Roofing contractor in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena is east of our Northridge office, in the San Gabriel Valley below Altadena. We replace and repair roofs across ZIP codes 91101 through 91107, from Craftsman bungalows to hillside homes along the Arroyo Seco.
- Area
- Pasadena, CA 91101 through 91107
- Building department
- City of Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division
- Contractor
- LA General Builders, CSLB Lic #1044686
Roof replacement and repair in Pasadena
Pasadena's housing element notes that many homes in the city are 50 years old or older. The Craftsman era is well represented, including Bungalow Heaven, a landmark district of about 800 small Craftsman homes built from 1900 to 1930.
Roofs on houses of that age often sit on spaced boards, and the wide Craftsman eaves leave rafter tails and eave boards exposed to the weather. We sheath the roof with a solid deck where one is needed and repair the eaves as part of the job. Homes in a landmark district can need design review before exterior work, so tell us if yours is in one.
Roofing permits in Pasadena
Pasadena is its own city, so permits come from the City of Pasadena Building and Safety Division through its Permit Center. The city says a building permit is required for most construction projects. We confirm the re-roof requirement with the Permit Center, pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Fire zones and roof rules in Pasadena
- 4,610Pasadena properties are in the Very High zone on the March 2025 state map
- About 800Craftsman homes built from 1900 to 1930 make up the Bungalow Heaven landmark district
- Class Bis the minimum roof fire rating Pasadena allows anywhere in the city
Part of Pasadena is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The March 2025 State Fire Marshal map places 4,610 properties in the Very High zone, generally in the Arroyo Seco, west and north of the 210 freeway, and in east Pasadena. The Eaton Fire, which began on January 7, 2025, destroyed portions of Pasadena.
Pasadena's municipal code requires every roof covering to be at least Class B and prohibits wood roof covering on any structure in the very high, high and moderate fire hazard severity zones.
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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Every service is available in Pasadena, 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.
Pasadena roofing questions
Who issues roofing permits in Pasadena?
The City of Pasadena Building and Safety Division, through its Permit Center. The city says a building permit is required for most construction projects, and we confirm the requirement for your re-roof and pull the permit.
Does a new roof in Pasadena have to be fire rated?
Yes. Pasadena's municipal code requires every roof covering to be at least Class B, and it prohibits wood roofing in the city's fire hazard severity zones. We install Class A systems, which exceed that minimum.
Can you re-roof a Craftsman bungalow without changing how it looks?
Yes. We keep the roofline and the exposed eave details, repair rafter tails and eave boards where they have rotted, and choose roofing that suits the house. In a landmark district we check with the city whether the work needs design review first.
Roofers near Pasadena
Altadena
Permits through LA County Building and Safety.
Burbank
Permits through Burbank Building & Safety.
Sources for the local facts on this page
- City of Pasadena: Building and Safety
- City of Pasadena: apply for a permit
- City of Pasadena: Ordinance 7407
- City of Pasadena: fire hazard severity zone report, June 2025
- City of Pasadena: 2021-2029 Housing Element
- Wikipedia: Pasadena, California
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