Roofing Company and Roofers in Daly City, CA
Alpha Eagle Roofing is a roofing company that repairs and replaces roofs in Daly City, where fog, ocean wind and salt air wear roofs out faster than almost anywhere in the Bay Area. We work on the Westlake and Serramonte tract homes, flat and low-slope roofs, and older homes near the Crocker and Bayshore neighborhoods. Free inspection, written estimate, permit pulled for you.
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Call (415) 410-7917- CSLB #1148511 C-39 licensed, opens the official CSLB license lookup in a new tab
- GAF + CertainTeed Certified · Veteran-owned: GAF Certified and CertainTeed ShingleMaster credentialed; see our manufacturer credentials
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- 25-yr warranty On new roofs (plus up to 50-year GAF manufacturer coverage)
- Photo records Every job
Daly City neighborhoods we roof
Roofs change from one part of Daly City to the next. Here is what we usually find on the houses in each area.
Westlake
Mid-century tract homes with low-pitch roofs, some with flat or near-flat sections. Weak drainage and tired seams on those sections cause many leaks.
Serramonte & Southern Hills
1960s–70s homes on the hills with full exposure to wind off the Pacific.
St. Francis Heights & Westlake Highlands
Homes on the ridge that take the brunt of fog and wind, where ridge caps and edges fail first.
Crocker & Original Daly City
Older homes from the 1920s–40s near the San Francisco line, often with flat roofs behind parapets.
Bayshore
Older single-family homes and small multi-unit buildings on the eastern side of the hill.
Daly City homes and the roofs on them
- Rows of mid-century tract homes with low-slope and flat sections that need a membrane, not shingles.
- Attached and closely spaced houses where the roof meets the neighbor's wall, so the flashing between them matters.
- Older homes with flat roofs behind parapets and through-wall scuppers.
- Rooftop decks and solar that complicate drainage on flat roofs.
What wears out roofs in Daly City
Fog all summer
Months of fog keep roofs wet, feed moss and algae and rot the edges of old decking.
Wind off the ocean
Steady westerlies and winter storms lift shingle tabs, ridge caps and loose flashing.
Salt air
Salt corrodes exposed fasteners, metal flashing and gutters faster than inland, so we use corrosion-resistant metals.
Wind-driven rain
Rain arrives sideways here, so step flashing, parapet caps and wall joints get tested hard.
Roofing services in Daly City
Our own crew on every job, the permit pulled, and a written warranty on the workmanship.
Why Daly City homeowners hire Alpha Eagle
Fog, ocean wind and salt air make Daly City one of the toughest places in the Bay Area for a roof. These are the basics we bring to it.
Licensed and covered
We are a state-licensed C-39 roofing contractor, #1148511, with a bond and insurance on file at the CSLB.
Just over the city line
We are based in San Francisco (1160 Battery St), a short drive north of Daly City.
Materials picked for salt air
The written estimate names the wind-rated shingle or membrane we propose and the corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners, item by item. The inspection is free.
Photographs of the hidden damage
Rotted deck edges and failed wall joints are recorded in CompanyCam so you can see them, not just hear about them.
A U.S. Air Force veteran owns it
Owner Kooshan Alam is an Air Force veteran, which makes Alpha Eagle a veteran-owned roofer.
Help when the wind blows
Wind-driven rain does not keep office hours, so a 24/7 line covers emergencies; other requests get a reply the same business day, Mon–Sat 7am–7pm.
Recent projects in Daly City
3 completed projects in Daly City.
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Daly City roofing permits
Daly City's Building Division issues reroof permits and lists re-roofing among the permits that can usually be issued without plans. We pull it as the licensed contractor and book the inspections.
- Re-roofing is on Daly City's list of minor projects that can usually be permitted over the counter, without a full plan review.
- All new roofs in Daly City need a fire classification of Class B or better; Class C roof assemblies are not permitted.
- A single-family reroof generally gets one in-progress inspection while the roofing is being installed, and a sheathing and nailing inspection is required. Any spark arrester has to be in place.
- The inspector signs the job card on site, and a permit without an approved inspection can expire, so we keep the roof accessible on inspection day.
City of Daly City Building Division (official site) · How we handle roofing permits
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to reroof in Daly City?
Yes. Daly City requires a building permit for a reroof, though it is usually issued without plans. We pull it as the licensed contractor and schedule the inspections.
Why does my Daly City roof wear out so fast?
Fog, ocean wind and salt air. Constant moisture feeds moss and rots decking edges, wind works on shingles and ridge caps, and salt corrodes metal. Choosing wind-rated materials and corrosion-resistant flashing makes a real difference.
Can you fix the flat part of my Westlake house?
Yes. Many Westlake homes have flat or low-slope sections that leak at seams, drains or the joint with the wall. We find the entry point and repair it, or replace the membrane if it is worn out.
Which roofing material is best for Daly City?
For pitched roofs, a quality architectural shingle with a high wind rating, installed with the manufacturer's high-wind nailing. For flat sections, a modified bitumen or single-ply membrane with real drainage. After the inspection you get our recommendation in writing.
Are you licensed to work in Daly City?
Yes. Alpha Eagle Roofing holds California C-39 roofing license #1148511, which is valid in Daly City and throughout the state. We are bonded and insured, and we pull the Daly City reroof permit as the licensed contractor.
How do I choose a roofer in Daly City?
Ask for the CSLB license number and check it, request insurance certificates and compare written, itemized estimates. Ask what wind rating the shingles carry, what metal the flashing and fasteners are made of, and how flat sections will drain. A roofer who works near the coast should bring these up without being asked.
More for Daly City homeowners
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