
Los Angeles
Roofing Contractor
Done Right, Once.
New installations, full tear-off replacements, leak repairs, and flat/TPO systems — residential and commercial, all materials, every permit.
Professional, licensed & insuredFixed-price proposalsPermits pulled & closedOur own crew, not subs
Tell us about the project. We call back to schedule the on-site estimate.
A Roof That Lasts
Decades, Not Years
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.

Every Material,
Installed to Last
Asphalt Shingle
25–50 year lifespanThe 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.
Concrete & Clay Tile
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.
Metal Roofing
40–70 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.
Flat / TPO / Foam
10–20 year systemsTPO (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.
Transparent from the first visit to the closed permit.
Professional, licensed and insured, and we put that in writing at every step, because a remodel is a trust decision before it is a construction decision.
California general contractor license CSLB #1021284 (General Building B), active since 2016, with general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Check the license yourself at cslb.ca.gov before you sign anything, with us or anyone else.
The proposal lists what is demolished, what is built, which finishes are included and which permit covers it. If it is not written down, it is not in the job.
When walls, floors or roofs open up we photograph what is behind them and send you the pictures. Anything beyond the scope is priced in writing before the crew continues. You never find out from the invoice.
California law caps a home-improvement deposit at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract, whichever is less. We follow it. Progress payments follow the work, and the final payment comes after your walkthrough.
We submit the plans, meet the inspector and close the permit. You get the closed-permit record, which is what a buyer, an insurer or an appraiser will ask for.
The people who estimate the job are the people who build it. No subcontractor hand-offs, no call center; your project lead answers the phone during the job and after it.
Every Roofing Service,
One Licensed Crew
New Roof Installation
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.
Re-Roofing & Full Tear-Off
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.
Roof Repair & Emergency Response
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.
Flat Roofing — TPO, Modified Bitumen & Foam
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.
Tile Roofing — Concrete & Clay
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.
Permits, Inspections & Manufacturer Warranties
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.
Three Steps.
Zero Surprises.
Free Roof Assessment
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.
Fixed-Price Proposal
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.
Install, Inspect & Warrant
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.
Read before you hire anyone.
Plain answers on costs, permits, materials and hiring, written for Los Angeles houses and kept current.
Tile, Shingle or Metal Roof: Which Is Right for a Los Angeles House?
Tile, asphalt shingle or standing-seam metal for a Los Angeles roof? Lifespan, weight, Class A fire rating, 2025…
Read the guide →Decision guideRoof Repair or Replacement: How to Decide in Los Angeles
Repair or replace your Los Angeles roof? The signs, the LADBS 50 percent rule, Class A in fire zones, the cool-roof…
Read the guide →Planning guideFixed-Price or Cost-Plus: Which Remodeling Contract Protects You in Los Angeles?
Fixed-price vs. cost-plus remodeling contracts in Los Angeles
Read the guide →AnswersRoofing questions
Direct answers from the Los Angeles remodeling FAQ, kept current.
Read the answers →Questions We
Hear Every Day
Our Los Angeles Remodeling FAQ answers 75 questions, including roof repair vs. replacement, permits, Title 24 and Class A rules, with every cost figure tied to the page that owns it.
Not without your written approval. The fixed price covers the scope we agreed, the LADBS permit and the inspections; if the house in Los Angeles hides a problem, you get a written, priced change order before the crew touches it, and the final payment is only due after your walkthrough.Deciding between a repair and a new roof? The roof repair vs. replacement guide walks through the signs. replacement guide.
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.
Let's Replace
Your Roof Right
Free roof assessment. Fixed-price proposal. Permitted installation with manufacturer warranty in your name.
A Roof Is Often
the Start of a Project
Because we are a licensed general contractor and not a roofing-only outfit, the same team can carry on into a full home remodel, a room or second-story addition, a bathroom remodel, or a detached ADU — under one contract and one set of permits. We serve commercial property owners too, with tenant improvements and build-outs. See what Los Angeles homeowners say about us.
Deciding between options? Read Tile vs. Shingle vs. Metal Roof.
Deciding between options? Read Roof Repair vs. Replacement.
Re-siding at the same time? See siding replacement and the Calabasas fiber cement project.
Deciding between options? Read Siding in a Fire Zone.
Let’s Talk About
Your Project
Tell us what you are planning and a senior member of our team will get back to you within 4 business hours with next steps. No obligation, no sales pressure.
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