We repair and replace clay, concrete and slate roofs in Lawndale. When the tiles remain suitable for reuse, we can also replace the underlayment beneath them. We check the roof before recommending which work it needs.
Tile roof repairs and the history of earlier work
Earlier repairs are worth knowing about before new tile roofing work starts. If you have records or invoices, they can point to sections someone worked on before. Missing paperwork does not prove that the earlier work was unpermitted or defective.
On a repaired section, we look at how the tile sits and how the flashing holds up. Flashing is the metal that seals roof-to-wall, chimney and valley transitions.
Old paperwork can help, but we still need to check the roof's current condition. A roof repair can cover leaks, loose or slipped tile, shingle patches and flashing.
What old roof records can tell you
Records tell you what was done before, not what the roof is doing now. Lawndale Building and Safety provides construction guidance and access to permit records for local properties. Request those records for context, not as proof of present condition.
A record of a past replacement still leaves today's tile, flashing and underlayment to assess. Underlayment is the waterproof layer beneath the tile. That is why underlayment replacement can suit a roof that still looks sound.
Current findings and the proposed work
Partial work in the past sharpens our questions about the area that worries you now. We ask what was replaced, what was left alone and where tile came off.
When the covering, the deck or both are past repair, full roof replacement comes into the discussion. If that work needs a permit from the city, we can help you pull it.
Lift and relay is the underlayment replacement route, and it puts suitable original tile back on the roof. Whether the tile can be reused depends on its actual condition. Underlayment replacement on a tile roof runs through these steps:
- We work in sections, lifting the tile and stacking it on the property.
- We pull the failed underlayment off the roof deck.
- Then we check the sheathing underneath and replace any rotted boards.
- We lay new underlayment.
- We restack the original tile that passes inspection.
Tile roofing questions
What's the average cost to replace a tile roof?
Scope sets the cost, beginning with the roof area, counted in squares, and the number of stories. The pitch, meaning how steeply the roof slopes, matters as well. Rot under the covering, existing layers and taking tile off and putting it back also change the scope.
Can tile roofs be repaired?
Yes, including leaks and loose tile on a previously repaired roof. Past invoices can show which sections received work, but today's condition determines the new scope. A past replacement record does not establish that the current underlayment and flashing are sound.
How do you replace the underlayment on a tile roof?
We lift suitable tile, remove worn underlayment and inspect the deck before installing a fresh waterproof layer. We repair rotten sheathing and return reusable tile. Records of earlier partial work help identify which areas need particular attention when defining that job.
Roofs in Hawthorne, Gardena and Inglewood get the same tile routes as Lawndale. Our service areas page names the other cities we work in.
Call (323) 616-1483 for a free estimate on your Lawndale tile roof. You can also reach us through our contact page.
Tile Roofing Los Angeles is a division of Home Vision Remodel. Our license is CSLB #1112525.
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