Roofing in Burbank, CA

Addition and patio roof leaks

Rear additions and patio covers on the flats were often roofed at a lower slope than the house. Where that low-slope section meets the main roof is one of the most common leak points on these houses.

Replacing aging shingle roofs

Many ranch houses are on their second or third shingle roof. When the shingles are brittle and the decking is soft in more than a spot or two, a tear-off makes more sense than another patch.

Wind checks on the hillside

Hillside homes take more wind off the Verdugos. After a Santa Ana event, an inspection of ridges, valleys and edges catches lifted shingles before the rain does.

Magnolia Park

Older single-family homes around the Magnolia Blvd shopping strip. Mostly shingle roofs, with low-slope porch and addition sections that leak at seams and edges.

The Rancho

Along Burbank's southern edge next to the LA River, with its own city specific plan and a history of horse keeping. Larger lots mean more space for staging, but stables and outbuildings can add roofs to the scope.

Source: Burbank Rancho Neighborhood Specific Plan, About

Hillside (Burbank Hills)

Streets climbing toward the Verdugo Mountains. More wind, more tree debris and steeper access, which affect crew safety setup and material delivery.

Near the Media District

Residential blocks near the studios mix single-family homes with small apartment buildings. Tell us the building type when you call so we scope it correctly.

Asphalt shingles

Most Burbank houses have asphalt shingles. Valley heat breaks down older shingles, and wind finds any tab whose sealant has let go.

Clay and concrete tile

Clay and concrete tile show up on Spanish and Mediterranean houses. Tile roof leaks usually start in the underlayment or flashing, so a repair means lifting tile, fixing what is beneath and resetting it.

TPO and torch-down (low-slope)

Additions, garages and patio covers often carry TPO or torch-down. Ponding after winter rain and failed seams are the usual problems.

Outbuildings in the Rancho

Rancho lots can include stables, barns and sheds as well as the house. List every structure you want looked at so each roof gets its own line in the scope.

Source: Burbank Rancho Neighborhood Specific Plan, About

Additions and patio covers

Say whether a rear addition or patio cover has its own low-slope roof, and where the ceiling stain shows up. That points us at the transition between the two roofs first.

Hillside access

For homes on the hillside below the Verdugos, mention the driveway slope and street parking. Those decide where materials, ladders and a dumpster can go.