Roofing contractor in Malibu, CA
Malibu runs along the coast below the Santa Monica Mountains, in the 90265 ZIP code. We install Class A roofs on fire rebuilds and replace and repair roofs on standing homes, with materials chosen for both fire and salt air.
- Area
- Malibu, CA 90265
- Building department
- City of Malibu Community Development Department, Building Safety Division
- Contractor
- LA General Builders, CSLB Lic #1044686
Roof replacement and repair in Malibu
The City of Malibu's housing element reports that about 79 percent of the city's housing was built before 1990. Single-family detached homes make up about 68 percent of all units.
Salt air is hard on metal. Near the ocean we use aluminum for metal roofing and pay attention to the fasteners and flashing, which corrode first.
Roofing permits in Malibu
Malibu is its own city. Its residential re-roof policy states that all roofing installations, whether a new roof or a re-roof, require a building permit before any work begins. Permits come from the City of Malibu Building Safety Division. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Fire zones and roof rules in Malibu
- 11,551 acresof Malibu are in the Very High zone, with none in the lower zones
- Over 700Malibu properties lost structures in the Palisades Fire of January 2025
- 488Malibu homes were destroyed in the Woolsey Fire of 2018, according to ABC7
The State Fire Marshal's 2025 figures put 11,551 acres of Malibu in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and none in the lower zones. A city ordinance records that the Franklin Fire of December 9, 2024 destroyed structures on at least 38 properties and the Palisades Fire of January 7, 2025 on more than 700 properties in Malibu. The Woolsey Fire of November 2018 destroyed 488 Malibu homes, according to ABC7.
Malibu's residential re-roof policy requires all roofing material to be rated Class A and prohibits wood shakes and shingles within city limits.
Check an address on the state fire zone map Class A fire-rated roofing
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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 Malibu 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.
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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.
Roofing services in Malibu
Every service is available in Malibu, 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.
Malibu roofing questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof a house in Malibu?
Yes. The City of Malibu's residential re-roof policy states that all roofing installations, new or re-roof, require a building permit before work begins. We pull it from the Building Safety Division.
Does a new roof in Malibu have to be Class A fire rated?
Yes. Malibu's re-roof policy requires all roofing material to be rated Class A and prohibits wood shakes and shingles anywhere in the city.
Which metal roof holds up best near the ocean?
Aluminum. It resists salt air better than coated steel, and it costs more. We use it for standing seam roofs close to the water, with matching aluminum flashing.
Roofers near Malibu
Pacific Palisades
Permits through LADBS.
Calabasas
Permits through Calabasas Building and Safety.
Thousand Oaks
Permits through Thousand Oaks Building Division.
Sources for the local facts on this page
- City of Malibu: Building Safety
- City of Malibu: residential re-roof policy
- City of Malibu: 2021-2029 Housing Element
- State Fire Marshal: 2025 local responsibility area acreage, Los Angeles County cities
- City of Malibu: urgency ordinance on fire rebuilds
- ABC7: rebuilding Malibu
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