Roofing FAQs

Most of our roof repairs cost about $2,000–$3,000. Bigger problems, especially ones that have been left alone for a while, average around $5,500. The inspection is free, and you'll get photos and a written quote the same day, so you know the price before any work starts.

On most homes we see, a new entry-level asphalt shingle roof averages about $17,000–$20,000. The price depends on the size of the roof, how steep it is, and the shingle line you choose. Every new roof comes with our lifetime warranty, and $0-down financing is available.

On a typical Sacramento home (about 2,500 sq ft of roof, a pitch under 6/12, simple to medium complexity), lifting all the tiles, replacing the underlayment and relaying the tiles usually runs $30,000–$35,000.

Usually because the companies aren't the same. The state licensing board doesn't require liability insurance that covers damage to your home. Some roofers carry it anyway, at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars a year, and some don't. One company has an established team, with people who specialize in each part of the job. Another may have one person juggling too many jobs and wearing too many hats. Those differences don't show up in the price, but they matter if something goes wrong. Ask every roofer for proof of insurance, and compare what each quote actually includes.

We need to see the roof in person to account for everything that affects the price. The inspection and written quote are free.

Yes, and repairs too. Financing is available for repairs and replacements on residential projects, usually with a $1,000 minimum. Options include $0 down with low monthly payments or a 12-month no-interest option. See our financing page.

The deposit is never more than $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less, and it’s due when you sign. Progress payments are due at set milestones during the job, and the final payment is due when the work is complete. There’s a 3% fee if you pay by credit card.

It depends on the quote, but usually 7–14 days. Your quote shows the exact date. If material prices haven’t changed after that, we can often still honor it.

Sometimes, case by case, when the other quote is a true like-for-like match. Quotes can look the same to an untrained eye, so we compare: the same general liability insurance (many roofers don’t carry it), a similar record of positive reviews, the same products and quality, the same warranty, and all new components rather than reused ones that can leak later. When it really matches, we’ll match it in most cases. Roofers with the same standards and products usually price close to us anyway.

Permits and city inspections, tear-off of the old roof, haul-away of all debris and trash, and cleanup. Anything not listed in your contract is excluded. The most common extras are dry rot found during tear-off and any special city requirements or permits that weren’t known when we quoted.

Check, cash, ACH bank transfer, Zelle, Apple Pay and credit cards (with a 3% fee), plus financing.

Yes. We offer senior and military discounts. The amount changes with current promotions, so ask your estimator. We also have a referral program.

Yes. California law gives you 3 business days to cancel a home improvement contract. After that period, you can still cancel, but you may lose your deposit.

Yes. If you own the home and are looking at getting your roof repaired or replaced, the inspection and written quote are free. We come out hoping to earn your business.

No. Our free inspections are for property owners who need roof work. We don't inspect homes for sale or in escrow, we don't work for realtors or anyone who isn't the owner, and we don't review work another contractor has already finished.

Inspections are usually available within a few days, and we answer 24/7. Most work is scheduled 2–4 weeks after you approve the quote.

Have a tile roof looked at by the time it’s about 10 years old. After that, get it checked after a big storm, after a leak, if something looks off, or regularly if you have a lot of trees, since leaves and debris clog the channels that carry water off the roof and push it back under the tiles.

Most leaking roofs need a repair, not a replacement. If the problem is in specific spots, a targeted repair fixes it for far less. See roof repair.

Watch for cracked shingles, fiberglass mat showing through where the granules have worn off, missing shingles, granules collecting in your gutters, and leaks inside the house. When those show up across the whole roof rather than in one spot, it's usually time for a new roof. We'll inspect it, show you photos, and tell you honestly whether a repair will still buy you good years.

Most asphalt shingle roofs here last 20 years or more, but we've seen them fail in as little as 10 to 15 years. That's why the warranty matters. If you want to be covered when shingles fail early, choose an extended manufacturer warranty. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor, our new roofs come with a lifetime warranty backed by Owens Corning.

Sometimes, but we usually recommend a tear-off. A new roof can go over the old one only if there’s just one existing layer, the deck is solid, and there’s no dry rot to repair. The catch is that a roof-over usually lasts about 10 years, far less than a new roof installed over a clean deck. On some flat roofs, a second layer can also trap condensation between layers.

