ROOFING CONTRACTOR & ROOF REPAIR IN SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Roof repair, re-roofing, tile underlayment replacement, and storm damage insurance claims for San Clemente homeowners — from a GAF Certified™ contractor based in Costa Mesa. CSLB #1149997.
ROOFING IN SAN CLEMENTE
Quick answer: Stone Ranch Construction is a GAF Certified roofing contractor (California license CSLB #1149997) based in Costa Mesa that serves San Clemente. We handle roof repair, roof replacement, tile underlayment replacement (lift-and-relay), flat roofs, gutters, and storm-damage insurance claims for homeowners in San Clemente. Call or text (714) 790-9925, email admin@stoneranch.com, or request a free roof inspection online.
San Clemente was founded as a Spanish Village by the Sea, and clay tile is part of the city's identity — from the original 1920s Ole Hanson homes in the Pier Bowl and Southwest San Clemente to the 1970s–80s neighborhoods of Rancho San Clemente and Forster Ranch and the 2000s planned community of Talega. The city's architectural guidelines favor Spanish Colonial Revival, so tile matching and profile selection matter on almost every project.
The coastal environment is severe: salt air off the ocean, sustained onshore wind on the bluffs, and marine moisture that reaches well inland. On the eastern edge, Talega and Forster Ranch border open space where fire-resistant roofing is required. Underlayment replacement beneath aging clay and concrete tile, corrosion-resistant flashing work, and wind-damage repair make up most of our San Clemente jobs.
San Clemente at a glance
Housing & roofs: Clay and concrete tile throughout; 1920s–50s homes near the pier; 1970s–90s tile communities; Talega's 2000s tile with HOA standards; bluff-top and inland canyon exposure.
Housing age: The median home in San Clemente was built in 1982, and about 40% of its 26,650 housing units were built in the 1970s and 1980s (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates).
ZIP codes served: 92672, 92673
Permits: Re-roofs are permitted and inspected through the City of San Clemente Community Development – Building Division. We pull the permit and schedule inspections.
Fire hazard zones: Parts of San Clemente are mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal. Inside those zones a re-roof must use a Class A fire-rated roof covering (California Residential Code R902.1.1), and we recommend ember-resistant vents and the other Chapter 7A details whenever vents or eaves are replaced. Check your address on the official fire-zone map.
COMMON ROOF PROBLEMS IN SAN CLEMENTE
Every community in Orange County has its own mix of housing age, roof type, and weather exposure. These are the issues we're called to fix most often in San Clemente.
Salt-air corrosion
Flashings, fasteners, and vents on bluff and beach-area homes corrode quickly; coastal-grade metal is required.
Wind damage on the bluffs
Displaced tiles and torn ridges after winter storms.
Underlayment under historic clay tile
Original underlayment beneath older clay tile roofs is long past its life; tile can often be salvaged and relaid.
Fire-zone requirements in Talega and Forster Ranch
Homes bordering open space need Class A assemblies and ember-resistant vents.
SAN CLEMENTE ROOFING FAQ
Can you match the clay tile on my older San Clemente home?
Usually, yes. We salvage and reuse existing tile where possible and source matching profiles and blends for replacements.
Does Talega require HOA approval for roofing?
Visible changes typically require architectural review. We prepare the specifications and samples the HOA needs.
What materials hold up best on the San Clemente coast?
Tile with synthetic underlayment, stainless or coated fasteners, and aluminum or coated-steel flashings.
How do I choose the best roofing contractor in San Clemente?
Check four things before you sign anything: an active California contractor license you can look up on the CSLB website (ours is CSLB #1149997), a manufacturer certification such as GAF Certified, a real local office (Stone Ranch Construction is at 711 W 17th St, Unit G-2, Costa Mesa, about a short drive from San Clemente), and a free on-the-roof inspection with a written estimate that names the materials. Then compare bids on the same scope, not the lowest number. Call or text (714) 790-9925 to schedule an inspection in San Clemente.
More questions? See our full roofing FAQ or call (714) 790-9925.
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711 W 17th St, Unit G-2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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