About Salomon Urizar-Jimenez

Meet Salomon Urizar-Jimenez: A Leader in Oakland Roofing

Salomon Urizar-Jimenez is more than just the President of Astro Roofing; he is a dedicated craftsman who has spent decades mastering the trade. As the founder of Astro Roofing, Salomon has built a reputation throughout Oakland and the East Bay for uncompromising quality and structural expertise.

Unlike absentee owners who run businesses from a desk, Salomon is an owner-operator who stays deeply involved in the daily operations, ensuring that every project meets his exacting standards.

A History of Hands-On Expertise

With over 30 years of combined industry experience alongside his co-founder, Salomon’s journey began on the roof, not in the office. He started learning the trade from the bottom up, mastering the installation of asphalt shingles, the complexities of flat roofing systems, and the precision required for gutter work.

Over the years, Salomon navigated the roofing industry’s evolution, adapting to new fire-safety codes and energy-efficient materials. He founded Astro Roofing with Sonia Bustamante to create a company that prioritized direct client relationships over volume. His hands-on background means he can spot potential structural failures that less experienced inspectors might miss. When you see a crew on your roof, you can often find Salomon there, supervising the safety protocols and installation techniques personally.

Overcoming Industry Challenges

In an industry often plagued by delays and supply chain volatilely, Salomon made a strategic decision early on to ensure reliability: independence. When other companies struggled during demand surges, relying on unreliable subcontractors and rented machinery, Salomon invested in his own fleet and equipment.

By building a fully in-house team and owning his trucks and tools, he successfully navigated the busy rainy seasons in the Bay Area without compromising on timelines. This commitment to self-reliance allows him to control every variable of a project, ensuring that when Astro Roofing commits to a start date, the team arrives ready to work.

Vision and Core Values

Salomon’s mission for Astro Roofing is simple: deliver honest work that lasts. He operates under the belief that every roof he installs is protecting a family, much like his own. This philosophy drives the company’s core values of integrity, transparency, and durability.

• Integrity: Salomon believes in fixing only what is broken. He trains his team to provide honest assessments, never selling a client a replacement when a repair will suffice.
• Reliability: By rejecting the subcontractor model, he guarantees that every worker on your property is trained, insured, and accountable to him.
• Customer Satisfaction: For Salomon, the job isn’t finished until the site is clean and the client is secure. This dedication to “doing it right the first time” is the foundation of the company’s 7-year labor warranty.

Areas of Authority

Salomon has established himself as a trusted authority in both residential and commercial roofing sectors. His specific areas of expertise include:

• Complete Roof Systems: Expert in tear-offs and installations of asphalt shingles and architectural roofing.
• Commercial Flat Roofing: Specialist in Modified Bitumen (Torch Down) and flat roof coating systems for business properties.
• Operational Management: proven ability to manage complex permitting processes in Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda, ensuring full city compliance for every project.
• Water Management: Designing effective gutter and downspout systems to handle heavy Bay Area rainfall.

Work With a Proven Expert

When you hire Astro Roofing, you are hiring Salomon’s decades of experience and personal commitment to excellence.

Service Areas: Oakland, San Leandro, Alameda, Berkeley, Kensington, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Hayward.