Read the full review →“A recent storm damaged the roof on our rental property. The team coordinated access with our tenant, documented the damage, and sent us completion photos.”
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Power Roofing’s office at 4645 Van Nuys Blvd #202, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, is the local base for our work as a licensed roofing contractor in Sherman Oaks and the nearby Valley. We repair leaks, replace worn shingle and tile roofs, install standing seam metal and redo flat roofs for homeowners, landlords and building owners. A visit starts with a free roof inspection.
Sherman Oaks is one of three Power Roofing offices, alongside Los Angeles and Irvine, and together they serve residential and commercial customers throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Ventura County. To book an inspection, send us your address and what you are seeing.
Four local conditions shape most roofing decisions in Sherman Oaks: Valley heat, the age of the houses, the fire zone in the hills and the high share of rented homes.
The weather station at Van Nuys Airport, about four miles northwest of our office, has a normal August high of 93.1°F; downtown Los Angeles has 84.0°F (NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020). Heat ages a roof: InterNACHI, the home inspectors’ association, notes that hot climates drastically reduce asphalt shingle life. Proper attic ventilation prevents moisture accumulation and heat buildup, so when the roof is inspected, ask for the attic ventilation to be checked too.
Census figures put the median year built at 1970 in ZIP 91403 and 1966 in ZIP 91423, and about two thirds to three quarters of homes in those areas date from before 1980 (American Community Survey, 2018 to 2022). Our tear-offs of houses this age in North Hollywood and Burbank uncovered an old wood shake layer under the shingles, and the Burbank roof had no plywood at all. Both roofs got a new plywood deck before the new roof went on.
CAL FIRE’s hazard map puts much of the hillside area south of Ventura Boulevard in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, while the flats to the north, where our office is, are not mapped in one. Inside the zone, Los Angeles Municipal Code section 91.7207.4 requires a Class A roof assembly and does not permit wood shakes or wood shingles. You can confirm your own parcel on the City’s ZIMAS parcel profile before you pick a material.
Roughly six in ten occupied homes in Sherman Oaks are rented (American Community Survey, 2018 to 2022), so many roofs here are a landlord’s or a condo association’s decision rather than the occupant’s, and apartment and condo buildings can have flat or low-slope roofs. For an owner who does not live on site, the job also means coordinating access with tenants and getting photos of the finished work, as one landlord describes in the reviews below.
Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, not a separate city, so whichever roofing company you hire, a reroof here is permitted and inspected by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). City of Los Angeles permit records list our reroofs by contractor license, including jobs in Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Woodland Hills and West Hills. Neighboring Burbank is a separate city whose own Building & Safety Division handles its permits, which is why we treat the two places separately.
The City’s Green Building Code also sets a cool roof standard for homes. When more than half of a home’s roof is replaced, the new roofing has to reach minimum values for three-year aged solar reflectance and thermal emittance, or for the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI):
| Low-rise home, roof pitch | Aged solar reflectance | Thermal emittance | Or SRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-slope (2:12 or flatter) | 0.65 | 0.85 | 78 |
| Steep-slope (steeper than 2:12) | 0.25 | 0.85 | 20 |
Repairs, replacing half the roof or less, and reroofs where a solar system is being installed are exceptions. In practice this excludes conventional dark shingles on a full reroof: the EPA lists black or dark brown conventional shingles at 4 to 5% solar reflectance, far below 0.25. Before you sign, ask for the exact product and color and look up its three-year aged values in the Cool Roof Rating Council directory. On low-slope buildings the 0.65 value points to a white or reflective membrane or coating.
Leaks tend to show up with the first heavy rain of the season: a stain on the ceiling, a drip at a skylight or chimney, or water at a wall where flashing has failed. Water can run along the deck or framing before it drips, so the stain is not always under the opening, and a lasting repair fixes the point where the water gets in. See our roof repair services for what a repair visit covers.
On a Sherman Oaks single-family home, a full roof replacement involves tear-off, deck repair or a new plywood deck where needed, new underlayment and flashing, a check of attic ventilation, and a shingle whose rated values meet the City standard above.
