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Common problems
- Sagging or soft spots
- Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
- Missing or curled shingles
Services
- Leak repair
- Flat roof repair
- Flashing and chimney repair
If it's urgent: After a storm, stay off the roof. Catch drips in a bucket and photograph the damage for insurance.
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When it's time for a pro
What usually prompts a call:
- Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
- Missing or curled shingles
- Leaks around a chimney or skylight
What San Francisco housing means for roof repair
The Outer Sunset and Outer Richmond filled in with stucco row houses from the 1930s through the 1950s. Summer fog rolls in off the Pacific most mornings in the western neighborhoods.
San Francisco is the only consolidated city and county in California. Flat roofs with tar or modified bitumen are common on older row homes and apartment buildings, and they need regular attention at seams and drains. Many Victorian and Edwardian houses west of Van Ness Avenue survived the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Most rain falls between November and March, so a small leak can sit unnoticed through the dry season until the first big storm. The Mission and Potrero Hill are often sunny and warm when Ocean Beach is foggy.
Utilities, permits and licensing
In California, licenses for roofing contractors come from the Contractors State License Board. Check with the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection 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.
Permit questions go to the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. Water comes from the SFPUC, most of it from the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. Hetch Hetchy water travels about 160 miles to the city, almost entirely by gravity. Steep hills in many neighborhoods affect parking and access for service vans.
How the connection works
- Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
- An outside roofing contractor covering San Francisco picks it up.
- The pro gets in touch, and you decide on timing and price together.
Before the visit
Clear access to the attic so the roofer can check from inside.
Make a list of questions so nothing gets forgotten during the visit.
What people ask us
How often should gutters be cleaned?
At least once or twice a year, more if trees overhang the roof. Clogged gutters send water back under the roof edge and down the walls, so they matter more than they seem.
What causes roof leaks?
Worn flashing around chimneys, vents and skylights is a common cause, along with missing shingles and clogged gutters.
Which parts of San Francisco can you help with?
Yes, as long as a pro is available. San Francisco ZIP codes 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107 and others are in range, and that includes Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Excelsior and Bayview. Share the street name when you call so we can check the right part of town.
What should a roofing contractor know about homes in San Francisco?
Many houses sit over a ground-floor garage, which is often where the water heater and furnace are. The city's mandatory soft-story program required retrofits of older wood-frame buildings with tuck-under parking. Much of the housing is more than 80 years old. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.
Where do permits come from in San Francisco?
San Francisco permits come from the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. Ask the roofing contractor before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.
Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Francisco, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94124, 94127, 94129, 94130, 94131, 94132, 94133, 94134, 94158, 94188
Nearby
- Roofing in Daly City
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- Richmond roofing
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