Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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Roofing in Van Nuys means dealing with a specific set of conditions: post-war ranch homes with original framing, valley heat that pushes shingles past their limit, and older decking that often needs full replacement before new roofing can go down. We work on these houses every week, and we know what they need. If you’re looking for a straight answer on cost or condition, call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll walk you through it without any pressure.
Why Van Nuys Homes Are Different
Most of Van Nuys was built between the 1940s and 1960s, which means single-story ranch layouts, low-pitch roofs, and wood-frame construction that predates modern sheathing standards. A lot of these homes still have the original 1×6 skip sheathing under the roofing, spaced boards rather than solid plywood. When we tear off an old roof in neighborhoods near Van Nuys Boulevard, we often have to install new plywood sheathing before the underlayment goes down, because current building code won’t pass a roof over spaced boards. That step adds cost and time, but skipping it means the new roof fails inspection, and nobody benefits from that.
The climate is the other factor. Van Nuys routinely sits 10 to 15 degrees hotter than coastal Los Angeles in summer, with highs above 100°F and UV exposure that bakes shingles until they crack and curl. Original paper-backed asphalt shingles from the 1950s are long past their service life, and the valley’s thermal expansion cycles mean most jobs here require a full tear-off rather than an overlay. You can’t lay new shingles over brittle, aged underlayment and expect it to hold through the next Santa Ana wind event. The houses near Van Nuys Boulevard and the older tracts east of the 405 are where we see this most often.
Our Main Van Nuys Services
Most Van Nuys homeowners call us for one of three things: a roof that needs replacing, a leak or damaged section that needs repair, or an inspection before buying or selling a home. Each has its own page with full pricing and process details.
Roofing Company in Van Nuys
Full roof replacement in Van Nuys usually starts with a tear-off, because the original decking underneath is rarely sound enough to reuse. We remove the old shingles and underlayment, inspect the framing, install new plywood sheathing where the old skip sheathing won’t pass code, then build the roof back with new underlayment, drip edge, flashing, and shingles. Written price comes first, before any work starts. Roofing Company in Van Nuys
Roof Repair in Van Nuys
Repairs here range from replacing cracked or blown-off shingles after Santa Ana winds to fixing flashing around chimneys and vents where valley heat has caused sealant to fail. We also see leak repairs where the original paper backing has disintegrated under decades of UV exposure. Every repair gets a written price and the same one-year guarantee as a full roof. Roof Repair in Van Nuys
Roof Inspection in Van Nuys
An inspection on a Van Nuys home gives you a written report on what’s above you, including shingle condition, flashing, underlayment, and whether the decking is solid or needs replacement. That matters a lot here, because houses with original skip sheathing can look fine from the ground while hiding a deck that won’t pass inspection. Roof Inspection in Van Nuys
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 Van Nuys
We install materials from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning, among others, and we stock the common parts locally so a repair isn’t waiting on a shipment from out of state. Our brands page explains the differences in plain English so you can choose without guessing.
Pricing for Roofers in Van Nuys, CA
| Service | Typical range in Van Nuys |
|---|---|
| Full roof replacement (tear-off and reroof, ranch home) | $8,500 – $14,000 |
| Full roof replacement (two-story, larger home) | $14,000 – $22,000 |
| Shingle repair (small, isolated damage) | $350 – $650 |
| Leak repair (flashing, vent, or valley) | $400 – $900 |
| Plywood sheathing replacement (per 4×8 sheet installed) | $85 – $130 |
| Drip edge replacement (per linear foot) | $6 – $12 |
| Underlayment replacement (per 100 sq ft) | $75 – $150 |
| Roof inspection (written report) | $250 – $450 |
| Skylight flashing repair | $450 – $850 |
| Vent boot replacement | $250 – $400 |
Prices in Van Nuys push higher when the original skip sheathing has to come out and be replaced with plywood, which is common in homes built before 1970. What doesn’t change is the number on your written estimate. It goes on paper before any work begins, and it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Van Nuys
We cover all of Van Nuys, from the older tracts near Van Nuys Boulevard to the stucco two-story homes built in the 1980s and 90s south of Victory Boulevard, and the ranch-style streets around Sepulveda Basin. Our usual response time in the area is same-week scheduling for inspections and estimates, with repairs scheduled as soon as the written quote is approved.
- Van Nuys Boulevard corridor
- Sepulveda Basin area
- Victory Boulevard neighborhoods
- Hazeltine Avenue tracts
- Sherman Way area
Service Area – Cities Near Van Nuys
Beyond Van Nuys, our crews serve the surrounding Valley communities. If you’re in Sherman Oaks, CA, Studio City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, or Encino, CA, the same written-price standard and one-year guarantee apply. Call the same number and a live person answers, any time.
Serving Van Nuys, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys
Yes, most full reroofs in Van Nuys require a permit through LA City, and the inspection will check that the decking meets current code. If your home has original skip sheathing, expect a plywood sheathing requirement. We handle the permit paperwork as part of the job.
A typical single-story ranch takes 2 to 4 working days, depending on sheathing replacement and weather. If the original decking needs full plywood installation, add a day. Rain can push the schedule, but we don’t start until the forecast is clear.
No. The price goes in writing before any work starts. If we find rotted decking or code issues after tear-off, we show you what we found and give you a written change order before doing anything else. You approve it first, always.
Call (361) 320-9467 for a free estimate in Van Nuys. A live person answers, the price goes on paper before any work starts, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Travis Oakley and the Brennan Roofing team stand behind every roof we install or repair in Van Nuys.
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 Van Nuys Customers Say
"Quality work and clear communication. Rain pushed the start by two days, which is fair, but we were hoping to be done sooner."
- Cathy N."Storm took off a section of shingles. They were here next morning to tarp it and finished the repair that week."
- Elaine D."Ridge vent added and the attic is cooler. Fair price compared to the other two quotes."
- Vernon C.