# About

*Generated on 2025-11-04*

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# L.A. Roofing Materials Inc.

## Company Overview
L.A. Roofing Materials is a specialized building material supplier serving residential and commercial roofing contractors throughout Southern California. With over 40 years in business, we've grown from a small family startup to a $20+ million operation while maintaining our commitment to quality and service.

## Our Mission
**Our mission** is to partner with our customers by offering superior service while supplying quality materials at competitive prices.

## Core Commitments

### Superior Service
Our commitment to superior service includes:
- **Custom jobsite delivery and stocking** tailored to meet each customer's specific needs
- **Efficient will-call service** for both large contractors and small retail buyers
- **No waiting in lines** or pushing carts to get materials
- **Professional stocking service** that makes us the supplier of choice for many California roofing contractors
- **On-time delivery and staging** of all orders, optimizing time and scheduling requirements to every customer's jobsite

### Quality Products at Competitive Prices
We provide value to our customers by:
- Carrying a **full line of roofing & waterproofing products and tools**
- Establishing **strong relationships with suppliers**
- Continuously **maximizing operational efficiencies**
- Offering pricing that allows our customers to **be competitive in bids and excel on jobs**

### Expert Customer Support
A key factor in our customers' satisfaction is the expert help they receive in:
- Selecting optimal product performance
- Job pricing and planning
- Quality installation techniques
- Ensuring profitability of their jobs

## Company History

### Founding and Growth
- **Founded in 1982** by Don and Jeanne Gardner with $5,000 in savings
- **Grown to over $20 million in sales** with a fleet of trucks serving Southern California
- **Recognized as a Legacy Business** by the City of Los Angeles for operating from the same location since 1963
- **Joined NEMEON cooperative in 2003**, gaining nationwide purchasing power while maintaining local ownership

### Family Legacy
- **Don Gardner** (Founder): Grew up in the roofing business, worked in roofing supply since 1952
- **Jeanne Gardner** (Co-founder): Served as Chief Financial Officer from the company's beginning until 2019
- **Steve Gardner** (Current Owner): Joined in 1991 as General Manager, became owner in 2012
  - Represents the third generation in the family business
  - Previously worked at various design firms after graduating from Cal State Long Beach
  - Serves on the NEMEON board of directors
- **Extended Family**: Steve's wife Kim and their sons Danny and Matthew now serve on the Board of Directors

## NEMEON Cooperative Membership

LA Roofing Materials joined NEMEON in 2003, strengthening our competitive position while maintaining our independence as a family-owned business.

### What is NEMEON?
NEMEON is a member-owned purchasing cooperative founded in 1999 serving the roofing and siding distribution industry. It provides pooled buying power and management support for independent distributors.

### Benefits to Our Customers
Through our NEMEON membership, we can:
- **Match or beat national company pricing** through preferred vendor agreements
- Access nationwide purchasing power typically available only to large chains
- Stay current with industry changes and innovations
- Maintain stronger relationships with preferred vendors
- Offer the friendliest service combined with competitive pricing

### Our Commitment Through NEMEON
As Steve Gardner, our owner, states: "NEMEON strengthens our standing alongside the National companies. We can meet or beat any price and certainly offer the friendliest service ever due to our connection to the communities we service."

## Product Lines

LA Roofing Materials represents many first-line manufacturers and carries a comprehensive inventory including:

**Roofing Materials:**
- Asphalt Shingles (all types & grades)
- Clay Tile
- Concrete Tile
- Composite Shingles
- Metal Roofing
- Copper Roofing
- Slate Roofing Materials
- Wood Shingles & Shakes
- Built Up Material
- Modified Roofing
- Self Adhesive System Roofing

**Waterproofing & Protection:**
- Below Grade Waterproofing
- Felts
- Leak Barrier (Ice & Water Shield)
- Roof Coatings

**Structural & Installation:**
- Deck Systems
- Rigid Roof Insulation
- Tapered Roof Systems
- Plywood & Roof-Related Lumber

**Components & Accessories:**
- Access Panels and Roof Doors
- Gutter & Accessories
- Louvers (Roof / Wall)
- Metal Edging & Flashing
- Skylights
- Ventilation

**Supplies & Tools:**
- Asphalt
- Cements & Sealants
- Nails & Fasteners
- Pneumatic Tools
- Tools
- Ladders

**Services:**
- Commercial Roofing Materials
- Residential Roofing Materials
- Slate Roofs
- Copper Roofs

*Note: Some items may be special ordered. If we don't have it, let us know and we will get it.*

## Contact Information

**Address:**
L.A. Roofing Materials
112 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007

**Mailing Address:**
PO Box 77244
Los Angeles, CA 90007

**Phone:** 213-747-1718 (Se habla español)  
**Text:** 213-747-1718  
**Email:** info@laroofingmaterials.com
**Website:** https://laroofingmaterials.com

**Business Hours:**
- Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

## Looking Forward
The company remains committed to:
- Maintaining independence as a family-owned business
- Continuing the Gardner family legacy
- Upholding family values throughout the organization
- Supporting the local community as a proud LA Legacy Business
- Leading the industry in introducing new products that provide customers with the best value to meet evolving building requirements