Los Angeles County · 24 mi NNW of our Anaheim yard
Roofing contractor in Pasadena, CA
A&J Roofing makes the trip north from Anaheim to repair and re-roof Pasadena homes, many of them Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival houses with roofs worth getting right. Pasadena work usually means two extra checks: historic district rules in the older neighborhoods and fire hazard rules in the foothills.
Old houses, foothill weather
Craftsman homes have low-pitched roofs with wide overhangs and exposed rafter tails. That shape is the whole look of the house, so a new roof has to keep the eave lines and fascia details, not just keep the rain out.
Up toward the San Gabriel foothills, parts of Pasadena are in mapped fire hazard areas where a Class A roof assembly is required. Those neighborhoods also get stronger winds coming off the mountains, which tests ridge caps and edges.
Historic districts and landmark districts
Pasadena has many historic and landmark districts, and visible exterior changes there can need design review. Roof material and color are part of that. We help you pick a material that suits the house and the review, then handle the permit side.
Neighborhoods we cover in Pasadena
- Bungalow Heaven
- Madison Heights
- Linda Vista
- Lower Arroyo
- Prospect Park
- East Washington Village
What we check on Pasadena roofs
- Keeping eave lines and exposed rafter tails intact
- Board decking common on early homes
- Historic or landmark district review
- Class A requirements in foothill fire zones
Roofing questions from Pasadena
Do you work in Pasadena if you are based in Anaheim?
Yes. Pasadena is part of our regular service area. Call (714) 925-5056 to set up a visit.
Does my Pasadena historic home need approval for a new roof?
If it is in a historic or landmark district, visible changes such as roof material or color can need city review. A like-for-like re-roof is often simpler. We check before you commit.
Can you keep the exposed rafter tails on a Craftsman roof?
Yes. We protect and keep the rafter tails and eave details, and repair damaged ones where needed.