Roofing for Cedar Crest and the Turquoise Trail
At about 6,779 feet on the east side of the Sandias, Cedar Crest roofs deal with snow, wind and wildfire risk that valley roofs never see. We build and repair roofs for mountain conditions.
What's Different About Roofing in Cedar Crest
Cedar Crest is an unincorporated community in Bernalillo County along the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains, on NM 14, the Turquoise Trail, just north of Tijeras. Its elevation is about 6,779 feet, nearly 1,800 feet higher than central Albuquerque.
That height changes what a roof has to handle. Snow sits on roofs longer, freeze-thaw cycles work at flashing and fasteners, and the piñon, juniper and ponderosa pine around homes add both debris and wildfire exposure.
Roofing in Cedar Crest: What to Know
The 2015 East Mountain Community Wildfire Protection Plan counted about 8,000 properties in Tijeras, Cedar Crest and Sandia Park, worth roughly $945 million, at high risk of wildfire loss. A roof is the largest surface on a house, and what it is made of matters.
County Permit Required
Cedar Crest is in unincorporated Bernalillo County. The County Planning and Development Services permit chart lists re-roofing as work that requires a permit, and permits go to CID-licensed contractors. We pull them.
Built for Snow and Freeze-Thaw
At this elevation, snow and ice test valleys, eaves and flashing. We pay close attention to underlayment at eaves and valleys, and to fasteners and sealants that loosen through freeze-thaw cycles.
Wildfire-Aware Material Choices
Firewise communities in the area include Fox Hills, Paako and the Sandia Park Scenic Byway. We can walk you through fire-resistant roof options and the details, like vents and gutters, that help against embers.
Snow, Ice and Mountain Weather
Snow that melts during the day and refreezes at night can back water up under shingles at the eaves and in valleys. On metal roofs it can slide off in sheets. When we inspect or replace a Cedar Crest roof, we look at how the roof sheds snow, where ice can build up, and whether the underlayment at the eaves is up to the job.
Our East Mountains page covers mountain roofing in more depth.
Wildfire and Your Roof
Embers land on roofs and collect in gutters and valleys. A fire-resistant roof covering, clean gutters, and screened vents all reduce the chance that an ember starts a fire. See fire-resistant roofing for the options we install, including metal and Enviroshake, which gives the look of wood shake without real cedar.
Hail and the Monsoon
New Mexico's monsoon runs June 15 to September 30, and the East Mountains get their share of hail and wind. A July 2025 hailstorm hit Cedar Crest and the East Mountains with hail up to 1.75 inches. Our July 2025 East Mountains hailstorm page has the storm map.
What a Cedar Crest Roof Report Covers
We inspect the roof covering, flashing, eaves and valleys, ventilation, gutters and signs of hail, wind or snow damage, and photograph what we find. You get a written report, free, with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cedar Crest, Tijeras, Sandia Park and the rest of the East Mountains are part of our service area.
Yes. Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services lists re-roofing as work that requires a permit. We take care of it.
It depends on the house, but metal roofing and Class A fire-rated systems are common choices at elevation. We will explain the options for your roof in the report.
Our East Mountains hailstorm page has the storm map. A free roof report tells you whether your roof actually has damage.
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