Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. is a leading commercial and residential roofing contractor providing roofing, architectural sheet metal, and building envelope solutions across Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. Since 1980, we have delivered durable, code-compliant roofing systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects.
Our team specializes in high-performance roofing assemblies, custom sheet metal fabrication, and exterior systems engineered to withstand coastal climates, heavy precipitation, and long-term exposure.
Founded in 1980, Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. has grown into one of Vancouver Island’s most trusted roofing and sheet metal contractors. Our experience spans commercial buildings, institutional facilities, industrial complexes, and residential developments, supporting both new construction and retrofit projects.
Over the decades, we have built long-standing relationships with builders, developers, consultants, and property owners by delivering reliable roofing systems, technical expertise, and consistent workmanship.
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Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. maintains the internal resources required to support complex roofing and building envelope projects. From skilled field crews to fabrication support and project coordination, our resources allow us to manage scope, schedules, and quality effectively.
By maintaining control over key aspects of project delivery, we ensure consistent standards across all roofing, sheet metal, and exterior systems we install.
We didn’t start as a big contractor. In 1980, our founders, Russ and Sharon Nelson, opened a small roofing business in the Comox Valley.
They built each roof by hand, worked with neighbours, and ensured every job was good enough to recommend to a friend.
See How We Maintain Quality Throughout Generations:
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Through the 1980s and 1990s, we added skilled tradespeople, joined the local union and expanded from homes into schools, hospitals and commercial buildings.
Lyle Nelson, Russ and Sharon’s son, took on a leadership role and pushed us to raise the bar on safety and technical training.
We began fabricating our own flashings, fascia and other sheet‑metal components, investing in cranes, lifts and other equipment so we could control the schedule and quality ourselves.
By the early 2000s, we had branches in Cumberland, Campbell River and Powell River and were known as the largest roofing and cladding contractor north of Victoria.
Our crews have developed extensive experience mobilizing to remote locations and delivering projects from Haida Gwaii to the Yukon by barge, ferry, and float plane.
From reroofing the Campbell River and Comox Valley hospitals to completing landmark projects such as Queens Park Arena, Berwick by the Sea, and BC Hydro’s Quinsam Crossing Field Office, we demonstrated that a company rooted in a small town could successfully deliver complex projects on time and on budget.
We also strengthened our commitment to the communities we serve through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and renewable energy initiatives, including the solar array at the K’ómoks I-Hos Gallery.
In 2014, Chris and Tatyana Smith acquired the business and brought new energy and a focus on modernization. They retained our core crew and values while expanding our fleet and taking on even larger projects.
We won awards for our architectural metalwork, and our fabrication shop grew to serve both in-house and external clients.
In 2025, we partnered with a family office, Parcel B Limited, to support succession planning and long‑term growth. Justin Franceschini, a longtime estimator and project manager, became the owner and now leads the company.
Justin is focusing on strengthening our training programmes, modernizing our systems and keeping our culture intact as we grow.
We’re still headquartered in Cumberland with branches in Campbell River and Powell River, and we still believe in doing the job right, looking after our people and supporting the communities that support us.
Today, Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal is defined not just by what we build but by how we build it. We still see every project as a partnership, whether it’s a roof replacement on a family home, a new build for a hospital or a long‑term maintenance programme for a commercial client.
We combine decades of local experience with the equipment, processes and people needed to tackle work anywhere on the coast.
As we look to the future, we’re focused on training the next generation of tradespeople, investing in safety and technology, and expanding our reach while staying true to the values that got us here.
If you’re planning a project or want to learn more about how we can help, contact us today to start the conversation.
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Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. is always looking for skilled, safety-focused individuals to join our team. We offer opportunities across commercial roofing, residential roofing, sheet metal fabrication, and project support, with an emphasis on training, safety, and long-term career growth.
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“Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal delivered a high-quality commercial roofing system with professionalism, clear communication, and dependable execution. Their team understood the technical demands of our project and delivered exactly as promised.”“Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal delivered a high-quality commercial roofing system with professionalism, clear communication, and dependable execution. Their team understood the technical demands of our project and delivered exactly as promised.”
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“Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal delivered a high-quality commercial roofing system with professionalism, clear communication, and dependable execution. Their team understood the technical demands of our project and delivered exactly as promised.”
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Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. has been serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia since 1980. With more than four decades of experience, we have built a reputation for dependable workmanship, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships.
We work across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. Our experience includes new construction, roof replacements, retrofits, maintenance, and architectural sheet metal systems for a wide range of building types.
Our approach is rooted in process, safety, and performance. We combine experienced crews, defined quality-control procedures, and in-house sheet-metal capabilities to deliver roofing and building-envelope systems that perform reliably over time.
We primarily serve Vancouver Island and the surrounding coastal regions of British Columbia. Our regional presence allows us to respond efficiently while maintaining consistent quality and safety standards across all projects.
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