Metrotown Roofing — Burnaby Regional Strata Core
Metrotown is the largest and densest of Burnaby town centres and one of the most strata heavy neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver. Most buildings are mid rise and tower strata from the 1980s through 2020s, with low rise wood frame walk ups and townhouse complexes filling the surrounding streets. Paragon covers all of Metrotown with institutional quality work and family ownership since 2010.
Metrotown sits at the heart of Burnaby, anchored by the Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre and the Expo Line SkyTrain. The neighbourhood was designated as Burnaby Regional Town Centre in the 1980s and has been the focus of decades of high density development. The result reads as one of the most strata heavy neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver. Towers along Kingsway and Beresford. Mid rise residential on the side streets. Low rise wood frame walk ups in the secondary streets. Townhouse complexes on the perimeter. Single family pockets sit between Buckingham Heights to the north and Edmonds to the south.
The roofing work here is overwhelmingly multifamily flat membrane work. The 1980s and 1990s wood frame strata cohort is at first or second cycle replacement. The 1990s and 2000s mid rise concrete buildings are hitting first replacement on their original built up tar and gravel or torch on systems. The 2010s and 2020s towers are in early life but have podium and amenity roofs that are starting to need attention. Sheer volume of strata projects makes this one of the most active multifamily roof markets in Metro Vancouver.
What we do in Metrotown
Low rise wood frame strata is the volume work
The streets between Kingsway and Imperial, and along Beresford and the side streets toward Royal Oak, carry a heavy cohort of 3 and 4 storey wood frame strata buildings from the 1980s and 1990s. Most still have their original or first cycle torch on roofs. Those original roofs are now 30 to 45 years old. Those first cycle replacements from the early 2000s are now 20 to 25 years old themselves. The volume of buildings hitting replacement age right now is substantial. Council planning and depreciation report integration matter on every project.
Conversion from torch on to TPO
An increasing number of Metrotown low rise strata buildings are converting from torch on to TPO single ply during membrane replacement. The reasons are simple. Longer expected service life. White or grey reflective surface that reduces summer cooling load. Cleaner installation without the open flame torch on requires. Hot work permit complications avoided. Slightly higher up front cost recovered through longer warranty period. We handle both like for like torch on replacement and torch on to TPO conversion based on building geometry, council preference, and budget.
Metrotown roof replacement cost in 2026
| Property type | Lifespan | Typical Metrotown cost |
|---|---|---|
| Low rise strata torch on (per building) | 20 to 25 years | $80,000 to $300,000+ |
| Low rise strata TPO (per building) | 25 to 30 years | $110,000 to $400,000+ |
| Mid rise concrete TPO (per building) | 25 to 30 years | $300,000 to $1,500,000+ |
| Mid rise protected membrane assembly | 30 to 40 years | $500,000 to $2,000,000+ |
| Townhouse strata complex (total project) | 25 to 30 years | $200,000 to $1,500,000+ |
| Tower podium / amenity (per project) | 25 to 40 years | $200,000 to $1,500,000+ |
Metrotown sub areas we cover
- Metropolis at Metrotown core, the central retail and tower zone
- Kingsway corridor, the central spine with mixed strata and commercial
- Beresford corridor, dense low rise wood frame strata cohort
- Royal Oak corridor, the south western edge with mixed residential
- Bonsor Park area, established strata around the community centre
- Imperial Street corridor, the southern boundary with strata transition
Adjacent areas we serve
Edmonds (south). Buckingham Heights (north). Brentwood (north). Deer Lake (east). Big Bend (south west). From the same crews. Burnaby coverage end to end.
Why Metrotown stratas choose Paragon
Family owned since 2010. Dual CertainTeed Master Roofer and IKO Master Roofer certified. 120+ five star reviews. Multifamily strata expertise. Mid rise concrete and tower podium capability. Torch on to TPO conversion specialists. Full depreciation report integration on every project. Council presentation materials and AGM coordination standard. Free on site assessments with detailed written quotes. No surprise extras. Paragon HQ at 12233 92 Avenue in Surrey serves all of Metrotown and the Burnaby strata corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Low rise wood frame strata buildings typically run $80,000 to $400,000 per building depending on roof area, membrane type, and access logistics. Mid rise concrete buildings run $300,000 to $1,500,000+. Tower podium and amenity projects run $200,000 to $1,500,000+. Townhouse strata complexes run $200,000 to $1,500,000+ at the total project level.
Metrotown was designated as Burnaby Regional Town Centre in the 1980s and has been the focus of decades of mid rise and tower development. The result is one of the most strata heavy neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver. Almost every block carries one or more low rise, mid rise, or tower strata buildings.
Yes. Newer Metrotown towers carry podium roofs over parking and retail levels, plus amenity terraces and rooftop pool decks. We handle hot applied SBS, PMMA liquid applied membranes, hot rubberized asphalt for plaza waterproofing, and protected membrane assemblies on these specialized applications.
Low rise wood frame strata flat roof replacement is the highest volume project. Buildings from the 1980s and 1990s with original torch on roofs are at first or second cycle replacement age. Conversion from torch on to TPO single ply is increasingly common because of the longer service life and reflective surface.
Low rise strata buildings run 1 to 4 weeks for full membrane replacement. Mid rise concrete buildings with larger roof areas, parapet detail work, and crane logistics run 4 to 12 weeks. Tower podium projects can run 6 to 16 weeks. Council planning and depreciation report integration typically adds 3 to 9 months before work starts.
Yes. Every multifamily project we deliver includes full strata depreciation report integration. Current condition assessment, remaining useful life estimates, replacement cost projections aligned with the report cycle, council presentation materials, and AGM coordination are all standard inclusions.
Metrotown Strata Project? Free Assessment.
Free on site assessments with detailed written quotes. Multifamily strata specialists. Mid rise concrete and tower podium expertise. Full depreciation report support.
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