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Fast, Reliable Roofing Company Across Burbank
Roofing Company work in Burbank runs $450 – $1,800 for most repairs, $9,000 – $22,000 for a full replacement, and $14,000 – $34,000 for metal roofing on a typical 1,200 – 1,800 sq ft ranch or Minimal Traditional home. Most Burbank homes we walk were built between 1940 and 1965, which means flat or low-slope roofs, original 2×6 rafters, and decades of San Fernando Valley sun on the decking. We know what that means when a contractor opens a roof: framing that needs attention, ventilation that never worked, and building code upgrades the city requires before the permit closes. If you want the real story on your roof, call (361) 320-9467. We’ll put a plan on paper before any work starts.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Burbank’s Preferred Roofing Company
Burbank homeowners call Brennan Roofing because we operate under The Garrison Standard, and that standard does not waver. A written price goes in your hand before any work begins. No number moves at the door. Background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive inside the promised window, and a live person answers our phones around the clock – no voicemail, no callback queue. That matters when a Magnolia Park homeowner discovers a leak at 7 a.m. on a Sunday in January.
We are an independently owned and operated member of the Garrison Partners family, founded in 2000. That means you are not dealing with a faceless national chain. You are dealing with a local crew that reports to Travis Oakley, and a team that has torn off enough 1950s built-up roofs in Burbank to know exactly what hides underneath them. Every job, from a single flashing repair to a full tear-off, carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: in writing, for one full year, and we come back free if it fails.
Metal Roof Installation in Burbank
Metal Roof Installation on a Burbank mid-century home typically runs $14,000 – $34,000, and the first question we ask is whether the existing roof is flat or pitched. Most 1950s ranch homes in Burbank have flat or very low-slope roofs, which changes the metal system you choose. Standing seam is a good fit for roofs with at least a 3:12 pitch. On low-slope or flat roofs, we move toward metal retrofit systems designed to handle ponding water without relying on standing seam’s drainage angle. We source our metal from Atlas and Tamko lines, among others, and we explain the differences before you commit to anything.
When Metal Makes Sense on a Valley Roof
Burbank summers routinely push past 100°F, and metal reflects heat in a way asphalt shingles cannot. That said, the energy benefit depends on the roof slope and whether the home gets direct afternoon sun. On a 1954 ranch in Magnolia Park, our crew tore off a dead built-up roof over the original decking and found the low parapet flashing rusted through, ponding at the southeast valley, and attic ventilation limited to two gable vents. We re-decked the worst sheets, installed ice and water shield along the parapet and valleys, added a ridge vent with matching soffit intakes, and capped it with a Title 24-compliant cool membrane – all approved in writing before we started. Two winters later, no callbacks.
What the Metal Quote Includes
A metal quote from Brennan Roofing includes the tear-off of the existing roof, new underlayment rated for the system, metal panels or retrofit sheets, flashing at every penetration, drip edge, and a written line-item price before work starts. It also includes the permit and the code upgrades that come with Title 24 reflectivity requirements. That is the part most quotes leave vague. We do not leave it vague.
Residential Roofing in Burbank
Residential Roofing in Burbank means dealing with the valley’s largest concentration of original 1950s built-up roofs on 2×6-rafter mid-century ranches. Most low-slope tear-offs here end with a full framing and ventilation upgrade, not just a membrane swap. The housing stock is largely Minimal Traditional and ranch-style homes in the 1,200 – 1,800 sq ft range, and many still have their original roof framing. When we replace a roof on these homes, we inspect the rafters, the decking, the parapet walls, and the attic before we hand you a final number. A full residential replacement in Burbank runs $9,000 – $22,000, with the final figure driven by condition of the decking, roof slope, number of penetrations, and whether we are matching existing flashings or re-building them.
Why Decking Drives the Price
The single biggest reason a Burbank remodel quote moves is what we find when the old roof comes off. Rotted decking is common because original built-up roofs trapped moisture against the sheathing for decades. We price decking as a written allowance in the contract, so you know the per-sheet cost before we start. If we find rot, you approve the replacement in writing before we touch it. We do not hand you a change order after the fact.
