Quick answer
New construction roofing is the roof on a building that is going up for the first time, installed to the plans and the build schedule. Golden Sky Roofing Inc roofs new construction in San Jose for builders, general contractors, developers and owners, under CSLB #1160249, Class C-39.
Who we roof for
- General contractors and builders who need a licensed roofing company that can work from plans
- Developers and owners building new homes
- Owners adding a room or a new structure to an existing property
Roofing for a larger commercial building is covered on our commercial roofing page.
New construction versus replacing an existing roof
On a new build there is no old roof to remove. The work follows the roofing plans, with the flashing and details addressed while the building is still open and accessible. If you have an existing roof that needs to be replaced, see roof replacement instead.
An addition sits between the two. The new roof is built to the plans, but it also has to join the existing roof, and the line where the two meet is the detail that gets the most attention.
Planning the roof early
Roof choices made at the design stage shape the rest of the job. The roof type sets the minimum slope and the weight the framing has to carry, since tile is far heavier than shingles, and a flat roof needs a planned path for drainage. Sharing the plans early gives us a chance to point out details that are hard to flash or likely to hold water before they are built.
What we install
- Flashing at walls, valleys, chimneys, skylights and penetrations
- The roofing system itself, in shingle, tile or flat roofing systems
The written proposal lists the roof type, the flashing details and the scope taken from your plans. On a new build, our 20+ years of experience in construction means one team takes the roof from estimate and written proposal to the finished job. When you compare roofing bids, check that every proposal names the underlayment, the drip edge at the eaves and rakes, and the flashing at walls and penetrations, so the scope matches the plans line by line.
How new construction roofing works with Golden Sky
- Call. Tell us about the project, the plans and the schedule.
- Estimate from the plans. We price the roof from the plans and the roof type.
- Written proposal. The scope and price are in writing.
- Scheduling. We schedule around your construction timeline.
- Installation. The roof is installed to the plans and the agreed scope.
- Final walkthrough. We review the finished roof and hand over warranty paperwork in writing.
The general sequence for any job is on our process page.
What to send with your plans
A short, complete package gets you a faster and more accurate price. When you email or call, include:
- The roof plan and the elevations, so we can see the shape, the pitch and the edges
- The roof type you have specified: shingle, tile or flat
- Any notes on skylights, solar mounts, vents or other items that pass through the roof
- Your construction dates, and when the roof deck will be ready
- Who to contact on site, and how the roofing is to be coordinated with your other trades
If a piece is missing, we tell you what to send. You do not need every detail settled to start the conversation.
Coordinating the roof with other trades
On a new build the roof is one stage among many, and its details depend on work done before and after it. The framing and roof deck need to be ready, and inspected where the city requires it. Plumbing vents, exhaust fans, skylights and solar mounts that pass through the roof are best set before or alongside the roofing, so they can be flashed as part of the system instead of cut in later. Stucco or siding meets the roof at step and counter flashing, so the order of work at those walls matters. Agreeing on that sequence early keeps the roof from being opened up again.
What you get in writing
Builders need paper they can put in the project file. Every job comes with a written proposal, sent by email, that states the scope and the price, and warranty terms in writing before work starts. Our work carries a 5 year workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer’s limited product warranty. The warranty page explains how it works. Golden Sky Roofing Inc is licensed under CSLB #1160249, Class C-39.
New construction roofing FAQ
Discuss a new construction project
Call (408) 315-1929 or email office@goldensky-roofing.com with your plans. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Se habla español.