ServicesTile Roofing
Tile Roofing in Florence, AZ
We install and rework clay and concrete tile roofs. Most of the time the tile is fine and the layer under it is what has worn out. We tell you which it is, fix that part, and the same small crew stays on your roof until it is done.
Tile lasts a long time. The layer under it does not.
Clay and concrete tile can last for generations. But tile is not what keeps water out. The underlayment beneath it does that job, and years of hard sun dry it out until it cracks and tears. When that happens, water that slips past the tile has nowhere to go but into the deck.
So most tile work is not about buying new tile. We lift the tile, stack it, replace the underlayment and flashings, then lay the same tile back down. Broken pieces get swapped for matching ones. If your tile itself is failing, or you want a new look, we lay new tile instead.
We keep crews small on purpose. The people who pull your tile are the people who put it back, so nobody has to guess where a stack came from or how a valley was flashed.
What our tile roofing work covers
- Underlayment replacement
- We pull the tile, strip the old underlayment down to the deck and put down new. This is the fix for most older tile roofs that leak.
- Tile relay
- Good tile gets stacked on the roof and set back in place on new battens where needed. You keep the look of your home and skip the cost of all-new tile.
- Broken tile swaps
- Cracked tile from foot traffic, a dropped tool or a solar or HVAC install gets replaced. We match profile and color as closely as we can find.
- Flashing and valley metal
- We replace worn valley metal, pipe flashings and wall flashings while the tile is off. These are common leak points, and it is the cheapest time to do them.
- New tile roofs
- When the tile is past saving, we lay new clay or concrete tile over new underlayment. New roofing tile comes with a 30-year manufacturer warranty through the roofing material providers.
- Eave and ridge details
- Bird stops, eave closures and ridge and hip tile get set and sealed so wind and critters stay out.
Signs your tile roof needs work
Stains on the ceiling
A water mark inside usually means the underlayment has failed somewhere above it. The tile on top can look perfect.
Cracked or slipped tile
Tile that has broken or slid out of line leaves the layer under it open to sun and rain. One or two can be swapped. Many usually point to a bigger job.
Decades on the same underlayment
Tile that went on twenty or more years ago and has never come off for new underlayment is due for a close look. Better to check it ahead of monsoon season than to find out during a storm.
Brittle paper at the eaves
Look at the edge of the roof from a ladder. If the black layer under the tile crumbles when touched, it has dried out.
Birds or pests under the tile
Missing bird stops let nests build up under the eaves, which traps water and debris.
What moves the price of tile work
No two tile roofs price out the same. We base the number on what we find on your roof, not a rate per square from a chart. The items below make the biggest difference, and you will see every one of them spelled out separately in the estimate we hand you.
Roof size and pitch
More squares mean more underlayment and more labor. Steep roofs take longer to work safely.
How much tile can be reused
A relay with mostly sound tile costs far less than new tile. Breakage and how many replacement pieces are needed both count.
Matching older tile
Some older profiles and colors are hard to find. Sourcing a close match can add cost and time.
What is under the tile
Rotted decking or battens found after the tile comes off have to be replaced. We show you photos before that work goes ahead.
Flashings and roof details
Valleys, chimneys, skylights and walls all need flashing. More of them means more hours.
How a tile job runs
- 1
We talk it through
You call and tell us what you are seeing. We set a time to come look at the roof and go over what it likely needs.
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A written estimate
You get a line-item estimate that says what we will replace and what we expect to reuse. We show you photos of what we found, and we tell you plainly whether repair, relay or new tile makes sense.
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Prep and permit
We pull the permit where one is required and protect the yard, plants and walkways near the work.
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Lift, replace, relay
We take tile off one section at a time, so your home is never wide open. Underlayment, battens and flashings go down, then the tile goes back on. The same crew handles every section.
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Cleanup and walk-through
We haul off old underlayment and broken tile, run a magnet for nails and walk the job with you before we call it done.
Tile roofing questions
Do I need all new tile if my roof leaks?
Usually not. Most leaks on tile roofs come from worn underlayment, not the tile. If your tile is in good shape, we relay it over new underlayment and replace only the broken pieces.
Is it safe to get up on my tile roof?
It is best to stay off it. A single step in the wrong place can snap a tile, and that break often can't be seen from the yard. If a solar or air conditioning installer has to go up, ask them to phone us first so we can tell them where to put their feet.
Clay or concrete, which is better?
Both hold up well in heat. Clay keeps its color longer and weighs a bit less in some profiles. Concrete costs less and comes in many styles. We will go over both and what your roof framing can carry.
What warranty comes with new tile?
New tile roofs carry a 30-year manufacturer warranty through the roofing material providers. We go over what that warranty covers when we give you your estimate.
How long does a tile relay take?
It depends on roof size and what we find under the tile. A typical home takes several days. We work in sections, so the roof is covered at the end of each day.
Get a straight answer on your tile roof
Give us a rundown of the leak, the cracked tile or the stain on the ceiling, and we will pick a day to come out and look. Our crew works in Florence and nearby towns like San Tan Valley and Coolidge.