A flat roof behaves nothing like a sloped one, and the wrong installer can turn a small detail into a recurring headache. Ponding water, seams that lift in the summer heat, and membranes stretched too thin during installation all lead to the same result: a leak over your most valuable space. Jake & Co. installs and repairs single-ply flat roofing for homes and businesses in Vista, CA, as well as Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido, and the wider North County San Diego area.
Founded in 1978, Jake & Co. is a family-owned roofing contractor that has grown up alongside the neighborhoods of San Diego County. Our Vista, CA, business holds California license 351659 and specializes in low-slope and flat roof systems, using thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) single-ply membranes for residential and commercial buildings. Tile, slate, shingle, and other non-metal roofing round out our work, and every membrane we install carries a 10–12-year non-prorated workmanship warranty.
Flat roofs get blamed for leaking, but the roof itself is rarely the first thing to fail. What most Vista property owners notice is a stain spreading across a ceiling, a soft spot underfoot on the roof deck, or water pooling in the same low corner days after a rain. By the time the problem reaches the interior, the membrane has usually been compromised for a while.
The cause almost always traces back to the details rather than the open field of the roof. Seams that were never properly heat-welded begin to separate, flashing around drains and parapet walls pulls loose, and a membrane laid over an uneven deck holds standing water that slowly breaks the material down. Older, built-up and modified bitumen roofs simply reach the end of their service life, growing brittle under years of Southern California sun until they crack.
Our repair process begins with a full inspection of the membrane, seams, flashing, and drainage, and we explain what we find using photos rather than pressure. Where a repair makes sense, the failed section gets cut out and rewelded. When a system is beyond saving, we recommend a tear-off followed by a new TPO or PVC membrane, sized and sloped to direct water toward the drains as it should. Everything is done to code, permitted where required, and welded and flashed to the manufacturer specification.
The payoff is a flat roof that sheds water instead of holding it, with seams and flashing that stay sealed through the hottest stretch of the year. You get a reflective single-ply surface that can trim cooling costs, a clean interior with no more ceiling stains, and a written warranty that spells out exactly how long the work is covered.
A properly installed TPO or PVC roof does far more than keep the rain out. Here’s what our flat roofing work delivers for Vista homes and businesses.
White TPO and PVC surfaces reflect a large share of the sun's heat rather than absorbing it, which eases the load on your air conditioning throughout a long North County summer. Over the life of the roof, that reflectivity can add up to real savings in cooling, and it matters most for larger commercial buildings with wide, exposed roof spans.
Seams are where flat roofs win or lose. Every seam we run is hot-air welded, so the sheets fuse into one continuous surface, eliminating the adhesive failure points that led to so many leaks on older systems. A welded seam often ends up stronger than the membrane on either side of it.
No flat roof is truly flat. We built in the tapered slope and drainage the system needs so water travels toward drains and scuppers instead of gathering in low spots. Correcting ponding is one of the biggest factors in how many years a membrane will last.
Flat and low-slope sections turn up on modern houses, additions, patios, and carports as often as they do on commercial buildings. We match the right membrane thickness to the setting, whether it is a compact residential deck or a warehouse roof spanning thousands of square feet.
Each membrane we install is covered by a 10–12-year non-prorated warranty on our workmanship, in addition to the manufacturer's material coverage. If anything we installed fails because of how it went on, we return and put it right.
Warehouses, retail centers, and manufacturing sites across San Diego County lean on our commercial and industrial roofing crews for large-span systems built to take foot traffic, rooftop equipment loads, and years of steady exposure.
From tile and slate to architectural shingles, our residential roofing service protects North County homes with materials matched to the house, the street, and the budget.
Small problems stay small when someone is watching for them, and our roof inspections and maintenance programs give homeowners and property managers scheduled checkups, photo reports, and priority repair scheduling.
Building fresh or adding on? Our new roof installation service covers asphalt shingles, tile, slate, and single-ply systems, each sized and vented for the structure beneath it.
Missing shingles, wind-tossed debris, or a section that never sat right all fall under our roof repairs, which bring a roof back to a watertight state without the cost of full replacement.
Once a roof reaches the end of the road, our roof replacements walk you through a clean tear-off, any decking repairs that surface, and an upgrade to longer-lasting materials.
Leaks are the most common call we get, and our roof leak repair service traces the water back to its true source rather than simply covering the stain on your ceiling.
Filing a claim after damage can feel overwhelming, so our roof insurance claim assistance provides detailed satellite measurement reports and consistent guidance from the first call through the final repair.
After hail, high winds, or a fallen limb, our storm damage roofing service assesses the damage, documents it for your records, and restores your roof to full protection.
Homeowners and business owners across San Diego County have trusted Jake & Co. with their roofs since 1978. A handful of things keep them coming back.
Having worked on North County roofs since 1978, we know how coastal humidity, inland heat, and Santa Ana winds each affect a flat membrane. That long history shapes the materials we recommend and the way we detail every drain and wall.
Jake & Co. holds applicator certifications with several leading membrane manufacturers, so our installs qualify for the stronger material warranties those brands reserve for approved contractors. We also install Title 24-compliant products that meet California energy standards.
You get an honest read on whether the roof needs a repair or a full replacement, plus up-front pricing with no buried line items. If a patch will buy you a few more good years, that is what you will hear from us.
Because we are family-owned, each project is handled personally rather than passed off to a rotating cast of subcontractors. Seniors, veterans, and first responders also receive a discount as thanks for their service.
Our standing is backed by the Better Business Bureau, along with reviews on Yelp and Bing, and financing is available for owners who would rather spread the cost of a new roof across time.
With a quality installation and routine maintenance, a TPO or PVC membrane typically lasts 20–30 years in Vista and North County. Our dry summers are gentle on single-ply membranes, and the reflective surface helps the material shrug off the heat that ages darker roofs faster.
That depends on the condition of what is already up there. In some cases, a new membrane can go over an existing sound layer, but trapped moisture or a failing deck calls for a full tear-off instead. We inspect first and give you a clear recommendation before any work starts.
Yes. Flat and low-slope roofs suit many modern and mid-century homes across North County, as well as additions, patios, and carports. The key is matching the membrane and slope to the section's drainage, which is where our experience earns its keep.
We do. Permitting requirements shift from one city to the next around Vista, and we handle the paperwork and inspections so your new roof is fully documented and code-compliant, which also protects you at resale.
There is real overlap, since many commercial buildings sit under flat roofs. Our flat roofing service centers on TPO and PVC single-ply membranes for homes and businesses, while our commercial and industrial work also covers larger structural systems, rooftop equipment, and buildings that see heavy foot traffic.
Business Name: Jake & Co.
Address: Vista, CA 92083
Phone: 760-631-7990
Business Hours:
Mon - Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
License #351659 C-39 Since 1978
Discounts Available for Senior Citizens, Veterans, First Responders (Police/Firefighters)
10 TO 12 YEAR NON-PRORATED WARRANTIES ON ALL ROOFING INSTALLATIONS
Financing Available
We accept all Major Credit Cards