Clay, Concrete and Slate Tile Roofs
Tile Roofing in West Covina, CA
We repair broken tile, replace worn underlayment and relay tile roofs in West Covina. Ask for a free estimate.
(626) 593-1910A tile roof has two layers that age differently. The underlayment beneath it provides the water protection, and it can fail first. The tile you see can still be reusable when the roof leaks.
That difference changes what your roof actually needs. Some tile roofs need a few replacement tiles and a flashing repair. Others need us to lift the tile so we can rebuild the layers beneath.
How We Check the Condition of a Tile Roof
We read the tile surface first, and then we check the layers underneath it. Cracked and slipped tiles are only the visible half of the story.
Problems under a tile roof can be hard to see from the surface. We inspect the ridges, hips, valleys and every roof penetration. Those transitions are a leading origin of roof leaks.
A ceiling stain alone does not tell us the whole roof is finished. One failed valley or wall flashing can soak a surprising area. Water can travel along the structure before it shows inside.
We do this on residential roofing and on commercial buildings with tile. The same core detailing principles apply beneath the tile on both.
- Cracked, chipped or broken tiles in the field
- Slipped tiles that leave the underlayment exposed
- Loose ridge and hip tiles with crumbling mortar
- Rusted or bent flashing at valleys, walls and chimneys
- Soft or stained decking visible from inside the attic
Repairing Broken and Slipped Tiles
We replace broken tiles, which means lifting the surrounding tiles to reach the damage.
Tiles shift out of position for very ordinary reasons. Foot traffic, broken fasteners, crumbling mortar and falling branches all move them. A gap in the tile field then exposes the underlayment to sun and rain.
Addressing a gap early can keep the work to a small repair. Left alone, exposure can reach the underlayment and the decking beneath it.
- Replace cracked or missing tiles with a matching profile
- Reset slipped tiles and secure the courses around them
- Replace flashing where the water is actually entering
- Repair the underlayment under the tiles we lift
Tile Underlayment Replacement: Lift and Relay
Lift and relay means we replace the water protection layer and reset your serviceable tile.
Reusing your tile does not save you the work underneath it. The old underlayment still comes off, and any rotted decking still gets replaced.
Rot under the covering can change the scope of this work, and a change in scope can change the price. Additional wood damage is priced by the square foot.
Some breakage is normal during any lift. Every tile estimate we write carries a breakage allowance for it. Relaying your existing tile can cost less than a full roof replacement.
- We lift the tile off in sections and stack it on the roof.
- We strip the failed underlayment down to the bare deck.
- We check the decking and cut out any board that has rotted.
- We install new underlayment and reset the flashings.
- We relay your serviceable tile and replace broken or unusable pieces.
Repair, Relay or a New Tile Roof
Your choice depends on how much of the system under the tile still works.
One failed area on an otherwise sound roof can point to a repair. Widespread underlayment failure calls for a relay. A brittle, heavily patched tile field points toward a new roof.
If you cannot tell what is happening under the tile, a roof inspection is the next step. We also install asphalt shingle roofing when owners decide to change materials.
Cost depends on the roof itself, so no web page can give you a real number. Here is what moves it.
- Roof area, which roofers measure in squares of one hundred square feet
- How many stories the building has, and how steep the pitch is
- How much decking under the tile has rotted
- Whether the tile has to come off and go back on
What a Free Estimate Covers
Our sales estimate is free, whether you need a tile repair, a relay or a new roof.
To quote your roof, we ask for the exact address. A postal code such as 91792 identifies no particular roof.
A documented inspection report is a different product. Escrow and insurer paperwork needs that written report, and it is a paid service.
We hold CSLB #1112525. You can confirm it yourself on the state license lookup.
West Covina Roofing Contractor is a division of Home Vision Remodel. Tile work is one part of our roofing in West Covina.
Talk to Us About Your Tile Roof
Call us at (626) 593-1910, or use the form on this page.
Tell us what you are seeing, even if it is only one ceiling stain. Describing the location helps too, whether the roof stands downtown near The Mall or inside Woodside Village. We will work out the scope with you.
We serve West Covina and the nearby cities listed on our service areas page. Tile, asphalt, flat and metal roofs all sit inside what we do.
You can also reach us through our contact page.
Common Questions About Tile Roofs
Do I need a new roof if my tile roof leaks?
A leak alone does not settle that. Tile can outlast the layer beneath it, and a leak can begin in the underlayment or the flashing. We check how far that failure reaches before recommending anything.
Can you reuse the tile I already have?
That depends on the condition of your tile. We stack your tile, replace the underlayment, repair the decking and reset the tiles that are still serviceable. Some breakage is normal, so every tile estimate includes a breakage allowance.
Is a tile roof estimate really free?
Yes, the sales estimate itself is free. A documented inspection report for escrow or an insurer is a separate paid service.
Will your crew walking on my tile roof break tiles?
Some risk always exists on tile. We keep foot traffic light and step only where the tile is supported.