Since 1999, we’ve been providing top-quality roofing services to Southern California home and business owners who appreciate and expect excellent workmanship and unwavering integrity.
GreatWay Roofing is an established and trusted Fillmore roofing company that provides only the very best in craftsmanship and service. When you need a new roof, a roof repair or commercial roofing services, GreatWay Roofing is the company you can count on.
We conduct our business in a manner that elevates how roofing contractors are perceived by individual homeowners and commercial clientele alike. Customer service is paramount at GreatWay Roofing Company.
Fillmore Roof Repairs / Installation Requirements
What you need to know before you start your new home or commercial roofing repair or installation project through building permits and inspections for Fillmore, CA:
Installing a new home roof in Fillmore requires a permit from Building and Safety and involves two main inspections. First a roof nailing inspection must be done where an inspector will inspect the nailing pattern of the roof deck and then a final inspection to ensure the roofing project was completed correctly. The City of Fillmore has no minimum requirements on the type of roofing product installed, however if you are part of a homeowners association, there may be restrictions on the particular roofing product or roof color you install. Lastly, the City of Fillmore does follow California’s uniform building code. For additional information, you may want to contact Building and Safety at 805-524-3701 or at Fillmore Building and Safety.
Fillmore roofing contractors should provide the following:
- Verify contractor is licensed with the California Contractors State License Board
- By law roofing contractors must provide the following notices:
- The contract must include an estimated start and completion date.
- The contract should include a specific scope of work on what is included and what is not.
- The contract should include a schedule of payments and deposits cannot exceed 10% or $1,000.
- Workmanship (labor) and material warranty Information. Wind warranty Information should also be noted.
- The contract should also list the physical business address and not a P.O. Box.
- Local references.
Listed here is a breakdown of the minimum roofing requirements based upon the most common existing roof coverings for Fillmore.
Categories |
Asphalt Shingle |
Tile |
Low slope |
# of Layers | Max layers = 2 | Max layers = 1
No addl. layers permitted |
Added layers may require Engineer’s Report |
Plywood | Use existing
Replace as needed |
Use existing
Replace as needed |
Use existing
Replace as needed |
Min. Felt
Underlayment* |
ASTM D226 Type I 15#)
30# recommended |
ASTM D226 Type II (30#)
40# recommended |
Not Applicable |
Min. Fire
Rating |
Class A Min. | Class A Min. | Class B Min.
Recommended Class A |
Color Restrictions | **No Restrictions** | **No Restrictions** | **No Restrictions** |
Max. Weight | **6lbs. Per sq. ft. Over 6lbs. Requires Engineer’s Report** | **6lbs. Per sq. ft. Over 6lbs. Requires Engineer’s Report** | **6lbs. Per sq. ft. Over 6lbs. Requires Engineer’s Report** |
*Roofs with a slope of less than 4:12 require a minimum of 2 layers of a 15lb. ASTM D226 Type I felt underlayment.
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