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From flat roofs to shingles, we connect Palo Alto residents with independent roofers for repairs and inspections.

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Common problems

  • Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
  • Ice dams in winter
  • Sagging or soft spots

Services

  • Leak repair
  • Shingle replacement
  • Flashing and chimney repair

If it's urgent: Don't climb up after storm damage. Put something under the leak and take pictures for your insurer.

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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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Repair payment is made to your pro.

Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

VendorReach is a matchmaker: we connect you with an independent local pro, who does the work and stands behind it with the 30-day warranty. We are not the contractor. Terms

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What usually goes wrong

Typical calls we get from Palo Alto:

  • Ice dams in winter
  • Sagging or soft spots
  • Water dripping or stains on the ceiling

What Palo Alto housing means for roof repair

Stanford University borders the city on the west. San Francisquito Creek flooded parts of the city in 1998.

Caltrain stops at University Avenue and California Avenue. Additions often have a lower-pitch roof tied into the original one, and that seam is a common spot for leaks. Summers are mild and mostly sunny.

Fire-resistant roofing and ember-resistant vents are required for new work in many high fire-risk areas. The HP Garage on Addison Avenue is called the birthplace of Silicon Valley.

Permits, licenses and your utility

In California, licenses for roofing contractors come from the Contractors State License Board. Check with the City of Palo Alto Development Services department about permit requirements before re-roofing, especially in historic districts. After a big storm, roofers get busy fast, so a temporary tarp can protect the house while you wait for a full repair.

City of Palo Alto Utilities delivers SFPUC water from Hetch Hetchy. Professorville has many homes from the early 1900s. Wastewater from homes here goes to the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and permits run through the City of Palo Alto Development Services department. Electricity here comes from City of Palo Alto Utilities, and gas from City of Palo Alto Utilities. Greenmeadow and Midtown have large groups of Eichler homes.

From call to visit

  1. Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
  2. A roofing contractor with openings near Palo Alto gets the details.
  3. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

Before the visit

Note the age of the roof if you know it, and any past repairs.

Check whether anything is still under a manufacturer or builder warranty.

Quick answers

Is it safe to go on my roof?

It's better to let a pro handle it. Falls are a serious risk. Ladders and wet or steep surfaces cause serious injuries every year, and a pair of binoculars from the ground is a safer first look.

Do you cover College Terrace and Charleston Meadows?

Our network reaches College Terrace, Charleston Meadows, Professorville and Old Palo Alto and the rest of Palo Alto (94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306). Tell us about a gate code, a tight driveway or a dog in the yard so the pro can plan. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.

Can a roof be repaired instead of replaced?

Often, yes. If the damage is limited and the roof isn't near the end of its life, a repair can make sense. A roofer can explain the options.

Any Palo Alto details worth mentioning when I call?

City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city-run utility in California with electric, gas, water and wastewater service. The Baylands Nature Preserve is on the city's east edge. Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.

Where do permits come from in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto permits come from the City of Palo Alto Development Services department. Ask the roofing contractor before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.

If you're renting in Palo Alto, check your lease for who handles this repair.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Palo Alto, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306

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