Roofing in Abita Springs, St. Tammany Parish
Metal, shingle, and restoration work for resort-era cottages, with the Historic Commission's certificate before the permit application.
Painted metal over wide front porches gives central Abita Springs its look, and on lots zoned Historic, those roofs answer to the town's Historic Commission.
The town grew up as a spring resort. The first excursion train from New Orleans arrived on June 26, 1887, with more than 500 passengers. Hotels and boarding houses filled, and a pavilion built for New Orleans' 1884 Cotton Centennial Exposition was rebuilt over the spring. Cars and the end of the yellow fever years closed that era.
Our Mandeville office is about 20 minutes south on LA-59, which becomes Level Street at the center of town. Call 225-396-8122.
Roofs From the Resort Years, Rain From the River
- The town's design guidelines point to the crimped metal roofs on Hickory and Leveson streets as part of the district's character and ask that original metal roofing be kept as long as possible.
- The bulk of the district dates from 1900 to 1930, largely shotgun houses and bungalows with wide North Shore porches. Some main roofs carry dormers, like the hipped dormer the guidelines picture on Leveson Street.
- The Abita River gauge at LA-36 crested at 21.11 feet on March 12, 2016. Rain heavy enough to crest the river can work into an open seam or a loose fastener.
Historic Zoning and the Town Permit
The Abita Springs Historic District joined the National Register in 1982. It covers 162 acres and 180 contributing buildings. On a lot zoned Historic, the Historic Commission must issue a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for any change before the owner applies for a building permit.
For a reroof, the 2019 guidelines accept metal in the corrugated or ribbed profiles they list, slate, or asphalt composition shingle, at a pitch of at least 8:12 (eight inches of rise per foot) unless the original pitch is evident. Our written estimate names the material, profile, and color the commission weighs.
Inside town limits, Planning and Zoning at Town Hall, 22161 Level Street, issues the permit and the town inspector checks the work; outside them, St. Tammany Parish Permits and Inspections does. We file the roofing permit.
Roofing Services in Abita Springs
Roof repair in Abita Springs
For a shotgun or bungalow, the repair covers the flashing along the front-wall joint of the porch roof. More on roof repair.
Roof replacement in Abita Springs
A reroof on a 2,000- to 2,500-square-foot house runs $13,000 to $23,000. In historic zoning, full replacement is permitted once a roof is shown to be beyond repair, and our photos help document the roof's condition. See roof replacement.
FORTIFIED roofing in Abita Springs
Joey holds three IBHS FORTIFIED credentials. See FORTIFIED roofing.
Insurance claim roofing in Abita Springs
On a historic-zoned house, a storm replacement may need the commission's approval as well as the adjuster's, so our scope names a covering the town accepts. See insurance claim roofing.
Storm damage roof repair in Abita Springs
An EF0 tornado (the weakest rating) crossed 1.41 miles of town on March 21, 2012, leaving minor roof and tree damage. See storm damage repair.
Hail damage roof repair in Abita Springs
Hail can chip the paint on district metal, and the bare steel then rusts, so the inspection notes every chip for repainting. See hail damage repair.
Asphalt shingle roofing in Abita Springs
Asphalt composition shingle is on the district's accepted list; outside the zoning, along LA-36 and LA-435, we quote architectural lines. See asphalt shingle roofing.
Standing-seam metal in Abita Springs
When a historic house's original metal is past saving, the town asks for new metal matching the old crimp design and seam spacing. See standing-seam metal.
Composite slate in Abita Springs
DaVinci composite slate is not on the town's reroof list for historic-zoned houses, so we quote it outside the historic zoning, or inside it once the commission approves. See composite slate.
Historic roof restoration in Abita Springs
The guidelines ask owners to keep cresting, finials, parapets, and chimney flues, and restoration scope plans around them. See historic roof restoration.
Roof inspection in Abita Springs
The town names the upkeep a metal roof needs, from tight anchoring to fresh paint, and our inspection report covers those points. See roof inspection.
Leak detection in Abita Springs
A dormer adds side flashing and short valleys to the main roof, and the leak search covers each one. See leak detection.
Emergency repair and tarping in Abita Springs
If wind tears a metal panel loose, keep the piece; it shows the profile a replacement must match. Call during business hours. See emergency repair.
Discount and Grant for a Certified Roof
A certified FORTIFIED roof brings a premium discount. Up to $10,000 toward one has come from the state's Fortify Homes lottery, only for owners the program selected and approved ahead of any roof work; St. Tammany Parish was on the Round 9 list, and fortifyhomes.la.gov posts any later round. The program's contractor roster names Epic Roofing.
Historic-Zoning Questions in Abita Springs
Can a skylight or solar panels go on a historic-zoned roof?
Only out of view from the street. A rear slope may work, and the commission decides.
What color can new metal be on a historic-zoned house?
The guidelines tie it to the building's own two- or three-color paint scheme, so the roof color comes from that palette.
Is my lot zoned Historic?
Call Planning and Zoning at (985) 892-0711; the town's adopted historic district map settles it.
What can you give my adjuster?
Our roof photos and written estimate. Louisiana RS 22:1684 keeps roofers out of the public adjuster's role, so we do not negotiate or settle claims. Carriers we work with include State Farm, Allstate, National General, Louisiana Citizens, and USAA. No contractor may legally cover or waive a deductible in Louisiana.
Commercial Roofing in Abita Springs
Level Street businesses on Historic-zoned lots
On a historic-zoned lot, the town uses a separate COA form for non-residential property. For shops and offices in town, we put the bid in writing within 5–10 business days, pricing TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up, metal, or coating systems under LA Commercial license CL69991. See Commercial Roofing.
From the Attic Hatch to the Ridge
We begin in the attic where a hatch allows, fly the drone over each slope, and meter any stain for moisture. The visit costs nothing, and photos and a written estimate follow within 2–5 business days.
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