Palmer Roofing Service
Company Overview
Our team consists of certified and experienced roofing specialists for homes. We take great pride in our craftsmanship. We prioritize the well-being of our team, your loved ones, and your home. We cherish our community and proudly stand as #SonomaStrong.
Let us share how we have built trust with Sonoma County residents since 1962.
Rooted in Sonoma County, Palmer Roofing has been family-owned and operated for close to 60 years. Founded in 1962 by PFC Dean Palmer after returning from World War II, the company began in the small town of Petaluma. Inspired by his father’s work ethic, Herb picked up a hammer and learned the roofing trade. During his high school summers, Herb spent time on roofs, perfecting his skills and ensuring customer satisfaction.
After taking over the business in 1981, Herb continued to advance its legacy. He operated as a sole proprietor until 1986, when Palmer Roofing became incorporated. Palmer Roofing earned GAF certification in 2008 for its outstanding commitment to quality and service.
Palmer Roofing, nearly 60 years later, still embodies its principles of hard work, precision, and value for every family in Sonoma County. In 1962, Dean Palmer laid the foundation for Palmer Roofing. Herb Palmer took over the business from his father in 1981. Herb recently retired in April 2024, and Jhonathan Rivera Batres, who worked alongside him for eight years, took over the business. I’ve been fortunate to work with Herb Palmer for the last eight years. Herb taught me everything I know about roofing. I took ownership of Palmer Roofing in April 2024 and work with the same talented team I’ve known for eight years. It’s an honor to uphold the Palmer Roofing name and ensure this great small business continues to flourish!
Business Services
- New roof installation
- Roof repair
- Roof replacement
- Reroofing
- Skylight installation
- Skylight repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tue: | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wed: | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thu: | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Fri: | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sat: | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
Mike is knowledgeable, honest and capable. He worked with me through the process and did a great job.
We had 6 bids for our roof all were way above Herb's bid. The best part was that even before I received the quotes, I told my husband I had the best feeling about Herb. He was honest, kind and very professional. We were even able to be done earlier because of a cancellation. His crew arrived on time and were very nice. I definitely recommend getting a quote and using Herb and his crew. Thank you Palmer Roofing!
Tom M.I've had Herb Palmer over several times recently for various problems, and each time it's been 5-stars. I've previously had great difficulty in finding someone to tend to our sensitive concrete tile roof, and Herb has just been brilliant in terms of coming up with solutions, reassuring us and going out of his way to troubleshoot. A genuinely nice guy, super responsive, and I appreciated he was on hand to direct his crew when they had to do some minor works. The crew were also respectful, good natured and didn't mind my peppering them with questions. Thanks sincerely Herb - Tom and Karen.
The best. He has done 3 roofs for us. 2 were very challenging. This guy is honest. He takes pride in his work. Just want to keep going on here but just hire him and you'll see.
For several reasons we are enthusiastically recommending ""Herb Palmer Roofing,"" which is based in Cotati and just finished putting a new roof on our home built in 1930 in Monte Rio. First, Herb is a hands-on contractor. He is not an absentee proprietor but one who works side by side with his crew, doing all the ""grunt"" work that a good roofer must do. Second, his experience extends to 50 or more years in the trade, having begun with his dad when he was a boy. Third, his current crew (José, Jonathan, and Carlos) are eager and fearless young men who are able to navigate safely the tight and angled spaces of even a highly sloped roof (12/12 pitch or 45 degrees) such as ours, which many roofers will not address. They emulate Herb's high standards of workmanship and congeniality. Fourth, as an example of how thorough Herb and his crew are, he took the time to make careful ""bevel"" cuts, instead of ""square"" cuts, in the 3 1/2 inch sheathing. Meanwhile, his crew fit the beveled sheathing along the ridge of the roof so tightly that it eliminates any condensation and moisture that would degrade the material below the shingles. Fifth, Herb is the ultimate ""professional,"" his vehicles arriving every morning promptly at 8 a.m. and bringing even a portable restroom. The crew cleans up at the end of the day to allow us the freedom to enjoy the outside area again. His price is very reasonable, and his workmanship meticulous. In addition, he is a problem solver with finishing skills who adapts whenever he finds dry rot or termite damage.
Janice B.Herb is Great! We really didn't need a new roof on my daughter's house, but the insurance company was requiring it due to ""granulation"". Apparently a number of insurance companies are looking for reasons to get out of the Santa Rosa area - gee really? We got 5 estimates and went with Palmer. Herb and his crew were timely, efficient and responsive. We did have a problem with the clean up on the first day, but a discussion with Herb was all it took and the place was spotless at the end of Day Two! They removed a tube/cap that was no longer in use, patching the hole; they also removed a satellite dish that was no longer needed at no additional charge. Herb was honest (told us we didn't need a new roof for 3 to 5 years), reasonably priced and responsive to our concerns. I would highly recommend this company to anyone!
Angelyn R.They did a roof for me years ago, and questions came up while I was selling it, and they came out and helped me with everything, They stand by their workmanship and have incredible integrity.. That can be rare in today's business world! A+++++.. Thanks guys!
Berkley S.Our roof presented some unforeseen challenges for Herb as previous roof had been laid over the original roof. Herb kept us well informed throughout the process, his crew was very respectful of our home, and cleaned up after themselves very thoroughly. We appreciated the professionalism of Herb and his crew. They finished on time and did a beautiful job. We highly recommend Herb and his crew.
Timm S.We just got our flat roof on a house we bought last year replaced by Herb Palmer and his crew. The previous roof he was replacing was done very poorly so we were happy to have someone who was confident enough about his work that he gave us a fantastic warranty period. He was very informative of his process and what needed to be done during the entire re-roofing, giving us the opportunity to see the damage he was taking care of and explaining every step of the way what he was uncovering. On top of his excellent work he was very personable and enjoyable to talk to. It is so hard to find people who are this fantastic to do work for you- I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Kate T.Herb Palmer is a top notch professional. We were in urgent need of repairs to a chimney and he took our call when many others couldn't be bothered. He is clearly very knowledgeable and could intuit what our problem turned out to be just in the initial phone call. He was compassionate and caring about our difficult situation. I was very impressed and would certainly give him a call again.

















