San Mateo County roofing includes VHFHSZ hillside communities (Woodside, Portola Valley, La Honda) requiring Class A fire-rated materials, and coastal/flatland communities with standard composition and tile. Atmospheric river storm events have caused significant roof damage in recent years — the county has seen major flooding and storm events. Title 24 cool roof required. Bay Area labor costs are among the highest in CA.
San Mateo County roofing includes VHFHSZ hillside communities (Woodside, Portola Valley, La Honda) requiring Class A fire-rated materials, and coastal/flatland communities with standard composition and tile. Atmospheric river storm events have caused significant roof damage in recent years — the county has seen major flooding and storm events. Title 24 cool roof required. Bay Area labor costs are among the highest in CA.
Check the CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup online for the C-39 Roofing Contractor license. Never hire an unlicensed contractor in California.
Check the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) FHSZ viewer online using your address. If you are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Class A fire-rated roofing is legally required under CA Building Code.
Title 24 requires roofing materials with minimum solar reflectance values on most CA re-roofing projects. Your licensed contractor will specify Title 24-compliant products and document compliance on the permit application.