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South Gate's top-rated roofers, by Google rating

No license record for South Gate's roofers sits in this tool yet, so we searched Google Maps instead. The 10 names below average 4.9 stars on 607 combined reviews. Write the number down anyway. A rating tells you nothing about whether it's current.

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10 top-rated roofers near South Gate: check before you sign

We sort this list by Google rating, pulled down a notch when the review count behind it is thin; it's a sort, not the license check this tool otherwise runs, so look that number up separately.

  1. Ocean Home ConstructionRoofing contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 58 Google reviews · Bell 90201Google reviews
  2. Royal Roofing CompanyRoofing contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 141 Google reviews · Bell Gardens 90201Google reviews
  3. Top Notch RoofingRoofing contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 121 Google reviews · Lynwood 90262Google reviews
  4. All City Metal RoofingRoofing contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 41 Google reviews · Lynwood 90262Google reviews
  5. H&N RoofsRoofing contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 89 Google reviews · Huntington Park 90255Google reviews
  6. Roofing Pros South GateRoofing contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 58 Google reviews · South Gate 90280Google reviews
  7. Bright Roof Repair & InstallRoofing contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 43 Google reviews · South Gate 90280Google reviews
  8. Huntington Roofing ExpertsRoofing contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 34 Google reviews · Huntington Park 90255Google reviews
  9. New Look RoofersRoofing contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 13 Google reviews · South Gate 90280Google reviews
  10. Gray Stone RoofingRoofing contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 9 Google reviews · Cudahy 90201Google reviews

How to check a license in California

  1. Search using the license number, the business name, or the name of whoever qualifies the license.[1]
  2. Confirm the classification reads C-39, the roofing classification, rather than relying on a general "B" license for a single-trade roof job.[2]
  3. Check that workers' compensation is shown on file; C-39 roofers must carry it whether or not they have employees.[2]
  4. Review the license's status and any disciplinary history displayed on the same result page.[1]

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Warning signs

  • A license status that reads inactive, revoked, or suspended, or a business name that doesn't match your bid.[1]
  • No pocket license or photo ID offered when someone arrives to give you a bid in person.[3]
  • A deposit bigger than the state's own cap, the smaller of a tenth of the job's price or $1,000, without a bond on record to explain the extra.[4]
  • Pressure to waive or rush past your three-day right to cancel after signing.[4]

Rules that protect you

  • California requires a $25,000 bond for a C-39 license, on top of mandatory workers' compensation coverage for every C-39 roofer.[2]
  • Any roofing job with combined labor and materials of $500 or more requires a C-39-licensed contractor by law.[2]
  • A written contract is required for home improvement work over $500, with a right to cancel within three days of signing.[4]

Before you let anyone on your {city} roof

  1. Does the name on the bid match the name on the license exactly?
  2. Is the license active, and when does it expire?
  3. Does the company have a local address, or only a cell phone number and an out-of-state plate?
  4. Did they contact you first, unprompted, right after a storm?
  5. Are they asking for full payment, cash only, or a deposit before any paperwork is signed?
  6. Will they give you a written, itemized estimate before you commit to anything?

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Storm risk near South Gate

FEMA's county-level hazard data rates hail risk near South Gate as Relatively Moderate.

Hail is one of the two most common reasons a roofer knocks on a South Gate door uninvited, according to insurance-industry fraud warnings.

Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong wind
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very High

Data: FEMA, National Risk Index for Natural Hazards - County-level table, v1.20 (v1.20, December 2025).

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Sources

  1. Check a Contractor License or Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) Registration, Contractors State License Board, accessed 2026-09-30
  2. Roofing Contractor (C-39) Licensing Classification, Contractors State License Board, accessed 2026-09-30
  3. How do I find the right licensed contractor?, Contractors State License Board, accessed 2026-09-30
  4. What Should I Look for in a Contract and Binding Agreements?, Contractors State License Board, accessed 2026-09-30