Steep lots and split-levels in Burnaby
Many Burnaby roofs are awkward to work on. On steep lots in Capitol Hill and Burnaby Heights, the front gutter can sit well above the driveway. A ladder that felt fine in December feels different in January.
Post-war houses and split-levels often have several roof heights to tie together. That means lights run across a low section, step up, then continue higher. Taking them down is mostly about working through each level in order, so nothing gets yanked or left hanging.
If you have bins of lights in the garage and you're done with the ladder, this is the job to hand off. We take the lights down, remove the clips, and leave the house the way it looked before the lights went up.
Wet roofs, moss and shade
Rain increases with elevation in Burnaby. Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain stay wetter and cooler than the south slope near the Fraser. Tall firs and cedars around Deer Lake and Burnaby Mountain keep roofs damp and mossy, and ravine parks and greenbelts leave many lots shaded for much of the day.
In January, that adds up to slick shingles and slippery moss. We move roof work when it is slick or windy, rather than push through it. If your date shifts, it is for safety, and we will rebook with you.
A wet roof is also the main reason people put removal off. If your lights are still up in February, that is common, and we can still take them down.
What removal includes, and what the price depends on
Removal covers rooflines, gutters, trees and shrubs. Here is what happens on the day.
- Lights come down and clips come off, unless you ask us to leave the clips for next year.
- Strands are coiled and labelled by area, so the front roofline doesn't end up tangled with the tree lights.
- Your lights are left where you choose. Ask when you book if you want us to store them.
We can remove lights we hung, lights you hung, or lights from an installer you can no longer reach. Send a photo and tell us how high they are.
The price depends on how many roof levels there are, how high the runs sit, how much is in trees and shrubs, and how the lights are attached. We explain this when you book, so there are no surprises.
Townhouses, stratas and low-rise buildings
Townhouse complexes fill much of the middle of Burnaby, and many around Brentwood and Metrotown set rules on what goes on the exterior. Those rules often cover how long lights can stay up too. If your strata or building manager has asked for lights to come down, we can handle that.
We also work with stratas, low-rise condos and storefronts. For a complex, send us the details and a few photos of the areas involved. We will tell you what the job looks like before anyone arrives.
For a single townhouse, the job is usually small. It is still worth booking early in January so it doesn't slide into spring.
