Compton is a city of long, flat blocks and post-war ranch houses, where the summer sun hits low-pitched composition roofs hard and the winter rains find every gap. Most of the housing stock here went up between the 1940s and 1960s, and those roofs are now well past their expected service life. We know the streets around Compton College, the older homes near the Compton Creek, and the commercial strips along Alondra Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue.
Homeowners in 90220 call Long Beach Metal Roofing because we understand the specific wear patterns of this area: sun-baked shingles, heat-driven attic temperatures, and wind that rattles old fasteners loose. We are based just down the road in Long Beach, and we bring fully insured crews who work on metal roofs every day, not generalists who treat metal as a side job.
Metal Roofing in Compton (90220)
Compton sits on the flat coastal plain, and that flatness matters more than you might think. Water does not rush off a slope here, it sits, and that makes proper flashing and drainage critical. The typical Compton home is a single-story ranch or bungalow on a 50 by 130 foot lot, often with a detached garage at the back and a low-pitch roof that was originally covered in composition shingles. Those roofs absorb heat all day, and the attic becomes an oven. When we install a metal roof, we are not just replacing a surface, we are cutting the heat load on the whole house. We also deal with tight side-yard access, which means staging materials carefully and often hand-carrying panels to the roof. Older homes here sometimes have added rooms or patched-on sections, so we check the decking and structural attachment before we quote a retrofit.
Our team has worked on hundreds of roofs across the South Bay and Long Beach area, including many in Compton. We know the local building department's inspection rhythm and what they look for on a re-roof. We also know which neighborhoods have older homes with skip sheathing that needs to be addressed before a new metal roof goes on.
Our services in Compton
- Metal Roof Installation in Compton · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Long Beach and the South Bay…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Compton · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems, a premium choice for Long Beach homes.
- Metal Roof Replacement in Compton · Full tear-off and replacement of worn composition shingle…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Compton · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing composition shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Compton · Repair of damaged, loose or wind-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Compton · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Compton · Long Beach's salt air and daily temperature swings loosen screws and corrode…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Compton · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Compton · Metal shingles that give the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Compton · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Compton · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for accents, porches…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Compton · Restoration of sun-faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Compton · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Compton · Long Beach never needs snow guards, so this is about what does apply…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Compton · Repair of wind and storm damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Compton · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Compton · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Compton · Metal roofing for warehouses, workshops, churches…
How a Job Works in Compton
Step 1: You call us at (562) 685-9725 or request a free estimate online. We schedule an on-site assessment, usually within a couple of days. We walk the roof, check the attic if accessible, and look at the flashing, fasteners, and decking. We give you a written estimate with options, not pressure.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull the permit with the City of Compton and schedule the work. On tight lots, we plan material delivery and staging so we do not block your driveway or your neighbor's. If your home is in an area with HOA design review, we help you submit the panel profile and color for approval before we order materials. Most residential re-roofs take two to four days depending on size and complexity.
Step 3: We clean up every day, and when the job is done we do a final walkthrough with you. We use magnets to pick up screws and nails, and we make sure your gutters and downspouts are clear. We do not leave until you are satisfied.
Pricing in Compton depends on the size and pitch of your roof, the condition of the decking, and the type of metal you choose. For a typical 1,500 square foot ranch home, a metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, while a standing seam roof starts around $10 per square foot. If you are replacing an existing roof, that starts around $9 per square foot. A retrofit over existing shingles starts around $7 per square foot, but keep in mind that code limits how many layers you can have. Repairs start at $450, and leak repairs also start at $450. Screw replacement and re-fastening starts at $750. We also offer metal roof coating and painting starting at $2.50 per square foot, which is a good option for older metal roofs that are still sound but faded. For a free estimate tailored to your home, call (562) 685-9725.
