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What best describes your home?

Different buildings need different crews, so this is the first thing a roofer asks.

No cost to you. Contractors pay us, you do not.

01

Are you a roofing company?

No, and it matters that we say so. We are a referral service, not a contractor. The roofing work, the licence, the insurance and the warranty all sit with the independent company you choose.

02

How long does a re-roof take?

Two days is typical for asphalt. Add days for steep pitch, multiple layers to strip, tile work, or a roof with a lot of valleys and penetrations.

03

Can I just put a new roof over the old one?

Often you legally can, and it is usually a poor idea. Overlaying hides the condition of the decking, adds weight, shortens the life of the new shingles by trapping heat, and doubles the cost of the next tear-off.

04

Is moss on the roof a problem?

It matters more than it looks. The damage is not the moss, it is the permanent damp underneath it. Kill it and brush it off gently; never pressure wash asphalt.

05

Why does ventilation keep coming up?

It is the most under-sold part of a roof. Trapped heat and moisture shorten shingle life, warp decking, and in cold weather it is what turns snow into an ice dam.

06

Is this really free?

It is free to you. Contractors pay to receive homeowner requests in their area. That is the entire business model, and we would rather say so plainly than pretend otherwise.

07

How much deposit is normal?

A third at most, and never the full amount. Pay the balance when the job is finished and you have walked it. Some states cap the deposit by law.

08

What warranty should I expect?

Ask for both in writing: the material warranty from the manufacturer and the workmanship warranty from the contractor. The second one is the one that matters in year three, and it is only as good as the company behind it.

09

It is leaking right now. What do I do?

Contain the water, photograph everything, and get the request in marked as an emergency. A tarp is the right first job. The permanent repair is a separate conversation and a separate price.

10

What happens to my information?

It goes to a maximum of three roofing contractors working in Hawaiian Gardens, and to nobody else. We do not sell it as a mailing list and we do not post it anywhere public. Our privacy policy sets out exactly what is shared.

11

What if the decking is rotten underneath?

Expect a few sheets on most older roofs. Get the per-sheet rate in the contract. Open-ended decking charges are where a fixed price stops being fixed.

12

Are gutters included in a re-roof?

Normally a separate line. It is the one add-on that genuinely costs less when done at the same time.

13

Do I need a permit?

Almost certainly, for a full replacement. The contractor should pull it, and the fee should be a visible line on the quote rather than a surprise.

14

What does a new roof cost in Hawaiian Gardens?

For a typical Hawaiian Gardens home of about 23 squares, an architectural asphalt re-roof usually lands between $11,500 and $25,500. Tile, slate and standing-seam metal run well above that. The number moves on how many old layers come off, how much decking is soft underneath, and how easily a truck can get to the house.

15

Do you handle commercial buildings?

Yes. Commercial requests go to contractors who do low-slope and flat systems rather than to residential crews. Say so on the property question and it routes correctly.

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