Roofer in San Fernando, CA
A small, old city inside the Valley, with Mission-era roots and homes that have seen decades of roof work.
Roofing in San Fernando, California
San Fernando is one of the oldest communities in the San Fernando Valley and was incorporated as its own city in 1911. It is a compact city, only a few square miles, surrounded on every side by neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles. It grew up around the Mission San Fernando Rey de España, founded in 1797 just down the road in Mission Hills, and Maclay Avenue still serves as its historic main street.
That age shows on the rooftops. Many homes in San Fernando date from the 1920s through the 1950s, and a lot of them have been re-roofed, patched and added onto several times. Spanish and Mission-influenced styles are common, and with them clay and concrete tile roofs. The result is a mix of original structures with newer layers on top, which makes honest inspection important before any repair is priced.
San Fernando is also closer to the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, a magnitude 6.6 quake centered just north in Sylmar, than most of Southern California. Heavy tile and old roof framing deserve a look after any significant shake.
Roofing Services We Offer in San Fernando
Tile Roofing
Tile repair and underlayment replacement for the older Spanish and Mission-influenced homes around the city.
Roof Inspection
An honest read on roofs that have been patched or layered over the years, before you decide what to spend.
Roof Leak Repair
Tracing leaks on older roofs where the flashing and underlayment have aged unevenly.
Roof Repair
Targeted repairs for homes where the rest of the roof is still serviceable.
Local Considerations for Roofing in San Fernando
Its own building office
San Fernando is an independent city, so permits for re-roofing go through the city, not the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We confirm the requirements for your address when we quote.
Older housing with layered roofs
Homes from the 1920s to 1950s often have decks and framing that differ from newer construction and may carry more than one layer of roofing, so the deck deserves careful inspection.
Mission-era architecture
The area's Spanish and Mission styles favor tile roofs. Matching tile profiles and colors on older homes can take extra effort, and we look for matching or reclaimed tile first.
A history of strong earthquakes
With the 1971 quake epicentered nearby, heavy tile and aging framing are worth checking. Properly fastened tile and sound decking matter more here than in many cities.
Service Area Map: San Fernando, CA
Roofing in San Fernando: FAQs
Do you work in the city of San Fernando itself, not just the surrounding Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Yes. San Fernando is a separate incorporated city surrounded by Los Angeles, and our base is in the same part of the Valley, so it is part of our core area.
Do I need a different permit in San Fernando than in Los Angeles?
Possibly. Because San Fernando is its own city, re-roofing permits go through its own building office instead of LADBS. We can tell you which applies at your address when we quote.
My older San Fernando home has a roof that has been patched many times. Is it worth saving?
Sometimes, and sometimes not. A roof inspection will tell you whether the deck and underlayment are sound enough for repairs to hold, or whether the layers of patches mean it is time to replace.
Can you handle tile roofs on older San Fernando homes?
Yes. Tile repair, re-laying and underlayment replacement are among our core services, and tile is common on the older Mission-style and Spanish-influenced homes in the area.