Specialists in Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs
Perfect Roofing is a tile roofing contractor in Phoenix serving homeowners with concrete and clay tile roofs across the Valley. Tile is the most common roof on sloped Phoenix homes, and caring for it takes specific skills: knowing where to step without cracking tiles, how to lift and stack them safely, and how to rebuild the underlayment and flashing beneath them. Our crews repair broken and slipped tiles, replace worn underlayment through lift-and-relay projects, and install complete new tile roofs. Every tile roofing job starts with a free inspection, with photos of the tiles, the visible underlayment and the flashing, followed by a written estimate. We tell you honestly whether your existing tiles can be reused, because that single factor often makes the biggest difference to the cost of your project.
Repairing Cracked and Slipped Tiles
Tile roof repair in Phoenix fixes isolated damage before it turns into a larger leak. Tiles crack from monsoon winds, hail, falling branches and foot traffic from solar installers or HVAC technicians, and a single broken tile can expose the underlayment to sun and rain. Perfect Roofing replaces cracked, broken and slipped tiles with matching tiles wherever they are available, then checks the underlayment and flashing underneath for related damage. We also repair valleys, ridge and hip caps, and the flashing at walls and roof penetrations, where tile roofs most often leak. Repairs are the right choice when the damage is limited and the underlayment still has life left. If inspection shows widespread underlayment wear, we will explain your options rather than patching a roof that needs more.
Keep Your Tiles, Replace What’s Underneath
Tile roof underlayment replacement in Phoenix, often called a lift-and-relay, is the most common major tile roof project in the Valley. Arizona heat dries out underlayment until it cracks, usually within about 20 to 25 years, while the tiles above can last 50 years or more. Perfect Roofing removes your tiles by hand and stacks them on the roof, tears off the old underlayment and battens, replaces any damaged decking, then installs new underlayment, battens and flashing. Your original tiles go back on, and any broken ones are replaced with matching tiles. The result is a watertight roof that keeps its familiar look, usually for less than the cost of a brand-new tile roof. If your tile roof is approaching 20 years old, schedule an underlayment inspection.
How does a tile roof work?
A tile roof is a two-layer system. The concrete or clay tiles on top shed most of the rain and protect against sun and hail. The underlayment beneath them is the actual waterproof layer: it catches the water that gets past the tiles and channels it off the roof. Tiles are fastened to battens or the deck, with flashing at walls, valleys and penetrations.
This is why a tile roof can leak while every tile looks perfect. Once the underlayment cracks or wears through, nothing stops the water that slips under the tiles.
Why does tile underlayment fail in Phoenix?
Underlayment fails in Phoenix because of heat. Attic and roof-deck temperatures in an Arizona summer bake the underlayment year after year until it becomes brittle, cracks and tears. Older felt underlayment typically lasts about 20 to 25 years here, far less than the tiles above it. Our guide to tile roof underlayment replacement in Arizona explains the warning signs and the process in detail.
What tile roofing services does Perfect Roofing offer?
Tile roof repair
Tile repair replaces cracked, broken or slipped tiles and fixes the underlayment and flashing beneath them. It’s the right fix for isolated damage from storms, foot traffic or a single failed valley. See our roof repair service for leak repairs on all roof types.
Tile underlayment replacement (lift-and-relay)
A lift-and-relay is the most common major tile service in Phoenix:
- Tiles are carefully removed and stacked on the roof.
- Old underlayment and battens are torn off down to the deck.
- Damaged decking is replaced.
- New underlayment, battens and flashing are installed.
- The original tiles are reinstalled, with broken ones replaced by matching tiles.
New tile roof installation
New tile installation replaces both tiles and underlayment. It’s the choice when tiles are discontinued, badly damaged, or you want a different profile or color. It’s also part of a full roof replacement.
Concrete tile vs clay tile: what’s the difference?
Concrete tile and clay tile both last for decades in Arizona and both suit the region’s architecture:
- Concrete tile is the most common on Phoenix homes. It’s heavier, costs less than clay, and comes in flat, S and barrel profiles.
- Clay tile holds its color longer and weighs less than concrete, but costs more and can be more brittle under foot traffic.
Both depend on healthy underlayment to stay watertight. For a comparison with shingles and foam, read our guide to the best roofing material for Arizona heat.
How much does tile roofing cost in Phoenix?
Published 2026 cost guides put tile underlayment replacement at about $6,000 to $16,500 for a typical Phoenix home, and new concrete or clay tile roofs at about $9 to $14 per square foot installed. These are estimates only. A free roof inspection tells you whether your tiles can be reused, which is the biggest factor in the price.
