San Rafael sits where the Marin hills meet the bay, and the housing stock shows it. You've got 1920s bungalows on flat lots near downtown, hillside homes stepping up toward China Camp with steep driveways and tight access, and everything from Victorian-era cottages in Gerstle Park to mid-century ranchers in Terra Linda.
Homeowners in 94901 call us because metal roofing makes sense here: wildfire zone, marine air, and roofs that take a beating from winter storms. We've been installing and repairing metal roofs around San Rafael since 2009, and we know the difference between a roof that looks right and one that's actually fastened for these hills.
Metal Roofing in San Rafael (94901)
San Rafael isn't a single type of job. Down in the flats near Fourth Street, you're often dealing with older roofs and tight side yards, so staging materials takes planning. Up in the hills, the grade changes everything: steep pitches, limited truck access, and wind exposure that punishes poorly fastened panels. We see a lot of failed fasteners and separated seams after atmospheric-river storms, plus flashing gaps around chimneys and skylights on homes that have been re-roofed a few times over the decades. Because this is wildfire country, Class A assemblies matter, and we handle both stone-coated steel and standing seam with that in mind. Drainage is another local issue: on hillside lots, water moves fast, so gutters and downspouts need to be sized and placed correctly, not just installed.
Our experience serving San Rafael and the San Francisco area, since 2009.
Our services in San Rafael
- Metal Roof Installation in San Rafael · Complete metal roof installation for homes across San Francisco and the Bay…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in San Rafael · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems…
- Metal Roof Replacement in San Rafael · Full tear-off and replacement of worn shingle…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in San Rafael · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in San Rafael · Repair of damaged; loose or storm-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in San Rafael · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in San Rafael · Salt air and fog corrode fasteners and dry out washers on 15-30 year old…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in San Rafael · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated; R-panel and 5V)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in San Rafael · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in San Rafael · Stone-coated steel combining steel strength with a textured traditional finish…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in San Rafael · Copper; zinc and aluminum roofing for bay windows; turrets…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in San Rafael · Restoration of chalking; faded or salt-air-rusted metal roofs, surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in San Rafael · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys; skylights; valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in San Rafael · Snow guards are almost never needed in San Francisco…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in San Rafael · Repair of wind; storm and fallen-limb damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in San Rafael · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in San Rafael · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in San Rafael · Metal roofing for warehouses; workshops…
How a Job Works in San Rafael
Step 1: You call (628) 356-4308 or request a free estimate. We schedule an on-site assessment, walk the roof, check the decking and flashing, and talk through options. You get a written estimate with pricing, not a ballpark over the phone.
Step 2: Once you approve, we handle the work. In San Rafael that often means coordinating with the city on permits, planning for narrow driveways or hillside access, and keeping the crew insured and safe on steep pitches. If your home is in an HOA or a design-review area, we help you understand what panel profiles and colors will pass.
Step 3: We clean up daily and do a final walkthrough with you. Magnets sweep the yard for fasteners, gutters get checked, and we don't leave until you've seen the finished roof and know what to expect going forward.
Pricing in San Rafael depends on the roof, not just the square footage. As a ballpark, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam around $10, metal roof replacement around $9, and retrofitting over existing shingles around $7. Repairs start at $450, leak repairs at $450, and screw replacement or re-fastening at $750. Stone-coated steel and metal shingle systems start around $9 per square foot. The big cost factors here are access (hillside lots and tight driveways take more labor), the condition of the decking and flashing, the pitch of the roof, and how quickly you need it done. We give free estimates, so call (628) 356-4308 and we'll put real numbers on your job.
✅ Metal Roofing Alliance Member, licensed and insured for work in San Rafael and nearby areas.