Reroofing: a new layer, a smaller bill

When your existing roof is flat, dry, and down to one layer, California code lets us install new shingles right over it. You skip the tear-off cost and days of noise. We'll tell you honestly whether your roof is a candidate, because an overlay on a bad deck just hides problems.

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Reroofed home with new architectural shingles

How it works

How a reroof goes

1Free inspectionWe check layer count, deck condition, and flatness to confirm you're a candidate.

2Honest recommendationOverlay or tear-off, we quote the one that actually makes sense, with both prices if it's close.

3Prep the surfaceCurled shingles nailed flat, vents and flashing pulled, ridge and hips cut down.

4Install the new layerNew shingles over the prepared surface, with new flashing and vents throughout.

5Walkthrough & cleanupMagnet sweep, haul-away of trimmings, and a final walkthrough with you.

Candidacy

Your roof may be a reroof candidate if

There's only one existing layer of shingles (CA code limit is two total)
The current layer lies flat, with no widespread curling or buckling
The decking underneath is dry and solid, no soft spots
Leaks are minor and isolated, not systemic
You want to maximize budget without compromising the install

Not a candidate? We'll say so.If your deck needs work or you're already at two layers, an overlay would just bury problems. We'll show you photos and quote the right job instead.

Worth knowing

Why homeowners choose reroofing

Lower costSkipping tear-off and disposal takes a meaningful bite out of the total price.

Faster jobWithout demolition, most reroofs finish a full day sooner than a tear-off replacement.

Less disruptionLess noise, less debris, and no day where your home sits with an open deck.

Same new-roof lookFrom the street it reads exactly like a full replacement, with the same shingle choices.

Code compliantDone to California Building Code overlay rules, permitted and inspected like any roof.

Full warrantyOur workmanship warranty and the manufacturer's shingle warranty both still apply.

Rule of thumb: overlay a sound roof, never a sick one.

Overlay vs tear-off

How we decide what to recommend

Overlay makes senseOne flat, dry layer over solid decking, and a budget that matters. The savings are real.When it's right

Tear-off makes senseSoft decking, two existing layers, or widespread leaks. Starting clean is the honest fix.When it's needed

We show you either wayPhotos of your actual deck and layers, so the recommendation explains itself.Always

Our work

Recent reroofs

Completed reroof with architectural shingles — Overlay finished in two days · Delhi

Crew installing the new shingle layer — New layer going down over prepped surface · Modesto

Aerial of a finished reroofed home — Street-new look without the tear-off · Hughson

Reroofing questions

Is an overlay as good as a full replacement?

On the right roof, it performs very well and carries the same warranties. What it can't do is fix decking problems underneath, which is why we only recommend it after checking the deck. Lifespan can run a few years shorter than a tear-off, and we'll factor that into the comparison.

How many layers are allowed in California?

Two total. If you already have two layers, code requires a tear-off, no exceptions. We confirm your layer count during the free inspection.

Does a reroof still get permitted?

Yes. We pull the permit and schedule the city inspection, same as a full replacement. It's included in the quote.

See if an overlay can save you money

Free inspection, a straight answer on candidacy, and prices for both paths if it's close.

(209) 589-8844Sergio Espindola