Roof Repair and Replacement in Burbank, CA

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Burbank asks a roofer for three different skill sets inside one city. A 1920s Magnolia Park cottage, a 1946 veterans-era bungalow and a Rancho district barn are not variations on a theme.

The barn in particular gets quoted badly, because most roofers price it like a garage.

Roofing in Burbank at a glance

A new roof in Burbank runs $7,500 to $12,000 in asphalt shingle, $12,000 to $18,000 in metal and $15,000 to $25,000 or more in tile. Burbank runs its own building department, so permits are filed with the city rather than with Los Angeles County.

Three Burbanks, three roofs

Magnolia Park, 1920s. Developer Earl L. White laid out much of the neighborhood now sitting between Chandler Boulevard and West Verdugo Avenue, running from Hollywood Way east to Buena Vista Street. These are the storybook cottages, with steep pitches, swept eaves and rolled or curved roof forms that were designed for shake or tile. Where a later owner put flat composition shingle over a curved detail, it never sits right and it never stops leaking at the transition.

The postwar wave, 1945 to 1950. Burbank filled its empty lots quickly for returning veterans, and the majority of the city’s homes predate 1970. Those roofs are now typically on their second or third covering. Layer count is the first thing we establish, because a roof carrying two coverings generally cannot take a third.

The Rancho, south of Riverside Drive. This is the only part of Burbank where the Municipal Code has permitted urban horse keeping since 1950, and it means barns, stables, tack rooms and hay storage. Those roofs are large, often low-pitch, frequently metal, and they carry ventilation and moisture loads no house roof has. Ammonia and humidity from animals below corrode fixings and underside coatings from the inside out, which is exactly what a from-the-ground quote misses.

We price outbuildings on their own terms rather than treating them as an oversized garage.

Roofing services we provide in Burbank

Barn, stable and outbuilding roofs, including metal systems
Curved and swept roof detailing on 1920s Magnolia Park cottages
Tear-off and replacement on multi-layer postwar roofs
Ventilation correction where moisture is attacking the roof from below
Leak diagnosis at valleys, transitions and roof-to-wall junctions

Where the exterior walls need work alongside, our stucco and exterior crew covers that on the same schedule.

What a roof costs in Burbank

Roof type	Typical range
Asphalt shingle	$7,500 to $12,000
Metal	$12,000 to $18,000
Tile	$15,000 to $25,000+

These are the ranges Modern Builders publishes for a new roof. Estimates depend on size, pitch and materials, and financing is available. For leak diagnosis and repair we do not publish a figure, because a number set from the ground is a number that changes once we are on the roof. You get a written estimate after the inspection.

Two Burbank factors move a quote. On the older cottages, a curved or swept detail takes hand work that a straightforward gable does not. On a Rancho outbuilding, the roof area is usually much larger than the house and the corrosion has often started underneath, so the honest scope is bigger than it looks from the yard.

When a roof repair is the wrong purchase

We will tell you not to spend in three situations. If flat shingle has been laid over a curved 1920s detail, patching that transition repeats the original mistake and it will keep leaking. If a stable roof is corroding from the underside, replacing the covering without fixing the ventilation buys you the same failure again. And if the roof already carries two coverings, a third is generally not permitted and a cheap re-cover quote is not a real option.

How the job runs

We place the building in its era and its use first, because a cottage, a tract house and a stable want three different answers. We count layers, and on outbuildings we look at the underside as well as the top, since that is where animal moisture does its work. You get a written scope naming the city filing where one is needed and stating plainly whether we are quoting a re-cover or a tear-off. Tear-off is contained, the site is cleared daily, and one crew stays with the job.

What customers say

Customer	Review	Source
Julia W. Walnut, CA	“Bryan, the boss of Modern Builders, is young, energetic, hard-working and sincere. The first time when he visited our home and discussed everything about our re-roofing need, I was quite sure I would hire him to do the job, and finally I did after comparing with 3 other companies. I am very satisfied with the job they have done. Bryan is always there for you so you can ask any questions by emails, by texts or phones. All his crew members are polite and nice, too.”	Yelp
Danny R. Anaheim, CA	“Working with Bryan and his very professional team has been a pleasure to work with. As a commercial General contractor working with a lot of different subcontractors, Modern Builders (Bryan) definitely stands out. Bryan and his team have done quite a few projects for me now, mostly personal projects, roofing (3) projects, 2,500 SF, couple painting projects, love the Cleanness, they put down protection, clean up after themselves and give updates. I really appreciate the drone shots, along with all the permits, specs and pictures sent all in a file for great document control.”	Yelp
Jason S. Hacienda Heights, CA	“I have worked with them for about 4 jobs they are honest dependable very professional you will not regret working with them”	Yelp

Who does the work

Bryan runs the crew and is on site for the estimate and the roof inspection. The company has worked roofing, exterior stucco, siding and painting across the San Gabriel Valley and the east San Fernando Valley for over 25 years. Modern Builders holds California contractor license number 1079589, which you can look up on the CSLB website.

