Roofing, Decks & Waterproofing in Costa Mesa
Our shop is on Commercial Way, and we’ve been keeping Costa Mesa homes dry since 1945. We tell you what the job actually needs before we quote it.
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Costa Mesa is home
Crank has worked out of the same building on Commercial Way since 1945, so most of the neighborhoods here, from Mesa Verde and College Park to the Eastside, have Crank decks and roofs on them somewhere.
A lot of Costa Mesa’s houses went up in the 1950s and ’60s, and many have been added onto since: second stories, decks over garages, balconies over living space. Those connections, where new meets old, are where water usually finds its way in. We look there first.
What we do in Costa Mesa
Decks & Balconies
Waterproofing, repair and recoats for decks and balconies, including the ones over living space. We fix what’s under the coating before we put a new one down.
Roofing
Repairs, inspections, coatings and full replacements on tile, shingle and flat roofs. We show you what we found before we quote.
Waterproofing
Walkways, stairs, balconies and the transitions between them, done as one system from one manufacturer.
Decks over garages and living space
In Costa Mesa we see a lot of decks and balconies built on top of something that has to stay dry: a garage, a bedroom, a family room. When the waterproofing wears through, the damage shows up underneath, sometimes long after the leak started.
We open up the soft spots, replace any rotted framing or plywood, flash the door thresholds and posts, then install a complete coating system on sound wood. No new coating over wet wood.
More on this: repairing and rebuilding decks and what a bad deck job looks like.
We don’t build on bad bones.We’d rather lose a bid than put new work on top of an old problem.
Roofing in Costa Mesa, start to finish
We’re based in Costa Mesa, so these roofs are close to home: houses, condos and commercial buildings, including owners with more than one location. Here’s the full list of roof work we do in Costa Mesa.
Repairs & leak tracing
Cracked or slipped tiles, worn underlayment, failed flashing. We find where the water is actually getting in and fix that layer, not just the spot you can see.
Inspection & maintenance
A check once a year and after big storms catches small problems while they’re still small. You get photos of what we found.
Coatings & restoration
On sound flat and low-slope roofs, a reflective coating adds years and keeps the building cooler. On tile roofs we can often keep your tile and replace what’s under it.
New roofs & re-roofing
When repair stops making sense, we replace it: tile, shingle and flat roofs, built to code and cleaned up when we’re done.
Commercial roofing
Flat and low-slope roofs on offices, retail and multi-family buildings, scheduled around your tenants.
Emergency & storm repairs
Leaking right now? Call 949.374.2628. We protect the building first, then find and fix the source.
How a job works
We look first
We inspect the roof, deck or balcony, and open it up where we need to see what’s underneath.
We show you
You get photos of what we found and a plain explanation of what’s wrong and why.
Free written estimate
What the job needs, what it costs, and what’s optional. You decide from there.
Done by the book
One manufacturer’s system from start to finish, and we stand behind the work.
Questions we hear in Costa Mesa
Do you charge for estimates in Costa Mesa?
No. Estimates are free. We come out, look at the deck or roof, show you what we found and give you a written estimate.
Can I stop by the office?
Yes. We are at 134 Commercial Way, Costa Mesa, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Calling first at 949.374.2628 is the best way to make sure someone can sit down with you.
My deck coating is cracking. Do I need a whole new deck?
Usually not. Cracks often mean the top coat has worn out. Sometimes there’s damage underneath. We check before we quote, and if a recoat is all it needs, that’s what we’ll recommend.
Do you work on condos and townhomes with an HOA?
Yes. We work with homeowners and HOAs alike, and we’re glad to walk the board or property manager through what we found.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Crank Waterproofing is a licensed California contractor, CA License #1038420.
How much does a new roof cost in Costa Mesa?
It depends on the size of the roof, the material, the pitch, and what we find under it. We come out for free, show you photos of what we found and give you a written estimate, so you’re comparing real numbers, not guesses.
How often should my roof be inspected?
Once a year is a good habit, plus after any big storm. Near the coast, salt air wears out flashing and fasteners faster, so don’t stretch it. A quick check costs far less than the ceiling it saves.
Do roof coatings help in a coastal climate?
On a flat or low-slope roof that’s still sound underneath, yes. A reflective coating seals small cracks, sheds water and keeps the building cooler. If your roof is past the point where a coating makes sense, we’ll tell you that instead.
What causes roof leaks in Costa Mesa?
Usually not the tile. It’s the layers underneath: worn underlayment, rusted or lifted flashing at walls, chimneys and vents, and sealant that’s dried out in the sun. Salt air speeds all of it up.
Do you handle commercial roofing for multiple locations?
Yes. We handle flat and low-slope commercial roofs and can schedule inspections and repairs across several properties, with photos and a written report for each building.
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Tell us what you’re seeing
A leak, a soft spot on a balcony, a stain on the ceiling. Call or send a request and we’ll set up a free look.