Roofing Contractor · Los Angeles
New installations, full tear-off replacements, leak repairs, and flat/TPO systems — residential and commercial, all materials, every permit.
The Right Image Approach
Los Angeles is harder on roofs than most homeowners realize. The summer heat cycles — 95°F days followed by cool nights — stress shingles and tile adhesive over years of thermal expansion and contraction. The Santa Ana wind events stress ridge caps and lifted tile. And when LA finally gets rain, every hidden underlayment failure that went unnoticed during the dry months announces itself at once. A roof that was "fine last year" can fail dramatically in the first major storm.
Right Image Builders approaches roofing the same way we approach every other project: with a licensed crew that does the work itself, not a network of roofing subcontractors dispatched under our name. We pull the permit, we install the roof, we schedule the final inspection, and we register the manufacturer warranty in your name. When you call us about an issue two years after installation, we know exactly who did the work — because it was our crew.
We handle residential and commercial roofing across all Los Angeles neighborhoods and all material types: asphalt shingle, concrete and clay tile, standing seam and exposed-fastener metal, TPO and modified bitumen flat roofing, and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for low-slope applications. Every project begins with a thorough roof assessment — deck condition, flashing integrity, underlayment, ventilation — so you know exactly what you're getting before any material is ordered.
For homes in LA County's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, we install only Class A fire-rated materials and can advise on compliance requirements for your specific parcel. A re-roof in a VHFHSZ must use Class A materials — and the permit inspection confirms it. We don't cut corners on fire rating, because your insurance and your neighbors' safety depend on it.
Recent project · Greater Los Angeles
Materials We Install
The most cost-effective option for pitched roofs. We install Class A fire-rated, 30–50 year architectural shingles from Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed. Impact-resistant options available. Proper ice-and-water shield and synthetic underlayment on every installation.
25–50 year lifespanThe defining material of LA's roofline. Concrete tile (Boral, Eagle, MonierLifetile) and clay tile (US Tile, Ludowici) — mortar-set hip and ridge, proper underlayment (two-layer #30 felt or Boral TileSeal), and redecking where required. Weight and structural requirements assessed before installation.
50+ year lifespanStanding seam and exposed-fastener metal panels in steel, aluminum, and Galvalume. Class A fire rated, wind resistant to 160 mph+, and ideal for modern and contemporary homes. Low-slope applications down to 1:12 pitch with hidden fastener standing seam systems.
40–70 year lifespanTPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) single-ply membrane, modified bitumen (torch-down and cold-applied), and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for low-slope residential and commercial roofs. Fully adhered systems, tapered insulation for positive drainage, and 10–20 year manufacturer warranties.
10–20 year systemsWhat We Do
Complete new roof installation on new construction or complete existing structure — deck inspection and preparation, ice-and-water shield in valleys and eaves, synthetic or felt underlayment, roofing material installation (shingle, tile, metal, or flat), flashing at all penetrations and transitions, ridge cap, gutters and downspouts, and manufacturer warranty registration. Full permit, final inspection, closed permit handed to you.
Full tear-off of all existing roofing layers down to the deck — required when existing layers are damaged or when more than two layers of roofing are already present (LA code prohibits installing a third layer of asphalt shingle). Deck inspection after tear-off; damaged decking replaced under our contract. New felt or synthetic underlayment, new roofing system, new flashing at all critical points. No hidden deck damage surprises after tear-off.
Leak investigation and repair — flashing failures (chimney, skylight, wall-to-roof, valley), missing or cracked tiles, damaged shingles, ridge cap deterioration, pipe boot seal failure, and exposed nail heads. We diagnose before we quote — if a repair is the right answer, we tell you. If the damage pattern indicates the roof needs replacement, we tell you that too. No unnecessary repairs that buy you six months before the next call.
Commercial-grade flat roofing systems for residential flat roofs, commercial buildings, apartment buildings, and retail/office spaces. TPO membrane (fully adhered or mechanically fastened), modified bitumen (torch-down cap sheet), and spray polyurethane foam (SPF) with silicone topcoat. Tapered insulation for positive drainage. 10–20 year NDL (No Dollar Limit) manufacturer warranties available on qualifying installations.
Concrete and clay tile re-roofing with complete tear-off of the existing tile, inspection and replacement of damaged deck sheathing, upgraded two-layer underlayment system (Boral TileSeal or equivalent), and reinstallation of all new tile. Hip and ridge mortar-set with color-matched mortar. We assess structural adequacy for tile weight on older homes before any tile is ordered — tile adds significant load and we won't install it on a structure that can't support it.
Every re-roofing project in LA requires a building permit and a final inspection. We handle both — permit application, the inspection appointment, any correction notices, and final sign-off. After completion, we register your roof with the manufacturer in your name, providing a 10–25 year material warranty (depending on product) in addition to our own workmanship warranty. You receive a closed permit and a registered warranty package.
How It Works
We inspect your roof, assess deck condition, flashing, underlayment, and material life. You receive an honest recommendation — repair or replacement — before any contract is discussed.
A fully itemized, fixed-price proposal with material specifications, permit fees, and timeline. No change orders for deck damage we find after tear-off — deck repair is included in our contract.
Our crew installs your roof, we schedule the permit inspection, and we register your manufacturer warranty in your name. Closed permit and warranty certificate delivered at completion.
Roofing FAQ
Our 35-year-old tile roof was leaking into two rooms after the last rainstorm. Right Image Builders did a complete tear-off and re-tile — new concrete tile, upgraded underlayment, all of it — in under two weeks. Beautiful work, all permitted, and they cleaned up perfectly every single day. Absolutely first class.
Your Roof, Next
Free roof assessment. Fixed-price proposal. Permitted installation with manufacturer warranty in your name.