Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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Roofing in Compton runs about $5,500 – $14,000 for full replacements and $350 – $1,800 for repairs, with most jobs taking 1 – 3 days once materials arrive. The city’s concentrated stock of postwar ranch homes means we’re often replacing entire neighborhood blocks of 60 – 75-year-old roofs that have been patched repeatedly rather than properly maintained. Call (743) 200-8347 to schedule your free estimate.
Our crews serve Compton from our Los Angeles metro office, and we’ve learned that Compton jobs aren’t like neighboring cities. The shallow-pitch 2:12 – 3:12 roofs on those 1950s – 60s ranches sit right at the edge of what standard shingles can handle, and decades of deferred maintenance mean tear-offs almost always reveal surprises underneath. We send every technician’s name and photo before they arrive, and they’ll badge in with a photo ID at your door. Every price is in writing before work starts.
Why Compton Homes Are Different
Compton’s housing was built in a single concentrated wave from the late 1940s through the mid-1960s, and entire blocks are aging out simultaneously. These small 900 – 1,200 square foot ranch homes and bungalows were thrown up fast during postwar suburban expansion, with plank or early-plywood sheathing that has dried, cracked, and delaminated after decades of intense UV exposure. We’ve torn off roofs in Compton that had three layers of shingles hiding rotted decking and failed felt underneath, turning what looked like a standard job into a full rebuild.
The pitch is the other factor. That 2:12 – 3:12 slope is at or below the minimum for standard three-tab shingles, so we frequently have to upgrade to architectural shingles with enhanced underlayment or switch to a low-slope modified bitumen system. Homeowners who got a quote based on standard shingles get sticker shock when we open it up and find the real condition.
Climate hits these roofs harder than rainfall. Compton’s inland LA Basin location means year-round UV radiation is the primary killer, not water, but those UV-brittled shingles then fail all at once when the city’s 13 inches of annual rain arrives in a compressed winter window. Add Santa Ana wind events in fall and winter, and those shallow-pitch roofs with dried-out sealant strips see whole fields of shingles lift and roll back like carpet. We see it regularly in the older tracts north of Rosecrans and west of Alameda.
Our Main Compton Services
Compton homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated page:
Roof Repair in Compton
Most Compton repair calls come after the first winter storm hits a UV-weakened roof, or after a Santa Ana wind event peels back aging three-tab shingles. We handle leak tracing, shingle replacement, flashing repair around vents and chimneys, and emergency tarping when needed. Because so many Compton roofs have been patched multiple times, we always inspect the decking beneath, not just the surface. Roof Repair in Compton
Roofing Company in Compton
We’re the roofing company Compton homeowners call when they want certainty about who’s coming to their door and what they’ll pay. Every Mercer technician is background-checked, identity-verified, and arrives in a clean, marked uniform with a photo ID badge, meeting the Threshold Verified standard. We pull permits, pass inspections, and put every guarantee in writing. Roofing Company in Compton
Roof Installation in Compton
Full roof replacement in Compton almost always involves complete tear-off due to multiple shingle layers and degraded sheathing. We install GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning systems, selecting products rated for the low pitches common here. Every installation includes upgraded underlayment where needed and a written 365-Day Done Right Promise. Roof Installation in Compton
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Compton
We install and repair roofs using GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and IKO shingles, with materials stocked locally for faster turnaround on Compton jobs. We also service existing roofs built with Atlas, Tamko, and Boral products. our brands
Pricing for Roofers in Compton, CA
| Service | Typical range in Compton |
|---|---|
| Minor shingle repair (1 – 3 shingles) | $350 – $550 |
| Moderate repair (flashing, vent, small area) | $650 – $1,200 |
| Extensive repair (decking, multiple areas) | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Small ranch roof replacement (900 – 1,200 sq ft) | $5,500 – $8,500 |
| Mid-size roof replacement (1,200 – 1,600 sq ft) | $8,500 – $11,500 |
| Large or complex replacement | $11,500 – $14,000 |
| Low-slope modified bitumen system | $7,500 – $12,000 |
| Complete decking replacement (per sq ft adder) | $3.50 – $6.00 |
| Multiple layer tear-off (per layer adder) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Skylight repair or reflash | $450 – $950 |
In Compton, price drivers are almost always hidden conditions: multiple shingle layers, rotted plank sheathing, and the need to upgrade from standard shingles to low-slope-rated systems. We inspect thoroughly and give you a written, line-item price before any work starts, so there’s no surprise on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Compton
We work across all of Compton’s residential areas, from the older postwar tracts to newer infill. Most Compton neighborhoods are within 20 – 30 minutes of our dispatch point, and we schedule estimates within a few days of your call.
- Richland Farms
- Sunny Cove
- Compton Woodley Airport area
- Downtown Compton residential tracts
- West Compton (unincorporated area)
Service Area – Cities Near Compton
Our crews regularly work in communities surrounding Compton, including Gardena, CA to the west, Carson, CA to the south, Lynwood, CA to the north, and Paramount, CA to the east. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Los Angeles metro office, with local crews serving each area.
Serving Compton, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Compton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roofers in Compton
Yes, the City of Compton requires a building permit for full roof replacements, including tear-offs and structural repairs. We pull all permits and schedule inspections as part of every job. Call (743) 200-8347 and we’ll handle the paperwork.
We answer calls with a live person 24/7 and typically schedule estimates within 2 – 3 business days. Emergency tarping for active leaks can often be arranged same-day or next-day depending on crew availability. Call (743) 200-8347 to check current scheduling.
Some Compton neighborhoods, particularly newer developments and certain condo associations, require HOA approval for shingle color and style. We provide manufacturer specification sheets and color samples to support your application, and we’ll coordinate with your HOA directly if needed. Call (743) 200-8347 to discuss your specific requirements.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Compton Customers Say
"Roofer showed his ID and gave me the crew lead's name before anyone climbed the ladder. Replaced a patch of missing shingles and resealed two vent boots. Written estimate matched the final bill."
- Brian J."Full tear-off and new shingles on our two-story. They covered the landscaping with tarps and ran a magnet over the yard afterward. Didn't find a single nail."
- Karen V."Good roof repair. The crew was a day later than planned because of rain, which I understand, but the scheduling got moved twice. Work itself is clean and has held up."
- Dale T.