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Roof replacement in North Hills runs $8,000 to $20,000 on a typical tract home, and roof repairs usually land between $400 and $1,800. We can usually get a crew to most North Hills streets within a day or two of your call. If you need someone who knows what the 1994 quake did to roofs in this neighborhood, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
North Hills sits in the eastern San Fernando Valley, less than two miles from where the 1994 Northridge earthquake sent its hardest punch. That matters more than most homeowners realize. We have opened roofs on quiet streets off Sepulveda Boulevard and found rafters still cracked from 1994, hidden under new plywood someone nailed over the damage thirty years ago. A roofing company that has never worked in North Hills won’t know to look for that. We do.
Our Roofing crews live and work in the Valley. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. We answer our own phone, we show up when we say we will, and every price change goes on paper before a single nail moves.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is North Hills’s Preferred Roofing Company
Most of our North Hills customers found us after another contractor handed them a bill that looked nothing like the phone quote. We hear it constantly on Lassen Street, on Plummer, on Hayvenhurst. That’s why Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look us up before you sign anything. Ask anyone on your street; some of them have probably already hired us.
We have been owner-operated since the day Tom founded the company in 1998. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract, not buried in fine print: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. North Hills homeowners have used that promise on leak repairs and full replacements alike. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, not a voicemail box in another state.
We pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible roofing job. That matters in North Hills, where LA’s retrofit ordinances and post-quake repair history mean unpermitted work can cost you a sale years later. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. That’s why we like him.
Our Roofing Services in North Hills
Roof Replacement & Installation
Most North Hills homes were built between the late 1940s and the 1970s, and many still carry the original framing. When we replace a roof in North Hills, we do not just strip and re-cover. We probe for quake damage first, because what we find under the shingles changes the whole job. A full replacement on a post-WWII tract home in 91343 or 91393 typically runs $8,000 to $20,000, depending on the roof’s size and what structural repairs the framing needs.
Roof Repair
Roof repairs in North Hills run $400 to $1,800 for most jobs. We fix leaks, replace damaged flashing, and repair granule loss from Valley heat. On 1960s and 1970s homes, we often find that earlier repairs used standard galvanized fasteners that have corroded in the salt-tinged air that moves through the San Fernando Valley from the coast. We replace those with stainless or hot-dip hardware so the repair doesn’t fail again in five years.
Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in North Hills runs $15,000 to $40,000. We specify standing seam profiles with stainless fasteners and marine-grade finishes, because the air here punishes anything less. A metal roof installed with inland-spec hardware will look fine for five years and then start bleeding rust at every seam. We skip that headache entirely.
Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in North Hills runs $600 to $2,500, and many of the 1960s tract homes around Sepulveda Boulevard and Nordhoff Street still have their original clay barrel tile. We source matching tile from salvage yards and regional suppliers, so a repair blends into the existing roof. Where the original tile is too far gone, we can install new barrel tile that matches the neighborhood’s look without losing the character of the home.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in North Hills
We install and repair GAF composition shingles and other name-brand materials you can look up before you buy. No mystery brands off the back of a van. That matters in North Hills, where the combination of inland heat, Santa Ana winds, and salt-tinged air means a cheap shingle will be granule-bare in a decade. We keep common repair materials stocked for our North Hills jobs, so a leak repair on a GAF roof doesn’t wait a week on a parts order.
Common Roofing Problems We See in North Hills Homes
- Post-1994 ‘earthquake cosmetics’: New shingles or tiles laid over cracked rafters and loose anchor bolts that were never structurally corrected. These roofs look fine from the street, then fail LA seismic retrofit inspections or split during the next major wind event.
- Salt-accelerated fastener corrosion: North Hills is far enough inland that most roofers do not think about salt. The air moving over the Santa Monica Mountains carries enough moisture to eat standard galvanized flashing and drip edges in a decade. We use stainless or hot-dip hardware that survives it.
- Valley heat granule loss: Summer temperatures past 100°F accelerate composition shingle wear, especially on south- and west-facing slopes. Add Santa Ana winds, and older roofs lose granules fast, exposing the decking before the homeowner notices a leak.
- Soft-story and retrofit complications: A dense corridor of 1960s and 1970s apartment buildings lines North Hills’s commercial streets, many with tuck-under parking. When a building owner needs a roof replacement, LA’s retrofit deadlines often require the roofing scope to be coordinated with structural work. We handle both, and we keep the paperwork straight.
Pricing for Roofing in North Hills, CA
Here is what we charge in North Hills. These are the ranges you should expect from any reputable contractor who pulls permits and stands behind the work:
| Service | Price Range in North Hills |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 – $2,500 |
The difference between the low and high end comes down to what we find under the existing roof. A clean strip-and-recover is straightforward. A roof that has hidden quake damage, compromised decking, or corroded flashing takes more material and more labor. We tell you what we found before you pay for it. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. No surprise invoices at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Hills
Barrett & Sons Construction serves North Hills and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities, including Northridge, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, and San Fernando. If you live in the 91343 or 91393 zip codes, we are close by. Scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, and our crews work in North Hills every week.
Serving North Hills, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Hills 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 - Roofing in North Hills
Look for cracks in the stucco at gable ends, doors that stick seasonally, or a roof plane that sags slightly at the ridge. None of those prove quake damage, but they tell us where to probe. We open the roof and inspect rafters, anchor bolts, and mudsills directly. On a 1960s tract home off Sepulveda Boulevard, we once opened a roof to install tile and found rafters cracked from the 1994 quake but covered with new plywood and shingles in the 90s. Our crew replaced the sheared structural members, added hurricane ties, and reframed the eave before laying barrel tile, then walked the owner through the inspection sign-off paperwork so the fix was on record. If you suspect hidden damage, call (877) 610-1318 and we will inspect it.
The materials are the difference. A coastal-spec roof uses stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized fasteners, marine-grade flashing, and sealed drip edges that resist the salt-tinged air that moves through the Valley. An inland-spec roof uses standard galvanized hardware that corrodes within a decade. The coastal-spec version runs 10 to 20 percent more on materials. The inland-spec version costs you a full repair bill in five to eight years. We only install the spec that survives in North Hills. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written quote with both options spelled out.
Yes, a roof replacement in the City of Los Angeles requires a permit and inspection. If your building is a soft-story or non-ductile concrete structure, the retrofit mandate may require structural upgrades alongside the roofing work. We pull every permit on every eligible job, and we get the inspection signed before we consider the job done. The inspector works for you, not for us. That has saved North Hills customers from buying buildings with unpermitted roofs more times than we can count. Call (877) 610-1318 with your address and we will check what your specific property requires.
Usually, yes. North Hills has a large inventory of 1960s-era homes with original clay barrel tile in faded earthen tones. We source matching tile from regional salvage yards and specialty suppliers. Where an exact match is not available, we can blend new tile to within a shade so the repair reads as original from the street. If we cannot match it to our standard, we will tell you before you sign anything. Call (877) 610-1318 and send us a photo from ground level to get started.
A change order is a written document that changes the scope or price of your project, signed by you before the work proceeds. You would need one if we open your roof in North Hills and find quake-cracked rafters, corroded flashing, or decking damage that was not visible from the outside. We never start that extra work without your signature. As Tom says, an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate; we will walk you through exactly how the paperwork works before you commit to anything.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving North Hills and the San Fernando Valley since 1998.