It depends on your budget, how long you plan to stay, and the look you want. Asphalt shingles are a popular choice for curb appeal and value; concrete tile lasts a very long time; single-ply TPO or PVC is the standard for flat roofs.

It depends on the roof and the package you choose. On new residential roofs, workmanship warranties start at 5 years and go up to a lifetime workmanship warranty backed by the manufacturer. Commercial roofs start at 2 years and can go up to 30 years, depending on the product and manufacturer. Most repairs come with a 2–10 year workmanship warranty. Your quote lists the exact terms.

Most tile roofs in the Sacramento area need their first repairs around 15 to 20 years. The tiles themselves last much longer. What wears out is the underlayment (felt) beneath them, especially where debris builds up in valleys, along walls and in other drainage channels and pushes water back under the tiles. With clean, well-maintained drainage, the underlayment can last as long as its manufacturer rates it for. Leaks, water stains on ceilings, and debris-packed valleys are the signs it's time for an inspection.

For a whole house, we usually don't recommend relaying. Lifting every tile breaks a lot of them, and replacement tiles can cost up to $35 each, which adds up to thousands. The labor is slow and complex, so the total ends up close to a brand-new tile roof, and you'd still have old tiles. For about the same money, you can get new tile plus all-new underlayment and accessories. For leaks in one area, a targeted repair (lifting just those tiles) is still the right call.

Usually not. The tiles last; what wears out is the underlayment. We fix the underlayment and flashing and reinstall your tiles. See tile roof repair.

Usually, yes. When a tile is no longer made, we source matching tiles from a tile boneyard (a salvage yard for used roof tiles). Sometimes the match is nearly perfect, and sometimes the color is a little off. Either way, every tile we install keeps your roof watertight. To keep the visible side looking right, we often move original tiles from the back of the roof to the front and put the closest-match tiles where they can't be seen from the street.

Yes. We clean out valleys and unclog the channels that carry water off your roof. Clogged drainage is one of the most common reasons tile roofs leak, so regular cleaning is one of the cheapest ways to make your roof last longer.

On most 2,000–2,500 sq ft homes in the Sacramento area, a new tile roof runs about $35,000–$45,000. That’s close to the cost of relaying your old tiles over new underlayment, which is why a new tile roof is often the better value for a whole house.

Heavy and wind-driven rain push water into places a light rain never reaches. On tile roofs, water gets in through a cracked or slipped tile, or backs up from clogged valleys and drainage channels. It runs under the tiles, wears through the underlayment and reaches the attic. On shingle roofs, it's usually missing or wind-lifted shingles, exposed nails, or small holes. On either type, worn flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights and pipe collars is another common entry point. A leak that only shows up in storms is still an early warning, and it's cheaper to fix before the wood underneath starts to rot.

Put a bucket under the leak to limit the damage. For a bad leak, call your insurance company, which can send an emergency crew to tarp the leaking area. Once it’s tarped, you can get estimates and choose the right repair without rushing to hire the first contractor you reach. If the leak is manageable and you can wait for us, we’ll inspect it, and once you approve the repair, we’ll tarp the roof for free until the work is done. We don’t offer tarping as a standalone service.

Yes, we work year-round, just not in direct rain. We plan around the weather. Repairs get done all winter. Replacements take more planning in the rainy season, so start dates can shift with the forecast.

We plan around the forecast. On replacements, we make sure the roof has at least its new underlayment on before rain arrives, which keeps the water out, and we put clear tarps over any open areas when needed. If we know rain is coming before we can get the roof covered, we don’t start the replacement. On repairs, we open only the area we’re fixing and close it back up the same day.

Not always. Often the skylight is fine and the leak comes from the flashing around it, which we can repair. If it’s old and leaking, the best time to replace it is during a roof replacement or repair, but you can also replace it later if it’s not in the budget. We install skylights and their flashing from the roof side. We don’t do interior work like resizing the opening or drywall.

Only if the damage was sudden: storm, wind, a fallen tree or another accident. Insurance doesn't cover wear and tear, so a roof that leaks because it's old or the underlayment has worn out usually isn't covered. Check your policy or ask your agent what yours covers. If you've chosen us for the work, we'll help you through the claim.

