Roofing seems simple, right? Just tear off the roof, toss it in a dumpster, have roofing materials delivered and nail them on.
Not all local roofing contractors have the same commitment or understanding of the trade. Here’s what to expect when choosing Garvey Roofing as your local roofing contractor.
Building Science
Thomas Garvey brings an ongoing study of building science to each job. He’s a unique roofering contractor who is capable of roofing historic bungalow homes around Monrovia and Pasadena, in addition to working on commercial buildings with interior drains.
He’s able to help homeowners select the best roofing solution for their type of home.
His understanding of building science includes how the weight of a roof impacts a home’s structure and how weather impacts the roof.

Protect against the sun’s most damaging rays
Heat Transference
Roof temperatures easily hit triple digits during the hottest days from July through September and degrades the seams of older roofs and let winter rains leak through. This is why Garvey Roofing provides roofs for all seasons.
The underlayment, Therma Sheet, repels nearly all of the sun’s most damaging UV rays.
Thomas Garvey pays close attention to using low-profile vents and attic fans to let heat escape from the attic.
Blown-in attic insulation that doesn’t clump keeps heat from moving from the roof into the home’s inte

We use the best R-value for your attic insulation.
rior during the summer and from the inside of the house up through the attic during the winter months.
Custom Roofs
Garvey Roofing sources the types of roofing materials that meet a homeowner’s or commercial building owner’s needs.
He can design custom roofs for any size home and work with all types of budgets. He once custom-designed a roof to look like the customer’s roof where she grew up on the East Coast.
Garvey Roofing is versatile.
Thomas Garvey has roofed homes at Heritage Square, just off the 110 freeway north of downtown LA, and does commercial roofing with interior drains.
A Roofing Craftsman
Thomas Garvey started roofing homes around Monrovia, Arcadia, and Pasadena as a teenager. He’s owned and operated Garvey Roofing for over 30 years and stays up to date with technologies and issues like solar panels and how to roof with HVAC systems.
He’s spotted ventilation issues on a roof and has alerted homeowners to their lack of venting from inside their home to the outside.
Garvey Roofing holds four roofing licenses including fireproofing and a general contracting license.
Respect for the Building Owner
The Garvey Roofing team produces quality work in relation to the homeowner or building owner’s needs and expectations.
For homeowners who wonder whether they need a new roof installed or can get by with a roofing repair, Thomas likes to know how old their roof is and how long they plan to stay in their home. He’ll be realistic about the budget and he never cuts corners.
Thomas prides himself on the fact that “when it rains, my phone doesn’t ring.”
Contact Garvey Roofing
Call (626) 358-9208
Roofing estimates are free.
All labor and materials are guaranteed for the customer’s peace of mind.