Roofing in Malibu
Salt air corrodes standard steel fasteners, flashing, and vent hardware faster than inland. On homes near the ocean, we specify corrosion-resistant metals and check existing flashing for rust during every inspection.
Canyon homes in Malibu face the same fire exposure as Topanga and Calabasas. Many owners rebuilding or reroofing after the Woolsey and Palisades fires choose metal or tile with ember-resistant vents.
- Location
- 7.3 miles south of Calabasas
- Area type
- Coastal city in Los Angeles County
- Roof permits
- City of Malibu Building Safety
- Common roofs
- Standing-seam metal, clay and concrete tile, cool-rated Class A shingles, and TPO on flat roofs.
What affects roofs in Malibu
Salt air
Coastal homes need corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing. Rusted flashing is a common leak source near the water.
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
The city requires Class A roofing materials, and wood shakes and shingles are prohibited.
Cool-roof rules
Malibu's re-roof policy requires Cool Roof Rating Council compliant products.
Roofing permits in Malibu
Malibu's re-roof policy requires a building permit before any roofing work and at least two inspections. Asphalt overlays are limited to one layer. Roof work on beachfront or bluff-top lots, in sensitive habitat areas, or that changes the roof's height or shape may need a coastal development permit or exemption, so we confirm with the city before we quote.
Roofing services in Malibu
Need a fix rather than a new roof? Our roof repair service covers leaks, cracked or slipped tile, failed flashing, and flat-roof seams in Malibu, with photos of the problem and a written price first.
- Roof repair
- Roof replacement
- Emergency roof repair
- Roof inspection
- New roof installation
- Residential roofing
- Commercial roofing
- Cool roofing
- Flat roofing
Malibu roofing questions
What does Malibu require for a new roof?
A building permit before work starts, at least two inspections, Class A materials, and Cool Roof Rating Council compliant products. Wood shakes and shingles are not allowed.
Does salt air affect my roof?
Yes. It corrodes steel fasteners and flashing. We use corrosion-resistant metals on coastal homes.