Laguna Beach, CA
Roof repair quotes from Laguna Beach contractors
The expensive part of a roof leak is almost never the roof. It is the insulation, the drywall and the framing that got wet on the way to the ceiling stain.
Or call (949) 730-0369Describe the repair job
Three questions, then the address. Up to three Laguna Beach contractors who do this work.
Your request is in.
We are matching it now against roofing contractors working in Laguna Beach and the surrounding area.
- Today, usually within the hour. The first contractor calls or texts the number you gave us. ASAP requests go out first.
- Up to three of them, no more. We cap it at three so you can compare without your phone melting.
- They come and look. Estimates are given after somebody has been on the roof, not over the phone.
- You decide, or you do not. There is nothing to cancel and nothing to pay us.
If you do not hear anything today, check your voicemail and spam folder — contractors often call from a mobile number.
Before you let anybody on the roof
The things worth pinning down on a repair job. A contractor who has not raised them has not looked properly.
- What it would cost to replace instead, so you can compare like for like
- What the repair does to any remaining manufacturer warranty
- Where the water is actually getting in, not just where it is showing up
- Whether matching material is still available in your colour
- Whether the surrounding material has enough life left to be worth tying into
Leaks rarely start where the stain is. Water travels along the underside of the deck and down a rafter before it drops, which is why a repair that goes straight to the discoloured patch usually fails twice.
Expect the contractor to want to look before quoting. Anybody willing to price a leak repair over the phone is guessing, and the guess will be high.
Ask directly: how much life is left in the covering? A contractor who will give you a straight number, and say why, is worth more than one who is cheapest.
Locally
The failure that leads here is old houses carrying more layers, and more surprises, than the estimate assumed. Cottages from the 1920s to the 1950s have usually been re-roofed over rather than stripped. What is under the top layer decides the real price, and nobody knows what that is until the tear-off starts.
About repair here
What does a new roof cost in Laguna Beach?
Most quotes here for a standard asphalt replacement come in around $16,000 to $36,500. That assumes one layer to remove and sound decking. Every quote you get should say in writing what happens if the decking is not sound.
Are gutters included in a re-roof?
Normally a separate line. It is the one add-on that genuinely costs less when done at the same time.
How long should a roof last here?
An architectural asphalt roof is rated for twenty-five to thirty years and, in this climate, tends to land at the lower end of that. Tile and metal go much further, provided what is underneath them is maintained.
Can I stay in the house while it is done?
Yes, though it is loud, and things will fall off shelves in the garage. Move cars out of the driveway and take anything fragile off the walls of the top floor.
Ready for a real number?
Three questions, about a minute, and up to three Laguna Beach contractors come back to you.