Short answer: As of September 2026, the five highest-scoring roofing contractors in the Reno, NV metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score are Joe’s Roofing, LLC (91.9), DaBella (80.8), Great Basin Roofing, LLC (79.0), Mountain Vista Roof Systems, LLC (69.2), Mills Roofing, Inc. (64.8). Every one holds a manufacturer certification that can be verified independently, every rating below has been corroborated against at least one source outside the certification registry, and no company paid to appear here.
The Roofing Brief scored 10 certified roofing contractors serving the Reno metro on a published, reproducible formula, then researched each of the top five individually to confirm its record. Reno is one of the quietest storm markets in this entire programme. Across ten years the NOAA record shows five hail reports for the whole metro, one tornado, and zero dollars of reported property damage from severe weather. Almost nothing that damages roofs in Dallas or Denver happens here. What does happen is different, and the local rulebook reflects it: Washoe County has enforced an International Wildland-Urban Interface Code since 2013 and now runs the 2024 edition, so on the west side of the valley the question is not hail rating but whether the roof assembly resists windblown embers.
The conditions a Reno roof has to be specified for
Washoe County adopted the 2024 editions of the International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with compliance required from 1 January 2026. Reno, Sparks and the unincorporated county each apply their own amendments on top, most importantly for snow load in the Sierra foothills and for wildland-urban interface requirements, so a roof spec that satisfies the building department in central Reno is not automatically compliant in Verdi or Galena.
The wildfire rule is the one that changes what goes on the roof. Washoe County has enforced the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code since 2013 and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District currently enforces the 2024 edition alongside the 2024 International Fire Code. In a designated WUI area that drives a Class A fire-rated assembly, closed or ember-resistant eave and ridge venting, and non-combustible detailing where the roof meets the wall. Ask any contractor quoting on the west or south edge of the valley to state in writing which WUI requirements apply to your address and how the quoted assembly meets them.
Washoe County now issues EZ Permits for straightforward re-roofs where a licensed contractor is doing the work, which removes most of the friction that used to make homeowners tempted to skip the permit. There is no good reason to go unpermitted here.
Nevada licenses roofing properly, as classification C-15, Roofing and Siding, through the State Contractors Board. That is a real licence with an examination and a bond behind it, not a registration, and it is the first thing to check. Reno also sits at about 4,500 feet, where ultraviolet exposure is materially higher than at sea level and asphalt shingles age faster than the marketing life suggests. Ventilation and underlayment quality matter more here than impact rating.
The 5 best roofers in Reno, NV
Scored 2026-09-23. The metro mean rating used as the Bayesian prior for Reno is 4.68, across a pool of 10 certified contractors.
| Rank | Company | TRB Score | Certification | Rating (reviews) | Adjusted | In business since | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe’s Roofing, LLC | 91.9 | President’s Club | 4.9 (338) | 4.872 | not published | Reno, NV |
| 2 | DaBella | 80.8 | Master Elite | 4.8 (1,395) | 4.796 | not published | Reno, NV |
| 3 | Great Basin Roofing, LLC | 79.0 | Master Elite | 4.9 (185) | 4.853 | not published | Reno, NV |
| 4 | Mountain Vista Roof Systems, LLC | 69.2 | Certified | 5.0 (236) | 4.944 | 2021 | Sparks, NV |
| 5 | Mills Roofing, Inc. | 64.8 | Certified | 4.9 (169) | 4.85 | 1979 | Sparks, NV |
1. Joe’s Roofing, LLC — TRB Score 91.9
Joe’s Roofing, LLC is based in Reno, NV, BBB accredited, A+ rating, and holds President’s Club standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 35 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 34.9 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.1 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 91.9 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- A+ rated BBB accredited business. BBB
- Holds a C-15 Roofing and Siding licence on the Nevada licence board record. Nevada State Contractors Board
- 4.8 across 275 reviews on an independent aggregator. ProsGrade
What they actually do. Residential and commercial roofing across the Truckee Meadows.
Why it ranks here. 338 registry reviews at 4.9, President’s Club certification and a Nevada C-15 licence confirmed on the state board record. Its 91.9 leads the metro by 11.1 points.
Best fit for: Reno homeowners generally.
