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Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement Across Hollywood
Roof replacement in Hollywood typically runs $9,800 – $22,500 for a standard 1,400 – 2,200 sq ft home, with architectural asphalt shingles landing between $11,000 and $18,000 on most tear-offs we quote. We know this market because we work it weekly, from the bungalow courts off Cahuenga to the hillside lots above Franklin Avenue. If you’re in the 90028 ZIP and your roof is failing, you want a contractor who knows what’s underneath the shingles before the tear-off starts, not one who discovers it mid-job and pads the change order. Call (866) 361-1724 and we’ll give you a straight assessment, free.
Hollywood homes are not like the tract housing you find in the Valley. The roofs here sit on 90-year-old framing, original clay tile, and additions that were never properly tied in. We account for that before we write the first number.
Why Chatham Roof Repair Is Hollywood’s Preferred Roof Replacement Company
Our owner Nelson Quarry has spent his career on Southern California roofs, and the ones in Hollywood keep him honest. What looks like a straightforward shingle replacement on a 1930s Spanish Colonial often turns into a decking repair, a seismic anchor upgrade, and a preservation review once the tear-off exposes what’s underneath. We don’t see that as a problem. We see it as the reason you hire someone who has done this before.
We carry materials from seven manufacturers including Owens Corning, IKO, and Atlas, which matters in Hollywood more than most places. When a home has original clay tile or a specific shingle profile from a 1990s remodel, we can match the product rather than forcing a mismatched replacement. Nelson personally reviews every Hollywood quote before it goes out. If we can repair what’s there instead of replacing the whole roof, we’ll tell you that first. That’s the entire point of the Chatham name.
Our response time to Hollywood is usually same-day for inspections and within 48 hours for a written quote. We’re based in Inglewood, so we’re not crossing three freeways to reach you. When you call, you reach a roofing company, not a call center.
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Roof Replacement Contractor in Hollywood
A roof replacement contractor in Hollywood has to handle more than shingles and flashing. We regularly open up roofs in the 90028 ZIP and find original 1920s clay tile buried under two layers of later asphalt, cracked decking boards that have been taking water for decades, and valleys with no ice and water shield. That’s the real job in this part of Los Angeles: understanding what a 90-year-old roof system needs before you tear it apart, then doing the tear-off in a way that doesn’t destroy what should stay.
What a Hollywood Tear-Off Actually Entails
Most Hollywood replacements start with a full tear-off down to the sheathing. On older buildings, that means hand-pulling sections of fragile clay tile before the mechanical removal starts, so the tile that’s still sound can be salvaged for repairs elsewhere. We photograph everything as we go. If your roof is on or near Hollywood Boulevard, that documentation becomes the basis for any historic-preservation review your project triggers.
Decking, Underlayment, and the Code Upgrades You’ll Actually Need
Once the old roof is off, we inspect the decking board by board. On 1920s and 1930s homes in Hollywood, we typically replace 15 – 30% of the decking due to dry rot or cracked lumber. The city’s permit process for roof replacement also triggers seismic anchoring requirements and Class A fire-rated assembly standards in hillside zones, which we write into the quote up front.
Expect a full roof replacement in Hollywood to take 3 – 5 working days, depending on the decking condition and whether a preservation review adds a hold. It’s not a same-day job. It’s a three-generation roof.
Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Hollywood
Asphalt shingle roof replacement in Hollywood runs $11,000 – $18,000 on a typical 90028 home, with architectural shingles like CertainTeed Landmark or Owens Corning Duration driving most of the quotes we write. These hold up better than three-tab shingles under the hot, dry summers and Santa Ana winds that crack and lift older materials. We install architectural shingles on the majority of Hollywood homes we replace because the thicker profile handles the seasonal wind gusts better on exposed hillside lots.
Matching Shingles to a Home That Wasn’t Built for Them
Many Hollywood homes started with clay tile and were reroofed with asphalt in the 1980s or 90s. When we replace an asphalt roof on a Spanish Colonial bungalow, we match the shingle profile and color to the home’s existing look rather than defaulting to a generic gray. With seven manufacturer lines available, we can usually find a product that sits right on the roofline without clashing with the stucco and tile details.
When Asphalt Is the Right Call in Hollywood
For flat and low-pitch sections on mid-century apartment buildings and commercial strips along Hollywood Boulevard, asphalt shingles aren’t the answer. But for the pitched roofs on most 90028 single-family homes and bungalow courts, a Class A fire-rated architectural shingle gives you the cleanest combination of cost, longevity, and code compliance. We’ll tell you if your roof slope or fire zone pushes you toward a different material.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hollywood
We install roofs from Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, and four other major manufacturers. That matters in Hollywood because the homes here were built across a hundred years, and no single brand fits every roof. CertainTeed architectural shingles are the right match for many of the 1920s Spanish Colonials we replace. IKO and Atlas give us strong mid-market options for bungalow courts and hillside boxes where budget is tight but fire rating can’t be. Because we buy and stock from seven lines, we can usually match an existing shingle profile rather than telling you it’s all or nothing.
