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Roofing in University of California-Davis runs $180 – $340 for most repairs and $8,500 – $18,000 for full replacements, with solar-panel coordination adding complexity that most neighboring markets don’t face. We’re Mercer Roofing, and we handle the full workflow in-house: panel removal, temporary storage, roof work, and reinstallation. Call (743) 200-8347 to schedule your free estimate.
Why University of California-Davis Homes Are Different
University of California-Davis sits in the Delta Breeze corridor, where afternoon winds funnel inland from San Francisco Bay through the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta. Sustained gusts here regularly lift improperly fastened shingles or tiles, creating a wind-uplift risk noticeably stronger than in Sacramento just 15 miles east. The Sacramento Valley’s 60-plus days above 100°F each year accelerates UV degradation of composition shingles and roofing membranes, shortening service life compared to coastal California.
The housing stock tells its own story. Most University of California-Davis homes are 1960s – 1980s ranch-style tract houses built during UC Davis’s expansion from agricultural college to research university. Low-pitched roofs and original or once-replaced composition shingles are now approaching end of life. Around campus, a dense student-rental market means landlords often defer maintenance, so we regularly find rotted decking and failed underlayment beneath surface materials that still look passable.
Then there’s the solar factor. University of California-Davis has one of California’s highest residential solar-panel penetration rates per capita, driven by UC Davis’s sustainability leadership and the city’s green-building guidelines. Virtually every re-roof requires coordinating panel removal, storage, and reinstallation. Davis’s municipal green-building checklist also triggers at permit submission, requiring cool-roof compliance documentation and solar-ready conduit rough-in even on standard tear-offs. Contractors unfamiliar with city hall’s process routinely underestimate this step.
Our Main University of California-Davis Services
University of California-Davis homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated local page:
Roof Repair in University of California-Davis
We repair wind-lifted shingles, replace deteriorated flashing around vents and chimneys, and fix leaks where the original underlayment has failed beneath still-intact surface materials. In University of California-Davis, we see a lot of deferred-landlord jobs near campus where water has saturated decking before anyone noticed. Every repair includes our written 365-Day Done Right Promise and a written price before we start. Roof Repair in University of California-Davis
Roofing Company in University of California-Davis
As your local roofing company in University of California-Davis, we manage full projects from inspection through final walkthrough, including permit pulling, cool-roof compliance documentation, and solar-panel coordination. We work with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and other manufacturer-recognized brands. Every technician is Threshold Verified: background-checked, identity-verified, and arriving with a photo ID badge you’ll see before they reach your door. Roofing Company in University of California-Davis
Roof Installation in University of California-Davis
New roof installation in University of California-Davis means navigating the city’s green-building checklist, documenting minimum Solar Reflectance Index values, and roughing in solar-ready conduit even on homes without existing panels. We remove and store solar arrays in-house, install your new roof with Atlas or Tamko shingles, then reinstall and reconnect everything. Written price, written guarantee, no surprises. Roof Installation in University of California-Davis
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 University of California-Davis
We install and repair with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral shingles. We stock common repair components locally for University of California-Davis calls, so most repairs don’t wait on parts. See our brands for full specifications and warranty details.
Pricing for Roofers in University of California-Davis, CA
| Service | Typical range in University of California-Davis |
|---|---|
| Minor shingle repair (1 – 3 shingles) | $180 – $280 |
| Moderate repair (flashing, vent, small leak) | $280 – $450 |
| Decking repair (per sheet, with shingle replacement) | $350 – $550 |
| Full chimney flashing replacement | $450 – $750 |
| Skylight repair/reseal | $300 – $500 |
| Solar panel removal and reinstallation (add to re-roof) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Composition shingle replacement (per square) | $350 – $550 |
| Full roof replacement, small home (1,200 – 1,500 sq ft) | $8,500 – $12,000 |
| Full roof replacement, medium home (1,500 – 2,200 sq ft) | $11,000 – $16,000 |
| Full roof replacement, large home (2,200 – 3,000 sq ft) | $14,000 – $18,000 |
In University of California-Davis, prices push higher when we find rotted decking beneath deferred-maintenance roofs, when cool-roof compliance requires upgraded materials, or when solar-panel coordination adds labor days. We give you a written, line-item price before any work starts. That price doesn’t change unless you ask for additional work.
Neighborhoods We Serve in University of California-Davis
We work across University of California-Davis and surrounding communities, from established faculty neighborhoods to student-rental zones near campus. Crews dispatch from our regional office with scheduling coordinated from Los Angeles.
- Old North Davis
- El Macero
- Willowcreek
- Mace Ranch
- West Davis (near Tandem Properties areas)
Most University of California-Davis appointments are scheduled within a few business days; emergency tarping and leak mitigation are available when weather threatens.
Service Area – Cities Near University of California-Davis
Our crews serve University of California-Davis homeowners directly and also travel to Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA for larger projects and Threshold Group referrals. Scheduling and dispatch for all locations are coordinated through our Los Angeles office.
Serving University of California-Davis, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University of California-Davis 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 University of California-Davis
Most inspections are scheduled within 2 – 4 business days, and emergency tarping is available for active leaks. Call (743) 200-8347 to check current availability.
Yes. Davis requires a municipal green-building checklist at permit submission, including cool-roof compliance documentation and solar-ready conduit rough-in. We pull permits and handle this paperwork as part of every job.
We submit manufacturer specification sheets, color samples, and warranty documents to your HOA board before work begins. We’ve worked with several University of California-Davis-area associations and know their typical review timelines.
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 University of California-Davis Customers Say
"Great shingles and a clean install. Wish the cleanup had been done the same day, but they came back the next morning and finished it."
- Tasha G."Detailed written quote with the shingle line and warranty spelled out. No surprises at the end."
- Laura B."Honest inspection. He went up, took photos, and told me I had maybe five more years instead of selling a full replacement."
- Xavier L.