What we would want clarified. Confirm which WUI requirements apply to your address before signing, particularly on the west and south edges of the valley. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (775) 232-0084, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
2. DaBella — TRB Score 80.8
DaBella is based in Reno, NV, BBB accredited, A+ rating, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 31.8 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 15.0 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 80.8 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- A+ rated BBB accredited business at the Reno location. BBB
- Consumer complaint record on ConsumerAffairs. ConsumerAffairs
- 2.4 stars across 129 reviews, with 88 per cent of feedback recorded as unfavourable and complaints citing high-pressure sales tactics, unanswered calls after payment, and delayed or refused refunds and cancellations. PissedConsumer
What they actually do. Roofing, siding, windows and bath replacement across the western United States.
Why it ranks here. 1,395 registry reviews at 4.8 is by a very wide margin the largest customer record in the Reno pool, and the BBB rates the Reno location A+.
What we would want clarified. The sharpest cross-platform contradiction anywhere in this programme, and the reason to read before you call. Against a 4.8 manufacturer-registry rating and an A+ BBB profile sits a 2.4-star average across 129 reviews on an independent complaints platform, with 88 per cent unfavourable and a recurring pattern of complaints about high-pressure in-home sales, being ghosted after payment, and difficulty cancelling or obtaining refunds. This is a large multi-state operator and volume alone will generate complaints, so the raw count is not the point; the consistency of the theme is. If you shortlist DaBella, do not sign at the first appointment, read the cancellation terms before you sign anything, and get the total price in writing rather than a monthly payment. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (503) 641-7676, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
3. Great Basin Roofing, LLC — TRB Score 79.0
Great Basin Roofing, LLC is based in Reno, NV, Not accredited; one complaint on file in the past year, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 34.1 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 10.8 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 79.0 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Not BBB accredited, with one customer complaint on file in the last year. BBB
- 4.9 across 179 Google reviews. Google
- Rated 5.0 overall on Angi. Angi
What they actually do. Residential roofing across Reno and Sparks.
Why it ranks here. 185 registry reviews at 4.9, corroborated at 4.9 on Google and 5.0 on Angi. Three sources agreeing closely is a cleaner signal than one source with a higher number.
Best fit for: Reno homeowners wanting a mid-sized local firm rather than a national operator.
What we would want clarified. Not BBB accredited and one complaint on file in the past year. Ask what it concerned. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (775) 247-2266, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
4. Mountain Vista Roof Systems, LLC — TRB Score 69.2
Mountain Vista Roof Systems, LLC is based in Sparks, NV, in business since 2021, BBB accredited since 15 October 2025, A+ rating, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Certified (GAF), VELUX certified installer. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 37.8 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 11.3 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 8.2 | 10 |
| Total | 69.2 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- A+ rated and accredited since 15 October 2025, four years in business. BBB
- Listed VELUX skylight installer for Sparks. VELUX
What they actually do. Residential roofing and skylight installation across Sparks and the eastern valley.
Why it ranks here. A clean 5.0 across 236 registry reviews, the deepest flawless record in the metro, plus VELUX certification. Skylight flashing is a common leak point on the low-slope additions common in Sparks housing.
Best fit for: Sparks and east valley homeowners, and roofs with skylights.
What we would want clarified. Base GAF certification and four years trading, with BBB accreditation only since late 2025. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (775) 431-6367, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
5. Mills Roofing, Inc. — TRB Score 64.8
Mills Roofing, Inc. is based in Sparks, NV, in business since 1979, BBB accredited, A+ rating, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 34.0 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 10.6 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 8.2 | 10 |
| Total | 64.8 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- A+ rated BBB accredited business, in business since 1979. BBB
- Listed with GuildQuality, which surveys customers directly rather than collecting volunteered reviews. GuildQuality
- Member of the Nevada Builders Alliance. Trade body
What they actually do. Roofing across Reno, Sparks, Truckee and the Lake Tahoe basin.
Why it ranks here. Trading since 1979, the longest record in the metro by two decades, with GuildQuality participation and 169 registry reviews at 4.9. Tahoe basin experience matters here: snow load and ice detailing at 6,200 feet is a different job from a valley-floor re-roof, and few Reno contractors do both.
Best fit for: Homeowners at elevation, Tahoe and Truckee properties, and anyone weighting a 46-year record.
What we would want clarified. Base GAF certification rather than a higher tier. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (530) 924-5269, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
13 severe weather reports in a decade, and why that matters in Reno
Aggregate hail counts tell you very little about a specific roof. These are the individual events: every severe-weather report logged by the National Weather Service across the 3 counties of the Reno, NV statistical area over ten years, with the dates, the stone sizes and the towns they landed on. Over that decade the metro logged 5 hail reports, 10 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports and 1 tornado. The database’s property-damage fields are left blank for most of these reports, so it carries no usable loss total for this metro and we do not quote one.
