- What should I do about an active roof leak?
- Catch the water inside with containers, move belongings away, and take photos. Stay off the roof, especially when it is wet. A roofing company can put a temporary cover over the damage until a repair is done.
- Repair or replacement: how is that decided?
- The company inspects the roof covering, the underlayment, the flashing and the decking, and considers the roof's age and how widespread the damage is. Ask for a written scope that says what was found and why they recommend the work.
- Does roof work need a permit in Los Angeles?
- Re-roofing and many structural repairs require a building permit. The licensed contractor doing the work normally pulls it. Ask about the permit before work starts.
- How much can a roofer ask for as a deposit?
- California law caps the down payment on a home improvement contract at $1,000 or 10 percent of the price, whichever is less. Progress payments follow the work, never run ahead of it.
- What is a Class A roof and do I need one?
- Class A is the highest fire rating for a roof assembly. The state's wildland-urban interface code requires it in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which cover many hillside and foothill neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. The State Fire Marshal's zone map shows whether your address is in one; inside the City of Los Angeles the ZIMAS parcel report shows it too. Check the current map rather than an older report.
- My tile roof leaks. Does the tile need replacing?
- Often the tile itself is fine. Tile outlasts the underlayment beneath it, so a common repair lifts the tiles, replaces the underlayment and flashing, and relays the same tiles. In the City of Los Angeles that work still needs a permit, but the cool roof rule does not apply to it.
- Where does a TrustedLocals request from Downtown / Eastside go?
- We have not chosen a roofing company for Downtown / Eastside yet, so the request comes to our team, and we contact you about next steps. You can also contact any listed company directly. Never to a list.
- Can I browse other companies?
- You can also browse other listed qualifying companies. Directory listings do not grant a partner slot or change where a TrustedLocals request is routed. Website and call links contact a business directly, outside TrustedLocals request routing.
- Does partner placement affect ratings?
- Partners pay for an exclusive TrustedLocals request-routing slot for their service and area. Payment does not change source ratings.
- Is there a fee to send a request?
- No. Sending a request is free. You pay the company directly for the work, at the price they quote you.