Dry week on the coast (National Weather Service, Solana Beach). The best time to have a roof checked is before the first storm, while roofers can still fit you in.
| Day | Rain chance | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Tue Oct 6 | 0% | Sunny |
| Wed Oct 7 | 0% | Patchy Fog then Sunny |
| Thu Oct 8 | 0% | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny |
| Fri Oct 9 | 3% | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny |
| Sat Oct 10 | 16% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun Oct 11 | 29% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon Oct 12 | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
Licensed roofers near you
8 licensed roofing contractors list an address in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas or Rancho Santa Fe, plus 3 in Carlsbad. Source: the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) public list of currently renewed C-39 (roofing) licenses, pulled 2026-10-05. Median time licensed: 22 years.
| City | Licensed roofers (C-39) |
|---|---|
| Solana Beach | 0 |
| Del Mar | 0 |
| Cardiff | 3 |
| Encinitas | 5 |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 0 |
| Carlsbad | 3 |
Leaking right now?
- Catch it and move things: buckets and towels under the drip, a tarp or plastic over furniture.
- Water near a light or outlet? Switch that circuit off at the panel.
- Photograph everything: the drip, the stain, the attic if you can see it. Your insurer will ask.
- Stay off a wet roof. Tarping a roof is a job for a licensed roofer.
Text PJ what is going on and your neighborhood. He matches you with a licensed roofer nearby. No fee.
After a storm: CSLB's warnings
- Don't hire the first one who knocks. Get three bids and check references.
- Deposit: no more than 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less.
- Don't pay cash, and don't let payments get ahead of the work.
- In a declared disaster area, contracting without a license is a felony.
Source: CSLB, warning to consumers after disasters. The full checklist, with a deposit calculator and the lien-release steps: check a contractor before you sign.
Check any roofer's license yourself
- Ask for their CSLB license number.
- Look it up on CSLB's Check a License.
- Look for an active license that includes the C-39 roofing classification.
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Questions people ask
How many licensed roofers are near Solana Beach?
8 roofing contractors with a current CSLB C-39 license list an address in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas or Rancho Santa Fe, plus 3 in Carlsbad (CSLB list pulled 2026-10-05).
How do I check a roofer's license in California?
Get their license number and look it up on the Contractors State License Board's Check a License page. A roofing contractor holds the C-39 classification.
How much can a roofer ask for up front?
No more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less, per CSLB. Don't pay cash, and don't let payments get ahead of the work.
Can SideGuy send someone?
Text PJ at 858-461-8054 with what is going on and where. He matches you with a licensed local roofer; there is no fee.
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