Roofing & Exteriors

A composition shingle roof on a typical South Bay single-family home commonly runs about $15,000 to $35,000, while tile, low-slope membrane, and complex multi-level roofs cost more. The main drivers are roof area and pitch, how many existing layers have to come off, decking repair discovered after tear-off, flashing and skylight details, ventilation, and material choice. Permits and cool-roof compliance are part of the scope. Paragon quotes a fixed price after an on-site visit and roof inspection, so there is no mid-job repricing.

A cool roof uses materials that reflect more sunlight and shed absorbed heat, which keeps the roof surface and the attic below it cooler. California's Title 24 energy code can require cool-roof materials when a roof is replaced, depending on climate zone, roof slope, and how much of the roof is being redone. Most major shingle and tile lines now offer rated cool products in a range of colors. Paragon confirms what applies to your home during permitting and specifies compliant materials.

It usually makes sense. New roofing can change drip edge and fascia details, and older gutters removed during tear-off often do not reinstall cleanly once they are dented or corroded. Doing both together lets the roofing and gutter work coordinate drip edge, flashing, and downspout locations, and it spares you a second round of ladders and disruption. If your gutters are sound and correctly sized for the roof area, they can be protected and reused. Paragon evaluates both before quoting.

That depends on the cause and your policy. Insurance generally responds to sudden damage, such as a tree limb falling or wind tearing off sections, rather than to age, wear, or long-term leaks from deferred maintenance, and some policies depreciate older roofs. If you believe a storm caused damage, photograph it, take steps to stop further water intrusion, and contact your carrier promptly. Paragon can document roof conditions with photos and a written scope, but we cannot promise what your insurer will decide to cover.

Yes, with planning. Roof replacement is done in sections, and each section is dried in with underlayment before the crew leaves for the day, so an unexpected shower does not reach the interior. Tear-offs get scheduled around the forecast. Stucco, exterior paint, and sealants need dry conditions to cure properly, so they are timed for dry stretches, which the marine layer can shorten near the coast. Gutter work and pressure washing can go ahead through most of the year.