Roofing Contractor in Palo Alto, CA
Alpha Eagle Roofing repairs and replaces roofs in Palo Alto, including the city's many Eichler homes with flat and low-slope roofs and the older houses of Professorville, Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto. We are a licensed C-39 roofing contractor; the inspection is free and the estimate is in writing.
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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
Palo Alto neighborhoods we roof
Roofs change from one part of Palo Alto to the next. Here is what we usually find on the houses in each area.
Old Palo Alto & Crescent Park
Large early-1900s homes with steep roofs, tile or slate-look roofing and original chimneys.
Professorville & Downtown North
Historic Craftsman and shingle-style houses, where the roof should match the period of the home.
Midtown & Palo Verde
Post-war homes and Eichler tracts with flat and low-slope roofs.
Greenmeadow & Charleston Meadows
Eichler neighborhoods where roof membrane, insulation and drainage all have to work together.
Barron Park & College Terrace
A mix of older cottages, ranch homes and newer rebuilds under mature trees.
Palo Alto homes and the roofs on them
- One of the largest concentrations of Eichler homes anywhere, with flat and low-slope roofs that need a proper membrane system.
- Historic homes in and around Professorville, Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto with steep roofs and original details.
- Many roofs with solar panels or homeowners planning solar after the reroof.
What wears out roofs in Palo Alto
Flat-roof drainage
Eichler roofs pond water if slope, drains or edges are wrong, which shortens membrane life.
Trees
Mature oaks and street trees drop leaves into gutters, valleys and flat-roof drains.
Summer heat
Warm, sunny summers make roof color and insulation part of comfort, not only looks.
Foothill fire zones
Homes in the hills west of 280 can be in mapped fire hazard zones, where Class A is required.
Roofing services in Palo Alto
Our own crew on every job, the permit pulled, and a written warranty on the workmanship.
Why Palo Alto homeowners hire Alpha Eagle
Palo Alto has Eichler membranes, historic Professorville houses and plenty of roofs carrying solar. Whatever is on yours, this is what you can expect.
Verify us in two minutes
Our C-39 license #1148511, bond and insurance are listed on the CSLB website.
Eichler roofs explained plainly
For flat and low-slope roofs we lay out membrane, insulation and drainage options in writing, with the trade-offs.
Historic status checked
We look at whether your home is on the historic inventory before recommending materials, so the permit is not held up later.
Itemized, written, free
The inspection is free and the estimate itemizes solar removal, decking, membrane or shingles, and the permit.
Job photos you keep
CompanyCam photos document each stage, from tear-off to the finished edges and drains.
Veteran-owned business
Alpha Eagle is run by its owner, Kooshan Alam, a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Recent projects near Palo Alto
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Palo Alto roofing permits
Palo Alto reroofs are permitted through the city's Development Services, and homes on the city's historic inventory or in historic districts can need extra review for visible changes. We pull the reroof permit with the city and handle the inspections.
- All permit submittals in Palo Alto go through the city's Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal; paper plan submittals are no longer accepted.
- The city's permit application asks for the number of roofing squares, the roof's fire classification and the new roofing material.
- Homes on Palo Alto's historic inventory or in a historic district can need additional review for visible changes, so we check a property's status before choosing materials.
- Title 24 may require a cool-roof rated product on some Palo Alto reroofs depending on slope, scope and climate zone.
Permitting office: City of Palo Alto Development Services · How we handle roofing permits
Frequently asked questions
Do you reroof Eichler homes in Palo Alto?
Yes. Eichler roofs are flat or low-slope, so they need a membrane system, sound drainage and attention to insulation and edge details. We explain the options in writing after the inspection.
Do I need a permit to reroof in Palo Alto?
Yes. A reroof needs a building permit from the City of Palo Alto, and historic properties may need additional review. We handle the permit and inspections.
Can you reroof around solar panels?
Yes. The array is taken down before tear-off and reinstalled once the new roof is on. We coordinate the removal and reinstall and include it in the estimate.
Can you match the roof on a historic Palo Alto house?
We match profile, color and detailing as closely as the available materials allow, and we tell you up front how close the match will be.
Are you licensed to work in Palo Alto?
Yes. The State of California licenses roofing contractors, and our C-39 license (CSLB #1148511) covers Palo Alto. We are bonded and insured, and the reroof permit itself comes from the city through its online portal.
How do I choose a roofer in Palo Alto?
Check the CSLB license and insurance and compare written, itemized estimates. For an Eichler, ask which membrane is proposed and how insulation, drains and edges are handled; for an older home, ask whether historic review might apply; with solar, ask who removes and reinstalls the panels.
More for Palo Alto homeowners
- Palo Alto roofing guide
- Flat roofing: TPO vs EPDM
- Solar and roofing
- HOA and design approval for roofing
- Bay Area roofing permits: who pulls them
- Why Alpha Eagle Roofing
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