Los Angeles Roofing Options for homeowners
In our Los Angeles community, there are a vast variety of roofing choices: (Spanish) clay tile, concrete tile, slate, and asphalt shingles (also known as composition or comp). Composition roofs are the least expensive and offer a lifespan of 30-50 years.
With the heat we have been experiencing, it’s not easy to imagine that heavy rains could be around the corner. How is the condition of your roof? If you think it is suspect, now is the time to check (before our heavy rains; while you can still get an appointment with a roofer).
Roofing costs vary depending on the type, pitch, etc. Demolition and sheeting costs also vary and are not included in these guesstimates. A composition roof, often sold in different grades, costs approximately $2.50 - $3.50 per foot. Concrete tile runs about $4.50 per foot. Tile is in the $5.00 per foot range. Concrete and clay tile both have a life expectancy of 40 - 50 years (although, I have seen some of these Spanish clay tile roofs that remain intact from the 1920’s).
If you are looking for a roofer, I have several that I have had personal experience with either in my own home or those of friends and/or clients. You may find them here at HarbsList.com
Prior to hiring any contractor, you should check the status of their license and their Better Business rating.
With the heat we have been experiencing, it’s not easy to imagine that heavy rains could be around the corner. How is the condition of your roof? If you think it is suspect, now is the time to check (before our heavy rains; while you can still get an appointment with a roofer).
Roofing costs vary depending on the type, pitch, etc. Demolition and sheeting costs also vary and are not included in these guesstimates. A composition roof, often sold in different grades, costs approximately $2.50 - $3.50 per foot. Concrete tile runs about $4.50 per foot. Tile is in the $5.00 per foot range. Concrete and clay tile both have a life expectancy of 40 - 50 years (although, I have seen some of these Spanish clay tile roofs that remain intact from the 1920’s).
If you are looking for a roofer, I have several that I have had personal experience with either in my own home or those of friends and/or clients. You may find them here at HarbsList.com
Prior to hiring any contractor, you should check the status of their license and their Better Business rating.
I sold roofing for Home Depot for 2 years. I learned a great deal. There are some really nice looking comp roofs available. It's a part of the house many realtors and sellers never consider.
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Thanks for the comment.
The buyers certainly consider the roof, when the home inspector informs them that the roof is near the "end of its life"
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Do you see many houses in LA County with slate roofs? How do they perform in high heat? I've been trying to research this on the web, with little success. Materials discuss wind, cold, but not desert or semi-desert. Any hints/info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Because they are more expensive than other roofing option, Slate roofs are more common in some of the more affluent neighborhoods of Los Angeles County. They are heavier than many other styles of roof, make certain that your home can bear the additional weight.
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