Roofing in Sylmar, Los Angeles | Local Roofer Referral

Sylmar is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles at the northern tip of the San Fernando Valley, just south of the Newhall Pass that leads into the Santa Clarita Valley. Homes range from postwar and mid-century tracts to newer subdivisions in the foothills, plus horse-keeping lots and manufactured home communities. Because Sylmar is in the City of Los Angeles, roofing permits go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), not Santa Clarita or LA County.

Common Sylmar roofing jobs

Shingle re-roofs on mid-century homes, often with skip sheathing from original shake roofs. See shingle roofing.
Tile underlayment replacement on homes from the 1980s onward. See tile roofing.
Low-slope patio covers and additions that leak where they join the house.
Manufactured home roofs needing coatings or repair.
Barns and outbuildings on horse-keeping lots.

Foothill fire risk

Sylmar backs onto the San Gabriel Mountains, and fires have reached the community before, including the 2008 Sayre Fire, which destroyed a mobile home park. Many foothill neighborhoods are in mapped fire hazard severity zones. In a mapped zone, re-roofs generally require a Class A roof assembly and ember-resistant vents. Look up your address on the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal maps and see fire-resistant roofing.

Wind through the pass

Santa Ana winds blow hard through the Newhall Pass and the north San Fernando Valley. Lifted shingles and shifted tiles are common after wind events. Check from the ground and see wind and storm damage.

Older homes and materials

Many Sylmar homes were built before 1978. Ask about lead-safe practices around painted fascia and eaves, and about testing older roofing materials for asbestos before tear-off.

ADUs and garage conversions

Many Los Angeles homeowners are adding ADUs and converting garages. New roofs on those structures should be permitted, properly flashed where they meet existing buildings, and, in fire zones, meet the same fire rules. Ask the roofer how a new roof will tie into older ones.

Getting connected

Tell us your Sylmar neighborhood, roof type, and what's going on. We pass your request to one independent local roofer who works in Sylmar. No cost, no obligation. Check any contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov.

Roofing services we can help with in Sylmar

Frequently asked questions

Who issues roofing permits in Sylmar?

Sylmar is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).

Do you cover Sylmar even though it's not in Santa Clarita?

Yes. We take requests from Sylmar and connect you with one independent local roofer who covers the area.

Is my Sylmar home in a fire zone?

Many foothill neighborhoods are mapped fire hazard severity zones. Check your exact address on the CAL FIRE maps.

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