New Roof Installation in San Rafael, CA
Licensed (CA CSLB #1148511 • C-39) • Insured • Written Warranty • Serving San Rafael and all of Marin County
From plan-stage to certificate of occupancy: dry-in, tile or shingle install, and code-compliant ventilation for San Rafael new builds and additions.
New Roof Installation on a San Rafael Roof
New-construction and addition roofing in San Rafael lives or dies on coordination. We work to the architect's spec and the GC's schedule — dry-in at the right framing stage so the trades behind us aren't waiting, then the finished system once the building is ready. That means hitting framing-inspection windows, getting ventilation and flashing details right the first time, and leaving a roof that passes Marin County final without a punch list.
On San Rafael's damp, marine-influenced sites we detail the new roof's ventilation and underlayment for a climate that keeps moisture in play long after the rain stops — getting it right at dry-in is far cheaper than fixing it later.
- Coordinated with your GC and build schedule
- Dry-in timed to the framing inspection
- Architect-spec system and flashing details
- Code-compliant ventilation from day one
What San Rafael Roofs Are Up Against
Every roof in San Rafael answers to the same forces: a Mediterranean, 35" annual rainfall, marine influence from the bay and coast, and an aging housing stock dominated by Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, hillside contemporaries, mixed commercial. The specific local stressors that decide how long a roof actually lasts here: San Rafael receives significantly more rainfall than Bay Area averages — 30–40" per year. Atmospheric rivers can bring 5+ inches in 24 hours. Hillside properties need proper drainage design. We've spent enough time on San Rafael roofs to know which failure modes show up first, and we plan new roof installation around them rather than discovering them halfway through the job.
New Roof Installation in San Rafael — FAQs
Can you coordinate with my general contractor in San Rafael?
That's how we prefer to work on San Rafael new builds — we slot into your GC's schedule, dry-in at the right stage, and come back for the finished roof so the project keeps moving.
Do you install roofs on additions and ADUs in San Rafael?
Yes — additions, ADUs, and dormers are common San Rafael jobs. The tricky part is tying the new roof into the existing one watertight; that transition is where we spend the most care.
Who handles the permit on new construction?
On a ground-up build the GC usually holds the master permit and we work under it, owning the roofing inspection. On a standalone re-roof or addition we pull the Marin County permit ourselves.
Other Roofing Services in San Rafael
See our overview of roofing in San Rafael, or learn more about New Roof Installation across the Bay Area.