Recent Metal Roofing Projects in Walnut Creek
Real work, real roofs — a sample of completed jobs
Metal roofing replaces your aging shingle or tile roof with standing-seam or corrugated steel panels that shed rain, reflect heat, and shrug off hail. For Walnut Creek homes facing hot, dry summers, winter storms, and strong afternoon winds, a metal roof is a 50-year investment that outlasts asphalt by decades. We install it in 3-5 days and back every seam with a workmanship warranty.
Metal roofing in Walnut Creek typically means 24-gauge steel panels with a Kynar 500 finish, either standing-seam (concealed fasteners) or exposed-fastener corrugated. The process starts with a full tear-off down to the deck. We inspect for rot, decay, or sag in the plywood — common in 1960s-80s ranch homes near Heather Farm and Castle Rock. If the substrate is sound, we lay a self-adhered ice-and-water shield over the entire roof, not just the eaves. That membrane stops water that wicks up under the panels during wind-driven rain. Then we install the panels with ring-shank nails and clips that let the metal expand and contract with temperature swings. A starter course and field course are staggered so seams never line up. Cost in Walnut Creek runs $12-$18 per square foot, depending on panel gauge, roof complexity, and whether we need to replace decking. That's 2-3 times asphalt, but a metal roof lasts 50+ years with zero maintenance beyond an occasional rinse. It's the right call if you plan to stay in your home, want fire resistance (Class A), or are tired of granule loss clogging your gutters after every hailstorm. It's overkill if you're flipping a house in the next 5 years — asphalt is cheaper and you won't recoup the premium.
Walnut Creek Roofers has installed over 200 metal roofs in Contra Costa County, and every one passed inspection on the first try.
Every metal roofing crew we send out in Walnut Creek is factory-trained on standing seam and screw-down systems, so your roof goes on straight, sealed, and ready for Mount Diablo's afternoon winds.
Every metal roof we install carries a manufacturer-backed warranty that covers both materials and workmanship. We register it in your name before we leave, so you're protected for decades—no fine print surprises when you need to file a claim.
We sweep for ring-shank nails and scrap daily, so your driveway and lawn are clear by the time we leave. Every metal roofing job ends with a magnet sweep and a walkthrough with you.
We install metal roofs across Walnut Creek and the surrounding East Bay, from Downtown to Rossmoor, Heather Farm to Castle Rock, and out toward Lime Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Real work, real roofs — a sample of completed jobs
