Buying a Home: 10 Roof Questions to Ask Before Closing (and Why They Matter)

By Green Ladder Roofing January 24, 2026

Buying a Home: (and Why They Matter) When you’re in the process of buying a home in Southern California — whether you’re looking in San Marino, South Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, or other desirable neighborhoods — the roof is one of the most important systems to understand before you sign on the dotted line. A house

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