Glen Ellen and Kenwood were hit hard by the 2017 Nuns Fire. The Press Democrat's November 2017 tally counted about 183 homes destroyed in Glen Ellen and about 140 in Kenwood (Press Democrat). Many of today's homes and roofs date from the rebuild, and fire exposure remains part of life in the valley's wooded hills.
Valley roof priorities
- Rebuild roofs coming of age: paperwork, warranties, gutters and vents. See Glen Ellen & Kenwood wildfire rebuild roofing.
- Class A and ember resistance for homes in mapped hazard zones (CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer).
- Oak and bay limbs falling in winter storms.
- Long driveways and rural access, which matter for crews and materials in wet weather.
Permits
Glen Ellen and Kenwood are unincorporated, so Permit Sonoma issues building permits.
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Roof Repair services in Glen Ellen & Kenwood
- Roof repair
- Roof leak repair
- Storm damage roof repair
- Emergency roof tarping
- Roof replacement
- Roof inspection
Local resources for Glen Ellen & Kenwood
- Building permits: Permit Sonoma (unincorporated county)
- Emergency alerts: SoCoAlert (free County emergency notifications)
- Sandbags: Sonoma County sandbag locations, updated during weather events
- Contractor licenses: CSLB license check
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Do you serve all of Glen Ellen & Kenwood?
Yes. We connect homeowners throughout Glen Ellen & Kenwood (ZIP 95442, 95452) with independent, licensed local providers. Calls are answered 24/7 at (628) 336-1777.
Who issues building permits in Glen Ellen & Kenwood?
Permit Sonoma (unincorporated county). Your contractor should know whether your job needs a permit and who pulls it.
Is there a charge for using your service?
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