Tile Roofing in Apache Junction

Where a tile roof actually wears out

The tile on your home, concrete or clay, is built to outlast most of the house around it. The waterproofing happens one layer down, in the felt or synthetic underlayment, and years of strong sun and summer heat leave that layer dry, cracked and weak long before the tile shows any age. So when water finds its way in, the repair almost always starts beneath the tile.

Our tile work falls into three kinds of jobs. A tile reset, also called a lift and relay, takes your existing tile off, replaces the underlayment and flashings, and puts the same tile back in place. A full replacement uses new tile when the old pieces are too brittle or broken to go back on. A new tile roof covers additions and new construction.

From the first question to the final cleanup, you deal with one person at our company. That person writes your estimate, coordinates the crew and walks the finished job with you, so you always know who to ask about where your roof stands.

What our tile work includes

Careful tile removal and storage

Tiles come off by hand and are stacked on the roof or on protected ground so they can go back on. Cracked pieces are set aside and counted before anything is reinstalled.

New underlayment

We strip the old underlayment down to the deck and install new material rated for tile roofs in high heat. This is the layer that does the waterproofing, so we do not cut corners on it.

Deck repair where needed

Soft or delaminated decking shows up once the old layers are off. We show you photos and explain the repair before replacing any sheathing.

Flashings, valleys and penetrations

Valley metal, wall flashings, pipe and vent flashings and eave closures are replaced or refitted so water has a clean path off the roof.

Tile matching

When replacement tile is needed, we look for a profile and color that blends with what you have. If your tile has been discontinued, we talk with you about salvaged tile or placing new tile where it shows least.

Cleanup

Broken tile, old underlayment and fasteners are hauled away, and the yard, driveway and beds are cleared of debris before we call the job done.

Signs your tile roof needs attention

• Stains on ceilings after a monsoon storm

  Water getting past the tile and through worn underlayment often shows up as a brown ring after heavy summer rain. The tile above it may look fine.

• Cracked or slipped tiles

  Foot traffic, falling branches and loose fasteners can crack tile or let it slide. Each gap exposes the underlayment to direct sun.

• Brittle or torn underlayment at the eaves

  If you can see the black layer at the roof edge and it crumbles or flaps, the rest of it is likely in similar shape.

• A roof around 20 years old or older

  Underlayment on many tile roofs nears the end of its life around this age, even when the tile still looks sound.

• Debris packed in the valleys

  Leaves and dirt that build up in valleys hold water against the metal and can push it sideways under the tile.

How a tile job runs

1. 1

   A conversation and a look at the roof

   You reach us by phone and we set a time to walk your roof. We note tile condition, underlayment age and any deck concerns, and take photos you can keep.

2. 2

   A written, line-item estimate

   Your estimate separates tile, underlayment, flashings and possible deck repair so you can see where the cost sits. We tell you plainly whether a reset or a replacement makes more sense.

3. 3

   Permit and scheduling

   We pull the permit where required and schedule the work outside the worst afternoon heat when we can. Your contact confirms the start date and what to expect.

4. 4

   Work on the roof

   The crew removes tile, replaces underlayment and flashings, repairs decking if needed and relays the tile. Your contact stays in touch through each day of the job.

5. 5

   Final walk and cleanup

   We walk the finished roof and the grounds with you, answer questions and make sure nothing is left behind.

What moves the cost of tile roofing

Tile work is priced by the size of the roof and how much of the old material can be reused. We give you a written estimate after seeing the roof, with each part listed. If deck repair turns out to be needed, we show you before doing it.

Reset or new tile

Reusing your existing tile saves material cost. Brittle or discontinued tile that cannot go back on raises it.

Roof size and pitch

Larger and steeper roofs take more underlayment, more labor and more care moving tile safely.

Underlayment choice

Heavier and synthetic underlayments cost more up front and are made to hold up longer in heat.

Deck condition

Rotted or damaged sheathing found once the old layers are off adds to the work.

Roof complexity

Many valleys, hips, skylights and wall transitions mean more flashing and more cutting of tile.