Roofing Contractor in Crockett
Contra Costa County, CA

Crockett has more century-old roofs than anywhere else in the East Bay, and we understand original redwood shake decking. That's not marketing copy — that's a statement of fact that matters enormously when you're pulling off a 1910 Craftsman bungalow and you need to decide whether the original 1x6 redwood plank sheathing stays or goes. Most contemporary roofers have never seen redwood shake decking in the wild. We have. A lot of it.

Crockett is a small unincorporated town of about 3,100 people perched on the Carquinez Strait, anchored historically by the C&H Sugar refinery whose massive brick building still dominates the waterfront. It's one of the oldest working-class neighborhoods in the East Bay, with a lot of housing that dates to the 1900s-1920s when the sugar works was booming. The roofs here have stories.

Our Roofing Work in Crockett (Since 1988)

East Bay Roofers has been doing work in Crockett since 1988. It's not a huge market — 3,000 people means maybe 1,200 roofs total — but it's a community where reputation travels fast and we've done enough work here that people know our trucks on Pomona Street.

One Crockett job I'll never forget: 2018, a 1906 Craftsman on Valona Heights. The owner had inherited it from her grandmother and wanted to preserve as much of the original character as possible. When we pulled off the top two layers of composition shingles, we found an intact layer of original hand-split redwood shake underneath — 112 years old, and about 40% of it was still in serviceable condition. We carefully removed the shake, cleaned it, and the owner had it used as interior wainscoting in her remodel. The decking underneath was 1x8 redwood planks with the original square-cut nails still in place. We added solid plywood over the planks (you can't modern-nail to old redwood reliably), installed a period-appropriate architectural shingle in a shake-matching profile, and the house looks right on the street. Those are the kinds of jobs Crockett specializes in.

We're based at 2310 Bates Ave in Concord, about 25 minutes from Crockett via Highway 4. GAF Master Elite, CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster, CA C-39 license #987654, 4.9/5 across 527 reviews.

Climate and Challenges in Crockett

Crockett gets about 19 inches of rain a year, similar to Rodeo, but the wind story is completely different. The Carquinez Strait is a wind gap — a narrow opening between the Coast Range and the bay that channels air between the Central Valley and the Pacific. When there's a pressure differential (which is most of the year), the wind rips through Crockett at speeds that rival coastal headlands.

I've measured sustained 35-45 mph on Crockett roofs during winter storms, with gusts over 60 mph not uncommon. That's serious wind loading, and it's why Crockett has such a high rate of wind-damaged roofs compared to nearby inland areas. We spec 130-mph wind-rated systems as standard, with six-nail patterns, reinforced edge metal, and sealed starter strips on every exposed elevation.

Summers are cool and bay-influenced — rarely above 80 degrees — with persistent morning fog from the strait. That cool, damp environment means moss and algae love the north-facing slopes. We install zinc strips standard on Crockett reroofs.

The other challenge is the terrain. Crockett is hilly. Really hilly. A lot of the older homes sit on narrow, steep lots where the uphill side of the roof is almost touching the hillside and the downhill side is 30 feet off the ground. That means specialized access, scaffolding, and fall protection. Our crews work with Crockett's terrain routinely, but it adds to the job cost compared to a flat lot.

Neighborhoods We Serve

Downtown Crockett. The historic core around Pomona Street and Loring Avenue. 1900s-1920s Craftsman and Victorian homes, small commercial buildings, and the waterfront edge near the C&H property. Tight streets, steep access, century-old construction.

Valona. The old working-class neighborhood west of downtown, originally built for sugar refinery workers. 1900s-1940s housing, dense streetscape, and some of the oldest roof decking in the East Bay.

Crolona Heights. Hillside neighborhood with better views and slightly newer construction, mostly 1920s-50s. Still old by any reasonable measure, and the wind exposure is significant.

Winehaven. Small enclave of historic housing on the east side, near the old winery site. Period-correct work is the expectation here.

Permits and Local Rules in Crockett

Crockett is unincorporated Contra Costa County. That means your roofing permit comes from the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development at 30 Muir Road in Martinez, or through the ePermits Center online portal — not from any "City of Crockett" office, because no such office exists.

Typical permit fees for a Crockett home (usually 1,100-1,800 sq ft) run $350 to $520 for a standard asphalt tear-off. Historic-style materials or structural repairs can push it higher.

What you need to know about Crockett permits specifically:

• Structural eval on century homes. When we're tearing off a 1910 Craftsman, the county often wants confirmation that the original decking can support modern roofing. We commonly add plywood sheathing over old plank decking — that's structural work and it adds a day to plan check.
• Two-layer max. Many Crockett homes already have two or three layers of accumulated roofing. Full tear-off is almost always required.
• Historic sensitivity. There's no formal historic district, but the county encourages preservation of original architectural character in older neighborhoods like Valona and downtown Crockett. Not a permit requirement, but worth a conversation.
• Wind zone considerations. Contra Costa County plan checkers in Martinez know Crockett is a high-wind zone and will look for wind-rated specs on any application near the strait.

Roofing Services in Crockett

Century-home tear-offs. Our specialty here. Original redwood plank decking, period-correct replacement materials, structural sheathing upgrades, and careful preservation of architectural details.

High-wind architectural shingle. GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark with 130-mph wind ratings. Enhanced nailing patterns and reinforced edges on strait-exposed homes.

Slate-profile and shake-profile shingles. For homeowners who want the historic look without the cost of real slate or cedar shake. CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL is a common pick.

Real cedar shake replacement. We still do true cedar shake on historic homes where the owner wants to match the original. It's expensive and rare, but we know how to do it.

Steep-access repair work. Hillside Crockett homes often need targeted repair rather than full replacement. We bring the scaffolding and fall protection to handle the steep stuff safely.

Recent Crockett Projects

1906 Valona Craftsman, 2023. 1,400 sq ft one-and-a-half story. Three layers of old roofing on original 1x8 redwood plank decking. Full strip, new 1/2" plywood over the plank decking, CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL in Autumn Blend for a period-matched look, stainless fasteners. 4 days on site due to steep access and historic preservation. $21,800 total.

Crolona Heights hillside home, 2024. 1,950 sq ft two-story on a steep lot. Previous roof showed serious wind damage from a 2024 winter storm that had ripped off about 30% of the ridge caps. Full tear-off, six-nail pattern install with enhanced edge metal, zinc ridge strips, GAF Timberline HDZ in Charcoal. 3 days on site, $19,600 total.

Downtown Crockett 1920s bungalow, 2024. Small 1,100 sq ft single-story on Pomona Street. Homeowner wanted to preserve the original look but couldn't afford real shake. Installed a shake-profile architectural shingle with hand-cut ridge caps to match the original profile. 2 days on site, $14,200 total.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get a Crockett Roof Estimate

If you've got a century-old Crockett home that needs a roof and you want someone who actually understands what's underneath those shingles, give us a call. We'll climb up, document what we find, and give you an honest plan that respects the house's history without breaking the bank.

Call East Bay Roofers at (925) 722-4916 or request a quote online. CA C-39 license #987654, GAF Master Elite certified, fully insured, working in Crockett since 1988.