Roof Replacement & Re-Roofing in San Francisco

Roof Replacement & Re-Roofing in San Francisco from a CSLB-licensed (C-39), insured contractor that has been on Bay Area roofs since 2013 — honest written pricing, free estimates, and financing available.

What's included

• Full tear-off and disposal of the old roof
• Decking inspection and repair of any dry rot
• New underlayment, drip edge and flashing
• Flat/low-slope (TPO, torch-down), shingle and tile systems
• SF DBI permit pulled and inspection passed
• Historic-district review handled where it applies
• Title 24 cool-roof compliance (climate zone 3)
• Class-A fire-rated assemblies where WUI code requires them
• Manufacturer and workmanship warranties

Roofing in the Bay Area: what makes roof replacement different here

Three Bay Area realities shape every reroof. First, the building stock: much of San Francisco is Victorian and Edwardian rowhouses with flat torch-down or TPO roofs behind parapet walls, tight street access and zero staging room — a very different job from a suburban shingle tear-off, and one we plan for. Second, code: reroofs in San Francisco go through the Department of Building Inspection (DBI), historic districts add a review step, low-slope reroofs must use cool-rated materials under Title 24, and homes on the wildland-urban interface in the North Bay and East Bay hills need Class-A fire-rated assemblies. Third, money: this is one of the most expensive construction markets in the country, which is exactly why we put an honest, itemized number in writing and offer financing before you commit to anything.

What roof replacement costs in the San Francisco Bay Area

We publish real ranges up front. Here is what Bay Area homeowners typically pay in 2026:

Directional 2026 Bay Area ranges — your written estimate is free and specific to your roof.

Your price depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the material, access and what the inspection finds — and we put it in writing before any work starts. A roof is a real investment, especially in this market, so we also offer financing to keep it manageable.

Materials: flat vs shingle vs tile

In San Francisco proper, flat and low-slope membranes (torch-down, modified bitumen, TPO) are the native roof. Architectural shingle is the workhorse on pitched roofs across the Peninsula, East Bay and North Bay — Class-A fire-rated versions where wildfire code applies. Tile suits the Spanish-revival stock of the Peninsula and South Bay. We walk you through the trade-offs for your house — see tile vs shingle vs flat in the Bay Area and the San Francisco replacement cost guide.

What to expect on replacement day

A full reroof is a big project, but a well-run crew makes it predictable. Most Bay Area homes are torn off and re-covered in a few days, weather depending. In San Francisco proper, where rowhouses share walls and street parking is scarce, we plan staging, debris chutes, and material delivery ahead of time so the block barely notices. Here is the rhythm of the work:

• Protection first. We tarp landscaping, protect decks and light wells, and lay plywood over walkways before a single shingle or membrane sheet comes off.
• Tear-off. Old material comes down to the bare deck so we can inspect the wood underneath, the part a quick estimate can never see. On fog-belt homes this is where hidden rot shows up.
• Deck repair. Any rotted or delaminated sheathing gets replaced. This is also when we correct attic ventilation if trapped moisture has been quietly damaging the old roof from below.
• Dry-in. New underlayment and flashing go on. This layer, not the surface material, is what actually keeps the winter atmospheric rivers out.
• Finish. Shingles, tile, or membrane go down, followed by a full magnetic nail sweep and complete debris haul.

We pull the required permit, through the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) in the city or your local building department elsewhere, handle historic-district review where it applies, and meet Title 24 cool-roof rules so the job passes inspection cleanly. See our SF roof permit guide for how that process works. A reroof is loud for a day or two, then quiet for decades.

Materials and what they cost

The right material depends on your house, your budget, and how long you plan to stay. A full replacement in the Bay Area typically runs $18,000 to $45,000 and averages around $28,000, a high-cost market by any standard, so the spread matters:

Shingles are the value pick for steep roofs. Tile costs more up front but outlasts everything and suits the Spanish-revival homes of the Peninsula and South Bay. San Francisco rowhouses and many Eichlers go to a flat or low-slope membrane, and plenty of Bay Area homes mix systems, a steep front roof with a flat rear addition, where we handle the transitions and flashing where they meet. In North Bay and East Bay hills WUI zones, we build Class-A fire-rated assemblies that meet Chapter 7A. See our full replacement cost guide to price your specific home.

Warranty and what is covered

A reroof carries two warranties, and they protect different things. The manufacturer warranty covers defects in the shingles, tile, or membrane itself and runs for decades. The workmanship warranty covers how we installed it, the flashing, fastening, and detailing that actually keep water out. Most roofs that fail early fail on workmanship, not material, and in a climate that alternates months of fog with concentrated atmospheric-river storms, detailing is everything. We back our labor and put the terms in writing before you sign anything.

We are licensed (CSLB C-39) and insured, and you can verify any California roofer at cslb.ca.gov before hiring. If a storm later damages a roof we replaced, our storm crew responds quickly and we will help document the claim honestly with our insurance claims team. Questions on coverage? Call (628) 296-9770.

Roof Replacement across the San Francisco Bay Area

From our San Francisco base we bring roof replacement to your property across the city and the greater Bay Area — including San Francisco, Pacific Heights, South San Francisco and Palo Alto, and dozens of other neighborhoods and cities. Our licensed crews are on Bay Area roofs every week, and wherever you are the work is the same: an honest written estimate first, code-compliant installation, and a clean job site when we're done.

The Bay Area is not one roofing market but many microclimates. A roof in the Sunset or Richmond District lives inside the marine layer most of the year and fights moss and constant damp; a Coastside roof in Pacifica or Half Moon Bay takes salt and wind-driven rain head-on; inland East Bay roofs bake past 95°F and get raked by dry Diablo winds; and North Bay homes in wildfire country need Class-A fire-rated assemblies under Chapter 7A. We adjust the materials and the approach to where you actually live, instead of applying a one-size-fits-all spec. Browse all our service areas, explore our roofing guides, or call (628) 296-9770 to confirm we cover your street and book a free estimate.

Roof Replacement by city

We provide roof replacement across the entire Bay Area. Jump to your city for local detail:

Why Bay Area homeowners choose us

• Honest written pricing — every scope in writing, no surprise upcharges.
• Bay Area-specific expertise — flat torch-down and TPO rowhouse roofs, Victorians and Edwardians, fog-belt moisture, Title 24 cool roofs, SF DBI permits and Class-A fire-rated WUI assemblies.
• Licensed & insured — CSLB C-39, workers' comp and general liability. Verify at cslb.ca.gov.
• Financing available — so a safe roof fits your budget.