As a roofing contractor in Temple City, CA, we see two very different houses on the same block: the original single-story ranch homes from the 1940s and 1950s, and the large two-story homes that have replaced many of them, usually under complex hip roofs with many valleys and ridges. Each kind fails in its own way, and a crew needs to know both.
Our shop sits on Rosemead Blvd, which runs straight north into Temple City, so most addresses here are about 10 minutes and 2 miles away. Home of the Camellia Festival and roughly 36,494 people at the 2020 census, Temple City is the closest city to our base after roofing in Rosemead itself.
Ranch houses, new two-story hip roofs and Las Tunas Drive storefronts
Temple City's housing reads like a timeline. Post-war tracts filled most of the city with single-story stucco homes, and over the last few decades a steady wave of teardowns has put large two-story houses on many of those same lots. Commercial buildings line Las Tunas Drive, Rosemead Blvd and Baldwin Ave, mostly with flat or low-slope roofs.
The original single-story homes
These houses usually carry a low-pitch gable or hip roof in composition shingle, often on their second or third roof. Some still have two layers stacked on each other. Under the shingles, many have plank sheathing rather than plywood, and gaps or dry rot in those boards only show up once the old roofing comes off.
The new two-story builds
Newer homes tend to use concrete tile or architectural shingles on roofs with several hips, long valleys and lower roof sections butting into second-story walls. Every one of those junctions needs step flashing, counter flashing and a properly lapped valley. When a new home leaks, the cause is usually at one of those intersections rather than in the open field of the roof.
Which roof services do Temple City homeowners ask for most?
On ranch homes, the calls are mostly about worn shingles, cracked pipe boots and leaks at old flashing, and many end with a conversation about full roof replacement because the roof is on its last layer. On newer two-story homes, we spend more time on valleys, wall flashing and slipped or cracked tile. Storefronts and rear additions bring flat-roof work: open seams, ponding and clogged drains.
| Roof type | Where it is common | What usually fails |
|---|---|---|
| Composition shingle, low pitch | 1940s-1950s ranch homes | Brittle shingles, pipe boots, layered reroofs |
| Concrete tile, complex hips | Newer two-story homes | Valley metal, step flashing, cracked tiles |
| Flat or low-slope | Las Tunas Drive shops, patio covers, additions | Seams, ponding water, drains |
For active leaks we start with roof repair and only recommend a reroof when the photos show the roof has run out of life.
Roofing services for Temple City, CA properties
Roof Repair
Cracked pipe boots, lifted flashing and brittle shingles on Temple City's original 1940s and 1950s ranch homes make up most repair calls here.
Roof Replacement
Ranch roofs already on a second or third layer usually need a full tear-off, with the old plank sheathing checked board by board before reroofing.
Roof Flashing Repair
New two-story builds have lower roofs butting into upstairs walls and long valleys, and step and counter flashing at those joints decides whether the house stays dry.
Emergency Roof Repair
Big street trees and the October-to-March wind season bring limbs down on roofs here, so tarping after a branch breaks through is a recurring call.
Flat Roofing
Storefronts along Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Blvd, plus rear additions and patio covers, sit under low-slope roofs where open seams and ponding start leaks.
Tile Roof Repair
Concrete tile on the newer hip roofs cracks underfoot and slips near valleys, so broken pieces get replaced and the underlayment checked before courses are reset.
How a Temple City roof visit runs from our base on Rosemead Blvd
- You call (725) 745-8803 and describe the roof, the leak or the damage. We book a visit, often same-day or next-day when crews are free.
- A roofer walks the roof, checks the attic when there is access, and photographs every problem found.
- You receive a photo-documented scope and a written, line-by-line quote. Permits and any deck replacement appear as their own lines.
- Once you approve, we pull the permit if the job needs one, schedule the work and book the city inspection.
- The crew protects landscaping and the driveway, finishes the work and leaves the site clean.
When wind or a fallen limb opens the roof, our emergency roof repair service covers tarping and temporary dry-in first, with permanent repairs quoted afterward.
Roof trouble in Temple City?
Call with your address. About 10 min (2 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
Reroof permits, Title 24 and Climate Zone 9 in Temple City
Temple City is an incorporated city, so reroof permits go through the city's own building division rather than LA County. Rules change, so check the current requirements with the city's counter. If your roof work calls for a permit, our office files for it and books the inspector's visit.
Like the rest of the San Gabriel Valley, Temple City falls in California Climate Zone 9 under Title 24. Swap out half the roof or more on a sloped house and the cool-roof rules kick in. The new shingle or tile must reach 0.20 aged reflectance with 0.75 emittance (SRI 16 also qualifies), backed by a CRRC rating label. Darker asphalt colors usually weather down to 0.05-0.15, so the color you pick can decide compliance. Heavy roofs of 25 lb/ft² and up are exempt, which takes care of most tile, and so are homes with R-38 attic insulation, a radiant barrier or ductwork kept out of the attic.
Temple City homes buy power from Southern California Edison, not LADWP, so the LADWP cool-roof rebate does not apply. Check current SCE and Energy Upgrade California offerings directly.
Covering Temple City from Las Tunas Drive to Live Oak Avenue
We work throughout the city, from Las Tunas Drive and the blocks around Temple City Park to the neighborhoods off Live Oak Avenue and Longden Avenue. As of November 2026, 48 Google reviewers had rated us 4.9 stars on average, and several of them mention crews that arrive on time and clear explanations without pressure. Neighbors to the south and west can see our pages for San Gabriel and Arcadia, and the template below lists the other nearby areas we cover.
Reviews from San Gabriel Valley customers
4.9★ from 48 Google reviews (checked Nov 2026)
“A recent strong wind loosened a shingle on my roof in Rosemead. It took just one call, and Tanner came out the very next day to help. While we talked, I mentioned how thankful I still am for the excellent roofing work the crew did years ago, which has continued to hold up very well. …”
“awesome roofing team that does solid work. i couldn’t be happier with how my new roof turned out. after the roof replacement was finished, there was a small issue related to the original roof design, not the installation, and david went above and beyond by coming out quickly with william to take care of it himself. …”
Roofing questions from Temple City
Can you install the complex hip roofs used on Temple City's new two-story homes?
Yes. Complex hip roofs take more layout and flashing work than a simple gable, so we quote valley metal, step flashing, crickets and ridge details as separate items. On concrete tile, we also check that the underlayment and battens suit the slope. Getting each intersection right is what keeps these roofs dry.
Do you repair original 1950s roofs on Temple City ranch homes?
We do, and we tell you honestly when a repair is worth it. A cracked pipe boot or a lifted flashing on a 1950s ranch roof is a simple fix. If the shingles are brittle across the whole roof or there are already two layers, a patch buys little time, and we show you the photos so you can decide.
Who handles the reroof permit in Temple City?
Temple City's building division handles permits for homes inside city limits, so confirm the current rules with the city. When your job needs a permit, we pull it, list it as a separate line on the quote and schedule the inspection. Some addresses near the edges belong to East San Gabriel or other unincorporated areas, which use LA County instead.
What should I do if a tree limb comes down on my roof in a windstorm?
Stay out of rooms below the damage, keep people off the roof, photograph what you can safely see and call (725) 745-8803. We tarp the opening to stop more water, document the damage for your insurer and quote permanent repairs once the debris is cleared and the framing is checked.
