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Sanderson Roofing

5350 Canotek Rd #7, Ottawa, ON K1J 9C9

Google average
4.5
Ratings counted
177
One and two star
19 of 177(10.7%)
Ontario median
2.9%

The first three are Google’s own figures for Sanderson Roofing, read on 24 September 2026; the share is of every rating Google has counted, not of the review texts on this page. The median is ours — the middle figure among the Ontario roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.

Rating breakdown

4.5
177 ratings
How the 177 ratings break down, from five stars to one
5
15286%
4
32%
3
32%
2
21%
1
1710%
10.7%of these 177 ratings are one or two stars (19)

Higher than most — the typical roofer in Ontario sits at 2.9%. A higher share is a reason to read the critical reviews below, not a verdict.

The critical reviews

The one and two-star reviews, first. These are what a star average hides, and they are the reason this page exists.

8 of the 15 one and two-star reviews we hold, most recent first.

  • 1 out of 5Geoff IowesEdited 2 months ago

    Just got flicked off middle finger for not letting them merge quickly enough by their own mistake and lack of driving skills by one of their drivers. Not professional ….not smart buddy, it was a pick up truck style (info for the owner)

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

  • 1 out of 5L.o3 months ago

    Your crew acts like trash. Throwing garbage all over the street, sitting in their car and throwing cigarette butts all over the street. Blocking entrances for convenience. Zero professionalism, especially buddy in the blue sedan.

  • 1 out of 5khana year ago

    Perhaps this bad review will get them to come back and finish the job??? We have a furnace stack that exits on our roof, and we found water dripping down indoors when it rains. We were worried that the leak may also be entering our attic space or damaging our roof. Sanderson Roofing was highly rated by a neighborhood group, so we requested a quote. An estimator came by the next day to inspect the roof, showed us pictures and explained how the furnace stack could be leaking, and how they would repair and seal the area. They provided an estimate of $400, which seemed like a lot, but we trusted they would do a professional job. We approved the job and booked a time. On the day, 2 guys came and applied some caulking to the stack, took hardly 10 minutes. We even asked "Are you sure that's all? Your estimator mentioned other repairs required to seal the area? Do you want to test if it's still leaking?" - No, they assured us it's all fixed! To no one's surprise, it was still leaking 🙄... We asked them to come back, they agreed and rebooked a time. On the day, the same 2 guys came again, and just reapplied caulking in the same manner, took hardly 5 minutes this time. And assured us "this time, it's definitely good!" We even asked them to come in and inspect the leak from inside, but they refused. Again, it's still leaking! 😠 After that, they started ignoring us and we never received a response back. When we tried calling, we either got Eric or Jeff on the phone who are rude or sound confused, they told us they'll look at the order and contact us back, but never did. When we email, their admin Sarah says that she's notified Eric or Jeff, but we never hear back. Stupidly, we paid for the job after their second visit, as they pressured us to settle the invoice. We think they took-off with our money and have no intention of resolving the problem! For $400, we could have bought our own damn ladder and applied some caulking! 🙄 ... total rip-off.

  • 1 out of 5Charles Parker2 years ago

    In May 2023 we contracted Sanderson to replace the roof on our house. Without informing us, Sanderson sub-contracted this job to another company who were sloppy, unprofessional, belligerent, and left a mess around the house when they …

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

  • 1 out of 5kyleEdited 2 years ago

    Edit: After leaving this review of my bad experience I was contacted by Craig at Sanderson roofing and he apologized for the miscommunication and mishandling of the problem with my roof. He offered to expedite a reroofing with proper …

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

  • 1 out of 5mountaincastle castle2 years ago

    They performed a small fix on the facia and shingles on my house. It was a terrible experience for me. They could not even put the screws evenly. They had to come multiple times. I argued with them after sending the photos of what they did. Eric was rude on the phone. I called even an institution to complain, then I did not file. I was not happy at all. It was a very small fix, but the techs were very reckless and uncareful. Maybe, it depends on the team they sent, but I don't recommend them based on my experience.