On many tile roofs the tiles themselves are fine and the underlayment beneath them has worn out. The fix is to lift the tiles, install new underlayment and reset the same tiles, the job LADBS permit records describe as “remove existing roof tiles, apply new underlayment and reset roof tile”. Howard N., reviewing us on our Sherman Oaks Google profile, called it “my parent’s townhouse tile roof re-paper”. Cracked or broken tiles are swapped out during the reset.
Standing seam metal suits the Valley heat because it comes in reflective finishes, and in the hillside fire zone it is installed as a Class A assembly like any other roof there. Our metal roofs nearby include North Hollywood and Agoura Hills; the metal roofing page explains the panel and material options.
Apartment buildings, condos and commercial buildings along Ventura Boulevard can have low-slope roofs. A replacement there has to meet the low-slope values in the table above, which in practice points to a white or reflective membrane or coating, so ask for the product’s rated values before you sign. We serve residential and commercial owners alike.
We specialize exclusively in roofing. This specialization means we've developed deep expertise across all roofing services. We're not general contractors dabbling in roofing. We're roofing specialists who understand every aspect of roof systems, materials, installation techniques, and maintenance.
We prioritize quality materials and professional installation. We partner with reputable manufacturers and use premium materials on every project. Installation technique is just as important as material quality. Improper installation compromises even the best materials. Our trained specialists execute installation following manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
We maintain transparent communication throughout every project. You receive detailed estimates before work begins. We explain our recommendations honestly, discuss material options and cost implications, and keep you informed as work progresses. Clear communication prevents surprises and builds confidence.
We respond quickly to emergencies. Roof leaks don't wait for convenient scheduling. We prioritize emergency calls, responding quickly to prevent water damage to your home or business. Our emergency response capability provides peace of mind knowing professional help is available when you need it most.
The same square footage can cost very different amounts here, which is why a price only comes from an inspection of the specific roof. The main drivers are:
Yes. Our detailed roof replacement estimate outlines the scope of work, recommended materials, project timeline, and pricing, and all replacement work includes warranty protection covering materials and installation. We warrant our installation craftsmanship against defects, and we coordinate with manufacturers on product warranties.
Here it means a cool-rated roof surface that meets the City’s reflectance standard, plus attic ventilation that lets heat escape. A white or light reflective finish on metal or a membrane keeps the most heat off the house, and cool-rated shingles come in a range of colors whose rated values show whether they meet the standard.
Ask these before you sign a reroof contract here:
Yes. We serve residential and commercial customers, including apartment complexes, offices and retail buildings.
These reviews come from our Sherman Oaks Google profile, a selection covering repairs, reroofs, a tile re-paper and a rental property job. Kaylee K., who owns a rental property, wrote that after storm damage “the team coordinated access with our tenant, documented the damage, and sent us completion photos.”
Read the full review →“A recent storm damaged the roof on our rental property. The team coordinated access with our tenant, documented the damage, and sent us completion photos.”
Read the full review →“My roof leaked from the heavy rains. I called Israel and had it fixed within a week according to the warranty. Extremely efficient. I highly recommend power roofing and would use them for any future projects.”
Read the full review →“Power Roofing did an excellent job in my parent’s townhouse tile roof re-paper. Israel did an outstanding job leading us through the process and keeping us updated as the work was completed.”
Read the full review →“We had a metal roof installed 2 weeks ago thru Power Roofing. Israel is efficient and a great communicator. Zero problems and a fantastic result!”
Read the full review →“We had attic ventilation repairs done and noticed an immediate difference in airflow. Highly recommend!”
Read the full review →“Israel has done a wonderful job at power roofing. He was a great point man during the entire job. Would totally recommend him for your new roof!”
The full list of cities across Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties is on our service area page.
Our Sherman Oaks office is at 4645 Van Nuys Blvd #202, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, just north of Ventura Boulevard. Call us or request a free roof inspection and tell us what you are seeing; for an active leak we offer 24/7 Emergency Response.
