Roofing contractor in Reseda, CA
Reseda is directly south of our Northridge office, on the floor of the San Fernando Valley. We replace and repair roofs across the 91335 ZIP code, and fix the deck, framing and fascia under them under the same contract.
- Area
- Reseda, CA 91335
- Building department
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
- Contractor
- LA General Builders, CSLB Lic #1044686
Roof replacement and repair in Reseda
Most of Reseda's housing dates from the postwar boom, when the community grew from 3,725 residents in 1940 to 14,810 by 1950. The typical home is a single-family tract house, many built in versions of the ranch style.
A roof on a house of that age may be covering more than one earlier layer of roofing. A full tear-off shows us the original deck, which is the only way to find and fix soft or rotted boards.
The 1994 Northridge earthquake was centered beneath Reseda. The city's historic resources survey notes that many houses were damaged, most often with fallen chimneys, so replacement chimneys are common here. The flashing where a chimney meets the roof is rebuilt when we re-roof.
Roofing permits in Reseda
Reseda is part of the City of Los Angeles, so re-roofing permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). LADBS issues a standard re-roof as an express permit, which does not go through plan check. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Fire zones and roof rules in Reseda
- 3,725 to 14,810residents between 1940 and 1950, when most of Reseda's houses were built
- 1994the year of the Northridge earthquake, which was centered beneath Reseda
- >50%of a roof replaced is the point at which LADBS requires a certified cool roof product
We found no official listing that places Reseda in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Zone status goes parcel by parcel, so we still check your address on the state map.
LADBS prohibits wood shake and wood shingle roofs anywhere in the city. When more than half of a roof is replaced, it requires a cool roof product certified by the Cool Roof Rating Council.
Check an address on the state fire zone map Class A fire-rated roofing
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Where roofs leak
Most leaks start at a joint, not in open roof: chimney flashing (1), vent pipe boots (2), skylights (3) and the eave edge (4). Each is rebuilt when we re-roof.
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Down to the deck
On an older house a tear-off shows the original deck. We replace soft or rotted boards, then cover the deck with underlayment before the roofing goes on.
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What a re-roof in Reseda replaces
Finish roofing (1), underlayment and flashing (2), and any rotted deck (3) or damaged rafters (4). The wood repairs are done by the same crew, under the same contract.
Roofing services in Reseda
Every service is available in Reseda, with deck, framing and fascia repairs under the same contract.
Roof replacement
Full tear-off down to the deck and a new roof system on top.
Roof repair
Missing shingles, slipped tiles, cracked flashing and worn sealant.
Roof leak repair
We trace the leak to where water gets in and fix it there.
New roof installation
Roofs for new homes, additions and ADUs.
Roof inspection
A written report with photos before you buy, sell or re-roof.
Asphalt shingle roofing
The most common roof on Valley homes, installed and repaired.
Tile roofing
Clay and concrete tile, set new or repaired tile by tile.
Tile underlayment replacement
We lift the tile, replace the worn layer beneath and relay it.
Metal roofing
Standing seam metal panels for homes and additions.
Flat roofing
Low-slope roofs on homes, garages and apartment buildings.
Fire-rated roofing
Class A roof systems for homes in and near fire zones.
Multifamily and commercial
Apartment buildings and commercial properties.
Reseda roofing questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof a house in Reseda?
Re-roofing in Reseda is permitted through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. LADBS issues a standard re-roof as an express permit with no plan check. We pull the permit and meet the inspector for you.
Does a new roof in Reseda have to be Class A fire rated?
Only if your address is inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, where LADBS requires Class A roofing. The boundary goes parcel by parcel, so we check your address on the state map. Many asphalt shingle, tile and metal roofs are Class A rated in any case.
My chimney was rebuilt after the 1994 earthquake. Does that affect a new roof?
It can. The joint between a chimney and the roof is sealed with metal flashing, and a rebuilt chimney does not always have it lapped correctly. We rebuild that flashing as part of the re-roof.
Roofers near Reseda
Northridge
Our home base. Permits through LADBS.
Encino
Permits through LADBS.
Woodland Hills
Permits through LADBS.
Van Nuys
Permits through LADBS.
Sources for the local facts on this page
- Los Angeles City Planning: SurveyLA, Reseda-West Van Nuys survey report
- LADBS: Express Permits
- LADBS information bulletin: express permits and re-roofing
- LADBS information bulletin: roofing requirements for wood shakes and shingles
- California State Fire Marshal: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps
Local facts last checked on October 2, 2026. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirement with the building department before every job.
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LA General Builders, 8728 Zelzah Ave, Northridge, CA 91325
CSLB Lic #1044686