ServicesTile Roofing
Tile Roofing in Buckeye
Tile itself lasts a long time. The felt under it does not. We replace cracked tiles, relay old underlayment and put on new tile roofs, and we plan the work so your home is covered before summer heat and monsoon rain show up.
What tile roofing work really means
Most tile roofs we see here are concrete tile, with some clay. The tile sheds the sun and most of the water. The underlayment beneath it is what keeps your home dry, and years of attic heat bake that layer until it cracks and tears.
So a tile job is often less about tile and more about what's under it. We pull the tiles, lay new underlayment and flashing, then set the good tiles back and swap out the broken ones. If the whole roof is done, you get a new tile roof instead.
Timing matters. Spring and fall are the easy months to work on a roof in Buckeye. We like to get your job done in that window, so the roof is sound when the first monsoon storm hits.
What we do on a tile roof
Broken tile replacement
We pull cracked or slipped tiles and set new ones that match the profile and color as close as we can find. Tiles get locked back in so wind doesn't lift them.
Underlayment relay
We lift the tile, stack it on the roof, tear off the old felt and put down new underlayment. Then the same tiles go back on. It's the fix most older tile roofs need.
Flashing and valleys
Valleys, walls, chimneys and pipes are where tile roofs leak first. We replace worn metal flashing and clear the valleys while the tile is off.
Decking repair
If the plywood under the felt is soft or stained, we tell you, show you photos and replace the bad sections before anything goes back down.
Ridge, hips and bird stops
We reset loose ridge and hip tiles and add bird stop at the eaves so pigeons can't nest under the first row.
New tile roofs
For a full new roof, we cover the tile options, the underlayment we use and how it all goes together. See New Roof Installation for that side of the work.
Signs your tile roof needs work
Water stains after a summer storm
Tile can look perfect from the street while the felt under it has failed. A ceiling stain after monsoon rain usually points to underlayment or flashing.
Cracked or slipped tiles
Foot traffic, dropped tools and wind all crack tile. A gap lets sun and rain hit the felt directly, and that spot wears out fast.
The roof is 20 years or older
Original felt under tile often gives out around this age in our heat. The tiles may still be fine, which is why a relay can make sense.
Brittle felt at the edges
If you can see black paper at the eaves that crumbles or curls, the rest of it is likely in the same shape.
Birds under the eaves
Nests in the first row of tile mean the bird stop is gone or never went in. The droppings and debris hold water against the felt.
How a tile job goes
- 1
Your phone call
Tell us what you're seeing and how old the roof is. We set a time to come out and look.
- 2
We walk the roof and take photos
We check tiles, valleys, flashing and the felt where we can see it. We hand over pictures of each problem spot and tell you plainly whether a repair will do or the roof needs a relay.
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Written quote, line by line
Each part of the job is listed: tile, underlayment, flashing, decking allowance and permit if one is needed. No guessing at the end.
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Work day
In warm months we start early and stop before the worst heat. Tiles get stacked on the roof, the old felt comes off, new underlayment and flashing go on, and tiles go back on that section before we wrap up for the day.
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Cleanup
We haul off the old felt and broken tile, run a magnet over the yard for nails and walk you around the finished roof.
What moves the price of tile work
Tile jobs vary a lot. A few broken tiles is a small job. A full relay is a big one. Here's what changes the number on your quote.
- Size and pitch
- More square feet means more labor and material. A steep roof takes longer to work safely.
- How many tiles are broken
- Every relay breaks a few tiles. If your profile or color is no longer made, matching takes more time or salvaged stock.
- Decking condition
- We don't know what's under the felt until it's open. Soft plywood adds cost, and we show you photos before we replace it.
- Underlayment and flashing choice
- Heavier underlayment costs more and holds up longer in our heat. Replacing all the flashing costs more than reusing sound pieces.
- Permit and timing
- A relay or new roof usually needs a city permit. Booking in spring or fall can be easier to schedule than waiting for a leak in July.
Tile roofing questions
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Is it the tile that's failing, or the layer under it?
On most older roofs here it's the felt underneath. Concrete tile can last through two or three rounds of underlayment. Once we've been up on your roof, we'll explain which one you're dealing with and what led us there.
Can you match my tiles?
Usually close. Some profiles and colors have been discontinued, so we may use salvaged tile or move matching tiles to the front and put the new ones where they don't show. We'll talk about it before work starts.
Should I go up and check my own tile roof?
We'd rather you didn't. Tile cracks underfoot if you step in the wrong spot, and it's slippery. Look from the ground and the attic and give us a call with what you see.
When is the best time to schedule?
Spring and fall. The weather is mild, the work goes faster, and the roof is ready before monsoon. Summer jobs still happen, we just start at first light.
How many days will a relay keep you on my roof?
For most homes, plan on several days. A larger or steeper roof adds time, and so does decking that needs replacing. Each day we only strip what we can cover back up before we leave, so your home is never open to the sky overnight.
Can I switch from tile to shingles?
Sometimes, and it can lighten the load on the house. Our Shingle Roofing page covers that option, and we're happy to talk through both on the phone.
Get your tile roof ready before the rain
Tell us what's going on with your roof. We'll come take a look and give you a written quote you can read line by line. We work in Buckeye and nearby towns like Goodyear and Litchfield Park.