We have been providing roofing services in Port Moody for a long time, and our presence has increased considerably with the city’s recent growth. In particular, the start of construction on the Skytrain Evergreen Line increased our calls in the area. With the many new apartment and condo buildings popping up because of this rapid transit expansion, we are called on more frequently now.
Residential and Commercial Roofing Services
Reliable roof repair Port Moody is pleased to provide service to the strata complexes in Port Moody for any roofing concern. We also offer roof repair services to residents of the area as well as businesses. From Rocky Point to Admiralty Point, you can count on our roofing contractors for expert advice and friendly service at competitive rates. Any time you need a Port Moody roofer call us to set up an appointment.
A Little Port Moody History
The early history of the Port Moody area was dominated by two events: the 1858 gold rush on the Fraser and the 1886 arrival of the first transcontinental train. With the sudden appearance of thousands of gold prospectors in the Fraser Valley and the need to develop a back-door defense for the burgeoning town of New Westminster, the Royal Engineers (commanded by Col. Richard Moody, after whom Port Moody was named in 1859) were directed to clear a trail from the new capital of British Columbia to Burrard Inlet.
The trail, later known as North Road, would allow ships anchored in Burrard Inlet to unload military supplies and personnel if New Westminster were attacked from the south. No attack occurred. But a town, at first no more than a cluster of tents and shacks, began to grow, spurred on by several land grants to some of the Royal Engineers. One of them was John Murray, who eventually owned about half the town. His son, also named John, later was responsible for many street names – Murray, John, George, William, Henry, Jane, Mary, etc. The main thoroughfare, St. John Street, is a misnomer: John Jr. – police officer, alderman and general mover and shaker – in error put “St.” in front of, instead of behind, “John.” So the official survey gave the street the name it has today.
