NuShake came out to our house and removed the old roof, installed the new roof with all the trim and the aluminum around the vents, and it looks brand new. They did it all in one day and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them.
Free roof estimates • Brian Espindola, Owner • CSLB #1142280 • 4.5 stars, 107 Google reviews
Solar-ready roofing
Solar-ready roofing
for Central Valley & East Bay homes.
NuShake plans your new roof around your solar, so the roof under the panels is new and the solar flashing goes in during the re-roof. As a GAF Solar Certified Installer, we install GAF Energy Timberline Solar shingles, and we help you make sense of California's solar rules (NEM 3.0). Panel wiring, batteries and the utility hookup are electrical work that needs a C-46 (solar) or C-10 (electrical) license; NuShake's license, CSLB #1142280, is C-39 roofing. At your estimate we tell you who does the electrical side of your project. Every roof is priced after a free on-site estimate and given as a written quote; your cost depends on size, pitch, material, and access.
GAF Solar Certified Installer
Solar-Ready Re-Roofs
Timberline Solar
NEM 3.0 Guidance
CSLB #1142280
Free consultations
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
Get a free solar roofing estimate.
Takes 30 seconds. No obligation.
- Licensed — CSLB #1142280
- 5 manufacturer certifications — GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed
- Written quote — before any work
- No high-pressure sales — ever
What customers say
4.5 stars across 107 Google reviews.
NuShake did a beautiful job of installing my new roof. The amazing crew seemed to work non-stop and the roof turned out beautifully. My property was completely cleaned of any debris and I commend them all for doing a fantastic job.
The process from start to finish was excellent. Lindsey (office manager) and Sergio (estimator) respond quickly and efficiently to calls, emails, and texts. Edgar, Carlos, and Jose were very communicative when I had questions during the removal, dry rot repair, and installation of new roof.
Solar roofing options
Three ways to go solar with a new or existing roof
Solar roofing is not just panels on shingles. The right approach depends on your roof age, aesthetic goals, and whether you are replacing the roof at the same time.
GAF Energy Timberline Solar Shingles
Integrated solar shingles that replace a portion of your asphalt shingles. They sit flush with the surrounding shingles — no rack above the roof line. The result is a clean, low-profile look.
- Flush with existing shingle profile
- GAF Energy manufacturer warranty
- Best for aesthetics-focused homeowners
- Requires GAF Solar Certified installer — NuShake qualifies
Panel-Compatible Roofing Systems
A new roof built from the start to hold standard solar panels. We use the right underlayment, flashing, and mounting details so the panels go on without voiding the roof warranty. This is the most flexible approach.
- Works with any panel brand
- Lower cost than integrated shingles
- Good for standing seam metal (no-penetration mounting)
- Best for maximum energy output
Solar-Ready Underlayment
If you are replacing a roof now but not ready for solar, we install a solar-ready underlayment and flashing package that makes future panel installation cleaner and less invasive. You pay nothing extra for the solar prep today.
- Costs little or nothing added to the roof project
- Simplifies future solar installation
- Avoids retrofit penetrations later
- Available on any roofing material
The single-contractor advantage
Why doing roof and solar together makes sense
Flashing set while the roof is open
Solar mounts need flashed penetrations. On a re-roof we set the solar-ready flashing while the roof is open, instead of cutting into a finished roof later.
Roofing license, electrical license
Panel wiring, batteries and the utility hookup are electrical work that needs a C-46 (solar) or C-10 (electrical) license; NuShake's license, CSLB #1142280, is C-39 roofing. At your estimate we tell you who does the electrical side of your project.
An itemized written quote
You get an itemized written quote for the roof work. Keep it with your solar paperwork for your files and your tax advisor.
Avoid the panel removal cost later
If you install solar on a roof with less than 10 years of life remaining, you will eventually pay a significant extra cost to have panels removed, the roof replaced, and panels reinstalled. Doing both at once eliminates that cost entirely.
California solar economics
NEM 3.0 and Title 24 — what you need to know
Central Valley summers work in solar's favor — and against your shingles. Towns like Modesto, Manteca, and Stockton hit 100–105°F for weeks, and that heat ages asphalt roofs faster than coastal weather does. Most of the Valley sits in California climate zones 12 and 13, where Title 24 (the state energy code) applies cool-roof rules to many re-roofs. Valley dust and winter tule fog (dense ground fog) also trim panel output for part of the year. We design each system around those local conditions, not coastal estimates.
NEM 3.0 — lower export rates, better battery case
NEM 3.0 (California's solar billing rules, in effect since April 2023) cut the rate utilities pay for solar power you send back to the grid. It is about 75% lower than the old NEM 2.0 rate.
This does not make solar a bad buy. It makes solar-plus-battery the better buy. A battery stores your midday solar power so you can use it at night, when PG&E rates are highest. Using your own power beats selling it back at the low NEM 3.0 rate. We go through your power bill during the consultation and model your real payback.
