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Roofing
Everything Under It Depends On It
A roof is the cheapest part of the house to maintain and the most expensive to ignore. By the time you see a stain on the ceiling, the sheathing has usually been wet for a while.
We do full tear-offs rather than layovers wherever the deck allows it, because covering a failing roof with another one just hides the rot. Decking gets inspected and replaced where it is soft, then underlayment, flashing and the roof itself go on properly.
Flashing details around chimneys, valleys, walls and penetrations are where most roofs actually leak. That is where we spend the time.
Roofing
Scope
What Is Included
- Full tear-off and roof replacement
- Composition shingle, tile and flat/low-slope systems
- Sheathing inspection and replacement
- Underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge
- Flashing — chimneys, valleys, walls and penetrations
- Attic ventilation and insulation upgrades
- Leak diagnosis and targeted repair
- Gutter and fascia repair or replacement
Typically a Good Fit For
- Roofs 20+ years old
- Active leaks and ceiling stains
- Homes being prepped for sale
- Storm and wind damage
Not sure this is what you need?
Call and describe the project. If it is not something we do, we will point you to someone who does it well.
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Budget
What Drives Your Price
We price every project individually after walking the space — so rather than publish numbers that would not apply to your home, here is what actually moves the total, and how to compare bids fairly.
Your estimate is free, written and line-item. We walk the space, measure, and put every line in writing with allowances stated in dollars so you can raise or lower them yourself. No obligation, and no number scribbled on the back of a business card.
What Moves the Number
- Square footage and how many planes and valleys the roof has
- Material — comp shingle, concrete tile and clay are very different costs
- How much sheathing is rotten once the old roof comes off
- Pitch and access — steep roofs need more safety setup and time
- Number of penetrations: chimneys, skylights, vents, solar
- Whether ventilation has to be brought up to current code
How to Compare Bids Fairly
A low bid is often just a smaller scope. When you compare estimates, check that each one includes permits, the same allowances, debris removal, and the same level of demolition. Ask every contractor what happens when they find something unexpected — the answer tells you more than the number does.
Verify any license at cslb.ca.gov before you sign anything. Ours is #1125128.
Schedule
How Long It Takes
Real durations from our own jobs. Permitting is the phase most homeowners underestimate — it is controlled by the building department, not by us.
| Phase | Typical duration | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1 day | We get on the roof, photograph what we find, and tell you repair vs replace honestly. |
| Estimate & materials | 3–7 days | Written scope, material selection, color approval. |
| Permit | 1–3 weeks | Reroofs require a permit in most jurisdictions here. |
| Tear-off | 1 day | Old roofing removed, dumpster staged, property protected. |
| Deck repair & dry-in | 1 day | Soft sheathing replaced, underlayment installed the same day so the house is never open overnight. |
| Roofing & flashing | 1–3 days | New roofing, all flashing replaced, ridge and ventilation set. |
| Cleanup & inspection | 1 day | Magnet sweep for nails, debris hauled, final inspection called. |
Choices
Materials & Options
A starting menu, not a limit. If you want something that is not on here, ask.
Where We Work
Roofing on the Central Coast
We roof throughout Santa Maria, Orcutt, Nipomo, Guadalupe, Lompoc and Santa Barbara County. Coastal exposure here is hard on roofs — salt air, wind-driven rain and heavy morning fog — so material and flashing choices that work inland are not always the right call closer to the water.
Local guides: Santa Maria · Orcutt · Santa Barbara
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CSLB #1125128 · General Building (Class B) · $25,000 bond · general liability and workers’ compensation. Certificates come with every proposal without you having to ask.
How It Goes
What Working With Us Looks Like
Consult
We walk the property, listen, and talk budget honestly before anything gets drawn.
Design & Bid
Drawings, selections and a written line-item estimate.
Permits
We submit, handle corrections and schedule every inspection.
Build
Weekly photo updates and a schedule you can hold us to.
Walkthrough
Punch list built with you, warranty handed over, site left clean.
FAQ
Roofing — Questions
How do I know if I need a new roof or just a repair?
Age, granule loss, curling or missing shingles, and stains in the attic are the usual tells. We will get on the roof, photograph what we find, and tell you honestly which one you are looking at — we would rather sell you a repair you need than a roof you do not.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family homes here are a 2 to 4 day job once materials are on site, weather permitting. Tile and complex roofs take longer.
Do you work with insurance claims?
Yes. For storm or wind damage we document everything thoroughly and provide the scope and photos your adjuster will need.
Is a permit required for a reroof?
In most jurisdictions here, yes — and a reroof also triggers current code requirements for underlayment and ventilation. We pull it and handle the inspection.
Can you roof over the existing shingles?
Sometimes it is legal, but we rarely recommend it. A layover hides rotten sheathing, adds weight, voids some manufacturer warranties, and shortens the life of the new roof. We will quote it if you want it, and tell you what you are trading away.
What about solar panels already on the roof?
They have to come off and go back on. We coordinate with a solar contractor for the detach and reset — budget for it as a separate line item.
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