Shingle Roofing in San Francisco
Asphalt shingles are the most widely installed roofing material in the Bay Area, and for good reason. They offer an excellent balance of durability, aesthetics, and affordability. Modern architectural shingles provide a dimensional, high-end appearance that enhances curb appeal while delivering reliable weather protection.
Ascender Roofing Solutions installs both architectural (dimensional) and three-tab asphalt shingles from leading manufacturers. We help you select the right product based on your home's style, your budget, and the specific wind and moisture conditions in your neighborhood.
Quick specs
Key benefits
Things to consider
Architectural or three-tab shingles
Architectural (dimensional) shingles are thicker and last longer than three-tab shingles, and they are the common choice for replacements today. Composition shingle is another name for asphalt shingle.
Shingles we install
- CertainTeed Landmark and Landmark Pro architectural shingles
- CertainTeed Landmark Solaris, a reflective shingle for cool roof requirements
- GAF Timberline architectural shingles
We help you choose by look, budget and exposure, and confirm the product and color in your written proposal.
What a full replacement includes
- Tear-off down to the deck
- Deck repair or replacement where needed
- New underlayment
- New flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights and vents
- Most homes are completed in 3 to 5 working days
Read how we handle replacements on the Roof replacement page →
Shingle roof repair
Lifted or missing shingles, failed flashing and leaks at vents are usually repairable. Widespread curling, heavy granule loss or a roof near the end of its life usually means replacement is the better value. Roof repair →
Fog, moss and algae
Foggy Bay Area neighborhoods grow moss and algae on north-facing roof planes. Algae-resistant shingles are worth the small extra cost there.
Cost
Asphalt shingle replacement in San Francisco typically runs about $10,000 to $22,000 for a roof of roughly 1,500 sq ft, and about $15,000 to $30,000 for roughly 2,000 sq ft.
See the full breakdown in the Roofing Cost Guide →
Questions about shingle roofing
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Other roof types we install
Get a free shingle roofing estimate
Call or request a free estimate online. We respond within one business day.