Common questions. Straight answers.

Most common repairs, broken tile, pipe boot, flashing, small shingle patch, run $285 to $850. Large valley repair, plywood replacement, or major flashing work runs higher. The roofer we match you with gives a written quote before any work starts.

Often, when a roofer in the network has availability that night. Tarp installs typically run $150 to $600 standalone. Roofers in our network use commercial-grade tarps with proper edge fastening, not hardware-store blue tarps.

In San Diego: flashing failure around penetrations (chimneys, skylights, vent pipes) and cracked pipe boots. Tile and shingle damage is visible from the ground; flashing failure hides until it leaks through the ceiling. A proper inspection checks every penetration.

Rule of thumb: if the repair is less than 20% of replacement cost and the roof has 8+ years of expected life left, repair. If repairs are recurring, granule loss is heavy, or the roof is past 20 years old, replacement usually wins on total cost. Honest recommendation.

For a typical 2,000 sq ft single-family home: architectural asphalt shingle $14,500–$22,000. Clay or concrete tile $28,000–$48,000. Standing seam metal $22,000–$38,000. Flat TPO $14–$18 per sq ft of flat area. Most roofers in the network give a written, line-item estimate before you book.

Depends on architecture, lifespan, and budget. Tile for Spanish/Mediterranean homes and 50+ year lifespan. Architectural shingle for tract homes and mid-range budget. Standing seam metal for modern homes and fire zones. Flat TPO for low-slope sections. We recommend per home.

Yes, for every full replacement. Permit, in-progress inspection, and final sign-off are handled by your matched roofer and are non-negotiable. Unpermitted roofs void insurance and create problems at resale.

Most single-family shingle reroofs finish in 2–3 days. Tile roofs 3–5 days due to weight and handling. Metal 3–5 days. Flat roofs 1–3 days. Weather and deck repair scope can extend.

Manufacturer warranty on materials (GAF Golden Pledge up to 50 years, Owens Corning Platinum, Velux skylight warranties) plus your roofer's own labor warranty. Ask whether your matched roofer holds GAF Master Elite or Owens Corning Preferred certification, since those can unlock upgraded warranty tiers.

Lift-and-relay reuses existing tile but replaces everything underneath, underlayment, flashing, battens. About 40% cheaper than full new-tile replacement for comparable long-term result. Only works when existing tiles are sound; a roofer assesses this at the estimate.

The tile itself lasts 50–100+ years. What fails is the underlayment beneath (15–30 years) and flashing (20–40 years). Most 'tile roof is leaking' calls aren't about the tile.

No, not in a residential install. Metal installs over decking and underlayment, the panel is the waterproof layer, not the acoustic surface. Sounds about like rain on shingle from inside. The 'loud metal roof' myth comes from open-frame barn installs.

Both tile and metal roofs accept solar well. Standing seam metal takes non-penetrating clamp mounts, no holes, no warranty voids. Tile needs proper flashed mounts. If your roof has <10 years of life left, replace before installing solar.

Often, yes. The roofer you're matched with can meet the adjuster on the roof, document damage with photos and moisture readings, and provide the written scope carriers require. Storm, wind, tree, and fallen-object damage is typically covered; ask your roofer about the appeal process if a claim is denied.

Many California carriers now require roof certifications on homes 15+ years old every 3–5 years. Roofers in our network provide certifications that satisfy AAA, State Farm, Mercury, Farmers, and most other carriers. Tell your roofer which one you need.

Top Pro Roofing SD is a roofing referral service, not the contractor on your roof. We connect you with vetted local roofers who hold active California C-39 roofing licenses, carry insurance, and pull permits for full replacement and major repair work.

Active interior leak, fallen tree or limb on the roof, wind-lifted sections of roofing material, broken skylight open to weather. The roofer we match you with tarps the roof and schedules permanent repair after the storm.

After-hours calls reach our San Diego line, not a national answering service. We connect you with a local roofer from our network for emergency tarp and leak work.

That's set by the roofer who takes the call, not by us. Tarp installs typically run $150 to $600 depending on the affected area; ask about after-hours pricing when you call.