Most Phoenix-metro tile roofs fail at the underlayment, not the tile. We lift the tile, replace the underlayment, and reset the roof. One price-locked written estimate. 10-year workmanship warranty. Trusted by 140+ Phoenix metro homeowners.
On a Phoenix-metro tile roof, the underlayment fails before the tile does. Most concrete tile lasts 50 years or longer; the underlayment beneath lives on a tighter clock, driven by ventilation, install grade, and decades of Arizona sun. Replacing the underlayment on schedule, before the first ceiling stain, is the difference between a planned re-felt and a leak chasing you through monsoon season.
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Most tile-roof conversations in the Phoenix metro start with a problem that is not the tile. A ceiling stain after a monsoon cell. A row of tiles that slipped out of line. A neighbor's roof being re-felted and the question of whether yours is next. The fear behind the call is rarely the roof itself; it is the worry that one phone call will turn into a sales pitch for a full replacement on a roof that has decades of tile life left.
Roof Boyz built the tile-roofing side of the business around the opposite default. On a Phoenix-metro tile roof, the underlayment fails before the tile, usually after 18 to 25 years. The right call is almost always a re-felt. Lift the tile, strip the old underlayment to the deck, rebuild the flashing, install new underlayment, and reset the original tile on new batten sticks. The visible roof looks the same. The protection layer is reset to factory new.
The price-locked written estimate removes the mid-project "we found something" phone call from the conversation. The number on your estimate is the number on your invoice. When we strip the underlayment and find rotten decking, separated flashing at the chimney, or mortar caps that have to come off and rebed, the Red Glasses Guarantee covers it. The 10-Year Workmanship Warranty is in writing at the end.
What follows is the way we work on tile. The triggers, the nine-step scope, the underlayment and tile families we install, and the variables that drive the estimate. Read it, then book the Courtesy Roof Inspection.
Tile and shingle systems in the Phoenix metro typically run 18 to 25 years before the underlayment reaches end of life, driven by material grade, the original builder, and ventilation. The concrete tile itself usually has decades of life left; the underlayment underneath is what aged out.
Wind-lifted tiles, a cracked tile on the patio after a haboob, or a row that slipped out of alignment all expose the underlayment to UV and weather. A pattern of slippage across the field usually signals batten or fastener failure under aged underlayment.
Staining on the underside of the roof deck or on a ceiling below it almost always traces to underlayment failure, not tile failure. By the time the stain is visible inside, water has been tracking from the tile field down to the deck. A re-felt resets the protection layer to factory new.
Ridge and hip mortar caps weather out on their own clock, usually before the field underlayment does. Cracked or missing caps expose the ridge metal and the tile-to-tile seam at the peak, which is where wind-driven rain finds its way in.
Flashing at penetrations is where most tile roofs leak first. Rusted step flashing, separated pipe jacks, or a chimney saddle that has lost its seal are signs the metal has outlived the rest of the system. A re-felt rebuilds every flashing detail while the tile is off the roof.
Re-felt vs. full replacement is a real decision that depends on tile condition, underlayment age, and what is going on at the deck. The Courtesy Roof Inspection is free, the photos are yours to keep, and the written report tells you which path the roof is asking for.
A Roof Boyz roofer walks the roof, photographs the field, lifts a representative tile to inspect the underlayment, checks deck condition through accessible attic vantage points, and assesses every flashing detail. You get a written estimate covering full scope, materials, timeline, and total price. The Red Glasses Guarantee locks the number.
We work the roof in sections, lifting tiles by hand and stacking them on staging boards where they stay safe for reinstall. Cracked tiles get culled into a replace pile so we can source color-matched replacements. Landscaping, AC equipment, pool decks, and the driveway are protected before the first tile moves.
Every square foot of aged underlayment comes off, along with the cap nails, batten sticks, and any prior patch repairs. Stripping to bare deck is what makes a re-felt a real reset rather than a layer-over fix.
With the deck exposed, we walk every plane and check for rot, soft sheathing, loose fasteners, and any water damage hidden under the old system. Rotten decking gets cut out and replaced. This work is covered by the Red Glasses Guarantee; the surprise lives on our side of the contract, not yours.
The new underlayment is the layer that keeps water out for the next 30 to 50 years. We install Westlake SwiftGuard 30-year synthetic across the field, or upgrade to Tri-Built Self-Adhered High-Temp 50-year where the budget and roof condition justify it. Valleys, low-slope transitions, and every penetration get self-adhered high-temp at minimum, regardless of the field choice.
Step flashing at walls, valley metal, ridge metal, pipe jacks at every vent, and the chimney or skylight saddle all get rebuilt with new material. Lead pipe jacks replace rubber boots at plumbing vents because lead outlasts rubber in Arizona sun.
