How quickly can they respond to a roof leak?

They often come within 24 hours. One reviewer's chimney leak was fixed the same day it was reported; another had a roof inspection and repair completed within 2 days.

Do they offer smaller repair jobs or just major replacements?

Yes. Reviewers describe having small roof leaks, missing shingles, and minor condo issues handled alongside full assessments.

What areas do they serve?

Their website lists Ottawa, the greater valley area, Orleans, Kanata, and Barrhaven.

Dawson and Sons Roofing

Updated 2026-09-25 · 19,386 reviewed · 1,323 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(32) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Google-verified32 Google reviewsover 50 years

Location: Old Ottawa South, Ottawa
Services: Roof Repair, Flat & Commercial Roofing, Roof Replacement & Installation
Reviews: 32
Ranking: #234 in Roof Repair
Best for: Homeowners needing honest, quick roof repairs and preventive maintenance.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-25). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-25.

What do recent reviews say?

Jack, Mike, and the Dawson team respond quickly to roof issues, often within 24 hours, and diagnose problems thoroughly. Reviewers consistently report fair prices, skilled work, and honest counsel - one called them "real smart and passionate" about roofing, another praised their willingness to offer less expensive solutions than competitors. Several mention preventive repairs and detailed explanations of what needs fixing. Cleanup is noted as minimal and the crew stays professional even on small or urgent jobs.

Praised for

prompt response and honest advice
knowledgeable and skilled staff
fair pricing
thorough assessments and preventive work
professional and efficient service

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Best for: Homeowners needing honest, quick roof repairs and preventive maintenance.

What are they good at?

Fast response (often 24 hours or next day)
Family expertise (Mike, Jack, and James combine decades of experience)
Honest, fair pricing compared to competitors
Thorough diagnostic work and preventive maintenance

Worth knowing

Mike Dawson (founder), son Jack, and son James comprise the core team
Handled chimney leak within 24 hours
Conducts thorough roof assessments and offers preventive repairs (e.g., securing wind-lifted shingles, vent flange repairs)
Known to offer less expensive solutions than competitor quotes
Cleans up after jobs

What reviews say by service

Roof Repair: Quickly identifies and fixes leaks; conducts preventive repairs on rest of roof.
Eavestrough & Gutters: Praised for fair pricing and professional eavestrough work.
Siding Contractor: Secured siding properly after storm; reviewers very happy with the work.
Chimney Services: Fixed water leak around chimney within 24 hours.
Roof Inspection & Maintenance: Thorough roof assessments and preventive maintenance highly valued by clients.
Residential Roofing: Handles asphalt shingle repairs and small urgent jobs with professionalism and fair pricing.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.63 average across the 997 roof repair businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 81

Review volume 66

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

FAQ

How quickly can they respond to a roof leak?: They often come within 24 hours. One reviewer's chimney leak was fixed the same day it was reported; another had a roof inspection and repair completed within 2 days.
Do they offer smaller repair jobs or just major replacements?: Yes. Reviewers describe having small roof leaks, missing shingles, and minor condo issues handled alongside full assessments.
What areas do they serve?: Their website lists Ottawa, the greater valley area, Orleans, Kanata, and Barrhaven.

Contact

Phone: +1613-223-8159
Website: http://www.dawsonandsonsroofing.com/
Address: 166 Sunnyside Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 0R3
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Last verified 2026-09-25

Opening hours

Monday: 07:00-17:00
Tuesday: 07:00-17:00
Wednesday: 07:00-17:00
Thursday: 07:00-17:00
Friday: 07:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Asphalt shinglesModified bitumenFascia and gutteringRoof installationEstimatesStructural roofingSidingEavestroughing

Operating:over 50 years

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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