Yes, for customers who have chosen us to do the work. Start by comparing estimates and picking the roofer you trust. Once you've committed to having us do the job, whether or not insurance ends up paying, we'll help you through the claim process as best we can. Claims take a lot of time and effort, so we save that help for our committed customers rather than homeowners who are still shopping around.

Most smaller repairs are finished in one day. Most shingle roof replacements take up to about five days, depending on the permit and inspection steps and the crew's schedule. A tile roof replacement takes about 6 to 9 working days (see why). We'll give you the timeline with your quote.

No. Most people are at work during the job, and some are even on vacation and come back when it’s done. To get ready: move cars out of the driveway, cover anything in the garage or attic you don’t want dust on, and take pictures and loose items off the walls, since vibration from walking on the roof can loosen them. Leave the side and back gates open so we can clean up properly. If you have a pool, cover it, because debris can blow in.

Yes, and most of our customers do. It gets a bit noisy during work hours, but nothing about the job requires you to leave.

Yes. We pull permits for every roof replacement, and our production team handles the whole process: pulling the permit, scheduling the city inspections and getting the permit finalized. You don't have to deal with the city.

Yes. California's Title 24 energy code sets “cool roof” standards for new roofs and replacements. You still have plenty of choices: many shingle and tile products and colors meet the standards, and we'll show you options that qualify. Meeting the code doesn't add extra cost to your roof.

Small repairs are usually done in one day. An average medium-sized repair takes 2–3 days, and extensive repairs can take up to 5 days, depending on the size.

Yes, our own employees do most of the work. We subcontract the tear-off, the demolition part of a roof replacement, so our trained installers can focus on installing your new roof, where it matters most.

We haul away all the debris, run a magnet to pick up nails, and do a final walk-through before we call the job done.

We help you through it and give you the documentation you need, like product and color information. The homeowner submits it, since you’re the one the HOA authorizes.

Yes. We give every customer shingle samples and brochures. Just ask your estimator.

Yes. If you have a leak under your solar panels or need a new roof, we can remove the panels and reinstall them as part of the job. Depending on your city or county, this may need its own permit. On average, removal and reinstall runs about $300–$500 per panel, not counting any changes to the roof attachments or other accessories. We don’t install new solar systems or repair panels.

Yes. Birds that nest under solar panels leave debris that blocks water from draining off the roof. The water backs up under the tiles or shingles and causes leaks. We install screens around the panels to keep birds out.

No, we don't install solar tubes. But if your roof is leaking around one, we can repair the roofing and flashing around it.

No, we don't offer pressure washing or moss removal on tile or shingle roofs.

For rodents and birds under the tiles, we recommend calling a pest control company. They're the experts at finding where animals get in and out.

Read their Google reviews, ask friends and family, and make sure they show you photos of the problem before quoting. We're rated 4.9 from 725 Google reviews.

Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights and the surrounding area. See all service areas.

Yes, together with roof repairs and replacements. We don’t do gutter work on its own. We install 5-inch and 7-inch fascia gutters and downspouts, white by default, and can add gutter guards, most often LeafBlaster.

Yes. We install ridge vents, solar attic fans, O’Hagin vents and other roof vents, and can upgrade both intake and exhaust ventilation, with a new roof or on its own. We pick what your attic needs or what you prefer.

Yes, blown-in insulation, together with a new roof. The R-value depends on what you need. We blow new insulation over the existing layer; we don’t remove old insulation.

We follow a refined process on every job, and it shows: 98% of customers surveyed through Angi were happy with their project, and fewer than 1% of our installations need a warranty callback, based on our own job records. Your warranty covers you fully for its whole term, most customers say they’d recommend us to friends and family, and we’re rated 4.9 on Google.

Yes. Roof Recovery, Inc. holds California license #1054860 (C-39 Roofing). You can look it up on the California Contractors State License Board website. We’re also insured.

Yes, it’s a big part of our business. We set up the inspection, send photos of what we found with a price so the owner or manager can approve the work, and coordinate the start date directly with the tenant so it goes smoothly.