Bungalows and stucco duplexes from the twenties through the forties make up most of what we re-roof out here, usually carrying two or three layers of comp already. That means a full tear-off and, often, new decking. Lots are small and the curb stays parked solid, so we stage off the alley behind the block — standard practice here.
The other constant is converted garages and rear additions, plenty of them done without permits. Those tie-ins where a low-slope add-on meets the original pitched roof are where flashing fails, and they're behind most of the leak calls we take off Florence and Gage. Estimates and paperwork can be in Spanish or English.
Working around Huntington Park's alleys, small lots and old decking
Can you re-roof a garage that was converted without a permit?
We can roof it. We just won't pretend the tie-in isn't there — that junction usually needs proper flashing and a different material on the low-slope section.
Do I have to move my cars off the street for the job?
Usually not. We work out of the alley on most blocks here, so the bin sits behind the house rather than on Pacific.