Roofing contractor in Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita is north of our Northridge office, over the Newhall Pass, and takes in Valencia, Saugus, Newhall and Canyon Country. We replace and repair roofs across the city, with deck, framing and fascia repairs under the same contract.
- Area
- Santa Clarita, CA 91321, 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355, 91387 and 91390
- Building department
- City of Santa Clarita Building & Safety Division
- Contractor
- LA General Builders, CSLB Lic #1044686
Roof replacement and repair in Santa Clarita
More than 60 percent of the homes in Santa Clarita were built between 1980 and 2009, with little construction before the 1960s. Single-family homes make up 72.8 percent of the housing stock.
Roofs from the 1980s and 1990s are now reaching the end of their first life. On the tile roofs common in planned communities, that usually means the underlayment needs replacing while the tile can be reused.
Roofing permits in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita is its own city. It states that no roof recovering or replacement work may start without a re-roof building permit and an on-site pre-inspection. Roof repairs of less than 10 percent of the roof area or 200 square feet, whichever is less, may be done without a permit. We pull the permit and arrange the inspections.
Fire zones and roof rules in Santa Clarita
- 33,278 acresof Santa Clarita are in the Very High zone on the March 2025 state map, up from 19,498 in 2011
- 22structures were destroyed in the Tick Fire of 2019
- Over 60%of the city's homes were built between 1980 and 2009
Part of Santa Clarita is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The State Fire Marshal's March 2025 map lists 33,278 acres of Very High zone in the city, up from 19,498 acres in 2011. The Tick Fire of 2019 in Canyon Country burned 4,615 acres, destroyed 22 structures and damaged 27.
Santa Clarita requires roof coverings in its fire zone to be Class A and roof coverings elsewhere in the city to be at least Class B. Wood shakes and wood shingles, fire-treated or not, are not allowed.
Check an address on the state fire zone map Class A fire-rated roofing
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Tile roofs: the layer beneath wears out first
The tile sheds most of the rain, but the underlayment beneath it keeps the house dry. We lift the tile, renew that layer and relay the same tile.
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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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita
Every service is available in Santa Clarita, 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.
Santa Clarita roofing questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof a house in Santa Clarita?
Yes. The city requires a re-roof building permit and an on-site pre-inspection before roof recovering or replacement starts. Only repairs of less than 10 percent of the roof area or 200 square feet, whichever is less, are exempt.
What is the pre-inspection Santa Clarita requires?
Before a re-roof starts, a city inspector looks at the existing roof on site. We schedule that visit, along with the later inspections, so the job is signed off at the end.
Does a new roof in Santa Clarita have to be Class A fire rated?
Inside the city's fire zone, yes. Elsewhere in Santa Clarita the minimum is Class B. Wood shakes and shingles are not allowed anywhere in the city. We check which applies to your address.
Roofers near Santa Clarita
Granada Hills
Permits through LADBS.
Porter Ranch
Permits through LADBS.
Northridge
Our home base. Permits through LADBS.
Sources for the local facts on this page
- City of Santa Clarita: Building & Safety
- City of Santa Clarita: re-roof requirements
- City of Santa Clarita: 2021-2029 Housing Element
- State Fire Marshal: 2025 local responsibility area acreage, Los Angeles County cities
- CAL FIRE: Tick Fire
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