  • 1 out of 5Neha Dhingra3 years ago

    Extremely disappointed. Got our roof installed by them and already leaking in just a year. Called the company to come fix it and they are blaming the winter like we never had a winter before. Try to stay away from them and save yourself from the hassle of dealing with them.

  • 1 out of 5Charlie Ayoub3 years ago

    Unprofessional and unresponsive, good luck trying to get them to schedule your roof on time.

What reviewers keep mentioning

Topics Google extracted from this business’s reviews, with how many mention each. These are words that appeared in reviews, which is not the same as a service the business sells.

  • competitive pricing17
  • efficient crew8
  • clean job site6
  • shingle repair5
  • roof reshingling3
  • flat roof replacement3
  • helpful roofers3
  • workmanship warranty3
  • fascia repair3
  • professional installers3

Other reviews we hold

14 more of the 147 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.

  • 5 out of 5Mike Rochforda week ago

    Outstanding customer service right from the initial contact and all the way through the entire job. The workers were all very accessible and cooperative, they did a fantastic job and performed a very thorough cleanup. They were exceptionally patient and explained every detail we enquired about. The finished product looks amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again or recommend them to friends and family. Five stars!

    Reply from the business

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It was a pleasure working for you, and we are so glad you are happy with the job, from start to clean up! Thank you for the recommendation.

  • 5 out of 5Heider Al-Roubaiea month ago

    Had roofing work done today by Darren and Daniel from Sanderson. The work looks excellent and I am grateful that all of my concerns were addressed. Highly recommended.

    Reply from the business

    Hi David - thank you so much for the review. We are so happy Darren and Daniel provided excellent service for your roof repair, we’ll be sure to pass along the kind words. We appreciate the recommendation!

  • 5 out of 5joseph pribaza month ago

    Very professional and polite - every person on site ! Showed up on time ....left when they said they would ....the work was done on time, on budget and when the packed up and left - you could not tell they were there(other than the newly installed roof). Impeccable !!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for the wonderful feedback Joseph. We take a lot of pride in being punctual and in our workmanship - and hope you enjoy your new roof for years to come, it was a pleasure working for you!

  • 5 out of 5Yan Cheng2 months ago

    The workers are very good and professional. They worked on weekends and cleaned everything afterwards. Strongly recommended them!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for the kind words and recommendation! We are so glad you were happy with the team’s work and cleanup. We appreciate your support.

  • 5 out of 5Dawn Bergevin2 months ago

    Every person I dealt with at Sanderson was helpful & knowledgeable! They did a great job cleaning up every day and kept us informed throughout. Would definitely recommend!

    Reply from the business

    We’re so pleased to hear you had a positive experience. We take pride in keeping our customers informed and the work site clean throughout every project. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing Sanderson Roofing!

  • 5 out of 5adam thomlison2 months ago

    They gave the best price we could find amd did excellent work. They were done the whole job within a day and left zero mess behind.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you Adam. We appreciate the feedback and are glad you were happy with both the work and the clean up. Thanks for choosing Sanderson Roofing!

  • 5 out of 5Umair Arif2 months ago

    We recently had our roof replaced by Sanderson Roofing and had a great experience from start to finish. Their team completed the entire job in just one day, which was very impressive, and the quality of work looks excellent. They also provided a very competitive and fair price compared to others we considered. The crew was professional, efficient, and left everything clean afterward. Highly recommend Sanderson Roofing to anyone looking for reliable roofing work!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for the kind words Umair! We are so glad we could get your roof taken care of efficiently and at a fair price. Your recommendation means a great deal to our small team, and we are happy you had a positive experience from start to finish. Thank you for choosing Sanderson Roofing.

