Watch: commercial torch-on at the Hyatt
Filmed on site in downtown Vancouver — commercial torch-on roofing over an operating hotel.
Pro Torch Roofing has looked after the Hyatt Regency on Burrard Street since 2023 — ongoing roof repairs and maintenance across the property, with three full torch-on roof replacements scheduled for 2026. A landmark downtown hotel that never closes, so every visit is planned around guests, weather and city logistics.
Burrard Street, downtown Vancouver
High-rise hotel, occupied, 24/7 operations
2-ply SBS torch-on · repairs & maintenance
Scope
Caring for the building since 2023 · three roof replacements in 2026
The challenge
A downtown hotel this size never pauses. Guests sleep under the roof deck every night, deliveries and events run around the clock, and every sheet of material moves through a controlled site high above Burrard Street. Hot work on an occupied high-rise takes planning: fire-watch protocols, staging that never blocks hotel operations, and a crew that finishes what it starts on schedule.
What we did
Ongoing care since 2023
Regular inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance across the property — catching small problems on the membrane, drains and flashings before they ever reach a guest room ceiling. Every visit ends with written documentation for building management.
A replacement plan, not an emergency
Three roof areas have been assessed and scheduled for full 2-ply torch-on replacement in 2026 — phased around hotel operations so the building keeps running while each roof is rebuilt. Planned replacements cost less and disrupt less than emergency ones.
Torch-on done in-house
SBS base and granulated cap sheet, custom-bent flashings from our own shop, and a fire watch after every torch session — backed by a $5M hot-work policy and 25 years of torch-on experience.
The result
A landmark downtown hotel with a roofing partner on call year-round — and a clear, scheduled replacement program instead of surprise leaks.
Slide through the job. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Questions about heritage and hotel roofing
Can a hotel stay open during a roof replacement?
Yes. We schedule hoisting and noisy tear-off in agreed windows, seal debris chutes, keep the roof closed overnight and work in sections so guest rooms are never affected.
Do you handle ongoing maintenance for commercial buildings?
Yes — we've cared for the Hyatt's roofs since 2023. Regular inspections and small repairs are what let a commercial roof reach its full 25–30 year service life.
What does a commercial torch-on roof cost in Vancouver?
Pro Torch Roofing installs 2-ply SBS torch-on at $10–$20 per square foot. Occupied high-rise buildings sit toward the upper end because of access, logistics and detailing.
Is torching safe on an occupied high-rise?
Our crews carry a $5M hot-work policy, follow fire-watch protocols after every torch session, and plan every lift and staging area around the building's daily operations.
Own or manage a commercial building?
Free drone inspection and written scope. We call back within two business hours.