Frequently asked questions

Do you roof barns and stables in the Rancho district?

Yes. The Rancho is the only part of Burbank where horse keeping is permitted, and those roofs are larger, usually lower pitch and often metal. Animal moisture and ammonia corrode fixings from the underside, so we inspect from below as well as above.

Why does my 1920s cottage leak at the same curve every year?

Because a flat covering was almost certainly laid over a roof form designed for shake or tile. Flat shingle cannot follow a curved or swept detail properly, so the transition opens repeatedly. It needs detailing correctly rather than patching again.

How many layers can my roof have?

Generally two. Most Burbank homes predate 1970 and are already on a second covering, so a full tear-off is often the only legal option. That is usually why quotes differ so widely on the same roof.

Do I need a permit for a re-roof in Burbank?

For a replacement, generally yes. Burbank runs its own building department, so that filing goes to the city rather than to Los Angeles County. We handle it.

What does a new roof cost in Burbank?

Asphalt shingle runs $7,500 to $12,000, metal $12,000 to $18,000 and tile $15,000 to $25,000 or more, depending on size, pitch and materials. Outbuildings are quoted separately after inspection.

Related services

Burbank sits on the edge of several areas we cover. East across the city line we handle roofing in Glendale. West over the hill is roofing in North Hollywood. Northeast toward the foothills we cover roofing in La Canada Flintridge. Further east sits roofing in Altadena. For exterior wall work on the same property, see stucco in Burbank. Our roofing services page covers how we approach the work generally.

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High Quality

We value our reputation, so we treat each job responsibly and achieve the highest possible results.

Warranty

Guarantees are provided for all types of work, as we are confident in the quality of services provided.

Individual Approach

We select solutions for our clients that best suits their budget and fufills their needs.

Transparent Prices

You’ll always know what you are paying for. Your estimate shows the cost of all work, without hidden fees.

Our Mission

Build things that last, quote them honestly, and leave the site cleaner than we found it.

Our Vision

No job too small or too large, and no client left guessing what happens next.

High Quality Burbank Contractor Solutions For Residential Projects

Drywall Burbank , CA

Holes, dents, water damage and full replacement. We patch, tape, texture and match the existing finish so the repair disappears.

Paint Burbank, CA

Interior and exterior painting, including color matching on repaired areas so a patched wall does not announce itself.

Stucco Burbank, CA

Crack repair, texture matching, and full re-stucco over sound existing walls or new lath. Softer mixes for older finishes.

Roofing Burbank, CA

Leak diagnosis, storm damage, repair and full replacement, with the source of the water found before anything is sealed.

Contact Modern Builders Today!

Modern Builders has spent more than 25 years building and designing homes, schools, offices, and every other kind of structure our clients need. We handle the whole exterior, so you are not coordinating three trades, and the reason for every number goes in the written estimate. Working on your home in Burbank? We also handle stucco work in Burbank, drywall repair in Burbank, and house painting in Burbank. See our full roofing services across Pasadena and Los Angeles County.

Service Areas

Pasadena Area

San Marino Area

Sierra Madre Area

Altadena Area

Arcadia Area

Monrovia Area

Duarte Area

Temple City Area

San Gabriel Area

Rosemead Area

Alhambra Area

Glendale Area

Burbank Area

La Cañada Flintridge Area

Los Angeles Area

Central Los Angeles

Westside

Eastside

South LA

San Fernando Valley

Additional Cities and Suburbs

Lake Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you install gutters in Burbank?
Yes. Gutters and roof work go together, and we can handle both on your Burbank home for a watertight result.

How often should a Burbank roof be inspected?
Once a year and after major storms is a good rule. A quick Burbank inspection catches small issues while they are still cheap to fix.

How much does roof repair cost in Burbank?
It depends on the roof type, the extent of the damage, and materials. We inspect the Burbank roof first and give a written quote before any work starts.

How do I know if my Burbank roof needs repair or replacement?
Missing shingles, leaks, and daylight in the attic point to repair; widespread wear or age often means replacement. Our Burbank inspection gives you an honest repair-or-replace answer.