Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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Roofing in Burbank means dealing with flat and low-slope roofs on mid-century homes built mostly between 1940 and 1965. These ranch-style and Minimal Traditional houses sit in the San Fernando Valley, where summer heat regularly passes 100°F and UV exposure wears down roofing materials faster than in coastal Los Angeles. Brennan Roofing handles roof installation, repair, and inspection across Burbank with written pricing before any work starts. Call (361) 320-9467 to talk through what your roof needs.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock is largely mid-century: thousands of 1,200 to 1,800 square foot ranch-style and Minimal Traditional homes built between 1940 and 1965. Many of these have flat or very low-slope roofs, original 2×6 rafters, and little attic ventilation. That combination means heat builds up under the roof deck, and when rain does arrive, any flaw in waterproofing shows up fast.
The flat-roof reality drives most of what we do in Burbank. Built-up roofs and modified bitumen systems were standard on these houses, and decades of intense UV exposure break down those membranes. We also see failing flashing at low parapet walls in the Rancho and Magnolia Park neighborhoods, where original 1950s roofs leak only after the first real winter rain. Every November through January, the same pattern repeats: a homeowner finds a ceiling stain, and the flashing at the parapet is the culprit.
Burbank also enforces some of the strictest cool-roof and Title 24 energy requirements in Southern California. That affects material selection on almost every job. A replacement roof here has to handle both waterproofing and reflectivity compliance, which is a different conversation than a simple shingle swap in a cooler climate.
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a roof that needs replacing, or a leak that needs to be found and fixed fast. Roof inspections often come first, especially before a home sale or after a heavy rain season.
Roofing Company in Burbank
Full roof replacement in Burbank usually means tearing off an old built-up or modified bitumen system and installing a new membrane with proper taper for drainage. Because of the city’s Title 24 cool-roof requirements, we walk through reflective material options from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and IKO so homeowners choose a system that will pass inspection and last. The price goes on paper before any work begins. Learn more on our Roofing Company in Burbank page.
Roof Repair in Burbank
Repair work in Burbank often centers on flashings, ponding areas, and cracked membranes on low-slope roofs. A small leak at a parapet wall can travel far from the original entry point, which is why we trace the water path before cutting anything open. We document what we find, give you a written price, and do the repair the same way we’d do a full replacement: with the materials and methods specified up front. Details are on our Roof Repair in Burbank page.
Roof Inspection in Burbank
Burbank homeowners ask for roof inspections before buying or selling a house, and also after winter rains expose hidden problems. We check the membrane, flashings, drainage, and all penetrations like vents and plumbing stacks. Because so many local roofs are flat, we also look for ponding water and UV damage that a shingle inspection would never catch. You get a written report in plain language. See what an inspection covers on our Roof Inspection in Burbank page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We install and repair roofs using materials from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. For Burbank’s flat-roof stock, that often means modified bitumen and single-ply membranes from these manufacturers. We source what the job requires locally, which keeps most projects on schedule. See our brands for details on the product lines we carry.
Pricing for Roofers in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Flat-roof repair (single leak at flashing or parapet) | $350 – $900 |
| Built-up roof repair (patch and reseal membrane) | $450 – $1,100 |
| Modified bitumen roof repair | $500 – $1,300 |
| Shingle repair (small section replacement) | $300 – $750 |
| Roof inspection | $150 – $400 |
| Full flat-roof replacement (per square foot) | $8 – $14 |
| Full low-slope roof replacement (per square foot) | $7 – $12 |
| Parapet wall flashing replacement | $400 – $1,000 |
| Roof drain and scupper repair | $350 – $850 |
| Underlayment replacement (localized section) | $400 – $1,000 |
| Cool-roof coating application (per square foot) | $2 – $5 |
What pushes a Burbank roof job higher is usually the decking underneath. On original 1940s and 1950s homes, we regularly find rotted 2×6 rafters or water-damaged sheathing once the old roofing comes off. That’s why we never give a verbal-only price: the number goes on paper before tear-off begins, and it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
Our crews work throughout Burbank, from the Rancho area’s mid-century ranch homes to the Minimal Traditional houses in Magnolia Park, Chandler Bike Path area, and the Verdugo foothills. We handle both flat-roof and low-slope jobs in every part of the city.
- Rancho
- Magnolia Park
- Chandler Bike Path area
- Verdugo foothills
- North Burbank
Most Burbank roof inspections and repair estimates are scheduled within a few business days, with the written price delivered the same visit.
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Beyond Burbank, our crews cover nearby San Fernando Valley and northeast Los Angeles cities. If you’re in Glendale, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Studio City, CA, or La Canada Flintridge, CA, we can help with the same written-price process and the same guarantee.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Roofers in Burbank
Yes. Burbank requires building permits for full roof replacements, and the job must meet Title 24 cool-roof standards. We handle the permit paperwork as part of the written estimate, so you’ll see the line item before work begins. Repairs that do not change the roof structure usually do not need a permit.
Most flat-roof replacements on Burbank’s 1,200 to 1,800 square foot homes take two to four days, depending on the decking condition and how many old layers need removing. Weather delays are rare outside winter rain windows, but we build that into the schedule up front.
In most cases, yes. We work with flat and low-slope systems that fit the original architecture, including modified bitumen and single-ply membranes that meet Burbank’s cool-roof rules. We also match flashing details typical of the 1950s built-up roofs common in Rancho and Magnolia Park, so the finished job looks right for the house.
If you have a question we didn’t cover, or you’re ready to get a written price, call (361) 320-9467. We answer live, and every estimate is free.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Burbank Customers Say
"Replaced the underlayment and drip edge as well as shingles. Many roofers skip that. Everything was explained in writing."
- Barry F."Crew lead is a veteran and runs the job like it. Showed up at 7 sharp, tarped the garden, tore off the old roof, and had the new shingles on by the end of day two."
- Joe K."Replaced a rotted fascia board along with the roof edge. Matches the trim."
- Lou H.