Built for Beauty. Installed for a Lifetime.
A new roof is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home and its lifespan is decided by who installs it, not just which shingle you pick.
As a GAF Master Elite contractor among the top 2%, Clean Roofing installs to the standard that qualifies your roof for the Golden Pledge, the strongest warranty in residential roofing.
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GAF Golden Pledge Certified

GAF Master Elite


Pick a starting point
Every roof is quoted after we measure yours but here’s how the three shingle tiers compare on look, lifespan, and warranty. Tap one to see what it means for your home.
Most popular in San Jose
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Dimensional · Most popular

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Premium · Slate & shake looks

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Thick, dimensional shingles that give your roof depth and shadow lines while carrying a lifetime material warranty. The best balance of durability, looks, and value for most San Jose homes and fully eligible for the Golden Pledge.
Flat, single-layer shingles at the lowest upfront cost, with a 25-year material warranty. A reasonable choice for rentals or tight budgets though most homeowners find the small step up to architectural well worth it for the added life and warranty.
Repair or replace?
A patch will hold on a young roof with an isolated problem. But past a certain point, a new roof is the smarter money.


Granule loss, curling, or cracking across most of the roof not one slope means the whole field is failing, not a single spot.


When a roof repair would run close to half the cost of a new roof, replacement is the better long-term investment and resets the warranty clock.


Not sure yet? Our free inspection tells you honestly. Just need a fix? See our shingle roof repair page.

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Why the installer matters more than the shingle
Industry data attributes the large majority of premature roof failures to installation errors not defective shingles. Bad nailing, sloppy flashing, poor ventilation. That’s exactly what a workmanship warranty protects you from.
Materials we install
We install manufacturer-certified GAF and CertainTeed systems the brands whose certifications we hold so your shingles and warranty are engineered to work together.

Thick, dimensional, and wind-resistant with a lifetime material warranty the most popular choice on San Jose homes, and our default recommendation.




The Golden Pledge requires a full GAF system starter strip, underlayment, ridge cap,ventilation, and leak barrier all installed to spec.

We design intake and exhaust ventilation into every install the single biggest factor, after installation, in how long your shingles actually last.
How a new roof goes in
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We measure, inspect the deck, and design your system shingle tier, ventilation, and a clear written price.
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Why San Jose homeowners choose us

Held by roughly 2% of contractors nationwide the certification that lets us register the Golden Pledge on your roof. Plus CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator.

Planning solar now or later? We install the roof with panels in mind and can coordinate both so you never pay to remove and reinstall.

Bank and credit-union financing plus PACE for those who qualify turning a one-time bill into a manageable monthly payment.

4.5★ on Google (44) and 4.7★ on Yelp (95) real homeowners who had their roofs replaced, not a lead-generation reseller.

An in-house San Jose crew and office at 3641 Charter Park Drive the same team from estimate to final inspection, never a subcontractor.

CA Contractor License #1034462 verifiable, and exactly the kind of accountability a new-roof investment should have behind it.
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Price transparency
One roof. Done right. Backed for decades.
See exactly what your new shingle roof will cost, which shingle tier fits your home, and how financing can turn it into a monthly payment with the Golden Pledge behind it.
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New roofs near you
Clean Roofing operates out of San Jose, which puts our crews and materials a short drive from any Sunnyvale address, including all five Sunnyvale ZIP codes.
Willow Glen
Almaden Valley
Cambrian Park
Evergreen
Berryessa
Japantown
Rose Garden
Naglee Park
West San Jose
Blossom Valley
Santa Clara
Communications Hill
Milpitas
Downtown San Jose
Cupertino
Los Gatos
Campbell
Answers
Most new asphalt shingle roofs in San Jose run roughly $9,000 to $22,000+, depending on roof size and pitch, how many old layers need tearing off, deck condition, and the shingle tier you choose. We give an exact price after a free on-site measurement and offer financing to spread it into manageable monthly payments.
Sometimes, but we usually recommend a full tear-off. California limits roofs to two layers, and only a tear-off lets us inspect the deck, replace the underlayment, and register the strongest warranty. An overlay hides problems it doesn’t fix.
3-tab shingles are flat and economical with a 25-year material warranty. Architectural (dimensional) shingles are thicker, more wind-resistant, and carry a lifetime material warranty the most popular choice here. Designer shingles mimic slate or wood shake for a premium look with the longest workmanship coverage available.
As a GAF Master Elite contractor, we can register the GAF Golden Pledge the strongest residential roof warranty available, with up to 50 years of non-prorated material coverage and 25 years of workmanship coverage, backed by GAF directly and transferable once to a new owner.
Yes, roof replacements require a City of San Jose building permit. We handle the permitting and make sure your installation meets California fire-resistance (Class A) and energy-efficiency codes.
Standard architectural shingles typically last 25 to 30 years in the Bay Area climate, and premium designer lines can last longer. Actual lifespan depends heavily on installation quality and proper attic ventilation the two things our certification is built around.