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Flat & low-slopeFree roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Roofers in Santa Monica, CA
Roofing in Santa Monica means working with salt air, persistent marine-layer moisture, and a housing stock dominated by 1920s – 1950s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman homes. Most projects here require coastal-zone permits and materials that resist corrosion, and that changes how a roof gets built or repaired. We’re Tilehurst Roofing, part of the Kingswell family of roofing companies, and we put a written price in your hands before any work starts. Call (213) 674-2890 when you’re ready to talk about your roof.
Why Santa Monica Homes Are Different
Santa Monica sits inside a strict coastal zone, and many neighborhoods also fall under historic preservation rules. That means a straightforward reroof often needs special permits, and certain materials are off the table unless they match the original character of the home. We work with that reality every week, not against it.
The marine layer is the other constant. Morning fog and high humidity settle into shaded blocks, particularly in Ocean Park and Sunset Park, where rooftop moss and algae thrive just a few blocks from the beach. Homeowners there regularly deal with dark streaks and organic growth on composition shingles, and we recommend zinc or copper strips at the ridge to slow regrowth. Salt air is harder on metal flashing and fasteners than most people expect, so we spec corrosion-resistant options as the default, not the upgrade.
The housing stock compounds it. Spanish Colonial and Craftsman homes from the 1920s through the 1950s often have low-pitch clay tile or composition shingle roofs, and their age means decking and underlayment have usually seen better days. Multi-story apartment buildings from the 1960s – 80s, many with flat or low-slope roofs, need regular recoating to hold up against coastal moisture. Santa Monica roofs don’t fail from one big storm. They fail slowly, from moisture and salt working on old materials.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Santa Monica Services
Most Santa Monica homeowners reach out to us for two reasons: they need a full roof replacement, or they need a repair that actually holds. Here’s what each looks like in this city.
Roofing Company in Santa Monica
When you call a roofing company in Santa Monica, you need one that understands the coastal permitting process and can walk you through it without surprises. Our work here covers inspections, maintenance, repairs, and full replacements on homes and apartment buildings. We assess the decking, underlayment, flashing, and ridge cap on every job and explain what we’re seeing in plain language. If the marine layer has left your roof streaked with moss or your flashing is corroding, we’ll show you exactly what we found and quote a real number. Roofing Company in Santa Monica
Roof Repair in Santa Monica
Roof repair in Santa Monica often comes down to two local culprits: corroded flashing around chimneys, skylights, and vents, and moss damage on shaded slopes. We replace failing flashing with corrosion-resistant material, repair or replace damaged shingles, and fix leaks at the drip edge and valley. Every repair gets a written guarantee through our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and if the repair fails inside that year, we come back and correct it at no charge. Roof Repair in Santa Monica
Roof Replacement in Santa Monica
A roof replacement in Santa Monica isn’t a one-size job. Clay tile, composition shingle, and low-slope membrane roofs all behave differently in this climate, and the right choice depends on your home’s pitch, style, and HOA or preservation rules. We help you choose from seven manufacturers so the material fits the house and the coastal environment. Then we pull the permits, replace the decking where needed, install new underlayment and flashing, and finish with a written guarantee. Roof Replacement in Santa Monica
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Santa Monica
We work with roofs from all major manufacturers, including GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, and Tamko. Our crews stock common parts locally and can source specialty components quickly. See our brands for the full lineup.
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AfterPricing for Roofers in Santa Monica, CA
| Service | Typical range in Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle repair | $180 – $340 |
| Flash leak repair | $250 – $450 |
| Small tile repair | $300 – $600 |
| Ridge cap repair | $250 – $500 |
| Flat roof patch | $275 – $550 |
| Moss removal and treatment | $250 – $600 |
| Full asphalt shingle replacement | $9,500 – $18,000 |
| Clay tile replacement (full) | $22,000 – $42,000 |
Coastal conditions push prices up in Santa Monica more than most cities. Historic preservation requirements can limit material choices, and salt air means we spec corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners instead of the standard issue. That adds a few hundred dollars to most jobs and prevents failures a few years down the road. Whatever the final number, you get a written price before any work starts, and that price doesn’t change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Santa Monica
We work across Santa Monica, from the shaded streets of Ocean Park to the flat-roofed apartment buildings near Wilshire. Our crews know the local permit offices and HOA boards well enough to keep jobs moving.
- Ocean Park
- Sunset Park
- North of Montana
- Wilshire/Montana
- Pico District
Service Area – Cities Near Santa Monica
Tilehurst Roofing also serves homeowners in Marina del Rey, CA, Playa Vista, CA, Culver City, CA, and Beverly Hills, CA. If you’re just outside Santa Monica, call us and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Santa Monica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Santa Monica area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roofers in Santa Monica
We schedule most inspections within a few days of your call, and we show up in the window we gave you. If you have active water coming in, tell the person who answers and we’ll prioritize your visit. Call (213) 674-2890 to get on the calendar.
Yes, in almost every case. Santa Monica’s coastal zone and preservation rules require permits for most re-roofs, and the materials must meet local standards. We pull the permits ourselves and handle the paperwork as part of the job.
Our crews serve all of Santa Monica plus nearby cities like Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, and Beverly Hills. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Los Angeles office. Call (213) 674-2890 for a free estimate anywhere in the area.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Santa Monica Customers Say
"Full replacement after the last hail storm. They wrote up everything, worked with my insurance, and the crew cleaned the yard so well I couldn't find a single nail. Done in two days like they said."
- Lauren Petrakis"Small leak around the chimney flashing. They sealed it properly and it's held through a wet winter. Didn't push me toward a whole roof like the last outfit tried to."
- Bernard Oakes"They repaired a spot that another company had "fixed" twice. Tilehurst found what the others missed and it finally stopped leaking. Should have called them first."
- Denise Ackerman