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Best Roofers in El Cajon, CA (2026)

392 roofers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Cajon: Creations Construction Home Remodeling CA, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terra Firma Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 392.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Semper Solaris, 1,190 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 392 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

392 El Cajon roofers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 61 are open 24/7, 245 open Saturdays and 150 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 392 rated businesses.

Top 10 roofers in El Cajon at a glance

Top 10 roofers in El Cajon at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Creations Construction Home Remodeling CA915.0★ (116)La Mesa, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Semper Solaris914.8★ (1,190)El CajonSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Terra Firma Roofing894.9★ (82)Lakeside, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego894.9★ (123)San Diego, 11 mi away24/7—
5Coastal Crest Roofing894.8★ (67)La Mesa, 3 mi away24/7—
6Colin's Emergency Roofers884.9★ (120)San Diego, 8 mi away24/7—
7Build Brothers Inc.884.9★ (615)San Diego, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Blue Wave Roofing Company884.8★ (68)Lemon Grove, 6 mi away24/7—
9Falcon Builders Group885.0★ (57)San Diego, 10 mi away24/7—
10Valley Oaks Roofing & Repairs Inc885.0★ (82)Carlsbad, 16 mi away24/7—

The 392 best roofers in El Cajon, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Semper Solaris

    Based in El Cajon

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1805 John Towers Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Semper Solaris(619) 357-4142

  7. #7 Build Brothers Inc.

    Based in San Diego, 13 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 615 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 615 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7765 Arjons Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
    View profile for Build Brothers Inc.(760) 566-7734

  11. #11 Gutters Plus Inc

    Based in Spring Valley, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    9234 Lamar St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for Gutters Plus Inc(858) 290-4002

  13. #13 Alma Roofing

    Based in San Diego, 17 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4538 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109
    View profile for Alma Roofing(619) 693-3670

  14. #14 CASAS ROOF INC

    Based in Chula Vista, 11 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1738 Yale St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
    View profile for CASAS ROOF INC(619) 382-9738

  22. #22 Easy Bids

    Based in Santee, 5 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8926 Hightail Dr, Santee, CA 92071
    View profile for Easy Bids(619) 787-3775

Roofers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 392 ranked roofers here; the rest are on their profiles.

roofers in El Cajon, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Summit Shield Roofing864.8★ (46)15 mi
27Roof Maxx of Poway, CA865.0★ (143)14 mi
28Calabrese Roofing Systems864.7★ (38)4 mi
29Resilient Roofing864.8★ (211)13 mi
30Sea Breeze Roofing864.7★ (57)17 mi
31Chula Roofing Pros865.0★ (19)13 mi
32Roofing Guys855.0★ (79)11 mi
33Alfaros and Son Roofing LLC - Shingle Roof Installation and Repair854.9★ (42)1 mi
34Frontline Roofing854.7★ (21)11 mi
35Avl Roofing Inc855.0★ (6)3 mi
36Rapid Roofing San Marcos Crew855.0★ (48)27 mi
37Harbor Haven Roofing854.7★ (62)21 mi
38KAZA - Design & Build854.9★ (27)19 mi
39Bayview Roofing Contractors854.7★ (58)23 mi
40Mesa Ridge Roofing854.8★ (37)21 mi
41Atlas Roofing854.9★ (62)9 mi
42El Cajon Roofing LLC - Roof Installation & Repair854.2★ (5)In El Cajon
43Araujo Roofing, Inc.844.8★ (17)17 mi
44Diamond in the Sky Roofing845.0★ (8)12 mi
45Built 2 Last Roofing845.0★ (42)31 mi
46BURTEK844.9★ (52)11 mi
47Call My Guy845.0★ (36)3 mi
48On Point Roofing Repair845.0★ (314)38 mi
49Pro Roofing Services Rancho Santa Fe844.8★ (17)21 mi
50Exclusively Roofing Inc.835.0★ (41)11 mi

Also serving El Cajon

20 more roofers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked roofers serving El Cajon
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ADS Roofing San Diego5.0★ (23)14 mi
Aj Handyman Services5.0★ (1)In El Cajon
Avl Roofing IncIn El Cajon
Bostonia RoofingIn El Cajon
Finest City RoofingIn El Cajon
Foothills Roofing CoIn El Cajon
Hess Roofing Inc5.0★ (2)In El Cajon
Hydro Flow Raingutter Systems Inc4.3★ (15)In El Cajon
Kennedy Roofing4.3★ (6)11 mi
Legacy Home Energy5.0★ (86)In El Cajon
Maday Roofing Inc4.8★ (24)29 mi
Marshall Roofing5.0★ (1)In El Cajon
MasterCraft Kitchen & Bath5.0★ (17)In El Cajon
Mesa Contracting5.0★ (2)In El Cajon
Moreno General Construction Inc5.0★ (3)In El Cajon
North County Premier Roofing Escondido5.0★ (11)24 mi
RT Roofing Specialist, Inc.4.6★ (83)12 mi
San Diego Roofing Contractors4.1★ (13)17 mi
Triumph Roofing & ExteriorsIn El Cajon
Zenith Home Remodeling4.9★ (17)In El Cajon

How much do roofers cost in El Cajon?

Typical prices in USD: adjusted for California where a published index exists, national otherwise. Each row names its basis.

How much do roofers cost in El Cajon?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Roof replacement$8,560$11,420$15,990Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof). US national range × 1.14 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Roof repair$395$1,174$1,968Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a roofer's license in California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-39 Roofing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

When to hire a roofer in California

Roofers are busiest from late spring to early fall, so booking in winter usually means shorter waits. After a big storm, get more than one quote and check the license or registration before signing.

How we ranked El Cajon roofers

We scored 392 El Cajon roofers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn El Cajon data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Roofers in El Cajon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best roofer in El Cajon?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked roofer in El Cajon, CA is Creations Construction Home Remodeling CA with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Semper Solaris (#2) and Terra Firma Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 392 roofers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many roofers are there in El Cajon?

ContractorsRanked ranks 392 roofers serving El Cajon, CA. 6 of them are based in El Cajon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which roofers in El Cajon are open 24/7?

61 ranked roofers in El Cajon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Creations Construction Home Remodeling CA (#1), Terra Firma Roofing (#3) and Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which roofers in El Cajon work on weekends?

245 of 392 ranked roofers post Saturday hours and 150 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Creations Construction Home Remodeling CA (#1), Semper Solaris (#2) and Terra Firma Roofing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a roofer's license in California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-39 Roofing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does roof replacement cost in El Cajon?

Roof replacement typically costs $8,560 to $15,990, with $11,420 typical (Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof). US national range × 1.14 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do El Cajon roofers have?

The median Google rating among 392 rated roofers in El Cajon is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Semper Solaris has the most, 1,190 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire a roofer in El Cajon?

Roofers are busiest from late spring to early fall, so booking in winter usually means shorter waits. After a big storm, get more than one quote and check the license or registration before signing.

Update log for El Cajon

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 392 roofers serving El Cajon.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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