Roofing for West Adams homes, Los Angeles, CA 90016 and 90018
West Adams holds some of the oldest and grandest houses in Los Angeles: Victorian, Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes, many inside historic preservation zones. Their roofs are big, steep and full of detail.
- Answered 24/7
- Historic zone homes
- Steep Victorian roofs
In West Adams we repair and re-roof Victorian, Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes, restore eaves, cornices and rafter tails, rebuild chimney flashing, and plan materials for homes inside the neighborhood's preservation zones. West Adams is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from LADBS, and calls are answered 24/7.
Big Victorian roofs and Craftsman detail
The largest houses carry steep roofs with turrets, dormers, cross gables and tall brick chimneys. Craftsman homes add wide eaves, brackets and exposed rafter tails. Most of these roofs sit on original framing that has seen a century of weather.
Repairs here start with the details: flashing at dormers and chimneys, rotted cornices and tails, and decking that's done after several re-roofs. For homes in a preservation zone, our approach to historic roofs keeps the look while the hidden layers are brought up to date.
West Adams is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles and includes several Historic Preservation Overlay Zones filled with Victorian and Craftsman homes. On those houses, matching the existing roof keeps review simple, and the visible details, from rafter tails to chimney caps, are repaired to match rather than replaced with something new, so the street keeps its character.
Roof jobs we do most in West Adams
Historic Home Roofing in West Adams
Matched roofs in the neighborhood's preservation zones.
Structural Roof Repair in West Adams
Sagging ridges and rafters on century-old framing.
Chimney flashing
Dormers, turrets and tall chimneys.
Fascia board replacement
Cornices, brackets and rafter tails restored.
LADBS permits and historic review
West Adams is part of the City of Los Angeles, so re-roof permits come from LADBS. Inside the preservation zones, visible changes can need review before the permit is issued.
We check each property's status before planning materials.
For background, read how HPOZ review works for roofs.
Other areas we cover close by
Mid-City
Duplexes, parapets and clay tile from the 1920s.
Hancock Park
Period-revival tile, slate and copper in the historic zone.
Culver City
Bungalows, revival homes and flat roofs near the studios.
Boyle Heights
Century-old homes, additions and small apartment roofs.
West Adams roofing questions
Short answers for homeowners and owners in West Adams.
Other ways to reach usYes. Steep, complex Victorian roofs are regular work for us.
Yes. We cut new pieces to the original profile and splice them in.
Several parts of West Adams are. We check your address before planning.
About eight miles from our El Sereno office.
