Laguna Niguel, CA
Get your Laguna Niguel roof looked at properly
An inspection is the cheapest thing on this site and the one that saves the most money, because it turns a guess into a number.
Or call (949) 658-0036Describe the inspection job
Three questions, then the address. Up to three Laguna Niguel contractors who do this work.
Your request is in.
We are matching it now against roofing contractors working in Laguna Niguel and the surrounding area.
- Today, usually within the hour. The first contractor calls or texts the number you gave us. ASAP requests go out first.
- Up to three of them, no more. We cap it at three so you can compare without your phone melting.
- They come and look. Estimates are given after somebody has been on the roof, not over the phone.
- You decide, or you do not. There is nothing to cancel and nothing to pay us.
If you do not hear anything today, check your voicemail and spam folder — contractors often call from a mobile number.
Before you let anybody on the roof
The things worth pinning down on a inspection job. A contractor who has not raised them has not looked properly.
- An estimated number of years left in the covering
- Photographs of anything they flag
- A written report, not a verbal summary
- Whether the inspection includes going into the attic
- Whether the fee comes off the job if you proceed
A thorough look covers the covering, the flashings, the penetrations, the gutters, the ventilation and the attic side of the deck. If nobody went into the attic, half the inspection did not happen.
Either way, ask for photographs. A report with pictures of your actual roof is worth ten times one with a tick-box condition rating.
Twice a year is the standard advice, and almost nobody does it. Once after the worst weather of the year is a reasonable compromise.
Locally
The thing roofers see most often in this market is underlayment giving out while the tile above it still looks new. Concrete tile outlives the felt beneath it by decades. The tile is fine, the roof is not, and the only way to fix it is to lift, re-felt and re-lay. Homeowners are consistently caught out by this one.
About inspection here
It is leaking right now. What do I do?
Move what you can out of the way, put a bucket under it, and if there is a bulge in the ceiling put a small hole at its lowest point to let the water out in one place rather than bringing the whole panel down. Then mark your request as an emergency — those go out first.
What does a new roof cost in Laguna Niguel?
For a typical Laguna Niguel home of about 25 squares, an architectural asphalt re-roof usually lands between $14,500 and $33,000. 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.
How long does a re-roof take?
A straightforward asphalt roof on an average house is one to three days. Tile, slate and complex rooflines take longer, and weather stops work more often than anything else.
What should I do to prepare?
Clear the driveway, protect attic storage from falling dust, and plan for two loud days. Agree in advance where the dumpster goes and who sweeps for nails.
Ready for a real number?
It is free, and nothing obliges you to hire anyone.