About Best Roofing Pasadena — 15 Years, 600+ Roofs, Still Honest
We are a locally owned roofing company based in Pasadena. Not a franchise. Not a call center. The crew that answers your call is the crew that fixes your roof. We have been doing this in Pasadena since 2010 and we plan to keep doing it the same way.
Why We Started Best Roofing Pasadena
We started Best Roofing Pasadena in 2010 because we kept seeing the same problems in the local roofing market. Homeowners in Bungalow Heaven were getting quoted $18,000 for re-roofs that needed $3,000 in underlayment work. Spanish Colonial homeowners in Madison Heights were paying to replace perfectly good clay tile when only the felt beneath it had failed. Contractors from Simi Valley and Tarzana were showing up in Pasadena without any knowledge of the local housing stock — what skip sheathing is, what CHRD permits require, what the difference between S-tile and barrel mission tile looks like.
We built this company on one principle: tell homeowners what their roof actually needs. Not what pays us the most. That principle has not changed in 15 years and it will not change.
6 Things That Make Us Different From Most Pasadena Roofers
We Actually Go Up on the Roof
Every estimate starts with a physical roof inspection. We walk the roof, lift sample tiles or shingles, check the underlayment, examine every flashing joint. No driveway quotes. No phone estimates. An estimate from a contractor who has not been on your roof is a guess — not a quote.
We Know Pasadena Housing Stock
Skip sheathing on pre-1940 Craftsman homes. CHRD permit requirements in Bungalow Heaven. Clay tile underlayment failure patterns in Madison Heights. WUI zone Class A requirements in Altadena. Post-Eaton Fire ember damage patterns. We know all of it before we arrive.
Fixed Price — No Surprises
The number in our written estimate is the number you pay. If we open a section and find unexpected structural damage, we stop, photograph it, call you, and get your approval before adding anything. Nothing changes without your explicit consent first.
We Pull All Permits
Every job that requires a City of Pasadena Building and Safety permit gets one. We also handle CHRD Certificate of Appropriateness applications for Landmark District homes. Unpermitted roofing work creates real problems at resale and can void insurance claims. We do not skip this step.
No Subcontractors
The crew that inspects your roof is the crew that repairs it. We do not use subcontractors. There is no communication gap between the person who wrote your estimate and the people doing the work. What we find during inspection is what the repair crew knows going in.
We Tell You When You Do Not Need Us
If your roof does not need repair, we say so. If the problem you described is a plumbing leak and not a roofing issue, we tell you that. If your clay tile underlayment needs repair but a competitor quoted full replacement, we give you the honest answer. Our repeat business comes from homeowners who trusted us the first time.
What We Have Done in Pasadena Since 2010
600 roofs repaired or replaced across Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. Here is a sample of what that looks like in practice.
- Dozens of clay tile underlayment repairs in Madison Heights — homeowners who were quoted $20,000 to $35,000 for full replacement and needed $2,000 to $4,000 in underlayment work.
- Multiple CHRD Certificate of Appropriateness applications filed and approved for Bungalow Heaven Landmark District re-roofs.
- Emergency responses after Santa Ana wind events across all Pasadena ZIP codes — same day tarping, documentation, and permanent repair.
- Post-Eaton Fire ember damage inspections in Altadena and north Pasadena — identifying invisible damage before it became visible leaks.
- WUI zone Class A material upgrades for homes north of the 210 freeway — bringing older roofs into compliance with current California law.
- Commercial flat roof restorations and replacements on South Lake Avenue office buildings and Huntington Hospital area medical facilities.
What Pasadena Homeowners Say About Us
We got three quotes for our Madison Heights clay tile roof — two said replace everything for $26,000 and $31,000. Best Roofing came out, lifted the tile, and fixed the underlayment for $2,900. That was two years ago and the roof is perfect.
They handled the CHRD application for our Bungalow Heaven re-roof. Every other roofer we called had never heard of it. These guys knew exactly what to file, what materials the Commission approves, and how long the process takes. Roof looks perfect.
Called at 9pm during a heavy rain, roof was leaking into our bedroom. They answered immediately, walked us through what to do, and had someone here by 7am to tarp and assess. Professional and honest from start to finish.
How to Verify We Are Who We Say We Are
We encourage every Pasadena homeowner to verify us before calling. Here is how:
- CSLB License. Visit the Contractors State License Board and search our company name. Our license is active and in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Google Reviews. Search “Best Roofing Pasadena” and read the actual review text — not just the star count. Look for patterns in what homeowners say about honesty and pricing.
- Insurance. Ask us for a certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance. We carry both and will provide the certificate before any work begins.
- References. Ask us for references from recent jobs in your neighborhood. We can provide homeowners in Madison Heights, Bungalow Heaven, Altadena, and other Pasadena areas who have agreed to speak with prospective customers.
Call Us — Free Inspection, Honest Answer
CSLB Licensed · Pasadena-based since 2010 · Written estimate · Fixed price · 2-year warranty
Serving all Pasadena ZIP codes · Altadena · Arcadia · San Marino · Sierra Madre · Monrovia · Burbank