Roof Replacement in Paradise, CA
Butte Roofing replaces residential roofs in Paradise, CA with Class A fire-rated assemblies that meet California's Wildland-Urban Interface code (Chapter 7A): standing-seam metal, fire-rated architectural shingle and tile, with ember-resistant vents and protected eaves, the Town of Paradise permit handled, and a 5-year workmanship warranty. In-house crews, 25 minutes up the Skyway from Chico.
We roofed Paradise for decades before the Camp Fire and we have been part of the rebuild since the first permits were issued. That gives us two kinds of experience the Ridge needs: replacing the older roofs on homes that survived, and building the fire-rated assemblies the town now requires on every roof that goes up.
- Since 1950
- GAF Master Elite
- In-house residential crews
- 5-year workmanship warranty
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Instant roof quoteTwo kinds of Paradise roofs
Paradise today has two housing stocks living side by side. The rebuilt homes — thousands of them since 2019 — are new, but not every early rebuild roof was installed with the care it deserved, and some are already showing lifted shingles, poor flashing at the new Class A vents, and leaks at solar penetrations.
The homes that survived the fire, up the Skyway toward Magalia, along Clark Road, on Pentz and Neal roads and in the older pockets of town, carry roofs from the 1960s through the 1990s that took smoke, radiant heat and years of deferred attention while the town rebuilt around them.
Many are composition shingle at the end of its life on framing that has seen a lot; some are the old wood-shake roofs that the fire code no longer allows to be replaced in kind. We handle both, and the plan for each is different.
What the fire code requires on the Ridge
Paradise is a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and every replacement roof has to comply with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code — the Wildland-Urban Interface standard. That means a Class A fire-rated roof assembly from the deck up, not just a Class A shingle on top of whatever is there.
It also means ember-resistant attic and eave vents, enclosed or protected eaves, non-combustible gutters and gutter covers where required, and no gaps at the ridge, eave or roof-to-wall where embers can get in. Wood shakes are out.
We build to the listed assembly, prepare the documentation the Town of Paradise inspector expects, and install the ember-resistant vents and metal details as part of the roof — not as an afterthought the homeowner has to arrange separately.
Metal, shingle or tile on the Ridge
Standing-seam metal is the roof we install most in Paradise, and for good reason: it is Class A, it sheds pine needles better than anything else, it handles the wet snow that falls at 1,700 to 2,500 feet, and it lasts 40 years or more in a climate that eats asphalt in 15.
Fire-rated architectural shingles remain the most affordable Class A option and, installed over the right underlayment as a listed assembly, meet the code and carry the same manufacturer warranties we offer in the valley. Concrete and clay tile are Class A by nature and suit some of the larger rebuilt homes, but the framing has to be built for the weight.
Whatever the surface, the details are the same: ice-and-water membrane at the eaves for snow melt, ember-resistant vents, and valleys and gutters designed to be cleared of needles quickly.
Permits, insurance and how the job runs
Replacement roofs in town are permitted through the Town of Paradise Building Division, which reviews the Class A assembly and the WUI details; unincorporated parcels go through Butte County. We pull the permit, provide the assembly documentation and meet the inspector.
Insurance matters more on the Ridge than anywhere else we work: many carriers now ask for the roof's age and rating before renewing, and a documented Class A replacement is often the difference between a policy and a non-renewal — we provide the paperwork your agent needs.
The work itself takes three to five days depending on material and snow-load details, our crews are Butte Roofing employees with the same foreman start to finish, and every roof leaves with the manufacturer warranty and our 5-year workmanship warranty.
+What roof does Paradise require after the Camp Fire?
A Class A fire-rated roof assembly that meets Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, with ember-resistant vents, protected eaves and non-combustible edge details. Wood shakes cannot be replaced in kind. We build to the listed assembly and document it for the Town of Paradise inspection.
+Which roof is best for a home on the Ridge?
For most Paradise homes, standing-seam metal — Class A, sheds pine needles and snow, and lasts decades. Fire-rated architectural shingle is the affordable Class A choice, and tile suits larger homes with framing built for it.
+Will a new Class A roof help with my homeowners insurance?
Often, yes. Many carriers now ask for roof age and fire rating before renewing on the Ridge. We provide the documentation showing the Class A assembly and installation date for your agent.
+My rebuilt roof is only a few years old but leaks. Do I need a full replacement?
Usually not. Many early rebuild roofs have flashing or vent problems that can be repaired. We inspect first, and if the roof has years left we fix the problem instead of replacing it.
+Do you handle the Town of Paradise permit?
Yes. We pull the permit, supply the Class A assembly documentation, and meet the inspector. Parcels outside town limits go through Butte County, and we handle those too.
+Does snow matter for a Paradise roof?
Yes. Paradise sits between roughly 1,700 and 2,500 feet and gets wet snow most winters. We install ice-and-water membrane at the eaves and, on metal roofs, snow retention above walkways and entries.
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