Pasadena Roofing Services

Pasadena holds a singular place in American residential architecture, and its roofs tell the story of over a century of craftsmanship. WesTec Roofing serves Pasadena homeowners who need a contractor capable of handling everything from a Greene and Greene masterpiece to a mid-century ranch, with the skill and care this city's homes warrant.

Architecture & Roofing in Pasadena

Pasadena is widely recognized as the birthplace of the American Craftsman movement, and the influence of Greene and Greene is woven into the city's identity. Their landmark homes, along with hundreds of other Craftsman bungalows throughout the Bungalow Heaven neighborhood, feature complex roof forms with deep overhangs, exposed rafter tails, and broad gables originally topped with wood shingle or composition roofing. Spanish Colonial Revival architecture dominates much of South Pasadena and the areas surrounding Old Town, with red clay barrel tile roofs, bell towers, and courtyard configurations. Victorian-era homes in the historic districts carry slate, metal, and wood shake. Further east, mid-century ranch homes present simpler roofing profiles with composition shingle and occasional flat sections. Clay tile, slate, and composition shingle are the three most common roofing materials across the city.

Common Roofing Challenges in Pasadena

Pasadena is home to multiple Historic Preservation Overlay Zones, including Bungalow Heaven, the Garfield Heights Historic District, and portions of South Pasadena that impose strict requirements on exterior materials and design. Roofing projects on designated properties must use period-appropriate materials and may require review by a preservation commission before work can begin. The complex Craftsman roof lines, with their deep overhangs, intersecting gable planes, and decorative exposed framing, demand experienced carpenters and roofers who understand how these elements integrate. Some original roofing materials in Pasadena are 80 to 100 years old, and the underlying structure may show the effects of decades of Southern California seismic activity. Heavy roofing loads from tile and slate require periodic evaluation of the framing beneath to confirm it remains structurally sound after years of seismic stress.

Our Pasadena Roofing Services

Whether your home sits on a tree-lined street in Bungalow Heaven or looks out toward the San Gabriel Mountains from the hills above the Rose Bowl, WesTec Roofing provides the expertise Pasadena's architectural heritage demands. Schedule your free roof inspection today.