Tile roof repair, reset, and replacement in Burbank.
49% of the housing in Burbank was built before 1960. On a roof that age, the question is what kind of tile it is: mortar-set clay barrel from that era can't be relaid, and most other tile can.
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What's true about Burbank roofs before we ever get on one.
Public records, not sales copy. Each line links to where it comes from.
What we see on the roofs here: 1920s–1930s bungalows with composition or original clay tile. Postwar tract ranches with shingle and low-slope additions. Rancho-area traditionals with concrete tile. That is from our own work in the area, not a statistic.
- Housing. Median year built for housing in Burbank is 1961. About 70% of it went up before 1980, and 49% before 1960. Single-family homes are 48% of the units. U.S. Census, ACS 2024 5-year
- Permits. City of Burbank Building & Safety. We pull the permit and pass the fee through at cost. department page
- Fire zone. Burbank's hillside parcels in the Verdugo Mountains and the Burbank hills are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, where Chapter 7A requires a Class A roof assembly, ember-resistant vents, and non-combustible flashing (no wood shake). Parcels on the valley floor generally aren't in a VHFHSZ. You can check any parcel on the CAL FIRE hazard-zone viewer. CAL FIRE map
- Climate. California Energy Commission Climate Zone 9. The cool-roof rule applies to flat and low-slope sections only; a pitched tile roof is exempt here. CEC Title 24
What breaks tile. Usually more than one of these.
- Foot traffic. Tile has to be walked on in specific spots. Someone who doesn't know where to step breaks it, and often doesn't say anything.
- Solar crews. Even careful crews break tile, especially older tile that's gotten brittle. Hire installers who work on tile regularly, and have the roof checked after.
- Equipment on the roof. An AC condenser means technicians walking the roof. If you're doing a re-roof or a tile reset, it's worth moving the condenser to the side of the house, or the attic if that works, and taking anything else off the roof that doesn't need to be there.
- Trees. Overhanging branches break tile when they fall. Trim them before it happens.
- Age. Old tile gets brittle, which makes everything above more likely.
Your tile, off and back on, with new underlayment between.
We take the tile off and set it aside, replace damaged wood, install new peel-and-stick underlayment, and put your original tile back. Every stage is photographed by drone, so you see the deck before the tile goes back on.
See more before-and-after drone photosWhat's in writing before we start.
A 10-year workmanship warranty from me, in writing. The manufacturer's warranty on the materials runs 10 to 50 years depending on what goes on your roof; I tell you which applies before you sign. The agreement covers up to 10% wood replacement, with the per-sheet price written in for anything over. California caps the deposit at $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less, and you get three business days to cancel.
Two tile questions we hear in Burbank.
My tile roof is leaking. Do I need a new roof?
Usually not. Most tile leaks start at a broken tile or a pipe sealed with mastic, with old felt underneath letting the water through. If the tile can be lifted, the fix is new underlayment and your original tile back on. The exception is mortar-set clay barrel tile, which can't be relaid without breaking most of it; a serious leak there means a new roof.
Should I move my AC condenser off the roof?
If you're doing a re-roof or a tile reset, it's worth considering. Technicians walking the roof to service it are one of the most common causes of broken tile. The side of the house, or the attic if that works, keeps feet off the tile.
Book your free tile roof inspection in Burbank.
We come out, walk the roof where it can be walked, fly the drone over the rest, and send you a written assessment. No pressure, and no surprises.
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Financing available for qualified homeowners
You don't have to pay for a roof all at once. Financing is available for qualified homeowners, subject to qualification. Written itemized pricing first, financing second. If your re-roof needs a Title 24 cool-roof product, it may also qualify for PACE-style energy financing. Ask us and we'll confirm what applies to your property. How roof financing works in Los Angeles