Eaton Fire — Real Proof
Three Homes Survived the Eaton Fire. The Difference Was Roof Fire Protection.
When the fire moved through Pasadena and Altadena, most homes didn’t stand a chance. Three did — because of what was installed underneath their roofs.
Eaton Fire — Real Proof
Three Homes Survived the Eaton Fire. The Difference Was Roof Fire Protection.
When the fire moved through Pasadena and Altadena, most homes didn’t stand a chance. Three did — because of what was installed underneath their roofs.
The Story
The Fire Came Through the Neighborhood. Not Every Home Made It.
In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, it left behind heartbreaking destruction. Neighbors walked streets they had lived on for years — and found gaps where houses used to be. For most families, there was no warning and no second chance.
But three homeowners in Pasadena and Altadena got a different outcome. Their houses stood. The homes on either side of them did not.
“This is your roof with our Fire Shield installed. This is your house with no roof on it. Ask me why we use two different layers of insulation.”
— Tom Garvey, Owner, Garvey Roofing Inc.
WE install Insurance Mandated FIRE HARDENING
Homes that survived the Eaton Fire — Fire Shield installed by Garvey Roofing.
See It In Action
Tom Garvey Explains Roof Fire Protection — Layer by Layer
See It In Action
Tom Garvey Explains Fire Shield — Layer by Layer
How It Works
A Roof Doesn’t Just Cover Your Home. It’s the First Line of Defense.
What Fire Hardening Actually Does
Most roofs are built to handle rain, heat, and time. They’re not built for fire. The difference comes down to what’s underneath — the layers you never see, and rarely think about until it’s too late.
Tom Garvey has been installing roofs in the San Gabriel Valley since 1988. He started asking a question a long time ago: what would it take to give a roof a real fighting chance? Fire Shield is the answer.
More For Your Roof
Boxed-In Eaves — Soffits
Reduce ember intrusion with professionally enclosed eaves and code-compliant soffit installation.
Vent Screening Upgrades
We install fire-resistant mesh screens on attic and crawlspace vents to help protect your home from wind-blown embers.
Insurance and Code Compliance
Stay ahead of wildfire requirements and help maintain insurability for your property.
Professional Roofing and Exterior Experts
Quality workmanship, reliable service, and clean inspections.
Protect Your Investment Before Wildfire Season
Call today for a free inspection or estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is our proprietary, multi-layered roofing installation designed to protect your home from extreme heat and wind-blown embers. Instead of just replacing shingles, we install a comprehensive defense package beneath the surface, including a precision air barrier, advanced radiant barrier, and dual-layer insulation. It is engineered not just for standard weather, but for the life of your house.
Wildfires often destroy homes not from the main wall of fire, but from floating embers that get trapped under shingles or ignite the roof deck. The three homes we protected in Pasadena and Altadena survived because our system chokes out oxygen transfer and blocks radiant heat. We do the extra structural work that you might not know to ask for, and that hidden quality is what kept those homes standing.
Many of our clients have notice a drop in their daily cooling costs, making it an investment that protects your family and saves you money year-round.
Yes. During a fire, wind-blown embers can travel for miles and force a way through all of your homes ventilation screens in both your roof and your foundation air vents.
Yes! We would love to help. You’ll have the Thomas Garvey personally come to your home and offer you a completely free, no-obligation home fire hardening consultation. He will personally walk you through your home’s current condition, and explain how our multi-layered defense works.
Why Garvey Roofing
We Do the Things You Didn’t Know to Ask For
Honest. Thorough. Here Since 1988.
Tom Garvey — Owner, Garvey Roofing Inc.
Serving the San Gabriel Valley since 1988
- ✓Serving Pasadena, Altadena, Monrovia, Arcadia & the greater San Gabriel Valley
- ✓Free, honest inspection before any recommendation
- ✓Local crew — we live and work in this community
- ✓No pressure estimates, no bait-and-switch pricing
- ✓Family business built on reputation since 1988
Garvey Roofing Inc. has never been the company that sells you what you don’t need. We’ve told clients their roof was fine — because that’s the truth.
That same integrity drives every Fire Shield installation. Every layer matters.
★★★★★
“Instead of a new roof, Garvey repaired two leaks last year. He said I won’t need a new roof for several more years. It’s nice to run into an honest company!”
Ann L. — San Marino
The Best Time to Protect Your Home Is Before Fire Season Starts
We can’t predict when the next fire will come. But we can make sure your home has the right roof fire protection in place. Tom will walk you through every layer — no obligation.
Because that’s what Garvey Roofing does. We do the things you didn’t know to ask for.
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