What roof-repair Includes
Repair starts with a roof inspection — a full walk of the roof deck, valleys, flashing, and penetrations. We check attic ventilation and look for ponding water.
Then comes the scope of work: tarp active leaks, replace failed shingle or tile, reflash chimney and pipe boots, reseal seams. Materials match what's already there.
Cleanup is part of the job. A dumpster takes old debris, and magnets sweep the yard for nails and fasteners.
- Inspect ridge, hip, valley, and eave conditions
- Repair or replace flashing, step flashing, counter-flashing
- Reset pipe flashing and vent boots
- Clear gutters and downspouts
- Document findings with photos
Quality & Materials Standards
Material choice follows roof pitch and architecture. Steep gable roofs suit asphalt shingle, architectural shingle, or standing-seam panel. Low-slope and mansard sections call for membrane — tpo, epdm, or modified bitumen.
Underlayment matters as much as the top layer. Synthetic underlayment and ice-and-water shield at eaves guard against wind-driven rain. Drip edge and proper attic ventilation extend roof life.
Work meets California building code. For storm damage, we help with claim documentation — photos, a written estimate, and a scope of work your insurance claim adjuster can use. Repair often comes before replacement.
Local Service Areas
Downtown San Rafael
Historic core near the Marin County Civic Center, where older architecture meets bay-front weather.
- Spanish Colonial Revival roofs from the early 1900s with clay tile and concrete tile
- Parapet and coping failures on flat commercial-adjacent rooftops
- Chimney flashing and counterflashing worn by decades of rain
- Tight lots mean ladder and scaffold staging, not drive-up access
Terra Linda
Mid-century tract homes on gentle slopes, many now past their first or second roof.
- 1950s–1960s low-slope sections with aging built-up roof or modified bitumen
- Original wood shake and cedar shake reaching end of service life
- Failing pipe boots and vent boots at plumbing penetrations
- Granule loss and blistering on older asphalt shingle
Marinwood
Quiet mid-century neighborhood where fog lingers and decks meet rooflines.
- Roofline transitions where flat and pitched sections join
- Valley and flashing leaks from debris and moss buildup
- Dry-rot in fascia, soffit, and sheathing behind failed sealant
- Ridge vent and soffit vent upgrades for better ventilation
Sleepy Hollow
Wooded, fire-conscious hills where dry summer heat stresses roofing materials.
- uv degradation cracking caulk, mastic, and roof cement
- Tree debris clogging gutters, downspouts, and valleys
- Wood shake and cedar shake dried brittle by low humidity
- Ember-resistant detail work at eaves and vents
Greenbrae
Bay-view hillside homes with contemporary designs and complex geometry.
- Contemporary hillside residences with multiple roof planes
- Standing-seam panel and metal panel seams stressed by wind
- Skylight and dormer flashing as common leak points
- Wind damage lifting ridge cap and edge metal