The biggest hail to fall on Reno in a decade
| Date | Stone size | Reported near | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2025 | 1.0 in | Reno | Washoe |
| 29 July 2025 | 1.0 in | Huffakers Hills | Washoe |
| 5 May 2016 | 0.88 in | Washoe | Washoe |
| 5 May 2016 | 0.75 in | Lawton | Washoe |
| 21 May 2023 | 0.5 in | Sun Vly | Washoe |
The largest stone on record for this metro fell on 27 July 2025 near Reno, measured at 1.0 inches. One inch is the point at which hail starts bruising asphalt shingles, which is damage an adjuster can find even when a homeowner cannot.
Wind. The strongest thunderstorm gust logged in the metro was 87 knots, about 100 mph, near Argo Siding on 24 July 2017. Asphalt shingles begin lifting at roughly 67 mph when they are correctly nailed, and considerably below that when they are not.
Tornadoes. 1 tornado touched down in these counties over the decade, the strongest rated EF0 near Incline Vlg on 13 September 2017.
What the National Weather Service wrote about it
The NWS logs a written account of each severe-weather episode. This is its description of the 24 July 2017 event near Argo Siding, reproduced verbatim:
Eighteen power poles were snapped along Farm District Road, with short dry grass completely stripped from a nearby field. The wind gust was an estimate based on a utility company foreman’s experience, who stated that it usually takes around 100 mph to snap power poles cleanly. Minor damage was reported to 4 homes and numerous billboards along Interstate 80 near mile marker 48, with moderate damage to 3 trucks and 2 outbuildings. Radar and damage patterns (examined by a NWS employee) did not indicate any rotation so straight-line winds are the most probable cause.
A roof in this metro is built against events like that one, as recorded by the agency that recorded it rather than by a contractor selling the repair.
When it happens. Severe weather reports cluster in July (6), September (4), May (3). The worst years on record were 2025 (8), 2017 (4), 2016 (2). If you are scheduling non-urgent work in Reno, the months outside that window are when crews are least stretched and least likely to be triaging emergency callouts ahead of your job.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, county-level detail files 2016 to 2025, filtered to the counties of this statistical area by The Roofing Brief. Damage figures are as reported to the NWS and undercount insured losses.
What to do with this. Hail is not the governing risk in Reno. Weight your decision toward wind rating, ventilation and flashing detail rather than paying extra for impact-rated shingles.
Three things to confirm before work starts in Reno
Licensing is required in NV. Nevada requires a licence from the State Contractors Board to perform roofing work. Roofing sits under the C-15 classification, with C-15a covering the installation, alteration and repair of watertight roof materials including asphalt, tile, slate, shakes, metal and photovoltaic roof tiles.
A C-15 requires four years of certifiable roofing experience within the past 15 years, documented by current or former employers, plus passing both a trade exam and a Contractor Management Survey exam. Applicants submit current financial statements, and the board sets a bond between $1,000 and $500,000 based on financial responsibility, experience and character. Workers compensation is mandatory.
Check here: Nevada State Contractors Board licence search. Nevada licences carry a monetary limit set by the board. Confirm the contractor’s limit is above your project value, because work above the limit is outside the licence.
Four checks to run before you sign anything, in any state.
- Verify certification at the source. Use the GAF verification tool rather than trusting a badge image on a company website.
- Get the certificate of insurance from the insurer, not the contractor, and confirm general liability and workers compensation are both active on the day work starts.
- Confirm who pulls the permit. If a contractor asks you to pull it as the homeowner, that moves liability onto you. Decline.
- Get warranty terms in writing before any deposit, and check the manufacturer warranty being promised actually requires the certification tier the contractor holds.
Who else is certified in Reno
10 certified roofing contractors serve the principal cities of the Reno, NV statistical area, of which 1 hold the top President’s Club tier. The pool carries 2,897 customer reviews between them at a mean rating of 4.68. The statistical area had a 2024 population of 575,110, a change of 4.6% against the 2020 census base, per the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
How these Reno rankings were produced
Every contractor in the Reno, NV pool was scored out of 100 on four published components: certification tier, a Bayesian adjusted rating, review depth and distance from the metro centre. In this metro that meant scoring 10 certified contractors, of whom 1 hold President’s Club standing and 4 Master Elite, against a metro mean rating of 4.68. The top five were then researched individually against Better Business Bureau records, state licence registers and manufacturer directories. Where that research turned up something awkward it is on the page, and no placement was paid for.
