A tile or shingle roof includes the visible covering, the waterproof underlayment and the decking beneath them. Damage to these layers determines whether your home needs a repair, new underlayment or a full roof replacement.
Our roofing estimates are free. A detailed roof inspection with a written report is a separate paid service.
Roof work for your home
You want the water stopped, the tile kept where possible, and the house livable while the work runs. We work on tile of all types, clay, concrete, and slate included.
Our roofing work runs from a single leak or a slipped tile up to a full tear-off and re-roof.
Replacing the underlayment under tile is called a lift and relay. We take the tile off, strip and replace the underlayment, then restack the original tile where suitable.
Repair, reuse or replacement
Leaks, loose or slipped tile, shingle patches, and flashing fall under roof repair. Flashing is the metal that seals roof-to-wall, chimney, and valley transitions.
When the tile is sound but the layer beneath it is not, look at tile underlayment replacement. Reusing your tile depends on its condition and suitability. What has failed decides this, not a number of years.
Full roof replacement can involve a tear-off, stripping to the deck rather than laying new over old.
For a free estimate, call (323) 616-1483.
Access and living in the home
Plan access early if you will be living in the house during the work. On a tile relay we lift the tile in sections and stack it on site, and that takes space.
We also help property owners pull the required roofing permit from the city or other authority with jurisdiction. The city's step-by-step homeowner guide says permit requirements depend on project complexity.
Material changes need project assessment
Before changing roofing materials, check whether the proposed covering suits your home’s structure. Review the product alongside the city’s current green building guidance.
We also install asphalt shingle and standing seam metal if you want a different covering. On flat and low-slope sections we work primarily in torch-down modified bitumen.
Understand the estimate and warranty scope
Parts of an estimate stay conditional until the covering comes off. Rot under the covering is one of those unknowns. Once we strip the underlayment, we inspect the decking, also called sheathing, and replace what has rotted.
A full roof replacement carries a 10-year workmanship warranty. It does not extend to repairs or other work.
Residential roofing questions
How much should a new roof cost in Los Angeles?
The price depends on your roof and the work needed. Roof area, building height, pitch and existing layers all affect the estimate. Removing and reinstalling tiles or replacing rotted decking can add work; call us for a free estimate.
How do you replace the underlayment on a tile roof?
We lift and stack the tile, strip the underlayment and check the deck for rot. After deck repairs and new underlayment, suitable tile goes back on. If you remain at home, plan where those stacks and access routes can go.
What is the best roof to have on your house?
Choose a covering that suits your home's structure and the work it needs. Sound tile may stay over new underlayment, while a material change needs project assessment. Include any flat sections when discussing the roof, since they need their own system.
Call (323) 616-1483 with your address and a description of any leaks, damage or planned roofing work. Our contact page lets you send those details in writing. We give free estimates across Los Angeles and the nearby cities we serve.
Tile Roofing Los Angeles is a division of Home Vision Remodel. We hold CSLB #1112525.
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