Roofing, Decks & Waterproofing in San Juan Capistrano
Tile roofs, decks and the waterproofing that ties them together. Keeping South County homes dry since 1945. We tell you what the job actually needs before we quote it.
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Older homes, tile roofs and hot summers
San Juan Capistrano has some of the oldest neighborhoods in South County, and a lot of its homes carry tile roofs that went on decades ago. Inland summers are hotter and drier than on the coast, which dries out underlayment and cracks deck coatings faster.
Ranch homes and hillside properties here often have decks, patios and below-grade rooms or walls that need the water stopped before it gets in.
What we do in San Juan Capistrano
Roofing
Tile, shingle and flat roof repair, inspections, coatings and replacements. We show you what we found before we quote.
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.
Waterproofing
Balconies over living space, walkways, stairs and below-grade walls, done as one system from one manufacturer.
Tile roof repair: fix the layer that failed
When a tile roof leaks, the quick fix is to swap the broken tile and seal the spot. Sometimes that’s all it needs. Often the real problem is the underlayment underneath, dried out and cracked after decades in the sun.
We lift the tile and show you what we found. If the underlayment is done, we replace it and re-lay your original tile wherever it’s still sound. That costs far less than a new roof and keeps the look of your street.
If your home is one of the older ones: tile, shake and shingle roofs and when a roof coating makes sense.
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 San Juan Capistrano, start to finish
Older homes and hot summers in San Juan Capistrano mean tired underlayment and sun-baked flat roofs. Here’s the full list of roof work we do in San Juan Capistrano.
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 San Juan Capistrano
Do I need a new roof or a repair?
It depends on what’s under the tile. If the damage is in one area, a repair is the right call. If the underlayment has failed across the roof, replacing it and re-laying the tile usually costs much less than a new roof.
Do you work on below-grade and foundation walls?
Yes. We find where the water is getting in, whether it’s a wall joint, a crack or poor drainage, explain the fix, and seal it with a complete system.
Do you work in HOA communities?
Yes. We work with homeowners and HOAs alike, and we’re glad to walk a board or property manager through what we found.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates are free, in writing, after we’ve looked at the job.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Crank Waterproofing is a licensed California contractor, CA License #1038420.
How much should I pay for a roofer in San Juan Capistrano?
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.
Why hire a licensed contractor instead of a handyman?
A licensed contractor is accountable for the work: licensed, insured, and required to build to code. Roofs and waterproofing fail at the details, like flashing, underlayment and transitions, and that’s where a licensed crew that does this every day earns its price. We’re licensed, CA License #1038420.
Can a general contractor replace a roof?
Who you hire matters more than the title. A roof should be replaced by a licensed contractor whose crew does roofing every day. That’s us: Crank Waterproofing is a licensed California contractor, CA License #1038420, and roofing is a core part of our work.
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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.