Asphalt shingles do their job by lying flat and holding their granules, the mineral coating that shields the asphalt from the sun. In Los Angeles, the constant sun is the main enemy. Over the years it bakes the shingles until the edges curl up, the surface cracks, and the granules wash off into the gutters. Once a shingle curls or loses its granules, it stops shedding water the way it should, and the mat underneath starts to break down.
Wind is the other factor, lifting and tearing shingles that the sun has already made brittle. A few damaged shingles on an otherwise sound roof is a repair. But widespread curling, bald patches across the whole roof, and granules filling the gutters are signs the roof is near the end of its life, not a spot to patch. The honest call depends on how far along the wear is, which our page on signs you need a new roof covers.
We repair damaged shingles through shingle roof repair, and where the wear is widespread, we lay out the options plainly, from a repair to a full replacement.
| Step | What to check |
|---|---|
| 1. Look at the spread | A few bad shingles is a repair. Curling and bald patches across the whole roof point toward replacement. |
| 2. Check the gutters | Granules filling the gutters mean the shingles are shedding their protective coating and wearing out. |
| 3. Consider the age | Shingle lasts fifteen to thirty years. Near the top of that range, wear is expected, as our roof lifespan page covers. |
| 4. Watch for leaks | Cracked or torn shingles let water through, so pair any new stain with a look at the shingles above it. |
Where the damage is limited, we replace the bad shingles and match them to your roof as closely as the age of the existing shingles allows, then check the underlayment and deck beneath. On aged shingle, a new patch can look brighter than the faded field around it, and we tell you that upfront rather than surprise you.
Where the wear is widespread, patching is spending money on a roof that is finished, and we say so, laying out the choice between repair and replacement plainly, as our page on repair versus replace covers. Either way, the goal is the honest call for your roof and budget, backed by a written roof inspection. If you are weighing a new roof, our page on tile versus shingle helps you choose the next material.
No upsell, just a straight read on your roof. Request an estimate.
Call (310) 806-5959Tell us what the roof looks like. We assess the wear and give you a written price and an honest call, with no obligation.