Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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Roofers in Selma, CA spend most of their time on homes built between the 1920s and 1960s, and that changes everything about how a job gets done. The raisin-belt housing stock here is older, single-story, and often still sitting on original skip sheathing that was never designed for modern composite shingles. Triple-digit summers bake the shingles, winter tule fog keeps them damp for days, and the two cycles working together are what cause most of the failures we see. If you need a roofer in Selma who understands those specific conditions, call Brennan Roofing at (361) 320-9467 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Selma Homes Are Different
Selma sits in the middle of Fresno County’s raisin belt, and the housing stock reflects that agricultural history. Most of the homes we work on are pre-1970 single-story ranch and bungalow styles with low-pitch gable or hip roofs. Many still carry their original 1×6 skip sheathing, which means the decking has gaps between boards rather than the solid plywood surface a modern roofer expects. That is not a defect, it is just how things were built here, and it changes how underlayment gets laid and how fasteners are placed.
The climate does the rest. Selma gets the classic San Joaquin Valley cycle: long dry summers with frequent triple-digit afternoons that bake and embrittle asphalt shingles, followed by cool wet winters where tule fog keeps roof surfaces damp for days at a time. That moisture promotes moss and algae growth and rusts metal fasteners. The leaks we see in Selma are often not from rain at all. They come from condensation that forms under poorly ventilated attics during the foggy winter months, especially in the older homes near the downtown corridor where original wood shake roofs were covered over with a single layer of composition shingles without adding proper intake vents. A roofer in Selma has to understand attic ventilation as much as shingle application, because the two are tied together on these older homes.
There is also a sizeable number of agricultural outbuildings here: barns, packing sheds, and equipment storage with corrugated metal roofing. Metal requires different fastening and sealing techniques than composition shingles, and the fasteners used twenty or thirty years ago are often the first point of failure. We carry fasteners and sealants rated for metal roof repair because enough Selma properties have a mix of house and outbuilding roofs that it comes up regularly. Finally, the area has moderate seismic activity, so roof-to-wall connections and sheathing attachment matter for both wind and earthquake resistance. Snow load is not a consideration here.
Our Main Selma Services
Most Selma homeowners call us for one of three things: a full roof replacement on an older home, a targeted repair on a roof they are trying to extend a few more years, or a roof inspection before buying or selling a property in the area.
Roofing Company in Selma
Full roof replacement in Selma usually means tearing off old composition or wood shake and re-covering an older deck, not just laying new shingles over fresh plywood. We check the skip sheathing condition, add or replace underlayment, install proper drip edge, and make sure the attic ventilation is adequate before the new roof goes on. That ventilation piece is the difference between a roof that lasts twenty years and one that starts failing early from condensation damage. If you are weighing a full replacement on a Selma home, see the full breakdown on our Roofing Company in Selma page.
Roof Repair in Selma
Repair work in Selma is usually about stopping a leak that has already shown up inside the house. We trace the actual source, which on these older homes is frequently a failed flashing point, a rusted-out valley, or a condensation problem disguised as a roof leak. The fix might be replacing flashing, sealing around a vent pipe, repairing a section of decking, or adding ventilation to the attic so the moisture stops collecting. Exact pricing depends on what the inspection turns up. See our Roof Repair in Selma page for more on how we diagnose and fix these older roofs.
Roof Inspection in Selma
A roof inspection in Selma is a building science check as much as a visual walk. We look at shingle condition, flashing, decking, and ventilation, then give you a written report that explains what we found and what it means for the next few years. Homebuyers use this before closing on one of the older ranch homes near downtown. Sellers use it to get ahead of surprises. Homeowners use it to catch small problems before a full replacement becomes necessary. The report includes photos and line-item recommendations. See our Roof Inspection in Selma page for exactly what gets checked.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Selma
We install materials from GAF, Owens Corning, Atlas, and Tamko, with options to match both the look of an older Selma home and the performance requirements of the valley climate. Shingles and underlayment for the most common lines are stocked locally, so standard jobs move without a long material wait. See our brands page for the full range.
Pricing for Roofers in Selma, CA
| Service | Typical range in Selma |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement (per square foot) | $3.50 – $5.50 |
| Standing seam metal roof replacement (per square foot) | $12.00 – $18.00 |
| Roof repair (minor, flashing or shingle patch) | $350 – $750 |
| Roof repair (moderate, decking or valley replacement) | $750 – $1,800 |
| Roof inspection (visual, with written report) | $150 – $350 |
| Emergency tarp or temporary seal | $300 – $600 |
| Skylight replacement (standard 2×4 unit) | $900 – $1,800 |
| Attic ventilation upgrade (intake and exhaust) | $500 – $1,200 |
| Gutter replacement (per linear foot, standard aluminum) | $8 – $15 |
Three things push price up in Selma more than anything else: older decking that needs repair or replacement once the old roof comes off, attic ventilation that has to be retrofitted for code and condensation control, and the mix of house plus agricultural outbuilding roofs that some properties require. Whatever the job, the price goes on paper before any work begins. That number is the number; it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Selma
We work across Selma’s residential core and the surrounding farm properties, from the downtown corridor to the infill tracts on the city’s edges. Response time across the city is typically same-week for standard estimates, and we carry materials for the most common shingle lines so repair jobs do not wait on parts.
- Downtown Selma and the historic corridor
- Ranch neighborhoods west of Highway 99
- Southeast Selma residential tracts
- East Selma and the agricultural fringe
- North Selma near the city limit
Service Area – Cities Near Selma
Brennan Roofing serves Selma and the surrounding communities throughout the central San Joaquin Valley. If you are just outside the city, we also cover Fowler, CA, Parlier, CA, Kingsburg, CA, and Reedley, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Central Valley office, and crews serve Selma locally.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roofers in Selma
Standard roof inspections and estimates in Selma are typically scheduled within the same week. Repair jobs, once diagnosed, usually start within days depending on material availability. We answer the phone 24/7 with a live person, not a voicemail queue, so you will know your timeline when you call (361) 320-9467.
Yes, most roof replacements and significant structural repairs in Selma require a permit through the city. Repairs that are cosmetic or limited to a few shingles typically do not. We pull the permits on permitted jobs and make sure the work passes inspection before we call it done.
Yes. Every Brennan Roofing job in Selma starts with a written, line-item price in your hand before any work begins. That price does not change once the job starts unless the scope changes and you approve it in writing first. No exceptions.
Yes. Every repair and installation we do in Selma is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing for one full year. If something fails within that period, we return and make it right at no charge. That second visit is free, not discounted.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Selma Customers Say
"Replaced a rotted fascia board along with the roof edge. Matches the trim."
- Lou H."They gave me a warranty in writing and stood behind it."
- Irene G."Quality work and clear communication. Rain pushed the start by two days, which is fair, but we were hoping to be done sooner."
- Cathy N.