
Pasadena Roofing for Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Historic Estates.
Wind-rated architectural shingle, historic Craftsman restorations, and Landmark District-compliant re-roofs across Pasadena. CSLB #1094851.
The Pasadena roofer who's worked in Bungalow Heaven and Oak Knoll.
Pasadena is Craftsman country — Greene & Greene, Charles Sumner, Sylvanus Marston — and it's also the city that gets the hardest Santa Ana wind hits in the LA basin. That combination (100-year-old wood-frame homes with wind-loading that regularly exceeds 60 mph) is why Pasadena re-roofs need both historic sensitivity and modern wind-uplift certified systems. California First Roofing has been re-roofing Pasadena since 2004 across Bungalow Heaven, Prospect Park, Madison Heights, Oak Knoll, and Linda Vista.
Pasadena also enforces two overlapping historic overlays: Landmark Districts (Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights) and citywide historic zoning. Visible exterior work in either requires Design Review through the City of Pasadena. Same-in-kind re-roofs typically skip design review; material changes require submission. We handle the process.
Post-Eaton fire, we're also working the Altadena–Pasadena rebuild pipeline: pulling permits, coordinating with public adjusters, and re-roofing to Chapter 7A ember-resistant standards for VHFHSZ-adjacent properties along the foothill line.
Pasadena roofing conditions
- Wind-uplift certified installation for 60–90 mph Santa Ana events
- Landmark District and historic overlay Design Review (Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights)
- Craftsman restorations with in-kind shingle or cedar-to-composition conversions
- Concrete and clay tile for Mediterranean and Spanish Revival estates
- Post-Eaton fire rebuilds with Chapter 7A compliance for foothill lots
- Coordination with City of Pasadena Building & Safety on permit and inspection
Work we've delivered on your street.
- Bungalow Heaven — Landmark District Craftsman restoration with copper valleys and box-gutter rebuild
- Oak Knoll — 5,200 sq ft Mediterranean concrete S-tile re-roof with wind-rated attachment
- Altadena border — post-Eaton fire rebuild with Chapter 7A ember-resistant vent conversion
Most-requested services for Pasadena homes.
Shingle & Composition
GAF Timberline HDZ, CertainTeed Presidential, and Owens Corning Duration Storm — 6-nail wind-rated installation for Pasadena Santa Ana events.
Shingle & Composition in PasadenaTile Roofing
Concrete and clay S-tile, barrel, and flat-profile installs — matched to Pasadena's Mediterranean and Spanish Revival architecture.
Tile Roofing in PasadenaFull Roof Replacement
Landmark District and citywide historic overlay re-roofs with Design Review submission and 25-year workmanship warranty.
Full Roof Replacement in Pasadena24/7 Emergency Response
Same-day tarping across Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, and Sierra Madre after wind and storm damage.
24/7 Emergency Response in PasadenaPasadena roofing questions, answered.
Do I need Pasadena Design Review for a re-roof?
If your home is in a Landmark District (Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights) or is a designated historic resource, yes — for any material or color change. Same-in-kind re-roofs (same material, same profile, same color family) typically qualify for staff-level review in 2–4 weeks. We prepare and submit the application.
What roofing material handles Pasadena Santa Ana wind best?
Concrete tile with wind-rated mechanical fastening, and 6-nail architectural composition shingle (GAF Timberline HDZ, CertainTeed Landmark Solaris, Owens Corning Duration Storm) both hold through 90+ mph events. The failure point in most Pasadena wind claims is starter strip and hip/ridge — not the field. We install both to hurricane-grade spec by default.
Can you restore a Bungalow Heaven Landmark District Craftsman?
Yes. We regularly work Bungalow Heaven with historic-appropriate re-roofs — usually GAF Timberline HDZ or CertainTeed Presidential in a color matched to the original, with box-gutter rebuild and copper valley detail. We submit the Design Review application with elevation photos and color samples.
How much does a Pasadena tile re-roof cost?
Typical Pasadena tile re-roofs run $26,000 to $75,000 depending on square footage, tile profile, roof pitch, and copper work. Oak Knoll and San Rafael estates with hand-cut hips and copper valleys price at the top of that range. Landmark District paperwork and permits are itemized separately.
Are you certified to rebuild post-Eaton fire homes?
Yes. CSLB #1094851, current with LA County Building & Safety on Chapter 7A ember-resistant construction for VHFHSZ-adjacent properties along the Altadena–Pasadena foothill line. We work directly with insurance carriers on line-item scopes and coordinate with your public adjuster.
Do you pull the City of Pasadena permit for me?
Yes. We pull the re-roof permit through City of Pasadena Building & Safety (residential and multi-family), coordinate all required inspections, and hand you the final signed card. Permit fees are itemized on your estimate — no hidden markup.
We also roof next door.
Get your free Pasadena roofing estimate.
Tell us about your Pasadena roof and we'll respond within 15 minutes during business hours with a scheduled inspection. Every request generates a reference number you can track.
- Local San Gabriel Valley crew — usually on-site within 24–48 hours
- Photo-documented inspection report
- Fixed, transparent line-item pricing
- 25-year workmanship warranty
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Clay and concrete tile — the signature of Spanish, Mediterranean, and Mission-style LA homes.
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Emergency tarping, water intrusion control, and rapid dispatch after wind or storm events.
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- Free on-site inspection
- 24/7 emergency dispatch
- Licensed CSLB #1094851 · Bonded & Insured
- Warranties up to 50 years
