Roof Replacement in San Rafael, California

The older roofs across San Rafael are reaching the end of their life, and the fog has streaked them with algae over the years. Roof replacement in San Rafael gives the home a new, complete roof system built for the North Bay climate.

Signs Your San Rafael Roof Needs Replacement

• The shingles are curling or cupping — the damp and the age have worn the asphalt
• The algae streaks are widespread — the algae has degraded the shingle surface
• The granules are gone from the shingles — the roof is past the point of the repair
• The roof is over 20 years old — the shingles have reached their service life
• The roof has had repeated repairs — the patches are not holding and the replacement is the better value

Why San Rafael Roofs Need Replacement

The North Bay climate is the main factor in the roof replacement. The fog and the salt air degrade the shingles and the flashing. The older homes are decades past their life.

The replacement gives the home a modern roof system. The architectural shingles, the corrosion-resistant flashing, and the ventilation handle the coastal climate better than the old roofs.

How We Replace Roofs in San Rafael

1. Inspect the roof and the deck — check the shingles, the flashing, and the decking
2. Choose the material — the architectural shingles or the metal for the coastal climate
3. Tear off the old roof — remove the shingles and the underlayment, inspect the deck
4. Install the underlayment — the synthetic felt or the ice-and-water shield at the eaves
5. Install the flashing — the corrosion-resistant drip edge, step flashing, and valley flashing
6. Install the shingles or the metal — the material in the manufacturer’s pattern
7. Install the ventilation — the ridge vent and the soffit vents for the balanced airflow

Roof Replacement Costs in San Rafael

Service	Typical range	What’s included	Warranty
Architectural shingle roof	$10,000 – $20,000	Tear-off, deck check, underlayment, shingles	30 years
Standing-seam metal roof	$17,000 – $35,000	Tear-off, deck check, underlayment, metal	50 years
Tile roof	$17,000 – $33,000	Tear-off, deck check, underlayment, tile	50 years
Full roof + gutters package	$12,000 – $26,000	Roof, gutters, downspouts, ventilation	30 years

Preventing Roof Problems in San Rafael

• Replace the roof before the algae takes over — the algae degrades the shingle surface
• Choose the algae-resistant shingles — the granules resist the streaking
• Include the ventilation — the airflow dries the roof and slows the algae
• Inspect the decking during the tear-off — the hidden rot is revealed then

Expert tip: in San Rafael, the roof replacement should include the ridge vent and the soffit vents. The airflow dries the roof and slows the algae and the moss. The ventilation is as important as the shingles in the fog.

Serving San Rafael and Nearby Areas

We replace roofs across Marin County — San Rafael, Novato, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Mill Valley, and the surrounding communities.

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