Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Sacramento
Composition shingle is what most of Sacramento is roofed with — it appears in 71.6% of county re-roof permits. It is the most affordable system that still carries a long manufacturer warranty, and in this climate a quality architectural shingle lasts 20 to 30 years.
3-tab versus architectural shingles
Older Sacramento homes often have flat 3-tab shingles, which run toward the short end of that range, roughly 15 to 20 years. Architectural shingles are thicker, heavier, carry longer warranties and handle valley wind better.
The price difference over the life of the roof is small. The lifespan difference is not.
What the job includes
- Tear off to the bare deck so the sheathing can be inspected
- Replace any rotted plywood, fascia or rafter tails
- New underlayment, drip edge, valley metal and pipe flashing
- A CRRC-rated shingle that satisfies Title 24 for Climate Zone 12
- Ridge ventilation balanced to the intake at the eaves
- Final inspection with your city or the county
When shingles are the wrong answer
Shingles need slope. If your roof is flatter than about 2:12 — common on additions, patio covers and mid-century homes — water moves too slowly for a shingle system, and the right product is a single-ply membrane. We will tell you that before you buy the wrong roof.
Our published prices
Per roofing square (100 sq ft). Your price is your roof’s measured squares times the tier rate, confirmed in writing before any work.
The example uses 25 squares, the median Sacramento home re-roof in county permit records (2022–25). It is an illustration, not your price.
Common questions
- How long do asphalt shingles last in Sacramento?
- Architectural shingles typically last 20 to 30 years here; older 3-tab shingles run closer to 15 to 20. Sustained summer heat and sun exposure age the south and west slopes fastest.
- Do I have to use a cool roof shingle?
- On a sloped residential re-roof in Sacramento, yes. The city sits in California energy Climate Zone 12, where Title 24 requires a CRRC-rated product with an aged solar reflectance of at least 0.20 and thermal emittance of at least 0.75, or an aged SRI of 16. Most major shingle lines have compliant colours.