When a Corte Madera homeowner came to us with a competing bid already in hand for his aging 20-year-old roof, Lifetime Roofing & Renovation earned the job with transparent, line-by-line pricing and 0%-interest financing — then delivered a complete new Presidential-profile shingle roof in a rich “Altum Blend” finish, plus 200+ feet of new gutters, seven downspouts, and fascia repairs, all permitted, inspected, and reset cleanly around the home’s existing solar array.
A 20-Year-Old Roof — and a Homeowner Doing His Homework
The homeowner reached out through Angi in early December with a roof well past its prime — more than 20 years old and due for a full replacement, along with worn gutters, downspouts, and damaged fascia boards. He wasn’t in any rush to sign. He had a competing bid in hand, a clear budget in mind, and the same list of questions any careful homeowner weighs on a major investment: how the scopes of work compared, what financing looked like, and whether his contractor would handle the city permits. The project was also more than a simple reroof — an existing solar array had to be worked around, and he expected every detail done right.
Presidential-Profile Shingles in “Altum Blend”
We proposed a full tear-off and replacement with roughly 24 squares of Presidential-profile architectural shingles in a rich “Altum Blend” finish — a dimensional, high-end shingle that suits Corte Madera’s established homes and holds up to Marin County’s wet winters. Instead of pressuring a quick signature, our team focused on transparency: we walked the homeowner through the entire roof replacement scope line by line and showed exactly how our proposal compared to the competing bid. When budget became the sticking point, we sharpened our pricing where we could and brought a flexible 18-month, 0%-interest financing option to the table — turning a daunting lump sum into a manageable monthly plan. We also made the city permit the contractor’s responsibility from the start, so there were no surprise fees for the homeowner.
Permit, Tear-Off, and a Clean Reset Around the Solar
Once the agreement was signed, our production team moved quickly and kept the homeowner informed at every milestone. We pulled the Corte Madera building permit, then tore the old roof off down to the wood decking and inspected the sheathing so any weak boards could be addressed before new material went on.
With the deck sound and fresh underlayment down, our crew installed the Presidential shingles, replaced the damaged fascia boards, and hung more than 200 feet of new gutters with leaf guards and seven new downspouts. The existing solar array was carefully detached and reset onto the new roof, and all subcontractor coordination — material supply plus the solar and electrical work — was managed centrally. The project passed both its sheathing and final inspections, with every invoice, inspection card, and completion certificate tracked in one place.
Before vs. After
| Feature | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Roof condition | 20+ years old, worn, granule loss | Brand-new architectural shingle system |
| Shingles | Aged, end-of-life | ~24 sq Presidential-profile, “Altum Blend” |
| Gutters & downspouts | Old and worn | 200+ ft new gutters, leaf guards, 7 downspouts |
| Fascia | Damaged boards | Repaired and replaced |
| Permits & inspections | Homeowner concern | Permitted; sheathing + final passed |
| Cost | Daunting lump sum | 18-month, 0%-interest monthly plan |
Why It Matters in Corte Madera & Marin County
Corte Madera sits in Marin County, where wet winters and coastal moisture put steady pressure on an aging roof. A dimensional Presidential-profile shingle delivers both the weather protection and the curb appeal that fit the area’s established neighborhoods — and pairing a reroof with new gutters and downspouts protects the fascia and foundation from the region’s heavy seasonal rain. Just as important on a project this size is trust: clear pricing, honest comparisons, and financing that respects the homeowner’s budget. You can see more finished work on our roofing projects page.
Corte Madera Roof Replacement — FAQ
Can you replace a roof that has solar panels on it?
Yes. On this Corte Madera project we coordinated the careful detach and reset of the home’s existing solar array as part of the reroof, managing the solar and electrical work centrally so the panels ended up cleanly back in place on the brand-new roof.
Do you offer financing for a roof replacement?
Yes. For this project we brought an 18-month, 0%-interest financing option to the table, turning a large lump-sum cost into a manageable monthly plan that fit the family’s budget. Financing is one of the first things we discuss when budget is a concern.
Who handles the city permits and inspections?
We do. Lifetime Roofing pulled the Corte Madera building permit and passed both the sheathing and final inspections, so the homeowner faced no surprise permit fees and ended with a fully closed, fully inspected project.
Thinking About Replacing Your Roof?
A family-owned team, clear line-by-line pricing, and financing that works for your budget can make all the difference. See more of our completed work on our roofing projects page, then book a free, no-obligation inspection.
Gina K. writes about Bay Area roofing for Lifetime Roofing & Renovation, drawing on the team's 16+ years of experience and 1,000+ completed roofs across Silicon Valley.
