Roofing contractor in Woodland Hills, CA
Woodland Hills is in the southwest corner of the San Fernando Valley, southwest of our Northridge office. We replace and repair roofs across ZIP codes 91364 and 91367, from the valley floor to the hillside streets south of Ventura Boulevard.
- Area
- Woodland Hills, CA 91364 and 91367
- Building department
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
- Contractor
- LA General Builders, CSLB Lic #1044686
Roof replacement and repair in Woodland Hills
The area was developed mainly in the 1950s and 1960s as single-family neighborhoods of ranch style houses. Building continued south into the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains from the late 1950s through the 1970s.
Woodland Hills recorded 121 degrees at Pierce College on September 6, 2020, reported as the highest temperature on record in Los Angeles County. Heat like that ages roofing from above and below, so attic ventilation and a reflective roof surface both matter here.
Roofing permits in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills
- 121 degreesrecorded on September 6, 2020, the highest temperature on record in Los Angeles County
- >50%of a roof replaced is the point at which LADBS requires a certified cool roof product
- Class Aroofing is required by LADBS inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
According to Los Angeles City Planning, most of the hillside in the southwest Valley lies south of Ventura Boulevard, and most of those hillside areas are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. That describes the hillside part of the community, not the flat valley floor, so we 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. Inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, LADBS requires a Class A roof.
Check an address on the state fire zone map Class A fire-rated roofing
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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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How embers reach a roof
Wind-blown embers start most roof fires. They land on the roof surface (1), blow in through vents (2) and collect in gutters (3). A Class A roof and ember-resistant vents deal with all three.
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What a re-roof in Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills
Every service is available in Woodland Hills, 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.
Woodland Hills roofing questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof a house in Woodland Hills?
Re-roofing in Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills 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.
Which roof handles Woodland Hills heat best?
A cool-rated roof, which reflects more of the sun's heat, over an attic that is ventilated properly. LADBS requires a cool roof product when more than half of a roof is replaced, and cool-rated options exist in shingle, tile and metal.
Roofers near Woodland Hills
West Hills
Permits through LADBS.
Calabasas
Permits through Calabasas Building and Safety.
Encino
Permits through LADBS.
Reseda
Permits through LADBS.
Sources for the local facts on this page
- Los Angeles City Planning: SurveyLA, Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills survey report
- Los Angeles City Planning: Southwest Valley hillsides
- Wikipedia: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles
- 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