Roof Repair guides for Sonoma County homeowners
Everything we've written, organized so you can find the right answer fast.
Start here
Roof repair and replacement in Sonoma County
The complete Sonoma County roof guide: leaks, storm damage, Class A wildfire roofing, permits, hiring a licensed C-39 roofer and El Niño prep for 2026–27.
El Niño roof prep for Sonoma County: a checklist for winter 2026–27
Get your Sonoma County roof ready for El Niño 2026–27: a ground-level roof check, gutters and leaves, tarps, power outages, and hiring a roofer safely after storms.
Deep dives
Wildfire-resistant roofing in Sonoma County
Class A roofs, California's WUI code, fire hazard zones, embers, vents and gutters, explained for Sonoma County homeowners planning a repair or new roof.
Roof check for fire-rebuilt homes in Santa Rosa, Glen Ellen and Kenwood
Rebuilt after the 2017 or 2020 fires? A practical roof checklist for Coffey Park, Fountaingrove, Skyhawk, Glen Ellen and Kenwood homes: warranties, gutters, vents.
Metal roofing in Sonoma County: what to know before you choose it
Thinking about a metal roof in Sonoma County? Standing seam vs. exposed fastener, Class A assemblies, rain noise, solar and what drives price. Plain answers.
Roofing permits in Sonoma County
Do you need a permit to reroof in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg or unincorporated Sonoma County? Who issues roof permits, what's typical and how to check.
Local guides by town
Wildfire rebuild roofing in Santa Rosa: Coffey Park, Fountaingrove and Skyhawk
Roof checks, repairs and Class A upgrades for Santa Rosa homes rebuilt after the Tubbs and Glass fires: Coffey Park, Fountaingrove, Skyhawk and more.
Wildfire rebuild roofing in Glen Ellen and Kenwood
Roof care for Glen Ellen and Kenwood homes rebuilt after the 2017 Nuns Fire: Class A assemblies, ember-resistant vents, gutters, limbs and Permit Sonoma.
Storm roof repair on the lower Russian River: Guerneville, Monte Rio and Rio Nido
Storm roof repair for Guerneville, Monte Rio and Rio Nido: tree and limb damage, tarping before road closures, river stages that cut off access, and licensed roofers.
Storm-season articles
Hiring a roofer after a storm or fire in Sonoma County: a checklist
How to hire a licensed roofer in Sonoma County after a storm or wildfire: CSLB license checks, down-payment limits, contracts and red flags of storm chasers.
Gutters, leaves and storm drains: the easiest roof prep for an El Niño winter
Why clean gutters matter for Sonoma County roofs this El Niño winter, how to clear them safely, and the City of Sonoma's advice on leaves and storm drains.
Roof leaking during an atmospheric river? What to do tonight
Roof leaking during an atmospheric river? Step-by-step for Sonoma County homeowners: contain water, protect wiring, document for insurance and get a roofer.