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Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement Across Tujunga
A full roof replacement in Tujunga typically runs $12,000 to $28,000 for a standard single-family home, with architectural shingle tear-offs landing in the $14,000 to $22,000 range most often. Flat roof replacements in Tujunga run $9,000 to $18,000 depending on decking condition and access. We serve the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes, and we know Tujunga’s steep foothill streets well enough to plan haul-off and staging before we ever put a ladder up.
Call (866) 321-6172 and we’ll schedule an inspection first. That’s how we work: we inspect, we tell you what’s actually going on, and then we recommend. You decide from there.
Why Van Nuys Roofing Co Is Tujunga’s Preferred Roof Replacement Company
The thing that separates us in Tujunga is that we are not tied to one shingle brand. We install GAF, CertainTeed, and Tamko, among others. That means when we recommend a material for your Foothill Boulevard home or a canyon lot off of Tujunga Canyon Road, the recommendation is driven by your roof and your budget, not a supplier contract. We know the technical installation requirements for each product line, which matters when you’re re-sheeting a deck on a 1960s ranch that’s been patched three times.
Rick Dominguez started this company with a simple rule: inspect first, recommend second. We offer standalone roof inspections in Tujunga with no repair purchase required. If your roof has five good years left, we’ll tell you that. If it needs replacing before the next Santa Ana season, we’ll tell you that too, and we’ll show you photos so you can see exactly what we’re seeing.
Our Roof Replacement team handles everything in-house: tear-off, decking repair, underlayment, flashing, shingle installation, and final cleanup. You won’t be coordinating between a roofer, a haul-off crew, and a gutter contractor. One crew, one schedule, one point of contact.
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Flat Roof Replacement in Tujunga
Flat Roof Replacement work in Tujunga usually involves homes with low-slope additions, carports, patio covers, or mid-century builds originally designed with built-up or torch-down roofs. Tujunga’s heat is brutal on these systems. Summer rooftop temperatures in the foothills hit 140°F or higher, and the UV breaks down old modified bitumen and single-ply membranes faster than people expect. We see blistered surfaces, split seams at the parapet walls, and ponding water after winter rains.
Flat roof replacement in Tujunga runs $9,000 to $18,000. The spread depends on decking condition, whether old layers have to come off, and the size and shape of the footprint. A small carport patch job on a flat deck might land near the low end. A full tear-off on a 1,500-square-foot addition with rotted OSB near the scuppers goes higher.
Torch-Down Replacement
Older Tujunga homes frequently have torch-down roofs that are now 20 to 25 years old, well past design life. We tear it down to the deck, check for rot, then install a new membrane with proper slope correction where water has been ponding.
Single-Ply and TPO
When decking and structural condition allow, we install TPO or coated single-ply systems that reflect more UV than dark torch-down, which helps attic temperatures during Tujunga’s July and August heat. Manufacturer warranty eligibility comes with several of these systems, and we’ll walk you through which options qualify.
Roof Installation in Tujunga
Roof Installation work in Tujunga is often part of a larger addition or accessory dwelling unit project, and we coordinate with the general contractor so the roof goes on in sequence with framing and rough-in. Full Roof Installation for new construction or a detached ADU in Tujunga runs $13,000 to $30,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and material. Steep-pitched roofs cost more because of the labor involved in staging and safety.
Tujunga’s terrain plays into every install. Narrow canyon-adjacent lots frequently mean no crane access and no dumpster placement at the house. We stage materials on the street and haul up by hand when we have to. It’s slower, but it’s honest work, and we price it correctly up front instead of surprising you with a change order.
Asphalt Shingle Install
Asphalt shingle installation is the most common roof we put on Tujunga homes. We install architectural shingles with wind-rated nailing patterns rated for the gust loads we see in the canyon. The cost for a tear-off and new architectural shingle roof on a typical 1,400-square-foot rancher in Tujunga starts around $14,000.
Roof Decking Replacement
Roof decking replacement is where Tujunga’s older housing stock causes the most surprises. Wood-shake homes from the 1940s and 1950s often have 1×4 or 1×6 spaced sheathing that’s been baked, split, or patched over the decades. New shingles cannot be properly nailed to it. We re-sheet with OSB or plywood as needed, and we’ll show you photos of every section we replace, so you’re never paying for decking work that wasn’t actually done.
Trusted Brands We Service in Tujunga
We are fluent in seven major roofing material brands: GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. If it goes on a roof, we know it. That matters in Tujunga because your material choice has to balance fire-hardening requirements, UV resistance, and wind performance. We’ll show you side-by-side product comparisons and manufacturer warranty eligibility across multiple brands, so you’re choosing with real information rather than being steered toward whatever single brand a roofer stocks at their warehouse.
