Roofing Installation in Santa Barbara & Southern California
Roofing installation in Santa Barbara covers new roofs on new homes, additions, garages and accessory dwelling units, as well as a complete new roofing system on an existing building. NEMA Roofing installs asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, metal and low-slope roofs across Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, from five Google-verified locations (Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Downey), and works with owners, builders and architects from material choice to final inspection. Call 866-631-3366 to schedule your free estimate.
Our company is certified, licensed, and insured to provide roof replacement services. With our premium craftsmanship, NEMA Roofing’s customers get a durable roof lasting 30 to 50 years.
What a new roof installation includes
A roof is a system, and every layer has a job:
- Roof deck: the sheathing the whole roof is fastened to.
- Underlayment: the waterproof layer beneath the covering, which does most of the work on tile roofs.
- Flashing: metal at valleys, walls, chimneys, skylights and vents, where most leaks start.
- Ventilation: intake and exhaust that keep the attic from overheating and trapping moisture.
- The covering: shingle, tile, metal or membrane.
- Edges and drainage: drip edge, gutters, and on low-slope roofs, drains and scuppers.
Rules for a roof on a new building
New construction brings in rules that a simple repair does not:
- Wildfire code. California’s wildland-urban interface rules (Chapter 7A of the California Building Code) apply to new buildings in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in local responsibility areas, and to roofing throughout the State Responsibility Area. In those zones the roof assembly must be Class A.
- Energy code for new houses. Under the 2025 Energy Code, a sloped roof on a new single-family house needs a cool-rated product (aged solar reflectance 0.20, thermal emittance 0.75, or SRI 16) in climate zones 10 to 15, and a low-slope roof on a new house needs an aged solar reflectance of 0.63 and a thermal emittance of 0.75 (or SRI 75) in zones 13 and 15. Riverside and San Bernardino are in zone 10, so the sloped-roof rule applies there; Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura and Oxnard (zone 6) and Ojai, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills (zone 9) are outside it for new houses, though the re-roof rules differ, as our cool roofing page explains.
- Minimum slope. Each covering has a minimum slope in the California Building Code (2025 edition, section 1507): asphalt shingles 2 inches per foot, clay and concrete tile 2 1/2 inches, standing-seam metal and membranes 1/4 inch. The design has to match the material, not the other way round.
Choosing the roofing material for a new build
| Material | Why owners choose it | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle | Lowest cost, fast to install, wide color range | Class A and cool-rated lines where the lot needs them |
| Clay or concrete tile | The Spanish and Mission look, very long-lived tile | Weight: the framing is designed for it from the start. See tile roofing |
| Metal | Light, clean lines, solar clamps on standing seams | Coastal corrosion protection. See metal roofing |
| Low-slope membrane | Flat roofs and roof decks on modern designs | Drainage slope, drains and parapet flashing. See flat roofing |
If panels are planned, decide their layout before the roof goes on; mounts and wiring are simplest to flash on a new roof.
How an installation runs
- Before work starts. Our professional will start by going through your roofing-material options and provide samples to help you choose one. Then the specialist will share the finance options. Finally, they will pull all the necessary permits.
- The installation. Deck check, underlayment and flashing, then the covering, installed to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Handover. Clean-up, final walk-through, and registration of the manufacturer’s warranty. NEMA’s GAF Master Elite status matters here: it lets NEMA register GAF’s enhanced warranties on the new roof, the Golden Pledge Limited Warranty among them, which adds GAF-backed workmanship coverage.
For your comfort and peace of mind, we test our installers’ skill sets and backgrounds before sending them to any real site. For a new roof on an existing house, the roof replacement page covers tear-off and deck repair.
Roofing installation questions
Can you work with my builder or architect?
Yes. On new construction and additions the roof has to fit the framing schedule, the plans and the inspections, so we coordinate with whoever runs the project.
Do I need a Class A roof on a new house?
In a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and anywhere in the State Responsibility Area, yes. The State Fire Marshal’s zone map shows your lot’s status.
Do you install roofs outside Santa Barbara?
Yes, across Ventura County and in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Schedule your free estimate today to find out more about our new roofing options and how they make your home safer. Call 866-631-3366 or use the form below.
Our Services
Now We Offer Financing: Contact Us for More Info
Little Taste From Big Projects
LUXURY METAL ROOFING - BEVERLY HILLS
FIRE RATED METAL ROOFING
2 PIECE TILE - SANTA BARBARA
CLASS A FIRE-RATED TILE ROOF
TILE ROOF INSTALLATION - SANTA BARBARA
TILE ROOF INSTALLATION - MONTECITO
METAL ROOF INSTALLATION - MALIBU
ROOF INSTALLATION - SANTA BARBARA
ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF INSTALLATION
SHINGLE ROOF REPLACEMENT
TILE ROOF REPLACEMENT
PRESIDENTIAL SHINGLE INSTALLATION
REVIEWS
Here in NEMA Roofing. We are always happy to hear when our clients feel satisfied. Here is what some of them have said:
What The Rumors Say
CONTACT US
As one of the leading roofing contractors, The NEMA Roofing team proudly provides a wide range of roofing services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you need installation, maintenance, or roof repairs, our roofing experts deliver tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
Interested in working with a trusted roofing contractor? Simply fill out the form below to schedule your free on-site assessment and receive a no-obligation proposal.