Shingle, Tile, Metal & Flat Roof Systems

Expert installation and repair for all major roofing systems — asphalt shingles, tile, standing-seam metal, and flat membrane roofs.

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Alpha Eagle Roofing installs and repairs composition shingle, clay and concrete tile, standing-seam metal, and low-slope systems (TPO and modified bitumen) across the Bay Area. The right system depends on your roof's pitch, structure, fire zone, Title 24 climate zone and how close you are to the coast; we recommend one after inspecting the roof, with the trade-offs in writing.

The Right Roof for Your Building

Not every roofing system is right for every structure. Pitch, climate, architecture, HOA rules, and budget all play a role. Alpha Eagle Roofing works with all major residential and commercial roofing systems, and we’ll help you choose the one that delivers the best value over the life of your building.

Asphalt & Architectural Shingles

The most widely used residential roofing material in North America for good reason — affordable, durable, available in dozens of colors, and well-suited to Bay Area conditions.

  • 3-tab shingles: cost-effective, 25-year rated
  • Architectural/dimensional: richer appearance, 30-year rated, better wind resistance
  • Impact-resistant: Class 4 rated, often qualifies for insurance discounts
  • Designer shingles: mimic the look of slate or wood shake at a fraction of the cost

Clay & Concrete Tile

Iconic in California architecture, tile roofing offers a 50+ year lifespan and exceptional fire resistance. It requires proper structural support — we assess load capacity before recommending tile on any existing structure.

  • Spanish/Mission (S-profile) and Flat profile available
  • Clay tile: premium product, lightest weight tile, beautiful aged patina
  • Concrete tile: more affordable, heavier, excellent durability

Metal Roofing

Standing-seam metal is the fastest-growing roofing category for good reason: 40–70 year lifespan, virtually zero maintenance, and significant energy savings from its reflective surface.

  • Standing-seam panels: concealed fasteners, excellent weather resistance
  • Metal shingles: mimic shingle or tile appearance with metal’s durability
  • Corrugated/exposed-fastener: agricultural and commercial applications
  • Finishes: Kynar 500 paint systems with 40-year fade warranties

Flat & Low-Slope Systems

Flat roofs require specialized waterproofing membranes — standard shingles don’t work at low slopes. We install the three dominant commercial flat roof systems:

  • TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin): Energy-Star rated reflective membrane, heat-welded seams, excellent for commercial roofs
  • EPDM (Rubber): Industry standard for residential flat roofs, highly flexible, 20–25 year lifespan
  • Modified Bitumen: Multi-layer system ideal for high-traffic roofs and rooftop decks

Choosing the Right System

During your free estimate, we’ll assess your roof pitch, framing, existing system, and local code requirements, then give you a clear recommendation with the trade-offs explained honestly.

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Our projects

On the roof now, and recently finished.

Right now we have 3 roofs underway across the Bay Area. These cards come straight from our job schedule, shown by city only.

All projects

Roofing permits, handled for you

Most Bay Area cities require a building permit to replace a roof. You should not have to learn that process. We pull the permit for you.

Alpha Eagle Roofing pulls every required permit with your city's building department, schedules all required inspections, meets the inspector on-site, and closes the permit once the work passes final inspection. You don't fill out a single form, make a single call, or take a single day off work.

What we handle on your behalf:

  • Permit application submitted to your city's building department
  • Decking or in-progress inspection, where your city requires one
  • Inspection scheduling with your building department
  • Final inspection — we meet the inspector, address any items, and get sign-off
  • HOA approval paperwork if your community requires it
  • Permit card delivered to you at project completion
Why this matters: Unpermitted roofing work can void your homeowner's insurance coverage, complicate a future home sale, and leave you personally liable if the roof fails inspection later. We never skip this step.

Handled for you

Rules and fees differ by city. Our permit guide covers Title 24 cool roofs, Class A fire ratings and HOA approval.
How we handle permits