Tiles that came off in sound condition go back on the roof. Tiles that cracked during removal or were already compromised get replaced with color-matched concrete tile from Boral, Eagle Roofing, or Westlake. Replacements get placed on roof planes that face away from the street so the front elevation stays consistent.
New batten sticks go down on the new underlayment to give the tile a fresh fastening surface. The stacked tile is reset row by row, fastened to spec, and aligned to the original course lines. The protection underneath is reset to factory new.
Mortar caps along the ridge and hips are rebedded with fresh mortar, then color-matched to the tile. A Roof Boyz lead walks the roof, runs a magnetic sweep for stray fasteners, photographs the finished system, and confirms every penetration is sealed. You receive the 10-Year Workmanship Warranty in writing along with the manufacturer warranty documentation.
SwiftGuard is the synthetic underlayment we install across the field on most tile re-felts. It is rated for the heat that builds up under a Phoenix-metro tile roof, lays flat without wrinkling, and is the right balance of cost and service life for a planned re-felt.
Manufacturer warranty: Westlake SwiftGuard ships with a 30-year manufacturer material warranty when installed to spec. We hand you the warranty documentation at project close.
Self-adhered high-temp is the upgrade option for homeowners who want the longest-lived re-felt available and is the default at valleys, low-slope transitions, and every penetration regardless of the field choice. The peel-and-stick membrane bonds directly to the deck and self-seals around fasteners.
Manufacturer warranty: Tri-Built Self-Adhered High-Temp ships with a 50-year manufacturer material warranty when installed to spec. The documentation is included in your project paperwork.
Tiles that crack during removal or were already at end of life get replaced with color-matched concrete tile from the original manufacturer family where the profile is still in production. When the exact profile is no longer made, we source the closest current match and place replacements on less visible elevations so the street view stays consistent.
Manufacturer warranty: New concrete tile from Boral, Eagle Roofing, or Westlake carries the manufacturer's standard 50-year material warranty. The documentation is included in your project paperwork.
Every plumbing vent gets a new lead pipe jack on a re-felt because lead outlasts rubber and aluminum in Arizona sun. Valley metal is three-rib painted steel sized to the valley width. Ridge metal sets the line for the mortar caps and gets fastened through the new underlayment to the deck.
Manufacturer warranty: Lead pipe jacks, valley metal, and ridge metal carry standard supplier material warranties on the new metal. The Roof Boyz 10-Year Workmanship Warranty covers our installation of the flashing components.
Ridge and hip caps are rebedded with fresh roofer's mortar, color-matched to the tile, then sealed at the tile-to-mortar seam. Rebedded caps are part of the standard re-felt scope, not an add-on, and are the visible finish at the peak of the roof.
Manufacturer warranty: Mortar materials carry standard supplier warranties. The Roof Boyz 10-Year Workmanship Warranty covers the installation of the ridge and hip cap rebedding.
Roof Boyz does not issue change orders or increase charges for unforeseen conditions discovered during the job. If additional repairs are required to complete your roof to code, we cover those costs at no additional expense to you. No hidden fees or surcharges.
A Roof Boyz roofer walks your roof, photographs problem areas, and assesses material condition. Free, no obligation.
You receive a detailed written estimate covering the full scope of work, materials, timeline, and total price. No ranges. No "starting from." A real number you can sign.
The price on your estimate is the price you pay. No change orders, no surprise fees, no nickel-and-diming for unforeseen conditions discovered during the job. If we find rotten decking, deteriorated flashing, or anything else needed to complete the work to code, we cover it.
Every tile re-felt is priced per project. Four variables move the number most. Underlayment choice (30-year synthetic vs 50-year self-adhered vs a mix), tile condition and color-match sourcing, square footage and roof complexity (planes, pitch, valleys, penetrations), and access (single vs two-story, solar detach-and-reset, site protection). The Courtesy Roof Inspection is how we get to a real number.
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10-Year Workmanship Warranty. Roof Boyz provides a 10-Year Workmanship Warranty on all portions of the project in which existing products were fully replaced. Material warranties are provided directly by the manufacturer and follow their terms. The workmanship warranty does not extend to consumable products such as sealants, which should be inspected on a regular basis.
What about the material warranty? Manufacturer warranties cover the materials themselves (Westlake SwiftGuard, Tri-Built High-Temp, concrete tile, flashing metal) per the manufacturer's terms. The Roof Boyz 10-Year Workmanship Warranty covers our installation. The two stack: if a material fails under its manufacturer warranty, we coordinate the manufacturer claim and reinstall covered materials at no labor cost during the workmanship window.
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