Roofers in El Cajon, CA
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El Cajon, CA
Finding a Roofing Contractor in El Cajon, CA
Roofer Directory lists 5 roofing-eligible contractors in the El Cajon, CA market, including 5 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 1,076 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.8 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 4 hold a 4.7 or higher.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
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San Diego Metro Area Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Storm statistics below cover the San Diego metro area, which includes El Cajon. NOAA records severe weather at the county level, so metro-area data is the most accurate picture of El Cajon's roof risk.
Over the past 72 years, the San Diego metro area has recorded 1,591 severe weather events and $2.2B in property damage. With 1.2 hail events, 27 wind events, and 27 tornadoes on record, homeowners in El Cajon should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after January–March.
Based on NOAA data from 1955-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in San Diego Metro Area
The San Diego metro area has recorded 55 hail events since 1955, averaging 1.2 per year. The average hail size is 0.84", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 1.75" (lime-sized).
41% of hail events in the San Diego metro area produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local El Cajon contractor listings.
San Diego Metro Area Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in the San Diego metro area runs from January through March. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in April.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
San Diego Metro Area Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 166 events and $61.9M in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in San Diego Metro Area
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in the San Diego metro area, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
CalTrans report of significant flooding near I-805 South and Imperial Avenue and Market Street in Encanto. Large debris and several vehicles were video taped moving downstream on Chollas Creek near Jacob Center and Chollas View, starting at the park. The light rail double train tracks were undercut and severely damaged. Concrete lining in the channel was completely removed and chain link fencing destroyed by debris and flash flooding. Numerous homes in Encanto were flooded out and damaged. FE...
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The Rice Fire started on October 22nd and burned 9,472 acres near Fallbrook. The fire destroyed 206 homes, 40 outbuildings, and 2 commercial properties. Crop damage was estimated at $14.6M. The cause of the fire was determined to be downed power line. Five injuries were reported. The Rice Fire cost $6.5M to fight and was one of thirteen large, wind-driven wildfires to impact the San Diego CWA in late October.
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The Witch Creek Fire was by far the largest of the October 2007 wildfires. The fire started around 12:35 pm on the 21st in Witch Creek Canyon near Santa Ysabel and quickly spread west to Ramona. By the morning of the 22nd, strong Santa Ana winds had pushed the fire into Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Escondido, causing significant damage. From there the fire jumped over Interstate 15 and continued west, causing additional damage in Lake Hodges, 4S Ranch, Del Dios and Rancho Santa Fe. Several hund...
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The Harris Fire was the first and deadliest fire in a series of devestating wildfires to impact the San Diego CWA during the latter half of October. The fire was likely started by a campfire about one mile east of Potrero along Harris Ranch Road. Wind gusts at Potrero were 55-70 mph during the first two days of the Harris Fire. The fire destroyed 253 homes, 293 outbuildings, 2 commercial buildings, and an unknown number of vehicles. An additional 12 homes were damaged. A 52 year-old Potrero m...
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Named the Cedar Fire, this fire was started around sunset on October 25 by a lost hunter. Wind gusts from the northeast over 30 mph began within 2 hours of the fire's start. Atmospheric conditions remained favorable for rapid fire growth for the four days following with maximum temperatures ranging between 88 and 98, and minimum relative humidity around 15%. During the first 36 hours, the fire grew at a rate of 6000 acres/hour. At one point it had a 45 mile long flaming front and threatened ...
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Recent Severe Weather in San Diego Metro Area
A large Chipotle/ Starbucks sign fell on two cars in the parking lot in National City on Miles of Cars Way just off of I-5. Winds were gusting from 30-35 mph at the time of the incident.
El Camino Real closed due to flooding between Carlsbad and Oceanside.
Shallow runoff from the mountains into the De Anza neighborhood reported. Flooding was confined to roadways. Rain gage in area reported 0.69 Inches of rainfall.
Anza Borrego Desert State Part Observation Station reported wind gust of 64 mph.
A mesonet station 5 miles WNW of Pine Valley reported a 58 mph wind gust associated with outflow from a thunderstorm.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1955-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1955. All event types from 1996. See how San Diego compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your El Cajon Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 27/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for El Cajon homeowners — especially after the January–March peak season.
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