The rains came this year. Lots of rain. Did you hear that dreaded “drip, drip”?

If so, you now need to establish if you need a roof repair or a whole new roof. But you should not just climb up on the roof and check it yourself. First you need to find a reputable roofer. You can ask friends and relatives, check Angie’s List and YELP or do a Google search for a Los Angeles roofing company. Then, read all the reviews. You can do all of that. Or find a local roofing supply company and ask them for a referral. Ideally both.

A reputable roofer has a lot of experience – seeing various leaks, over, and over, and over again. First, they are looking for the obvious signs of water entry.  This might be water stains on the ceiling or sediment under shingles in places it should not be – this indicates water entry or rusty nails heads underneath, etc.

Some of the time, they will look and not immediately figure out what is the source of the problem.  Other times, at first look, it is obvious what is causing the leak. And sometimes, it may take destructive testing (tearing open the roof) in order to be able to find out where the leak is.

On a shingle roof, there are signs to tell a good roof from a bad one. Sometimes the shingle lines are not straight but wavy and sometimes you can actually see exposed nail heads.

A flat roof may look “too clean” – where the rolls overlap there should be black lines, unless they covered them with extra white granules. This helps the roofer to find the problem.

You should be able to get a free roofing estimate. Call a professional roofer and have them check your roof so you know if you need a roof repair or a new roof. If you call J and J Los Angeles, there will be no charge and no obligation.

Los Angeles roofer, J and J Roofing, also servicing all areas including Burbank, Encino, Northridge, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Los Feliz and Silverlake for all roofing needs.

If there’s water dripping from your ceiling, you probably have a good idea that you have a roof leak. But it’s not always that simple.

Sometimes you may not be aware of it because it doesn’t show up inside your home.  There can be many causes for this. Perhaps your home has extensive overhangs and the roof leaks there will often will not show up inside the home. Many homes have insulation and a roof leak dripping onto the insulation will get soaked up and may not actually show up on the ceiling. Also, leaks can drip down inside walls and not show up as wet spots.

Do you get the idea now? These roof leaks can happen without being visible. This can lead to damage to framing or mold that the homeowner is not aware of until it becomes extensive. When we remove roofs, it is not uncommon to find extensive dry rot in the wood deck and even in the structual framing. This rot is due to leaks which have often been ongoing for many years, maybe decades.

You want to make sure to have your roof checked every year. Early in the fall is best, and definitely  by a professional roofer. The cost of a roof check is minimal and roofing estimates should not cost you anything and not obligate you to hiring the company.

If a roofer says you have roof problems, you don’t need to take his word for it. You want to see photos that demonstrate the reason they need to do the work. You can always call a few companies and get a second quote.

How Do You Know if You Have a Roof Leak?

If you haven’t had your roof checked for a while, make an appointment with your Los Angeles roofer. The best time to do this is before winter, but go ahead and do it now!

For a Free Estimate – contact ushttps://jandjroofing.com/los-angeles-roofers-raining-business-2/ at 323.913.4190 or on our website.

What a conundrum. Los Angeles roofers are raining business this year. Why? First of all, as of the beginning of February, downtown LA had gotten more rain in 2017 than the average norm in an entire year. This is pretty much the tale across Southern California.

Since December the rain stats have been almost two times the average throughout much of the state. According to the Western Regional Climate Center, the period from October 2016 to February 2017 was wetter in California than any other years since the records began in 1895.

Los Angeles Roofers are Raining Business

KTLA reported:  “The National Weather Service on Monday afternoon said the downtown weather station, which is at USC, had recorded 15.44 inches of rain as of 2 p.m. In a normal “water year,” the site gets 14.93 inches of rain.”

“This winter, after five years of drought, the state has seen heavy rain and snow. Statewide snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, a crucial source of drinking water, was at 173 percent of normal as of Monday. By the end of January, nearly half the state was out of drought, according to the federal U.S. Drought Monitor. A year earlier, more than 95 percent of the state was in drought.”

J and J Roofing, located near Silverlake and Los Feliz and servicing all of  Los Angeles Roofing,  has been flooded with calls and is raining business. (Yep, play on words.) Known for their quality and customer’s trust level – it was not surprising that when roofs began to leak they got under water with all those phone calls.

“People don’t even know they have a leak until it starts raining, usually.” Says John Glass, one of the owners. “We try to convince people to get a roof check every year or two, but you know – out of sight, out of mind. When the rains began we would get literally hundreds of calls a day.”

J and J Roofing, top Los Angeles roofers, had so many calls they had to stop accepting new clients until this month. So if you have some roof work you need done, now is the time to make an appointment.

For a Free Estimate – contact us at 323 913 4190 or on our website.

Because you should only need to roof your home every 30 years or so, choosing your roofer wisely is important.

First, you want to ensure that the Los Angeles Roofer you choose has an excellent reputation. These days that’s easy with Google reviews, Angie’s List, YELP and other review sources. You should ask around – at work and your neighbors, get personal referrals and then check reviews.

The Los Angeles Roofer that you use should have been in business for some time. If you choose a roofer who has just started business or who is in town to help with some overflow of work, they won’t necessarily be there if you have a problem after they are done roofing your home.

The roofer need to have a valid license.  Verify this on cslb.gov.ca (the .ca represents California so input whatever your state is). You can also check to ensure he has no complaints, verify that he has a bond, and proper workman’s comp insurance (for ALL his employees, not just him). Additionally, you should verify that he has liability insurance.

A busy roofer, one you have wait for, is not necessarily a bad indicator. Actually, it’s good. Especially with all the recent rains in the past year or two, most of the best roofers are booked out, so don’t wait to schedule your work, even if you don’t want it done for a few months.  

At J and J Roofing we have been fixing and replacing Greater Los Angeles roofs for almost 30 years. Known for our premiere work, you will find that we fit all these requirements. Reach out to us when you need help with your roof.

What a conundrum. Los Angeles roofers are raining business this year. Why? First of all, as of the beginning of February, downtown LA had gotten more rain in 2017 than the average norm in an entire year. This is pretty much the tale across Southern California.

Since December the rain stats have been almost two times the average throughout much of the state. According to the Western Regional Climate Center, the period from October 2016 to February 2017 was wetter in California than any other years since the records began in 1895.

Los Angeles Roofers are Raining Business

KTLA reported:  “The National Weather Service on Monday afternoon said the downtown weather station, which is at USC, had recorded 15.44 inches of rain as of 2 p.m. In a normal “water year,” the site gets 14.93 inches of rain.”

“This winter, after five years of drought, the state has seen heavy rain and snow. Statewide snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, a crucial source of drinking water, was at 173 percent of normal as of Monday. By the end of January, nearly half the state was out of drought, according to the federal U.S. Drought Monitor. A year earlier, more than 95 percent of the state was in drought.”

J and J Roofing, located near Silverlake and Los Feliz, has been flooded with calls and is raining business. (Yep, play on words.) Known for their quality and customer’s trust level – it was not surprising that when roofs began to leak they got under water with all those phone calls.

“People don’t even know they have a leak until it starts raining, usually.” Says John Glass, one of the owners. “We try to convince people to get a roof check every year or two, but you know – out of sight, out of mind. When the rains began we would get literally hundreds of calls a day.”

J and J Roofing, top Los Angeles roofers, had so many calls they had to stop accepting new clients until this month. So if you have some roof work you need done, now is the time to make an appointment.

For a Free Estimate – contact us at 323 913 4190 or on our website.