What does a free estimate from a North Bay roofing contractor include?
- An on-site look, on the roof or with a drone and from the attic, not a phone guess
- Tear-off and deck findings: layers, soft sheathing, old shake on spaced boards, which is common in Sonoma and Napa
- A Class A product where fire zones or Permit Sonoma's bulletin B-07 require it
- The permit, whether it's a city, Marin County, Permit Sonoma or Napa County job
- A written, itemized price you can compare, with no obligation to hire
What a North Bay roofer needs to know
- City or county parcel? Permit Sonoma, Napa County and Marin County handle unincorporated parcels; each city runs its own department.
- Fire zone. Your address on the state map shapes the roof assembly.
- Rural access. Long driveways and gravel roads affect delivery and debris haul.
- Existing material. Wood shake roofs are still common on older North Bay homes, and replacing one with a Class A roof is a different scope.
After you send the form
Expect a call to schedule an inspection. The estimate should name the Class A roofing product, tear-off, deck repairs, ember-resistant vents if needed, the permit and the warranty.
We don't arrange repairs
Only full replacements and reroofs.
Checks before you sign
Confirm the C-39 license on CSLB. California law caps the down payment on a home improvement contract (CSLB). After disasters, CSLB's disaster help center warns homeowners about unlicensed contractors.
Frequently asked questions
I'm renting in Santa Rosa. Can I request a quote?
Roof replacements need the owner's approval. Please share this page with your landlord or property manager.
Will the roofer schedule Permit Sonoma's pre-inspection?
That's normally part of the roofer's permit work. Ask that it be in the contract.
Do you cover the Napa Valley up to Calistoga?
Yes, all of Napa County is in our North Bay service area.
Sources
- CSLB: check a license
- CSLB: disaster help center
- Business and Professions Code 7159.5
- OSFM: fire hazard severity zone maps
- Permit Sonoma: residential reroofing
Sources reviewed November 12, 2026. Figures are published estimates and official fees, not quotes. Confirm prices, permits and requirements with your contractor and building department. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.