A quality re-roof starts with a proper tear-off, and Demo Diego is the demolition partner San Diego roofers and homeowners trust for the job. We strip composition shingles, concrete and clay tiles, wood shakes, and flat roofing membranes, disposing of the old material responsibly so your roofing contractor starts with a clean deck. From Spanish tile roofs in Coronado to three-tab shingle roofs in Santee, we have torn it all off. Call 760-860-8080 and let us handle the heavy, dirty first phase of your roofing project.
Roof demolition begins with laying tarps and ground protection around the entire perimeter of the home to catch falling debris and protect landscaping, siding, and windows. We start at the ridge line and work downward, stripping shingles, underlayment, flashing, and vents section by section. For tile roofs, which are extremely common across San Diego, we use forklifts and conveyors to safely lower heavy pallets of broken tile to ground level. As each section of deck is exposed, we inspect the sheathing for rot, water damage, and structural issues, flagging any areas that need replacement before the new roof goes on. All debris is loaded directly into our trucks or roll-off containers and hauled to appropriate disposal or recycling facilities the same day.
Typical turnaround: 1-3 days
Exact pricing depends on project scope, accessibility, and debris volume. We provide free on-site estimates with transparent, all-inclusive pricing — no hidden fees.
Roof tear-off in San Diego typically runs $3,000 to $9,000 depending on the roof size, number of layers, and material type. A single-layer composition shingle roof on a standard 2,000-square-foot home costs around $3,000 to $5,000 for demolition. Concrete tile roofs are heavier and cost more, usually $5,000 to $9,000. Demo Diego provides exact pricing after a roof measurement and inspection.
Yes. Concrete and clay tile roof removal is one of our specialties in San Diego, where tile roofs are the dominant roofing material. Tile is extremely heavy, often 900 to 1,100 pounds per roofing square, so we use equipment and crew sizes appropriate for the weight. We also carefully evaluate whether the existing battens and underlayment can stay or need replacement, and we report our findings to your roofer.
A single-layer shingle roof on a typical San Diego home can be torn off in one day. A concrete tile roof usually takes two days due to the weight and volume of material. Roofs with multiple layers, complex geometry, or steep pitches may take up to three days. We time our work to hand off a clean deck to your roofing contractor without a gap, minimizing the time your home is exposed.
Roof demolition alone does not typically require a separate permit in the City of San Diego, but the re-roofing project as a whole does. Your roofing contractor usually pulls the re-roof permit, and our tear-off work falls under that permit. Demo Diego coordinates directly with your roofer to ensure the permitting and inspection timeline stays on track.
Discovering some rotten or water-damaged sheathing during tear-off is very common in San Diego, especially around old skylights, valleys, and plumbing vents. We document every damaged area with photos and measurements and share a report with you and your roofing contractor immediately. We can remove the damaged sections for your roofer to replace, or your roofer can handle it depending on your arrangement.
We remove gutters carefully and set them aside for reinstallation if they are in good condition. If solar panels are present, they must be removed by a licensed solar contractor before our tear-off begins. Demo Diego can recommend trusted San Diego solar companies that handle panel removal and reinstallation for re-roofing projects. We protect everything below the roofline with tarps and padding.
Yes. Partial roof tear-offs are common when only one slope or section needs to be replaced. We cut a clean line at the transition point and protect the remaining roofing material. This is a popular option for San Diego homeowners dealing with localized storm damage or adding an extension that requires tying new roofing into the existing structure.
We surround the house with heavy-duty tarps and use magnetic sweepers on the ground after the job to pick up every stray nail. Roof jacks and toe boards keep material from sliding off the roof uncontrolled. Our crew members on the ground continuously manage the debris zone, clearing material into trucks as fast as it comes down. San Diego homeowners with pools near the house can expect us to cover the pool as well.
We provide roof demolition services throughout San Diego County and surrounding areas.
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