General Roofing Co.

General Roofing Co. is a roofing contractor in Oakland, CA. Founded in 1924 and now in its fourth generation, the company serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the greater East Bay and San Francisco Bay Area. It handles all types of roofing, including repairs and maintenance, full roof replacements, and accessories such as skylights, gutters, walkable roof decks, and ventilation systems. The company holds a rating of 4.4 and is independently rated for quality work.

Owner Mike Wakerling brings more than 45 years in the industry, having started as an apprentice roofer at 18 alongside his father. His son Shane Wakerling serves as Vice President and General Manager after earning a business degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The team also includes Office Manager Marissa Franco, Sales staff Todd MacGowan and Felipe Chavarria, and Supervisor Henry Fonseca, who is bilingual in Spanish and English. The firm carries a California C-39 contractor license (#154732), is fully insured, and offers product and installation warranties. It has held Diamond Certified status for 18 consecutive years and uses environmentally friendly products and modern roofing practices alongside traditional methods. The company was established by Jacob Wakerling on three founding principles: craftsmanship, integrity, and reliability.

The office is on Elmwood Avenue, a short distance from Fruitvale Avenue and the Nimitz Freeway, with Fruitvale Bridge Park, Sausal Creek, and the Fruitvale BART station all within roughly a third of a mile.

A 4.4 rating reflects a positive track record with the customers who have reviewed the company, supporting its long-standing reputation across the East Bay.