Common Roof Replacement Problems We See in Hollywood Homes
- Buried original clay tile. Tear-offs in the 90028 ZIP routinely uncover 1920s clay tile hidden under later asphalt shingles. It’s fragile, it’s sometimes salvageable, and if you’re on or near Hollywood Boulevard, it can trigger a preservation review that stops the job.
- Cracked decking and rot. Most 1920s and 1930s Hollywood homes have board sheathing that’s been taking small leaks for decades. We usually find 15 – 30% of the decking needs replacement once the old roof comes off.
- Santa Ana wind damage and dry-rot. Hot, dry summers and the fall wind events bake the life out of asphalt shingles and crack clay tile at the edges. Loose tile and lifted shingles then let winter rain into the decking.
- Missing or failed underlayment at valleys and penetrations. On older Hollywood roofs, the valleys and flashing points were never properly sealed for the way rain moves off a low-pitch roof. We rebuild those details when the roof is off, not with caulk from below.
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AfterPricing for Roof Replacement in Hollywood, CA
A full tear-off and reroof in Hollywood typically runs $11,000 – $18,000 for architectural asphalt shingles on a 1,400 – 2,000 sq ft home. That includes landing and material removal, underlayment, starter strip, ridge cap, venting where needed, and warranty-eligible installation. If the decking needs replacement, add $75 – $120 per sheet depending on the lumber and what we find underneath. If the job uncovers original clay tile and a preservation review is required, budget an extra 1 – 2 weeks and we’ll write the tile documentation into your contract before we start. For large hillside properties or complex cut-up rooflines, a full replacement can reach $22,000 – $30,000.
What moves your Hollywood quote is the unknown below the shingles. We inspect before we bid, and we put the decking, underlayment, and code allowances in writing. Call (866) 361-1724 for a free estimate with actual numbers for your address.
Key Takeaways for Hollywood Homeowners
- Full roof replacement in Hollywood typically runs $11,000 – $18,000 for architectural shingles.
- Homes in the 90028 ZIP often hide original 1920s clay tile under later asphalt, which can trigger a preservation review.
- Santa Ana winds and hot summers crack and lift tile and shingles, making decking damage common.
- We quote decking, underlayment, and code upgrades up front, not after the tear-off.
- Seven manufacturer lines mean we can match your existing roof rather than forcing a full replacement.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hollywood
Chatham Roof Repair’s Roof Replacement team handles full tear-offs, reroofs, and repair-first assessments in West Hollywood, Koreatown, Echo Park, and Silver Lake. These neighboring areas share Hollywood’s older housing stock and weather patterns, so the same decking, tile, and code issues show up. If you’re just outside the 90028 ZIP, call us and we’ll come take a look.
Serving Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 Roof Replacement in Hollywood
If we tear off your shingles and find original clay tile underneath, we stop the tear-off, photograph the tile, and assess whether it’s salvageable. If the property sits in a historic district like the Hollywood Boulevard corridor, the discovery typically triggers a preservation review before any further work. We handle that documentation for you and write the review schedule into a change order so the job doesn’t stall without a plan. Call (866) 361-1724 and we’ll walk you through how this works for your specific property.
Yes, in many cases it does. Hillside and canyon-adjacent homes in the 90028 ZIP fall under fire zone requirements that mandate a Class A fire-rated roof assembly, and the city’s seismic code can require roof-level anchoring upgrades when a full tear-off is permitted. That’s why we include these upgrades in our Hollywood quotes from the start instead of surprising you after the permit comes back. It’s also why the cheapest bid in Hollywood usually isn’t the cheapest roof.
We inspect the attic and the roof surface before we quote, and we put a per-sheet allowance for decking replacement into the contract. On a Hollywood home we already know from experience that 15 – 30% of the decking will need work. You approve the actual decking scope in writing after the tear-off, before we touch a single board. No hidden change orders. Call (866) 361-1724 and we’ll explain exactly how our bid breaks down.
Yes, we regularly match shingle profiles and colors to historic Hollywood roofs. CertainTeed and GAF both make architectural shingle lines that sit well on 1920s Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean Revival homes when asphalt is the right material, and we carry IKO and Atlas options for tighter budgets. The match is about profile, color, and warranty class, not just picking a brand name. We show you samples on your actual roof before you commit.
One square equals 100 square feet of roof area. A typical 1,600 sq ft Hollywood bungalow with a low-pitch roof usually has between 18 and 24 squares of roofing surface, depending on the overhangs and dormers. We measure by square because roofing materials are priced that way, and it gives you a direct comparison between quotes. If a contractor won’t show you the square count, you can’t compare anything else on the bid.
Call Chatham Roof Repair for a Straight Assessment
If your Hollywood roof is leaking, lifting, or just past its useful life, call (866) 361-1724. We’ll inspect first, tell you what the roof actually needs, and if a replacement is the right call, you’ll get a written quote with the decking, code upgrades, and preservation review spelled out. Nelson Quarry has been running roofs in this part of Los Angeles long enough to know what’s under them. Call today and get the assessment for free.
Written by Nelson Quarry, Owner at Chatham Roof Repair, serving Hollywood since day one.