Tile roof repair, reset, and replacement in El Monte.
40% of the housing in El Monte 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 El Monte 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: composition shingle on the postwar ranches. Modified bitumen or TPO on the small commercial buildings. That is from our own work in the area, not a statistic.
- Housing. Median year built for housing in El Monte is 1965. About 70% of it went up before 1980, and 40% before 1960. Single-family homes are 63% of the units. U.S. Census, ACS 2024 5-year
- Permits. City of El Monte Building & Safety. We pull the permit and pass the fee through at cost. department page
- Fire zone. El Monte is flat San Gabriel Valley floor and isn't in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so a standard Class A roof is typical. Confirm your specific parcel. 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 we do that other roofers skip.
We don't use felt. Some roofers still put old tar paper under new tile to save money. Installed perfectly it can work, but it leaves no margin when a tile breaks. We use self-adhered underlayment rated for the heat under tile.
We don't replace old materials with the same old materials. The point of a re-roof is to leave the roof better than we found it.
We take the details seriously, because that's where leaks start: chimney flashing. Pan flashing at corners and transitions. Proper overlap of the underlayment. Pipes and vents flashed correctly and sealed with roof-rated silicone, not black mastic.
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 El Monte.
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.
Will the replacement tiles match my old ones?
Close, not identical. Some tiles break during removal. We replace them with new ones matched as closely as we can, but new tile next to old tile won't match perfectly, and we say that up front.
Book your free tile roof inspection in El Monte.
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.
CSLB Lic. #1137536 · C-39 Roofing · Bonded · Insured
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