The full method, the weightings, what the GAF certification tiers actually mean, who is eligible to be ranked and what we do not claim are all set out on our roofer ranking methodology page. Last updated: September 2026. Scoring run: 2026-09-23. Corrections go to the editor and are actioned on verification.
Common questions about roofers in Reno
Who is the best roofer in Reno, NV?
Joe’s Roofing, LLC of Reno, NV scores highest in the Reno metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score, at 91.9 out of 100 as of September 2026. It holds President’s Club certification with a 4.9 rating across 338 reviews. Highest-scoring is not the same as best fit for your specific job, and the four companies behind it score within 27.1 points.
How many certified roofing contractors serve Reno?
10 contractors on the GAF certification registry serve the principal cities of the Reno, NV statistical area as of September 2026, of which 1 hold President’s Club status.
How much damaging hail does Reno get?
The Reno, NV statistical area recorded 2 hail reports of 1 inch or larger and 0 of 2 inches or larger between 2016 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database. The largest hailstone reported measured 1.0 inches.
Did any contractor pay to appear on this list?
No. The Roofing Brief takes no placement fees, no lead fees and no affiliate commission from any roofing contractor. Ranking comes entirely from the published formula applied to public registry data, followed by an individual research pass on the top five.
What was the worst hailstorm in Reno in the last ten years?
The largest hailstone logged by the National Weather Service in the Reno, NV statistical area between 2016 and 2025 measured 1.0 inches, reported near Reno on 27 July 2025. One inch is the point at which hail starts bruising asphalt shingles, which is damage an adjuster can find even when a homeowner cannot. Across the decade the metro recorded 5 hail reports. The database’s property-damage fields are left blank for most of these reports, so it carries no usable loss total for this metro and we do not quote one.
When is the worst time of year for roof damage in Reno?
Severe-weather reports in the Reno, NV statistical area cluster in July, September, May, on the NOAA record for 2016 to 2025. Outside those months local crews are not triaging storm damage, so lead times are shorter and scheduling is easier.
Do roofers need a licence in NV?
Nevada requires a licence from the State Contractors Board to perform roofing work. Roofing sits under the C-15 classification, with C-15a covering the installation, alteration and repair of watertight roof materials including asphalt, tile, slate, shakes, metal and photovoltaic roof tiles. A C-15 requires four years of certifiable roofing experience within the past 15 years, documented by current or former employers, plus passing both a trade exam and a Contractor Management Survey exam. Applicants submit current financial statements, and the board sets a bond between $1,000 and $500,000 based on financial responsibility, experience and character. Workers compensation is mandatory.
What should I check before hiring a roofer in Reno?
Nevada licences carry a monetary limit set by the board. Confirm the contractor’s limit is above your project value, because work above the limit is outside the licence.
Is Reno a hard market to find a good roofer in?
Reno is one of the quietest storm markets in this entire programme. Across ten years the NOAA record shows five hail reports for the whole metro, one tornado, and zero dollars of reported property damage from severe weather. Almost nothing that damages roofs in Dallas or Denver happens here. What does happen is different, and the local rulebook reflects it: Washoe County has enforced an International Wildland-Urban Interface Code since 2013 and now runs the 2024 edition, so on the west side of the valley the question is not hail rating but whether the roof assembly resists windblown embers.
Is wind or hail the bigger risk to a roof in Reno?
Wind, by a wide margin. The Reno, NV statistical area logged 10 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports against 2 hail reports of an inch or more between 2016 and 2025. Wind damage shows up at the rake, ridge and edge rather than across the field of the roof, so the fastening schedule and edge detail matter more here than the impact rating of the shingle.
Roofer rankings for other metros
The Roofing Brief scores certified roofing contractors in the 400 largest U.S. metropolitan and micropolitan areas on the same formula.
- Best roofers in Chico, CA, about 106 miles from Reno
- Best roofers in Sacramento, CA, about 110 miles from Reno
- Best roofers in Las Vegas, NV, another NV metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Scranton, PA, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in New Haven, CT, a metro of comparable size
See the full index of all 400 metro roofer rankings, or read how to find and vet a roofing contractor anywhere in the country.
Cite this analysis
The Roofing Brief. “Best Roofers in Reno, NV: The Roofing Brief Contractor Score.” Published September 2026. Inputs: GAF certification registry; NOAA Storm Events Database 2016-2025; U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; Better Business Bureau and independent review-platform records for each ranked contractor.