Oildale roofs: older homes and working buildings
Oildale grew up alongside the Kern River Oil Field, and much of its housing goes back to the middle of the last century: modest single-story homes, many of them re-roofed more than once, often with a patio cover or a flat-roofed room added along the way. Those roofs tend to share a few problems:
- Too many layers. Building code limits how many layers of roofing a house can carry, and plenty of older homes already have more than one. When that's the case, a new roof means tearing off down to the deck.
- Tired roof decks. Once the old roofing is off we can see the boards or sheathing underneath. Soft or damaged sections get replaced before the new roof goes on, and that work is itemized in your estimate, not sprung on you later.
- Swamp coolers and old penetrations. Evaporative coolers are still common on Oildale rooftops. The flashing around a cooler stand and its duct is one of the most common leak points on older homes.
- Flat additions and patio roofs. Low-slope sections drain slowly, and shingles aren't made for them. A flat section needs a flat-roof system.
Home roofing in Oildale
For houses we handle complete roof replacements and roof repairs, from a few missing shingles to leaks that keep coming back. Shingle products we install include GAF, Owens Corning and Malarkey, and a typical home re-roof takes about three days. We also repair cracked and slipped tile, do tile lift-and-relay with new underlayment, and put TPO or a roof coating on flat sections of houses. If a storm damaged your roof, we can inspect it, document the damage and help with your insurance claim. More on our residential roofing work.
Shops, yards and commercial buildings
Between the oil fields, the industrial yards and the area around Meadows Field, Oildale has a lot of working buildings: metal shops, equipment barns, offices and older flat-roofed commercial buildings. Most of them have low-slope roofs that take a beating from summer sun.
- Spray foam roofing: foam sprayed over a sound metal or existing flat roof seals seams and fasteners in one continuous layer and adds insulation, often without a full tear-off.
- Roof coatings: Mule-Hide silicone and acrylic coatings to protect foam and other flat roofs. Depending on the system, a coating can last in some cases up to 20 years.
- TPO roofing: installation and repair of white single-ply roofs for shops and offices.
- Commercial roof repair: leaks, split seams, failed flashing and ponding water, with a written repair plan.
See all of our commercial roofing services.
Close by when it leaks
Because we're based in the same part of town, getting a roofer out to look at an Oildale roof is a short drive. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, and someone is on call after hours. If water is coming in, call (661) 213-2203. We tarp roofs in emergencies to help limit damage until the repair can be made. Warranty length depends on the roof system, typically 20 years.
Oildale roofing FAQ
Can you put a new roof over my old shingles?
It depends on how many layers are already on the house and the shape of the deck underneath. Building code limits the number of layers, and many older Oildale homes already have more than one, so a full tear-off is often the right call. We check before we quote and explain what we found.
My house has a swamp cooler on the roof. Can you work around it?
Yes. We flash and seal around cooler stands and ducts as part of a re-roof or a repair. If you are removing the cooler, tell us and we will include closing up the opening in your estimate.
Do you work on oil-field shops and metal buildings?
Yes. We work on metal and low-slope roofs with spray foam, Mule-Hide silicone and acrylic coatings, TPO and commercial roof repair. You get a written, itemized estimate with the options that fit your building.
Who pulls the permit for a roof in Oildale?
Oildale is unincorporated, so roofing permits go through Kern County rather than a city. We pull the permits for our jobs, so you do not have to.
Nearby: we also work in north Bakersfield, Rosedale and Shafter. See every town on our service areas page.
Get a free roofing estimate in Oildale
Tell us about the home or building and what the roof is doing, and we will set up a time to come take a look.
Pioneer Roofing · 6321 Almond Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · (661) 213-2203 · 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily (Mon–Sun), on call after hours · Pioneer Roofing · Licensed & Insured · CA License #976470
Serving all of Kern County and nearby areas, plus larger projects elsewhere in California.