Cities and neighborhoods we serve in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley
What's hard on roofs here
Wildfire in the foothills
In January 2025 the Eaton Fire started in the hills above Altadena and, driven by Santa Ana winds, burned through Altadena and into Pasadena. Cal Fire's 2025 maps widened the very high fire hazard zone in Pasadena and Altadena. In a very high zone, California law calls for at least a Class A roof covering when more than half the roof is replaced within a year.
Historic districts
Pasadena requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes visible from the street in its landmark districts, and the city says that review can delay a building permit by about two months. Glendale and the City of Los Angeles have historic districts with rules of their own. If your house is in one, ask the city early whether your roof needs review.
Flat roofs on apartments
Many apartment buildings from the 1950s and 1960s have flat roofs. Water that can't drain sits on the surface and wears it down, and clogged drains make it worse. Flat roofs use different materials and methods from sloped ones, so ask for a licensed roofer who works on low-slope roofs.
