Most calls to a roofing contractor in Cerritos, CA come from the same situation: a 1960s or 1970s tract home whose roof, or the underlayment beneath its tile, is wearing out at the same time as the houses on either side. Cerritos was farmland until it filled with planned neighborhoods in roughly two decades, and that compressed building history shows up on the rooftops.
We drive about 40 minutes and 19 miles from our base on Rosemead Blvd to reach Cerritos, home to 49,578 people in 2020. The visit, photos and written quote follow the same process we use for roofing in Rosemead.
Why do so many Cerritos roofs on one street fail at once?
The city incorporated in 1956 as Dairy Valley and took the name Cerritos in 1967 as its dairies gave way to subdivisions. Neighborhoods on both sides of the 91 went up in a short window, often as rows of the same few floor plans, many of them two-story.
Today most homes carry concrete tile or composition shingle. Concrete tile can last for decades, but the felt underlayment installed beneath it during earlier reroofs is often brittle now, and leaks start at valleys, eaves and around skylights even though the tile looks fine from the street. Shingle roofs from the same era are on their second or third replacement.
Del Amo Blvd to South Street: coverage, permits and neighbors
We cover the whole city, from the neighborhoods around Cerritos Regional Park and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts to the streets off Bloomfield Ave, Del Amo Blvd and South Street. Cerritos is incorporated, so its building division handles reroof permits; confirm current requirements with the city. We pull the permit when one is required and arrange the city inspection.
Neighbors in Artesia and La Palma get the same service, and the list below shows the other nearby cities we serve.
Cerritos Planning sign-off before the Building and Safety permit
Cerritos adds a step that most neighboring cities skip. A reroof starts with the Residential Re-Roofing Application at the Planning Division, which reviews material and color against Section 22.22.700(23) of the municipal code before Building and Safety issues the permit. Homes inside a homeowners association also need the association's written approval first. The city's current form sets these conditions:
- Asphalt composition shingles must carry at least a 30-year rating, and a color sample or brochure may be requested.
- Material weighing 6.0 lb/sq ft or more needs engineering calculations, which matters when switching to a heavyweight tile.
- Roof vents and turbines are painted to match the new roof, sloped-roof edging matches the roof color, and mission tile needs bird stops.
- Work hours run Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm, with no work on Sundays or holidays.
We complete the contractor side of the application, attach what Planning asks for and take the approval on to Building and Safety. The form changes from time to time, so we check the current version for each job.
Roof trouble in Cerritos?
Call with your address. About 40 min (19 mi) from our Rosemead Blvd base, with same-day or next-day visits when crews are free.
- 4.9 from 48 Google reviews
- Based on Rosemead Blvd
- Photos and a written quote before work
Tile underlayment, tear-offs and leak repairs in Cerritos tracts
- Leaks at valleys, skylights and flashing: handled through roof repair, often by lifting a section of tile, replacing the underlayment beneath it and relaying the same tile.
- Tile roofs with failed underlayment across the whole roof: tile is stripped, battens and underlayment replaced, and sound tiles reinstalled with broken ones matched.
- Worn shingle roofs: a full roof replacement with tear-off, deck inspection and new flashing.
- Wind and storm damage: emergency roof repair to tarp and secure displaced tile or lifted shingles.
As a rough planning range and not a quote, Manta's 2025 calculator estimated $5,582-$7,555 to replace an asphalt shingle roof in LA County, with permits and fees extra. The real figure for your house depends on size, pitch, layers, deck condition and material, which is why we measure and photograph before quoting.
Roofing services for Cerritos, CA properties
Tile Underlayment Replacement
Concrete tile on many Cerritos homes outlasts the underlayment beneath it, so the felt can be replaced while sound tile goes back on in the color the street already has.
Tile Roof Repair
Cracked and slipped tile around valleys and skylights is a frequent leak source on Cerritos two-story tract homes, often after someone walked the roof to reach equipment or clean gutters.
Roof Replacement
Shingle roofs on the 1960s and 1970s tracts are on their second or third replacement, and the city's re-roofing application sets a minimum shingle rating and color-matching conditions.
Roof Repair
Flashing and skylight leaks on Cerritos homes can often be fixed with a section repair rather than a full reroof, provided the surrounding tile or shingle is still sound.
Emergency Roof Repair
Winter wind can displace tile or lift shingles on Cerritos two-story homes, and an opened roof needs a secure tarp before the next November-to-March storm arrives.
Skylight Replacement
Older skylights on tract homes here are a common leak point, and the city's re-roofing form asks for its separate skylight application whenever new skylights are proposed.
Solar Panel Removal & Reroof
Cerritos ties reroofing and solar together: a reroof related to a solar installation needs the city's solar application too, and patched areas must match the surrounding roof.
From the 605 to your driveway: how a Cerritos visit works
After you call (725) 745-8803, a roofer comes out same-day or next-day when crews are free. We walk tile carefully, at the laps where it bears weight, and check the attic for staining and daylight. You get photos of each problem and a written quote that breaks out permits, deck repairs and materials line by line.
If neighbors with the same floor plan are also reroofing, compare scopes rather than totals. Two quotes on identical houses can differ because one includes new battens, flashing or decking and the other does not.
Reviews from San Gabriel Valley customers
4.9★ from 48 Google reviews (checked Nov 2026)
“Our flat garage roof had a leak, and since the main roof was already aging, we decided to handle the full roofing project at the same time and upgrade from asphalt shingles to a metal roofing system. …”
“the roofing crew did an excellent job replacing the roof on my house in rosemead. we had some hail damage after a storm, which another roofer first pointed out. i wanted a second opinion, so i called for a quote, and the response was fast. tanner came by, explained clearly what needed fixing, and was very professional and friendly. …”
Roofing questions from Cerritos
My Cerritos tile looks fine, so why is the roof leaking?
Concrete tile sheds most water, but the underlayment beneath it is the real waterproof layer. On many Cerritos homes that underlayment dates from an earlier reroof and has dried out, especially at valleys and eaves. We lift tile at the leak, check the layer underneath and tell you whether a section repair or a full underlayment replacement makes sense.
Can you reuse my existing concrete tile?
Often, yes. Concrete tile is durable, and reusing it keeps the look your street was built with. Some tiles always break during removal, so we plan for replacements that match the profile and color as closely as possible, and we note in the quote how many we expect to need.
Do I need a permit to replace the underlayment on my tile roof?
Replacing underlayment across the roof is reroofing work and usually needs a permit from the City of Cerritos. A small section repair may not. We check with the city for your scope, pull the permit when one is required and list it separately on the quote.
