
Roof Installation in the Bay Area
Composition shingle, standing-seam metal, tile and flat roofs, for re-roofs and new construction. Every roof we put on is Class A fire rated.
How much does a new roof cost in the Bay Area?
It depends on your roof: its layout, the material you pick and how easy it is to reach. So rather than post a number that may not fit your home, we come out, look at the roof and give you a free estimate.
What the job includes
- We meet you at the house, look at the roof with you and give you a free estimate.
- Every roof we put on is Class A fire rated.
- Ember-resistant vents, if you want them.
- At the end of every work day, the work area is made watertight.
- When the roof is done, we clean your gutters and sweep the yard for nails with a magnet.
- We document everything and include photos.
Roof types
| Roof | What it is |
|---|---|
| Composition shingle | Also called asphalt shingle: a fiberglass or felt mat coated with asphalt, with mineral granules on the weather side |
| Standing-seam metal, mechanical seam | Metal panels whose raised seams are closed with a hand or power seamer |
| Standing-seam metal, snap-lock | Metal panels whose seams snap together, with no seaming needed |
| Tile | Round-topped Mission and Spanish styles, or flat |
| Torch-down (flat roofs) | Sheets of modified asphalt, sealed down with a propane torch |
| TPO (flat roofs) | A single layer of flexible membrane over the whole roof |
| Tar and gravel (flat roofs) | Layers of asphalt built up on the roof and topped with gravel |
| Hot mop (flat roofs) | Layers built up on the roof, each mopped on with hot asphalt |
| Silicone (flat roofs) | A liquid silicone coating, most often put over an existing roof |
Signs it’s time for a new roof
- Shingles curling, cracking or missing in more than one place
- Shingle granules collecting in the gutters
- Water stains on a ceiling or in the attic
- A wood shake roof: it isn’t Class A rated
Why Sunshine Gutters and Roofing
- Family-owned since 2002, trusted by thousands of returning Bay Area homeowners
- Licensed roofing contractor (CSLB #1053780, C-39 Roofing), bonded, with $2 million in general liability coverage
- GAF Certified SG’s GAF listing →
- Our own crew, never subcontractors
- We keep track of local regulations, fire safety rules and insurance programs
- We document everything and include photos
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Questions people ask
Can a new roof lower my insurance?
It can help. California’s Safer from Wildfires program counts a Class A fire rated roof as one of its measures, and the state says every action in the program qualifies you for an insurance discount. Every roof we install is Class A. Ask your insurer how it applies to your policy.
What does Class A mean?
It’s the top fire rating for a roof. California’s building code puts it this way: Class A roofs “are effective against severe fire test exposure.” For many roofs the rating belongs to the whole roof as tested, the layers under the covering included.
Is a new roof guaranteed?
Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed for 7 years, and the roofing materials carry their maker’s standard warranty.
How long does a new roof take?
It depends on the size of the job.
Do you do new construction?
Yes, new construction as well as re-roofs.
Is financing available for a new roof?
Yes, through Acorn Finance: you can see if you pre-qualify in minutes, and checking won’t affect your credit score. Financing →
A new roof is easiest to plan before the rainy season, not in the middle of it.
We reply the same business day. Quotes in Spanish on request.
5% off for seniors, for military and government, and for police and fire. Free estimates on every job.
We work in all nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. Service Areas →










