Roof leak repair and re-roofing in Wrigley, Long Beach

Wrigley sits west of Long Beach Boulevard and east of the Los Angeles River, between downtown and the 405. Much of it was built between the 1910s and the 1940s, with Craftsman and California bungalows, Spanish-style cottages, and small apartment courts and duplexes. The neighborhood has deep roots, a strong community feel, and many homes that have been in the same families for years.

Over a century, these roofs have collected repairs of every style and quality. We often find shingles over older shingles, flat sections patched with several kinds of material, and flashing that was replaced only where it was easy to reach. Our crews sort out what is worth keeping and what needs replacing, and explain it simply.

We also roof small multi-unit buildings in Wrigley, where a leak can affect more than one household and fast response matters.

Bungalows, courts and duplexes in Wrigley

Single-family bungalows here usually have low-pitched gable or hip roofs with composition shingle, often over the original spaced plank sheathing. Spanish-style cottages may carry clay tile on part of the roof and a flat roof elsewhere. Rear units and garages added later often have flat or nearly flat roofs.

Bungalow courts and small apartment buildings frequently have flat roofs with built-up hot mop, torch-down or coatings. These roofs see foot traffic from equipment service and can have many penetrations for vents and plumbing, each a possible leak point.

Roof problems we see most in Wrigley

Roofing work in Wrigley

Wrigley is part of the City of Long Beach, so re-roofs need a city building permit, which we pull, along with inspections we schedule. Title 24 can require cool-rated roofing on some re-roofs, especially low-slope ones, and we check what applies before ordering. Many lots have alley access, which keeps containers and deliveries off the street.

The neighborhood is a few miles inland from the beach, but ocean breezes still reach it, along with some industrial grime from the river and port corridor. Our downtown office is close by, so we can get to most Wrigley addresses quickly when rain is coming in through the ceiling. For small rental buildings, we can coordinate with owners and tenants so work is done with as little disruption as possible.