.
519 Roofing has been operating across Southwestern Ontario since 2009, completing over 2,500 roofing projects for homeowners who value quality and transparency. We carry Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and Euroshield Preferred Installer certifications — credentials earned through consistent installation excellence and customer satisfaction. In Aylmer, as in every community we serve, we treat each project as a reflection of our reputation. Visit our about page to learn more about the people and values behind 519 Roofing.
"Finding a roofer who will come out to Aylmer and do quality work at a fair price is not easy. 519 Roofing exceeded our expectations — they arrived early, kept the property clean throughout the job, and our new roof handles the weather beautifully. We have already recommended them to two neighbours."