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Roofers in Van Nuys, CA
Roofers in Van Nuys deal with a very specific set of challenges: post-WWII ranch homes with low-slope roofs, San Fernando Valley heat that bakes shingles well past 100°F, and winter rains that find every weak seam. We’re Mercer Roofing, and we handle Roof Repair in Van Nuys, full roof replacements, and ongoing maintenance across the valley. Every job starts with a written price, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If you need a roofer who can look at a 1950s tar-and-gravel roof and tell you exactly what it needs, call us at (341) 217-2677 and we’ll come take a look.
Why Van Nuys Homes Are Different
Most of Van Nuys was built between 1945 and 1965, and that era left a very particular footprint on rooftops. Single-story ranches dominate the streets, and a large share of them have low-slope or flat roof sections. Low slope means water doesn’t shed the same way it does on a steep gable – after a heavy winter rain, blue patches of standing water sit on the roof for days. That ponding works under the seams and, over time, finds its way inside.
The sun is the other constant. Van Nuys regularly tops 100°F in July and August, with UV exposure so intense that composition shingles can crack and curl years before their rated lifespan. Thermal cracking is one of the most common findings on our Van Nuys inspections, especially on south-facing and west-facing slopes. In the Valley Glen section, many original 1950s homes still carry their first tar-and-gravel roof, and after seventy summers of that heat, most are ready for a complete tear-off and a modern system built for the climate. That’s where elastomeric coatings and proper underlayment matter more than they would somewhere cooler or flatter.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Van Nuys Services
Here are the two roofing services Van Nuys homeowners call us about most, with a third for full replacements. Each page goes into depth on local pricing and what to expect.
Roof Repair in Van Nuys
Van Nuys repair work is often about heat damage and flashing failure. We see broken pipe boots, lifted flashing around vents and skylights, cracked shingles from thermal stress, and leaks at low-slope transitions. The summer sun also dries out sealants faster than manufacturers’ default estimates. Every repair we do comes with a written 365-day guarantee, and if the repair fails within that year, the second visit is free. What sets Mercer apart is our tech process: background-checked, uniformed, badged, with name and photo sent before arrival. Nothing starts until you approve a written price. Read the full breakdown on our Roof Repair in Van Nuys page.
Roofing Company in Van Nuys
As a full-service roofing company, we handle the in-between jobs that don’t fit neatly into a repair or a new roof: valley re-flashing, decking replacement, drainage corrections on low-slope sections, and annual maintenance programs. Van Nuys homeowners with flat roof sections call us for re-coating work using elastomeric systems that reflect UV and stop ponding water from soaking into the decking. If you need an honest assessment of what your roof can handle before another winter, start with the Roofing Company in Van Nuys page.
Roof Installation in Van Nuys
When a Van Nuys roof has reached the end of its life, we install complete new systems engineered for this climate: proper underlayment, high-temp-rated shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, or Boral, and upgraded flashing details for the low-slope areas that valley homes so often have. We pull the necessary permits for Van Nuys jobs where the city requires them, and every installation receives our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. The full process, timeline, and pricing is on the Roof Installation in Van Nuys page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Van Nuys
We work with and install most major shingle lines, including GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. We typically keep a working stock of IKO, Atlas, and GAF materials on vans serving Van Nuys, which keeps most color-match repairs to a single visit. For the full list of manufacturers we’re trained on, visit our brands.
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AfterPricing for Roofers in Van Nuys, CA
These are typical ranges for roofing work in Van Nuys, based on the housing stock and common conditions we see. Your exact price is quoted in writing before any work starts.
| Service | Typical range in Van Nuys |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection | $150 – $350 |
| Minor leak repair | $300 – $700 |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $350 – $900 |
| Shingle replacement (small area) | $450 – $1,100 |
| Roof coating / elastomeric system (flat section) | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Decking repair (per sheet) | $90 – $160 |
| Pipe boot replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Full roof replacement (composition shingle) | $9,500 – $18,000 |
| Full roof replacement (low-slope built-up) | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| Gutter replacement (small home) | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Skylight re-flashing | $500 – $1,200 |
| Roof tear-off and disposal | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Two things push Van Nuys prices up most often: low-slope sections that require specialized materials like elastomeric coatings, and the age-related decking damage we uncover once a roof is opened. That’s why our written quotes include an allowance for what we expect to find, and we explain any variable before you’re asked to approve a number. No surprises on the invoice, ever.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Van Nuys
We work across all of Van Nuys, from the mid-century streets of Valley Glen and the ranch homes around Hazeltine Avenue to the pockets near Van Nuys Airport and the communities along Victory Boulevard. Our crews are in the area most days, so scheduling a Van Nuys inspection usually happens within the week, often sooner.
- Valley Glen
- Van Nuys Airport area
- Hazeltine Avenue corridor
- Victory Boulevard corridor
- Sherman Village
Service Area – Cities Near Van Nuys
Mercer Roofing works city-wide in Encino, CA, Reseda, CA, Tarzana, CA, and Winnetka, CA. The same flat and low-slope roof issues we see in Van Nuys are common across the valley floor, and our technicians carry materials that match the neighborhood styles in each area.
Serving Van Nuys, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys 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 Roofers in Van Nuys
Most Van Nuys inspections are scheduled within three to five business days, depending on how full our valley crew calendar is. If you’re dealing with an active leak during rain, call us at (341) 217-2677 and we’ll prioritize you. A live person answers the phone any hour, any day.
It depends on the scope. Small repairs like flashing or a few shingles usually don’t require one, but a full roof tear-off in Los Angeles does. We pull permits for every job that needs them, and we handle the inspection process. When we quote your job, the permit answer is part of the written price.
No. Your first estimate is free, and it comes in writing. The price you see is the price you pay, with no change-order surprises. We’ll walk you through what’s on your roof, what it needs now, and what can wait. Call (341) 217-2677 to set one up.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Van Nuys Customers Say
"Replaced the ridge cap and drip edge, and fixed a sagging gutter that nobody else mentioned. Fair price."
- Phil N."Full tear-off and new shingles on our two-story. They covered the landscaping with tarps and ran a magnet over the yard afterward. Didn't find a single nail."
- Karen V."Detailed written quote with the shingle line and warranty spelled out. No surprises at the end."
- Laura B.