Cliff-Cannon sits on steep grades above downtown Spokane where older Craftsman and bungalow homes from the early 1900s line narrow lots along Cannon Street and Cliff Avenue. Winter snow loads and spring runoff often push water under older asphalt shingles and into attic spaces. Homeowners here call for roof repair when ice dams form along the eaves or when wind-driven rain finds gaps around chimneys and valleys.
Access to many Cliff-Cannon addresses requires parking on the street and carrying materials up sloped driveways or stair sets. Crews work around mature trees that drop needles and limbs onto roofs near Cannon Park. Quick inspection of flashing and underlayment on these 80- to 100-year-old structures prevents leaks from reaching the finished lower levels common in this neighborhood.
Roof damage repair calls in Cliff-Cannon frequently involve matching existing three-tab shingles or switching to architectural shingles that better handle Spokane's freeze-thaw cycles. Work is scheduled around the business hours of Mon–Fri 8am–6pm and Sat 9am–2pm so residents can meet crews on site.
Around Cliff-Cannon
We regularly work near:
- 📍Cannon Park
- 📍Cliff Avenue
- 📍South Cannon Street
- 📍Lewis and Clark High School
- 📍Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
Roof Repair in Cliff-Cannon — Local Notes
- •Steep lots off Cliff Avenue require extra safety rigging and material staging on small front yards.
- •Many homes near Cannon Park still have original cedar shakes that need careful removal before new underlayment goes down.
- •South-facing slopes catch extra sun in summer but trap heavy snow on the north side during winter, creating uneven wear.
- •Narrow alleys behind blocks along South Cannon Street limit dumpster placement, so debris is often hauled out by hand.