Under NEM 3.0, most Bay Area solar-plus-battery systems pay for themselves in about 13–20 years (our NEM 3.0 guide shows the math). Systems set up to use power on-site pay off at the faster end of that range.
Federal tax credit — ended for new systems
The 30% federal residential solar credit is not available for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. A new roof-and-solar project is now judged on its energy savings alone.
NuShake gives you itemized cost paperwork for your records. Your tax advisor can tell you whether anything else applies.
California Title 24 — cool-roof rules
Title 24 (California's energy code) requires cool-roof materials on most re-roofs. A cool roof reflects sunlight instead of soaking up heat. Solar panels that cover a big part of the roof meet the cool-roof rule for the area they cover.
For the rest of the roof, we use Title 24-compliant shingles or membranes as standard. This keeps the permit inspection smooth.
Grid hookup — on the utility's timeline
Interconnection (the utility's approval to connect your solar to the grid) takes many steps and forms. It runs on PG&E's own timeline. Most homeowners do not want to manage it.
The hookup belongs to the electrical side of the job, not the roof. We schedule the roof work around it.
How it works
Our solar roofing process
| Free consultation and roof assessment. Brian or Mark visits your property. We assess roof age and condition, sun exposure, shading, and your utility bills. We recommend whether to do roof and solar together or solar on the existing roof. |
| System design and written quote. We size the solar system to your power use and the NEM 3.0 (California's solar billing rules) math. You get an itemized written quote for the roof work, and we tell you who quotes the electrical side. |
| Permit and interconnection application. NuShake files the roofing permit. The solar permit and the utility's interconnection application belong to the electrical side of the job. |
| Roof installation. The roof is installed first. Solar-ready flashing and penetration sleeves are placed during the roofing phase — not retrofitted later. |
| Solar installation and turn-on. Panels go on over the flashing set during the roofing phase. Wiring, any battery, and turn-on after the utility approves the hookup are electrical work under a C-46 or C-10 license. You get the maker warranties, our workmanship warranty on the roof, and itemized cost paperwork for your records. |
Why NuShake
NuShake's GAF Solar
NuShake's GAF Solar
Certified advantage
GAF Solar Certified
NuShake holds GAF Solar Certified Installer status, part of our five certifications. This status takes special training. It lets us install GAF Energy Timberline Solar shingles.
Five manufacturer certifications
GAF Master Elite, GAF Solar Certified, GAF Gold Elite, CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster, and Owens Corning Preferred. The GAF certifications unlock the longest GAF roofing and solar warranties. That includes the Golden Pledge warranty on eligible systems.
Brian has done the physical work himself
Brian started tearing off roofs at 18. He has done every job on a roofing crew himself. When he designs a solar-ready roof, the mounting and flashing details come from real hands-on work, not from a spec sheet he read in a class.
Owner-operated under his own C-39 license
Brian took over NuShake in 2025 under his own C-39 license (CSLB #1142280). He brings the same steady work to every job type. Solar projects are complex, and owner-run accountability matters.
Solar roofing FAQs
Common solar roofing questions
Under NEM 3.0 (California's solar billing rules), utilities pay much less for power you send back to the grid than they used to. Our NEM 3.0 guide puts most Bay Area solar-plus-battery systems at about 13–20 years to pay for themselves, now that the 30% federal credit has ended. Systems built to use power on-site, not export it, pay off faster. We model your payback during the consultation.
NuShake pulls the roofing permit. Panel wiring, batteries and the utility hookup are electrical work that needs a C-46 (solar) or C-10 (electrical) license; NuShake's license, CSLB #1142280, is C-39 roofing. At your estimate we tell you who does the electrical side of your project.
Not for new home systems. The 30% federal residential solar credit is not available for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so plan the project on its energy savings. NuShake gives you itemized cost paperwork for your records, and your tax advisor can tell you whether anything else applies.
Integrated solar shingles that replace a portion of your asphalt shingles. They sit flush with the surrounding shingles — no rack above the roof line. NuShake holds GAF Solar Certified Installer status, which is required to install this system.
If your roof has less than 10 to 15 years of life left, yes. Taking panels off and putting them back for a future roof adds a significant extra cost. Doing the roof first, or together with the solar, avoids that cost.
The roof under the panels is new, so it should not need replacing during the solar system's life. The solar-ready flashing goes in while the roof is open instead of being cut into a finished roof later. And you avoid paying to remove and reinstall panels for a future re-roof.
Not required, but strongly recommended. Without a battery, your extra solar power is sold back at NEM 3.0's low rate. A battery stores midday solar for the evening, when grid power costs the most. A battery greatly improves your payback under NEM 3.0. A battery is electrical work under a C-46 or C-10 license, not roofing; at your estimate we tell you who installs it.
Ready to start?
Get a free solar roofing consultation.
Brian's crew serves the Central Valley, East Bay, and Sacramento metro. We assess your roof, walk you through NEM 3.0 payback, and give you a written roof quote — no pressure.
CSLB #1142280 • GAF Solar Certified • Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm