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Expert Profile: Brian Atkins

Expertise:  I can answer any question related to all type of roof repairs (especially tile roof repair and flat roof repair work). I can also answer most new roof or roofing related questions with the exception of questions in regards to single ply roofing (PVC) and standing seam or metal panel roofing. I have little or no experience with those applications.

Experience in the area
I was first introduced to roofing by my father who was started his own roofing career in Orange County CA. By the time I was 10 years old I knew what most general roofing materials were and had some idea of their purpose. At the age of thirteen I started working during the summer for my Fathers roofing company (Atkins Certified Custom Home Roofing) working in LA and Orange County CA as a part of a tear-off crew for $2.90 an hour. At 14 I started an apprenticeship while under the supervision of my uncle who was a journeymen roofer for my father's roofing company. I stayed at that level for three summers learning all that I could working with my uncle. After graduating from La Quinta High School in 1988 I immediately began working full time as a journeyman roofer doing roof repair and complete new roofs. My area of specialty and interests has always been on the roof repair side of the business. My Dad did an excellent job at teaching me roof repair techniques that were taught to him from old time roofers that took him under their belt when he was an apprentice many, many years ago. In 1992 my Dad signed for my first license and formed a partnership with me and I started my first roofing company in Irvine CA. This is where started to make my own niche in roofing by specializing in roof repair, dry rot repair, termite damage repair, and full roof restorations. In 1997 I took the CSLB testing and qualified for a license on my own and moved my roofing business location to Lake Forest, CA 92630. While working for myself and for my father’s company I would guess I have personally done more than a thousand repairs and roofed several hundred homes completely here in Orange County. Currently I own and operate a roofing company serving the following areas of Orange County Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Aliso Viejo, Buena Park, Brea, Cypress, Capistrano Beach, Costa Mesa, Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, El Toro, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Foothill Ranch, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Lemon Heights, Mission Viejo, Orange, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Seal Beach, Silverado Canyon, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda and communities Coto De Caza, Dove Canyon, Lake Forest I, Lake Forest II, Canyon Crest, Shady Canyon, Three Arch Bay, Emerald Bay, Newport coast, Nellie Gail Sunset Ridge, Bennett Ranch, Meadow Wood, Sterling Hills, Sterling Lakes, Pacific Hills, Sunset Ridge, Bennett Ranch, Sterling Hills, Sterling Lakes, Wagon Wheel, Larado, Stonecliff, The Summit, The Classics BR>
Organizations
I do have a valid (roofing contractor)CSLB license # 737515 since 1997. I have been given an Industry Expert Certification given to me from the CSLB in 1999. My roofing company has also been enrolled in the Certainteed Select Shingle Roofer Program for 4 years now. I also hold some other manufacture certification as well. Other than that I really just belong to my customers and my customers only. They are what my sole focus is on.

Publications
I have not been featured in any publications to my knowledge. The only writing credit I could use is my website at www.southcountyroofing.com. I wrote all of it. I heard from a few customers that they have read every word on every page of the website. So, it must be decent. But, I have to give credit where credit is due. My mother was my editor.

Education/Credentials
There’s nothing big to mention here. I am a high school graduate.

Awards and Honors
As for roofing, the greatest honor I have had yet to date came the day my father started coming to me for answers about roofing. As for life, it is being a father to my son.BR>
Past/Present Clients
There aren't any names that I could use that you would know or recognize. But, I have worked for many special people. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those customers for the letting me handle their roofing needs.

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What do you like about this subject?  I like helping people figure out how to solve their roof leaks and help them or give them adive on how to properly do roof repair work and roof maintenance.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I would like to master the skill of roof repair, dry rot repair, and roof restoration.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  That a lot of dry rot repair work is the result of a roofing leak. If you don't properly address the roof repair issues the dry rot is going to return.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3780
Knowledge   9.88   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.81   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.85   Best of the best
Politeness   9.95   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
311
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User Comments
This helped take the weight off my shoulders.
(Joseph on 11/30/08)
Very helpful, thanks.
(freddie on 11/30/08)
Brian is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I was so pleased with his quick and detailed responses. Thank you
(vr on 11/25/08)
Brian has been extremely helpful. I am very impressed with his knowledge. I'm so happy I discovered this web site. Thank you.
(vr on 11/23/08)
Thanks to Brian. I was always told you could have two layers of shingles before you needed to strip the old roof - but I guess old "conventional
(Walt on 11/22/08)
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Recent Answers from Brian Atkins
2008-11-25  Roof Repair Help - South County Roofing Hi Anne, A rain diverter is going to be inexpensive thing to do that should yield some good results. It may not solve the problem entirely but it will put a good dent into it. Most importantly it...
2008-11-25  Re-roofing over Dimensional Shingles - South County Roofing Hi Danny, You just want to do the usual things. 1. Remove the existing hip and ridge cap tile 2. Cut out any badly curled shingles 3. Nail down any shingles that are lifting 4. Blow off the roof...
2008-11-23  Roofing repair at Chimney - South County Roofing Hi Mike, When the chimney cap leaks it usually results in a leak that makes water go inside of the chimney. If the water is leaking inside of the chimney you will see some water inside the fireplace...
2008-11-23  rolled roofing Hi Vr, I would take a couple of things into account before I ask them to do something. #1. How much did I pay for the job. If I choose someone who really preached how good they are and how great...
2008-11-22  Roof Tear-off Help - South County Roofing Hi Walt, You should always tear-off the old roof. The biggest reason is its important to have a straight smooth deck to roof on. Also when going over an old roof you will not be able to see any...
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