Get Your Roof Ready Before Winter Storms Hit the Peninsula
When the rains come, your roof is your first line of defense. Home Pro helps homeowners across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties get ahead of the winter storm season, from a free roof check to full replacement, solar-safe reroofing, and backup power for when the lights go out.
California Is Preparing Early for a Historic Storm Season
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency to prepare California for what forecasters are calling a historic El Niño season, one that could be the strongest on record. The proclamation directs state agencies to stage flood supplies, prepare roads, and help communities get ready before the worst storms arrive. You can read the official proclamation here.
This isn't a reason to panic. It's a reason to get ahead of it. Here's how to get your home ready before the weather turns.
Why Getting Ahead of the Rains Matters
Roof work needs dry weather. Once the rains start, the number of good working days drops fast, and so does everyone's patience. Homeowners who wait until the first leak often find themselves competing with every other household on the Peninsula for the same crews and the same open slots. Getting your roof checked now, while the weather is still good, means you get to choose your timeline instead of the weather choosing it for you.
Start With a Free Pre-Season Roof Inspection
Before the rains hit, we'll check your roof for the things that turn into leaks once the weather turns: worn flashing, aging or lifted shingles, failing sealant, soft spots in the decking, and drainage that isn't doing its job. It's free, there's no obligation, and there's no pressure. If your roof is in good shape, we'll tell you that too.
How Home Pro Helps You Get Storm-Ready
Roof Repair and Replacement
A sound roof starts with good drainage. Part of getting storm-ready is making sure gutters and drains are clear so water actually moves off your roof instead of pooling and finding its way in. If your roof is aging, damaged, or showing signs it won't hold up through a heavy storm season, a full roof replacement, including standing seam metal roofing, is often the better long-term move. We'll walk you through what your roof needs and why.
Flat Roof Repair and Replacement
Flat roofs take on water differently than sloped roofs, and small problems show up fast once the rain starts. If you have a flat roof section on your home or a commercial property, our flat roof repair and replacement team can get it sealed and ready before storm season.
Solar Removal and Reinstall for a New Roof
If you have solar and need a new roof, timing matters more than usual. Solar panels have to come off before roofing work starts and go back on afterward, which adds steps and lead time on top of the roofing job itself. Right now our lead time is under two weeks, but that window shrinks as storm season goes on and demand picks up. The earlier you start the solar removal and reinstall conversation, the more control you have over when the work actually happens. Learn more about solar removal and reinstall.
Battery Backup for Storm Power Outages
Storms don't just threaten your roof, they threaten your power. High winds and heavy rain are two of the most common causes of outages on the Peninsula, and outages tend to hit hardest exactly when you need power most. A battery backup system keeps essential circuits running when the grid goes down, so a storm outage doesn't have to mean sitting in the dark.
Serving Homeowners Across the Peninsula
Home Pro serves homeowners throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, including Sunnyvale, Belmont, Cupertino, Foster City, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Saratoga.
If you're in Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, or Palo Alto, a sound roof matters twice over. These are wildfire-risk communities too, and the same roof that needs to hold up against heavy winter rain also needs to resist embers and heat in fire season. Getting it right once covers both.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my roof is ready for winter?
The clearest sign is a professional inspection. Look for cracked or curling shingles, rusted or lifted flashing, and gutters that overflow instead of draining. If it's been a few years since your last check, or you've never had one, a free inspection will tell you exactly where you stand.
Can you still replace a roof once the rainy season starts?
Yes, but the number of dry working days drops and scheduling gets tighter. Roofing during the rainy season is possible, but it's easier, faster, and less stressful to handle it before the storms arrive.
I have solar. Can you replace my roof before winter?
Yes. We handle the full process, removing your solar panels, replacing the roof underneath, and reinstalling the system once the new roof is in place. Because this adds steps, it's worth starting the conversation early so we can build in enough time.
What's your current lead time?
Right now our lead time is under two weeks. That will shorten as we get further into storm season and demand increases, so earlier is better.
Do you do emergency roof repairs during storms?
Yes. If a storm causes damage to your roof, call us and we'll get you scheduled as quickly as conditions allow.
Get Your Free Roof Readiness Check
Don't wait for the first leak to find out your roof needs work. Get a free, no-obligation roof readiness check from Home Pro before the rains hit. We serve homeowners across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Call us today at (800) 650-3134. CSLB #1050229.