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Roofing in Strawberry, CA is a snow-country discipline, not a warm-weather trade. At roughly 6,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada, the homes here carry 10-plus feet of snow some winters, and that load shapes everything from underlayment choices to when inspections need to happen. We’re Brennan Roofing, and we work on mountain cabins, A-frames, and lodge-style homes throughout Strawberry. The people we work for are mostly full-time residents and second-home owners who want a roof that holds through freeze-thaw cycles and releases snow without tearing off gutters. Call (361) 320-9467 to talk through what your roof is facing.
Why Strawberry Homes Are Different
Strawberry sits high enough that the dominant roof problems are not what flatland California deals with. Ice dams form at the eaves when heat escapes from older cabins and melts the snowpack, then refreezes at the edge. Shingles crack in the freeze-thaw cycle. Snow loads test decking that was framed decades ago for lighter winters. There is no marine layer, no extreme heat wave to plan around; there is deep snow, then intense summer UV at altitude that bakes exposed asphalt.
Much of the housing stock is older mountain cabins and mid-century lodge-style buildings, many with steep-pitch roofs and wood-shake or older asphalt shingles. Steep pitch is good for shedding snow, but it makes flashing details around chimneys and dormers more critical, and more expensive to get wrong. Newer construction in Strawberry tends toward standing-seam metal and synthetic underlayment, which tells you what local conditions demand. A lot of the work we do here comes down to snow retention, water-shedding, and keeping the underlayment sealed below the snow line.
Our Main Strawberry Services
Most calls from Strawberry come down to two things: a roof that is failing under snow and time, or a second home that needs eyes on it before the deep snowpack arrives. Each service has its own page with the full details.
Roofing Company in Strawberry
Full roof replacement in Strawberry means choosing materials that can hold a Sierra snowpack and give up its snow cleanly. The homes here, many of them A-frames and older cabins, often need decking replacement once the old shingles come off and the framing is exposed. We install standing-seam metal and asphalt systems from GAF and Atlas, with ice-and-water shield at the eaves as a standard practice in this climate. The full scope and pricing is on the Roofing Company in Strawberry page.
Roof Repair in Strawberry
Most Strawberry roof repairs are freeze-thaw damage: cracked flashing, lifted shingles, ice-dam leaks at the eaves, missing drip edge after a big snow slide. Repair here is not just patching; it is making the roof survive the next winter without the same failure. We write the price before work starts and put the repair under a one-year written guarantee. See what that covers on the Roof Repair in Strawberry page.
Roof Inspection in Strawberry
Strawberry second-home owners especially need a roof inspected before the snowpack builds, not after the leak shows up in the living room. An inspection here looks at snow guards, flashing, underlayment, drainage, and whether last winter left damage that should be addressed before the next one. We schedule inspections around your arrival and give you a written report. Details on the Roof Inspection in Strawberry page.
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 Strawberry
We work with Atlas, Tamko, and GAF roofing systems in Strawberry. Materials are ordered per job from manufacturer-backed supply lines, with the lead time confirmed before we commit to a start date. You can read the full material range on our brands page.
Pricing for Roofers in Strawberry, CA
| Service | Typical range in Strawberry |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection | $200 – $400 |
| Minor roof repair (flashing, small shingle section) | $300 – $700 |
| Ice-dam leak repair at the eaves | $400 – $850 |
| Snow-guard installation | $800 – $1,800 |
| Flashing replacement around chimney or dormer | $600 – $1,200 |
| Underlayment replacement (partial) | $900 – $2,000 |
| Full asphalt roof replacement (cabin or A-frame) | $9,000 – $18,000 |
| Standing-seam metal roof replacement | $18,000 – $40,000 |
What pushes a Strawberry price up is usually decking that has to be replaced once the roof is opened, or steep-pitch work on an A-frame that requires extra safety rigging. The price we write before any work starts is the price you pay; it does not move at the door. Call (361) 320-9467 for a free estimate with that number on paper.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Strawberry
We work throughout Strawberry and the surrounding Sierra neighborhoods, from cabins off Highway 50 to the vacation-home clusters near the river. Most areas here share the same snow-load and access realities, so the main variable is road conditions in winter.
- Strawberry town center
- Areas along Highway 50
- Cabin tracts near the American River
- Lodge-style homes east of town toward Kyburz
Service Area – Cities Near Strawberry
Brennan Roofing serves Strawberry and the surrounding mountain communities on both sides of Highway 50. If you are in Pollock Pines, CA, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Diamond Springs, CA, or Placerville, CA, we work there too. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office; crews travel to Strawberry for the work.
Serving Strawberry, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Strawberry 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 Strawberry
An asphalt roof replacement in Strawberry typically runs $9,000 to $18,000. Standing-seam metal, the more common choice for snow country, runs $18,000 to $40,000 depending on roof size and pitch. Call (361) 320-9467 for a written quote specific to your cabin or A-frame.
Yes. We work on second homes and vacation cabins in Strawberry, including scheduling inspections before the deep snowpack season starts. The inspection tells you what needs attention before winter, so you are not chasing a leak from a distance. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule.
Often, yes. Winter work depends on access and snow load at the time. We coordinate around road conditions and do not start tear-offs when a heavy storm is imminent. Call (361) 320-9467 and we will give you a straight answer about timing and what conditions allow.
Call (361) 320-9467 for an honest conversation about your Strawberry roof. We answer with a live person, every time.
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 Strawberry Customers Say
"Storm took off a section of shingles. They were here next morning to tarp it and finished the repair that week."
- Elaine D."Ridge vent added and the attic is cooler. Fair price compared to the other two quotes."
- Vernon C."Neat, quiet, and disciplined crew. Magnet swept the yard after."
- Tonya R.