Roofing for South Pasadena's older homes, CA 91030
South Pasadena is one of the oldest cities in the county, and it looks after its old houses. Craftsman bungalows, Victorian homes and Spanish revival houses line its streets, and their roofs deserve repairs that respect how they were built.
- Answered 24/7
- About 4 miles away
- Historic-home roofs
In South Pasadena we repair and re-roof historic Craftsman, Victorian and Spanish revival homes, relay clay tile over new underlayment, repair rafter tails and eaves, and match materials where the city reviews changes to designated properties. We're about four miles from the city, and calls are answered 24/7.
Roof jobs we do most in South Pasadena
Lift and relay re-papering
Lift-and-relay on clay tile roofs, reusing the original tile.
Roof Decking and Dry Rot Repair
Rafter tails, eaves and fascia repaired to match the originals.
Roof Flashing Repair
Flashing at dormers, chimneys and walls on complex older roofs.
Matching original tile and shingle
Matched roofs on designated and older historic homes.
Craftsman eaves, Victorian slopes and clay tile
Craftsman bungalows here usually have low-pitched roofs with wide overhangs and exposed rafter tails, which rot first where gutters overflowed or paint failed. Victorian homes carry steeper, more complex roofs with dormers and turrets, and the Spanish revival houses sit under clay tile that's often older than the paper beneath it.
Each style asks for a different approach. Rafter tails are scarfed or replaced to match the originals, steep slopes need careful flashing at dormers and walls, and tile roofs usually get a lift and relay that saves the original tile.
City permits and historic review
South Pasadena issues its own building permits, so re-roofs are permitted by the city rather than LADBS. We take care of the permit and the inspection visits.
For designated historic properties, visible changes can need review by the city before the permit is issued. Matching the existing material usually keeps that simple, and we'll tell you early if a change would need approval.
For background, read re-roofing in a historic zone.
South Pasadena was incorporated in 1888 and is one of the oldest cities in Los Angeles County. Its Cultural Heritage Commission reviews changes to designated historic properties, so on those homes the roof material and visible details may need approval before work starts. We check a property's status first and plan the materials and the schedule around any review, so the work isn't held up waiting on paperwork.
South Pasadena roofing questions
Short answers for homeowners and owners in South Pasadena.
Other ways to reach usYes. Craftsman, Victorian and Spanish revival roofs are much of our work there.
Yes. We cut new tails to the original profile and splice them into sound wood.
Only if the property is designated and the work changes what's visible. We check the status before planning materials.
About four miles. Our office is on Gateside Drive in El Sereno, just to the south.
Other areas we cover close by
Alhambra
Tile, flashing and dry rot repairs on Alhambra's older homes.
Highland Park
Craftsman and Victorian roofs, historic zone included.
Altadena
Class A rebuild roofs and repairs on homes that survived the fire.
Downey
Tear-offs and shingle re-roofs on Downey's post-war homes.
