Frequently Asked Questions

No. Ventura County Roofing Pros is a free referral service. We connect you with an independent local roofing contractor, and that business does the work, gives the estimate, and is responsible for its own license, permits, insurance, and workmanship.

Nothing. Using the website, calling, and submitting a request are free for homeowners, and you are never obligated to hire anyone. Providers support the service. See our referral disclosure for details.

We share your request with one independent local provider who serves your area, not a long list of companies.

Your call may be answered by an automated assistant that asks a few questions about the job and passes your details to a local provider, who then follows up. Calls may be recorded and transcribed so the details reach the provider accurately.

Requests from across Ventura County, including 24 communities from Ventura, Oxnard, and Port Hueneme on the coast to Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and the Conejo Valley.

Ask the provider for its California contractor license number and look it up on the Contractors State License Board website, cslb.ca.gov. Confirm insurance and get a written estimate before work starts.

Usually, yes. A reliable estimate for repair or replacement normally needs someone to look at the roof, the attic, or both. Some providers start with photos or a phone call and then schedule a visit.

Generally, yes. Re-roofing usually needs a permit from your city's building department, or from the County of Ventura in unincorporated areas such as Oak Park, Oak View, Somis, and Channel Islands Beach. Your contractor normally pulls it.

Yes. Mention that it is an active leak when you call or fill out the form. Availability depends on the provider and the weather, and some will tarp first and repair once the roof is dry.