Niv Levy

Family background in construction

Niv grew up around construction. His grandfather worked in construction, and his father is a contractor. Niv became a contractor as well.

Niv also worked as an attorney in the past. He is connected to Levy Law PC.

How Niv starts a roof price

Niv may start your estimate from current satellite imagery of your building. From there, he looks at the details that drive cost.

• Roof size: the total area of roof to be covered.
• Stories: how many floors the building has.
• Pitch: how steep the roof is.
• Existing layers: how many old coverings sit on the roof now.
• Possible concealed rot: damage that may be hiding under the covering.

Each of those details changes what your roof costs. That is why Niv asks about each one before he sets a price. He also asks about your current roof covering and any leaks or soft spots you already know about.

What a satellite view cannot show

An overhead image helps Niv start the numbers. It cannot confirm the condition of the deck under your roof covering. So concealed rot stays a possibility to discuss, not something the image can rule in or out.

Pricing by the square

Niv prices roofs in squares. One roofing square equals 100 square feet of roof. A roof with 2,000 square feet of surface works out to 20 squares.

The square count is a starting point. Stories, pitch, layers, and possible rot also change the price. When you compare estimates, ask how many squares each one covers.

Roof coverings Niv scopes

Niv scopes and prices work on these roof coverings:

• Asphalt shingle roofs
• Concrete and clay tile roofs
• Metal roofing, including standing seam
• Torch-applied modified bitumen on appropriate low-slope roofs

Modified bitumen suits appropriate low-slope roofs, not every roof. Niv checks the slope as part of the scope.

Some buildings have more than one roof covering. A tile main roof might sit beside a low-slope section over a patio or garage. Niv can scope and price each covering.

Repair or full replacement

Some roofs need a repair. Others need a full roof replacement, and Niv prices both kinds of work.

A repair targets a specific problem, such as a leak, without replacing the whole roof. Niv can talk through which path fits your roof during the estimate.

A full replacement removes the old covering down to the deck. Every existing layer comes off, which is one reason layer count matters to the price. The roof is then built back up from there.

Niv does not promise what the deck will look like underneath. That is why possible rot comes up early in the conversation.

Tile lift-and-relay and underlayment

Niv scopes tile underlayment work on concrete and clay tile roofs. In a lift-and-relay job, sound existing tiles may be saved and reset over new underlayment.

Niv does not promise that every tile can be reused. Which tiles are sound is part of what the job sorts out. If you are not sure whether your tile roof needs lift-and-relay work or a replacement, ask during the estimate.

Commercial low-slope roofs

Niv also scopes and prices commercial low-slope roofing. Where it fits, torch-applied modified bitumen is one option for these roofs.

The same pricing inputs apply as on a house. Commercial jobs get a free estimate too.

What to have ready when you call

A few details help Niv start the numbers:

• The property address, so he can look at current satellite imagery
• The roof covering you have now
• Whether you want a repair, a replacement, or tile underlayment work
• Any layers, leaks, or soft spots you already know about
• Whether you also need a written report for an insurer or escrow

Free estimate, paid report

Estimates are free, whether the job is a repair or a full replacement. The estimate prices the roofing work you are considering.

A detailed written condition report is a separate paid service. It is meant for an insurer or an escrow file, and it documents the roof's condition. If you only need a price, the free estimate covers it.

Permits

Some roofing jobs need a city permit. When one is required, our team can help you pull it. The city decides if a permit applies, what it covers, when it moves forward, and whether it is approved.

Ask about permits during your estimate if you are unsure.

License and company

Our license number is CSLB #1112525. You can confirm it yourself through the state's Check a License lookup. Enter the number on that page to view the public record.

El Monte Roofing Contractors is a division of Home Vision Remodel.

How to reach Niv

Call (626) 323-8814 and ask for a free estimate on your roof. Niv may pick up, or the team can take your details.

If writing is easier, send your roof details and include your address and roof type. You can also read more about El Monte Roofing Contractors.