Harbor-area roof repair and re-roofing in Wilmington, CA

Wilmington sits just west of Long Beach across the harbor channels, between the Port of Los Angeles and Carson, with Harbor City to the northwest and San Pedro to the south. It is part of the City of Los Angeles, though its mailing city is Wilmington. Our crews reach it from downtown Long Beach in a short drive along Anaheim Street or Pacific Coast Highway, and the 110 runs along its west side.

Many Wilmington homes are rentals, family homes passed down through the years, or lots with a second unit in back. Owners usually want the leak stopped first and a straight answer about what the rest of the roof needs. We find the real source, fix it, and tell you plainly how much life the roof has left.

Older bungalows, cottage courts and small apartments by the port

Much of Wilmington's housing is older than the post-war suburbs around it: small wood-frame and stucco bungalows from the first half of the 1900s, cottage courts, and post-war houses on narrow lots. Small apartment buildings line the main streets, and many single-family lots have a converted garage or a back unit with its own low roof.

Asphalt shingle covers most of the pitched roofs, often laid over an older roof or over spaced board decking. Spanish-style homes carry clay or concrete tile, and back units, additions and apartments are usually flat or low-slope with a cap sheet or coating. Because the port, rail yards and refineries are close by, roofs here collect dust and grime along with the salt from the harbor.

Roof problems we see most in Wilmington

City of Los Angeles permits and job planning in Wilmington

Because Wilmington is part of the City of Los Angeles, a re-roof here is permitted and inspected through the Los Angeles building department, not Long Beach. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and check whether California's Title 24 cool roof rules apply to your roof slope and climate zone before we order material.

Truck traffic and street parking can be tight near the port, so we plan the dumpster and deliveries before the crew arrives and keep the work area clear for neighbors and tenants. Wilmington is one of the closest areas to our downtown Long Beach office, which helps when a winter storm opens a leak overnight. We use corrosion-resistant flashing, vents and nails on every harbor-side job.