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AfterCommon Roof Replacement Problems We See in Tujunga Homes
- Legacy wood-shake roofs hiding rot and multiple layers. Many Tujunga homes were built as foothill cabins and have accumulated two or three layers of roofing over the decades. Tear-offs frequently reveal decking that needs full re-sheeting, which adds labor and material to the job.
- UV-baked asphalt shingles that should have been replaced years ago. Tujunga’s inland foothill summers are hotter than coastal LA, and asphalt shingle granules loosen and wash into gutters at a faster rate. By the time we’re called, the shingles are often brittle and cracking at the edges.
- Wind-lifted edges and ridge caps from Santa Ana events. Seasonal Santa Ana winds find every loose nail and worn sealant strip on older roofs. We see lifted shingle tabs, torn ridge caps, and displaced tile at least a few times every fall in Tujunga.
- Flashing failures at the chimneys and dormers of mid-century builds. Tujunga’s housing stock includes a lot of post-WWII construction with original galvanized flashing. That hardware is at the end of its service life, and we replace it with stainless or properly lapped aluminum flashing on every job.
Pricing for Roof Replacement in Tujunga, CA
Here are the numbers we quote most often. Full tear-off and architectural shingle replacement on a standard Tujunga home: $14,000 to $22,000. Flat roof replacement: $9,000 to $18,000. New construction roof installation: $13,000 to $30,000. Roof decking re-sheet, when needed: $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot, added to the base tear-off price. Steep-pitch access and manual haul-off due to narrow streets add 10% to 20% compared to a flat suburban lot.
The free estimate we give you is a written, line-item quote. No vague allowances, no “change order later” games. Call (866) 321-6172 and we’ll walk the roof with you and give you real numbers for your specific house.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tujunga
Our Roof Replacement in Tujunga crews regularly work in Sunland, La Crescenta-Montrose, Shadow Hills, and Burbank. If you’re in one of those neighboring areas and need an honest roof assessment, the same inspection-first standard applies.
Serving Tujunga, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tujunga area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roof Replacement in Tujunga
Yes, the City of Los Angeles requires a permit for full roof replacement, including re-sheeting, and Tujunga falls within the Los Angeles jurisdiction. Fire-rated materials are required in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which includes large portions of Tujunga’s foothill areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Class A rated shingles are the standard for replacement roofs. We pull permits on every job and the final inspection gets passed before we consider the project closed. Call (866) 321-6172 and we’ll check your specific address against the current fire zone maps before you commit to a material.
Steep, narrow streets in lower Tujunga Canyon and along Apperson Street often mean we cannot place a dumpster at the curb, and a lift or crane is out of the question. That forces manual tear-off and haul-down, which adds 10% to 20% to the labor line compared to a similar home in a flat Burbank neighborhood. Contractors who don’t know Tujunga underquote this and then hit you with a change order. We quote for it from the start. Call (866) 321-6172 for a written quote that accounts for access realities, not a generic square-foot price.
For most Tujunga homes, a Class A fire-rated architectural asphalt shingle with high wind ratings is the best cost-to-performance choice. GAF and CertainTeed both have lines that meet the fire code requirement and hold up under Tujunga’s UV load. If you want to go heavier, Boral’s stone-coated steel or tile profiles add significant fire resistance and lifespan. We’ll show you the warranty differences across brands and what each material actually costs on your roof. Call (866) 321-6172 and we’ll walk through options with prices on paper, not a sales pitch.
In Tujunga, wood-shake roofs almost always need full tear-off. Building code limits overlay on shake, and the decking underneath is frequently spaced sheathing that cannot hold new shingles without re-sheeting. We sometimes find severely curled, cracked, or ember-damaged shakes hiding structural rot underneath. Tear it off, inspect the structure, re-sheet, and start clean. Call (866) 321-6172 and we’ll assess what’s under your shake roof and price the tear-off and re-sheet accurately.
Santa Ana winds hit Tujunga’s canyon corridors with gusts that will find every weak nail. That’s why we install shingles with six-nail wind-rated patterns, not the four-nail minimum, and we add extra sealant strips at the ridges and eaves. Loose flashing and missing ridge caps get fully replaced, not patched. If your neighborhood is a known wind corridor near the Hansen Dam pass, we’ll spec accordingly. Call (866) 321-6172 for a roof replacement quote that accounts for wind, UV, and fire code all at once.
Written by Rick Dominguez, Owner at Van Nuys Roofing Co, serving Tujunga and the northern Los Angeles foothill communities.