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Gutters, Skylights & Roof Inspections in Palo Alto, CA

Gutters that move water properly, skylights that don't seep, and a documented annual inspection so a small failure on a roof in Palo Alto never becomes a structural repair.

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How we handle gutters, skylights & roof inspections in Palo Alto

The small work is what keeps a Palo Alto roof out of expensive trouble. Gutters that actually move water away from the foundation, skylights that don't seep at the curb, and a documented annual inspection that catches a lifted shingle or a tired boot before it becomes a leak. We clear and repair gutters, reseal and reflash skylights, and hand you a written, photographed inspection report you can actually use.

On Palo Alto roofs the conditions that matter most — Eichler flat roofs are prone to pooling and membrane failure as they age. Radiant heat panels in many Eichler ceilings require careful teardown. University Avenue area experiences wind channeling effects. — are what we plan the work around, not an afterthought.

  • Gutter clearing, repair, and re-pitching
  • Skylight resealing and curb reflashing
  • Documented annual inspection with photos
  • Small fixes before they become structural repairs

Gutters, Skylights & Roof Inspections across Palo Alto neighborhoods

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.

Palo Alto homes we see on these jobs

  • Many roofs with solar panels or homeowners planning solar after the reroof.
  • One of the largest concentrations of Eichler homes anywhere, with flat and low-slope roofs that need a proper membrane system.

Local conditions that shape the work

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.

Permits for gutters, skylights & roof inspections in Palo Alto

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.

Permit office: City of Palo Alto Development Services. How we handle permits across the Bay Area: roofing permits explained.

Gutters, Skylights & Roof Inspections in Palo Alto: FAQs

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.

How often should I have my Palo Alto roof inspected?

Once a year, plus after any major Palo Alto storm. An annual inspection is the cheapest thing you can do to keep a roof on the long end of its lifespan — most of what we find at that stage is a minor fix instead of a five-figure one.

Do you repair skylights, or just roofs?

Both. Most Palo Alto skylight leaks aren't the glass — they're the curb flashing and seal around it, which is roofing work. We reseal and reflash; if the unit itself is failed we'll tell you.

Can you fix gutters without replacing them?

Often, yes. Re-pitching, resealing joints, and rehanging a sagging section solves most Palo Alto gutter problems. We replace only when the metal itself is shot.