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Roofers in Fontana, CA
Roofing in Fontana is a different job than roofing on the coast. Most homes here were built between 1950 and 1980, and the original roofs – thin-gauge metal or low-slope composite – are now at or past the end of their useful life. Add the Santa Ana winds that gust through the Cajon Pass and summer days that routinely clear 100°F, and you get a city where roofs age faster and fail more dramatically than most homeowners expect. If you’re looking for a roofer in Fontana who puts the price on paper before any work starts, call Brennan Roofing at (361) 320-9467.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
The housing stock tells most of the story. The older ‘Corridor’ neighborhoods west of Sierra Avenue are full of post-WWII tract homes with original low-slope composite shingle and thin-gauge galvanized metal roofs. Those roofs are 50 to 70 years old now, and when the Santa Ana winds come through the Cajon Pass, we see the same pattern every time: lifted shingle tabs and torn flashing on the southwest-facing slopes, where the wind hits first and hardest. Newer subdivisions in the northern and eastern hills tend to use concrete tile or dimensional asphalt shingles, which hold up better in wind but still break down under Fontana’s intense summer UV. The heat is the quiet killer – it degrades asphalt binders and roof coatings far faster here than in coastal Los Angeles, which means a roof that looks “fine” from the street can be nearing failure at 15 years instead of 20.
Our Main Fontana Services
Most Fontana homeowners reach out to us for one of three things: a full roof replacement, a repair after a wind event, or an inspection before they buy or sell. Here’s what each looks like in Fontana specifically.
Roofing Company in Fontana
When a Fontana roof reaches the point where patching no longer makes sense, a full Roofing Company in Fontana job starts with the decking. On 1950s and 1960s tract homes, we often find the original plywood or plank decking has dry rot at the edges from years of Santa Ana-driven rain. A full replacement means stripping the old roof, repairing or replacing deteriorated decking, installing new underlayment and drip edge, and putting down a roofing system rated for both extreme heat and wind uplift. We quote the job in writing before any tear-off begins, so you know the full number on day one.

Roof Repair in Fontana
Fontana wind events are the most common trigger for Roof Repair in Fontana calls. After a blow, we check the southwest-facing slopes first – that’s where the Cajon Pass winds concentrate their force, and that’s where you’ll find lifted tabs, broken tile, or pulled flashing on older Corridor homes. Repairs range from small shingle replacements to re-securing lifted sections and re-sealing penetrations around vents and chimneys. Every repair we make is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it fails within a year, we come back at no charge.

Roof Inspection in Fontana
A Roof Inspection in Fontana is the most cost-effective way to know where your roof actually stands before you list a home or sign a purchase agreement. In Fontana, we look for UV-baked shingle granules, wind-damaged flashing, and the early signs of dry rot in decking – all issues that are common here and often invisible from the ground. We document what we find in plain language and give you a written report with photos, so you can make a decision with real information rather than a guess. We inspect, we don’t sell you a roof.

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 Fontana
We install materials from our brands including GAF, Atlas, and CertainTeed. For older Fontana homes, we often recommend a dimensional asphalt shingle rated for high wind uplift; for newer tile roofs, we match the existing profile when doing repairs so the patch doesn’t stand out. Common parts – underlayment, drip edge, flashing – are stocked locally in the Inland Empire, so most Fontana jobs don’t wait on parts.
Pricing for Roofers in Fontana, CA
| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection (visual, no destructive testing) | $200 – $450 |
| Minor shingle or tile repair (small patch, re-seal) | $350 – $900 |
| Flashing repair or replacement around vents, chimneys, or skylights | $450 – $1,200 |
| Gutter cleaning or minor gutter repair | $250 – $600 |
| Decking repair (replacing rotted or damaged plywood/plank sections) | $800 – $2,500 |
| Full roof replacement on a tract home (asphalt shingle) | $9,000 – $18,000 |
| Full roof replacement with concrete tile | $18,000 – $35,000+ |
| Full roof replacement with standing seam metal | $22,000 – $45,000+ |
What pushes a Fontana price up? Tear-off labor is the biggest variable – older Corridor homes often have two or even three layers of old roofing that all have to come off, and that’s time on the roof. Wind damage hidden under the top layer adds decking repair. Whatever the number is, it goes on paper before any work starts. The price you sign is the price you pay – it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We work across Fontana, from the older Corridor tract home neighborhoods west of Sierra Avenue to the stucco-clad subdivisions in the northern and eastern hills. These are the areas we see most often:
- The Corridor (west of Sierra Avenue, 1950s-1970s tract homes)
- Northgate
- Village of Heritage
- Sierra Lakes
- Southridge
If you’re in Fontana, we can typically schedule an estimate within a few business days of your call. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Inland Empire office, so the crew that shows up knows Fontana’s housing stock.
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
Brennan Roofing serves Fontana and nearby Inland Empire communities. If you’re just over the line in Bloomington, CA, Rialto, CA, or Rancho Cucamonga, CA, we can help. We also work throughout Riverside, CA and the surrounding area. Same written price, same guarantee, same crew standard.
Serving Fontana, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Yes, Fontana requires a building permit for full roof replacements. The good news: we handle the permit paperwork for you. Repairs and inspections generally don’t need a permit, but if code requires one, we’ll tell you up front and include it in your written estimate. No surprises on the back end. Call (361) 320-9467 for specifics on your roof.
We prioritize wind-damage calls when Santa Ana events hit, because an exposed roof is a leak waiting to happen. We can usually get a technician to your Fontana home within a few business days of your call. If you’ve got visible damage, call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll get you scheduled. Estimates are free.
Many newer Fontana subdivisions have HOAs that set requirements for roofing materials and colors. We’ll ask about your HOA early, and we’ll match the required material and profile so the job passes approval. If your HOA has a specific color palette for tile or shingle, bring it to the estimate – it’s one less delay. Call (361) 320-9467 to get started.
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 Fontana Customers Say
"Crew lead is a veteran and runs the job like it. Showed up at 7 sharp, tarped the garden, tore off the old roof, and had the new shingles on by the end of day two."
- Joe K."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.






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