Clay tile and shingle roofing in Fullerton, CA

Fullerton is in north Orange County, east of Buena Park and north of Anaheim, about 20 minutes from our La Mirada office by Imperial Highway or the 5, and about 35 minutes from Long Beach by the 91. The 91 crosses the southern part of the city, the 57 runs along its east side and the 5 passes just to the southwest.

Fullerton homeowners often care a great deal about the character of their houses, especially in the older neighborhoods. We work with clay tile and period details on historic homes and give practical shingle and tile options for mid-century homes and hillside houses. Many Fullerton leaks we trace come from the same handful of places: parapet scuppers on Spanish-style homes, chimney flashing on older houses, and worn valleys on ranch roofs.

Historic homes, mid-century ranches and hillside houses

Fullerton's older neighborhoods near downtown have homes from the 1910s through the 1940s, including Spanish Revival, Craftsman and Tudor-style houses. Many Spanish-style homes still have clay barrel tile, and some have flat roofs behind parapets. Original board sheathing, past earthquake repairs and unbraced brick chimneys are common on these older homes, and we check each of them when we open a roof.

Post-war ranch homes fill much of the flatland, mostly with asphalt shingle or concrete tile. The northern hills hold larger homes, many with tile roofs and steeper slopes. Apartments, condos and buildings near the colleges add flat and low-slope roofs.

Roof problems we see most in Fullerton

Fullerton permits, historic homes and hillside access

Fullerton has its own building department, and re-roofs need a city permit and inspection. Some older neighborhoods have historic designations or design guidelines, so changes to visible roof material may need extra review. We check what applies and help you prepare what the city asks for. If a re-roof falls under Title 24 cool roof rules for its slope, we check which tile or shingle colors qualify before we order.

Hillside homes often have steep driveways and tight parking, so we plan deliveries carefully. Fullerton is inland, with hot summers and Santa Ana winds in fall and winter. Our La Mirada office is a short drive away, and we answer the phone 24/7.