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Facing The Sun Roofing
Start with where the water gets in
Water can travel along the roof deck or framing before it leaves a stain inside. Replacing shingles directly above that stain may miss the problem. Facing The Sun traces the likely entry point, checks the surrounding roof, and explains what a repair can reasonably solve before you approve the work.
What we look at during the inspection
Tell us when the leak appears, whether it changes with wind or heavy rain, and what has been repaired before. Photos of the stain and earlier estimates are useful. We review accessible areas and photograph the findings so the proposed repair has a clear reason behind it.
Shingles and exposed areas
Missing, lifted, cracked, or damaged shingles, plus signs that the surrounding material is too worn to hold a lasting repair.
Flashing and roof openings
The transitions around walls, valleys, vents, and pipe boots where separated or damaged components can let water through.
Signs inside the home
Accessible attic or interior evidence when a leak is involved, including visible staining and the condition of the roof deck where it can be checked.
When a repair is the right next step
An isolated leak or a small area of wind damage may be repairable when the surrounding roof is sound. Repeated leaks, widespread deterioration, or damage across several parts of the roof call for a broader discussion. Roof age helps inform that decision, but it does not replace an inspection. When both options are practical, we explain the repair and replacement scopes so you can compare them.
What belongs in your repair estimate
Compare what the contractor will actually remove, repair, and replace. A lower price is difficult to judge when one estimate covers a surface patch and another addresses flashing or damaged decking below it.
The repair boundaries
The affected area, proposed materials, flashing or vent work, and how new material will meet the existing roof. An exact color match may not be possible on weathered shingles.
Hidden damage and approvals
What can be confirmed during inspection, what may only be visible after opening the roof, and how additional findings will be photographed, priced, and approved.
Permits, cleanup, and coverage
Any permit responsibility and fees, debris removal, the expected schedule, and the written workmanship coverage for the specific repair.
If water is coming in now
Keep people away from wet electrical fixtures or a sagging ceiling, protect belongings only where it is safe, and take photos from inside. Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof. Call 559-235-8425 to explain what is happening and confirm the earliest available inspection. Weather, roof access, and the extent of damage affect when repairs can safely begin.
From inspection to a clear plan
Show us the problem
Share the leak history, visible damage, and any previous repairs. We confirm access and an inspection window.
Review the findings
We explain the photos, proposed repair, limits of the repair, and written price. If replacement is worth considering, you hear why.
Approve a defined scope
Confirm materials, scheduling, permit requirements where applicable, cleanup, and workmanship terms before work starts.
Before you approve the work
Credentials you can check yourself
Know who you are hiring. Use these public records to check Facing The Sun, and ask for current insurance documentation with your estimate.
GAF Certified Plus™
See our certification and contractor profile directly on GAF's website.
View GAF profileBBB Accredited, A+ Rating
Review our business profile, accreditation, and rating with the Better Business Bureau.
View BBB profileCSLB LIC #1140868
Check the official California license record and current status before you sign.
Check contractor licenseAsk which warranty your proposal includes. Manufacturer coverage and workmanship coverage are different. GAF enhanced warranties depend on the installed products and applicable system, registration, and coverage requirements. Get the full terms in writing.
Roof repair questions
The price depends on the leak source, the size and accessibility of the damaged area, roof slope, material availability, and whether flashing or decking needs repair. We inspect before giving a project price. Any additional work uncovered during the repair should be documented and approved.
Stopping the water entry and repairing interior damage are separate scopes. Ask whether your proposal includes any ceiling, insulation, or other interior work. The roof repair alone should not be assumed to include those items.
Yes. We inspect and photograph the roofing damage and describe the recommended work. You can use that documentation if you choose to file an insurance claim. Coverage and claim decisions belong to your insurer.
Do not assume that it does. Ask for the repair's workmanship terms and any applicable material coverage in writing. Coverage for the existing roof and the repaired area may differ, and a repair does not automatically make an older roof eligible for a new system warranty.
Compare roof replacement
If repairs keep adding up, see what a complete replacement should include before making the next decision.