Metal roofing
Architectural shingles
Tile roofing
GAF
Owens Corning
Flat & low-slopeFree roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Roofers in Redwood City, CA
Roofing in Redwood City comes down to two things: age and water. Much of the housing stock dates to the 1950s and 60s, built with low-slope roofs and overhangs too short to handle the way rain actually hits the Peninsula. When an atmospheric river rolls through, the problem isn’t steady drizzle. It’s a sudden, heavy downpour that finds every weakness in flashing, scuppers, and old drain lines in about twenty minutes. We work on those roofs every week. Call (669) 238-2101 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Redwood City Homes Are Different
The “Climate Best by Government Test” slogan is charming, but it hides a real roofing catch. Redwood City’s Mediterranean pattern means seven or eight months of dry heat, followed by concentrated storm systems from November through March. Long dry spells bake sealants and crack old mastic. Then a single overnight deluge dumps more water on the roof than the original drainage was ever designed to move. That cycle repeats every year, and it punishes deferred maintenance harder here than in foggy coastal towns a few miles west.
A lot of the homes we inspect in Woodside Plaza and around the older flatlands were built as 1960s ranches with built-up gravel roofs. Over the decades, those roofs have been coated and re-coated so many times that roof jacks are buried under layers of asphalt and the scuppers are packed with redwood needles from the trees that gave the city its name. When water ponds on a low-slope roof because the drains are choked, the leak that shows up in the ceiling below has usually been working for weeks. Redwood City homes also run the gamut from early 20th-century bungalows with original framing to newer hillside custom homes with tile or metal. The right repair is different for each.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redwood City Services
Most homeowners in Redwood City call us for one of three reasons: they need a roof replaced, they have a leak they can’t chase down, or they want an honest condition report before buying or selling. Each service has its own page with local pricing and details.
Roofing Company in Redwood City
Full roof installation and replacement in Redwood City means working with what the house gives us. A 1960s ranch with a low-slope roof needs a different system than a hillside home with tile. We walk the roof, look at the decking and drainage, and put a written price in your hand before any materials get ordered. No work starts until you’ve seen that number on paper. Roofing Company in Redwood City has the full breakdown of systems, materials, and what replacement costs in this market.
Roof Repair in Redwood City
Repairs here usually start at the flashing. Redwood City’s older homes have chimney flashings, pipe boots, and valley metal that were installed decades ago, and the expansion and contraction from hot summers followed by wet winters slowly pulls them apart. We also see a lot of plugged scuppers and low-slope ponding repairs on the flat-roofed tract homes. If we touch it, it’s fixed and guaranteed in writing for a full year. Roof Repair in Redwood City covers common repairs and what they cost here.
Roof Inspection in Redwood City
A roof inspection here should be more than a quick look from the gutter line. We walk the roof where it’s safe to do so, check the drainage path from ridge to scupper, and document what’s failing, what’s borderline, and what can wait. Flat-roof homes especially benefit from a drainage check before the rainy season starts. The report is plain English, and we only recommend work that actually needs doing. Roof Inspection in Redwood City explains what’s covered in the inspection and what it costs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Redwood City
We install and repair all major roofing systems, including GAF, CertainTeed, and Tamko. Parts and materials for these lines are stocked across the Bay Area, so we don’t lose days waiting on a shipment from the East Coast. When a Redwood City roof needs a specific shingle color or flashing profile, we can usually have it on the truck within a day or two. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Redwood City |
|---|---|
| Full roof replacement (composition shingle) | $9,800 – $22,500 |
| Full roof replacement (standing seam metal) | $24,000 – $48,000 |
| Roof repair (minor leak, flashing, or shingle) | $350 – $1,100 |
| Roof repair (moderate, including decking patch) | $1,100 – $3,200 |
| Skylight replacement | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Gutter installation (standard single-story) | $1,600 – $3,600 |
| Roof inspection (visual, with written report) | $150 – $400 |
Prices in Redwood City push higher when roof access is difficult, when decking has rotted from years of slow leaks, or when a homeowner wants tile or metal on a hillside custom home rather than composition shingle. Whatever the job, the price goes on paper before work starts, and that number doesn’t move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redwood City
We cover all of Redwood City, from the flatland subdivisions to the hills above the city. Crews are scheduled locally, so we’re not driving from another county to reach your job.
- Woodside Plaza
- Redwood Village
- Emerald Hills
- Farm Hill
- Roosevelt
Service Area – Cities Near Redwood City
In addition to Redwood City, our crews work regularly in the surrounding Peninsula communities. That includes Atherton, CA, Palo Alto, CA, Stanford, CA, and Portola Valley, CA. If your home is in one of these areas and you need roof work handled the same disciplined way, call us and we’ll schedule a written estimate.
Serving Redwood City, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redwood City area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roofers in Redwood City
For most full replacements, yes. Redwood City requires permits for structural roofing work, and the exact scope depends on the project. We handle the permit paperwork as part of the job when it’s needed, and we don’t start until it’s approved. Call (669) 238-2101 and we’ll tell you what your specific roof requires.
We schedule estimates within a few days for most Redwood City homes. A phone call to (669) 238-2101 gets you on the calendar. The written estimate is free, and you get it in hand before any work is authorized.
Yes, and we do a lot of them. Redwood City’s 1950s and 60s tract homes have enough flat and low-slope roofs that we carry materials and parts specifically for built-up and modified bitumen systems. If your scuppers are clogged and water is ponding, that’s the kind of repair we handle routinely.
If your roof is leaking, nearing the end of its life, or just needs a straight answer about its condition, call Brennan Roofing at (669) 238-2101. We’ll put the price in writing before any work starts, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing for one full year.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Redwood City Customers Say
"Crew lead is a veteran and runs the job like it. Showed up at 7 sharp, tarped the garden, tore off the old roof, and had the new shingles on by the end of day two."
- Joe K."Storm took off a section of shingles. They were here next morning to tarp it and finished the repair that week."
- Elaine D."Honest inspection with photos. Told me I only needed a repair, not a replacement."
- Sergio P.