Ventilation and Code Upgrades
Burbank homes from 1940 – 1965 were built with little attic ventilation. Many have just two gable vents. When we replace a roof, we size the ridge vent and soffit intakes to modern standards. That is not an upsell. It is what prevents the membrane from cooking in a 105°F July and failing before its time. It is also what the city’s permit process expects to see.
Trusted Brands We Service in Burbank
Brennan Roofing installs materials from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, and Tamko. For Burbank flat and low-slope roofs specifically, we lean on Atlas and Tamko for cool-roof-compliant membranes and metal retrofit systems, and GAF for architectural shingles on the pitched homes in the Rancho and Magnolia Park neighborhoods. We do not push a brand. We explain what each system does on a valley roof, what the Title 24 reflectivity rating is, and what the warranty covers. Our Roofing Company team stocks common replacement parts locally, so a flashing repair on a 1950s built-up roof does not wait a week for a shipment.
Common Roofing Company Problems We See in Burbank Homes
- Failed parapet flashings on built-up roofs. Original 1950s low parapet walls were flashed with materials that rust through. The first winter rain finds every weak point, which is why Burbank roofers get a rush of emergency calls every November through January.
- Ponding on low-slope roofs. Flat and near-flat roofs on mid-century homes drain poorly once the original membrane sags. Ponding water accelerates membrane failure and backs up under flashings.
- Rotted decking hidden under a “new” roof. Some roofers install shingles or membrane over rotted sheathing. The roof looks fine for a season, then leaks at the same penetrations. We replace decking before we put anything over it.
- Undersized ventilation on 2×6 rafter homes. Homes built in the 1940s – 60s often have shallow rafter bays and almost no intake ventilation. That heat load shortens the life of any roofing system, which we call out in every inspection.
Pricing for Roofing Company in Burbank, CA
What a Burbank roof job costs, in real numbers: minor repairs like a single flashing or shingle patch run $450 – $900. A more involved repair with decking replacement runs $900 – $1,800. Full replacement on a 1,200 – 1,800 sq ft mid-century home runs $9,000 – $22,000, with the biggest variables being decking condition, roof slope, number of penetrations, and code-triggered upgrades like ridge vents and cool-roof membranes. Metal roofing runs $14,000 – $34,000, depending on system type and whether we are re-decking. Every Brennan Roofing quote is a written, line-item price. It does not move at the door, and it includes the permit. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule a free estimate. We’ll inspect the roof, explain what we found, and put the number on paper before you decide anything.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burbank
Our crews serve the communities around Burbank, including Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, and La Canada Flintridge. If you are in one of those areas and need a Roofing Company in Burbank that shows up when promised and prices in writing, call us. We coordinate dispatch and scheduling from our Los Angeles office, and our crews work Burbank and the surrounding neighborhoods every week.
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 Roofing Company in Burbank
Yes, in nearly every case. Burbank enforces Title 24 energy standards, which require cool-roof reflectivity documentation on most re-roofing permits for low-slope homes. We handle that paperwork as part of the job. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll walk you through the specific compliance requirements for your roof.
The typical list: rotted decking under the old built-up membrane, failed parapet flashing, ponding areas at the low end of the roof, and attic ventilation limited to two gable vents. We price all of that as written allowances in the contract, so you know the per-sheet and per-line-item cost before we start. Nothing gets added without your written approval.
We price by job, not by square. Square-foot pricing hides what actually matters: decking condition, parapet height, number of penetrations, ventilation work, and Title 24 compliance. A by-job price means the number on your estimate is the number you pay. Call (361) 320-9467 for a written, line-item quote.
On a pitched roof with decent rafters, yes. Metal reflects valley heat, lasts longer than shingles, and handles UV exposure better. On a flat or low-slope roof, a standing-seam system is not the right fit, and we will tell you that. The right metal retrofit on a Burbank flat roof runs $14,000 – $34,000, and our quotes include everything.
Because that is when the first sustained rains hit roofs that have been drying and cracking through six months of 90 – 105°F heat. Parapet flashings already weak from rust give way, ponding areas from the prior winter re-form, and decking that was barely holding on finally saturates. We stay busy in Burbank every November for that reason. If you see a water spot on your ceiling this winter, call (361) 320-9467. We answer live, and we’ll get someone to you.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Burbank, CA under The Garrison Standard.






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