Lakewood prices
What a tile roof costs in Lakewood
The most common tile job is not a replacement at all — it is a lift-and-relay, where the same tile comes off, new underlayment goes down, and the tile goes back.
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These are estimated ranges, not quotes. Compiled from public installed-cost data for California and adjusted for how Lakewood is built. No contractor is bound by them, and nobody can price a roof they have not stood on.
| Covering | Per square | Typical whole roof | Expected life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingleThe default choice on most American homes, and usually the right one. | $650 – $975 | $12,500 – $28,500 | 25 to 30 years |
| Concrete tileThe tile lasts far longer than the underlayment beneath it, which is the catch. | $1,300 – $2,000 | $24,500 – $58,000 | 40 to 60 years |
| Clay barrel tileOften salvaged and re-laid over new underlayment rather than replaced. | $1,600 – $3,200 | $30,500 – $93,000 | 50 to 80 years |
What moves the price
- How many old layers have to come off before the new one goes on
- Whether the valleys, drip edge and step flashing are being replaced or reused
- Where you land in the season; crews discount when the phone is quiet
- Access — a truck that cannot get near the house adds hours to every load
- Warranty tier, which is really a question about who honours it in fifteen years
Locally
It is why two identical houses on the same street can be ten years apart on the same roof, depending on which way they face.
Ask specifically whether the quote is for new tile or for relaying the existing tile. The difference is enormous and easy to miss.
These are estimates, not quotes. They are compiled from national installed ranges adjusted for California costs and for how Lakewood is built. No contractor is bound by them.
Questions about price
Do you cover the whole Los Angeles County area?
Yes. The contractors we match on cover Lakewood and the surrounding towns, so if you are just outside the city limits it still works.
Should I take the cheapest quote?
Not automatically. Put the quotes side by side on layers, not on totals — underlayment, ice-and-water, drip edge, valley treatment, ventilation, decking allowance, warranty. Cheap usually means less of those, not the same roof for less money.
What warranty should I expect?
Ask for both in writing: the material warranty from the manufacturer and the workmanship warranty from the contractor. The second one is the one that matters in year three, and it is only as good as the company behind it.
What is it going to cost?
Free, no obligation, and your details go to no company until you say yes.