  • 5 out of 5Peter Vronsky3 months ago

    Sanderson Roofing just finished a complete replacement of shingles and vents on our house in May 2026. We collected multiple quotes from companies ranging from small outlets to one national company working though Costco. While all of them …

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for the kind words and for putting your trust in Sanderson Roofing. We take pride in our workmanship and in providing the 25 year warranty our customers deserve. We’re so glad you were happy with the experience and appreciate the time you took to share your feedback!

  • 5 out of 5Geoff McBrideEdited 3 months ago

    I have used Sanderson Roofing twice for repair work. The response time and communication was great, the estimate and associated costs were clearly explained. Everyone I had interactions with was courteous and professional.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you Geoff - we’re are thrilled to hear you have had two good experiences with our team. We appreciate your support and look forward to being your go-to for any future roofing needs!

  • 5 out of 5Mike P4 months ago

    Sanderson is great to deal with. Had them redo a small section of my roof and they did a great job. When another section of my roof started leaking, I called them again and they were very quick and attentive in taking care of it.

    Reply from the business

    We’re so glad you reached out and trusted us to take care of your roofing needs. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review!

  • 5 out of 5Peter PaulEdited 5 months ago

    Had a minor roof leak after heavy rain last weekend. Called Sanderson Tues morning, and two roofers were at our house that same afternoon. They showed me what the problem was (part flashing needed to be re-tarred) and fixed it within a half hour. Would highly recommend Sanderson to others. --Peter Paul

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the recommendation. We're glad we could follow up and address the issues, and we appreciate the trust you have placed in us over the years.

  • 5 out of 5bgenier stjean6 months ago

    Highly reliable and great communication Sanderson Roofing provided excellent service from start to finish. They were in …

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy to hear everything went smoothly and appreciate your trust and recommendation.

  • 5 out of 5robyn hawco6 months ago

    We had our entire roof reshingled by Sanderson 2024. We chose a nice grey and slate colour mix that elevated the overall look of the house. I was shocked at how fast the crew worked. They arrived early in the morning before I left for work and by the time I got home, they were gone and I had a new roof! Entire process was completed in a day. It has now been close to 2 years since they completed the job and roof looks just as great. They were also priced very competively. Great experience from start to finish.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, it was a pleasure working for you! We're happy to hear the new roof continues to look just as good and the entire process was quick and seamless. We appreciate your trust and kind words.

  • 5 out of 5Lirca Medina6 months ago

    I'm more than grateful with the amazing job they did. They're very professional & hard working guys. My roof looks sharp! Now I have peace of mind for 20 years. I highly recommend this company to everyone

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Sanderson Roofing. We're glad we could give you peace of mind for years to come and truly appreciate the recommendation!

What Sanderson Roofing says about itself

Taken from the business’s own website. We have not checked any of it. These are quotes, not credentials — a roofer writing “licensed and insured” on their homepage is not evidence that they are.

  • Insured

    “…Our fully insured team specializes in residential and…”

  • States years in business

    “…Four Generations of Experience With over 125 years behind us, our family-owned business…”

  • Free estimates

    “…PERTS SINCE 1895 ROOFING SERVICES GET A FREE QUOTE Roofing Contractors in Ottawa with…”

  • Mentions the BBB

    “…We are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and have received the Top Choice…”

  • Family owned

    “…With over 125 years behind us, our family-owned business solves roofing challenges.…”

Their site also states: warranty offered.

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Ranked by how many ratings Google has counted.

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Wolfenburg Roofingflat roof replacement, polite crew, smooth process4.9280 ratings2.9% one and two star(613) 800-9058
Vanity Roofing Ottawawater leaks, courteous staff, shingle repair4.8270 ratings4.4% one and two star(613) 851-4448
Remember Me Roofingcompetitive pricing, eavestrough replacement, efficient crew4.8258 ratings5.4% one and two star(613) 854-7663
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Where this page comes from

Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 177 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 177, of which 147 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.

Roof Warden does not verify licenses, bonds, insurance or workers’ compensation cover, and nothing on this page should be read as though we had. Confirm those directly with the contractor and with your state or provincial licensing body before you hire anyone.