Roofing · San Diego County
Tile Roofing in San Diego
Clay and concrete tile repair, re-underlayment and replacement, done to match.
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Tile roofs are a San Diego signature, and they last a long time, but they are widely misunderstood. The tile is largely a protective shell; the layer that actually keeps water out is the underlayment beneath it. So when a tile roof leaks, the fix is usually not new tile, it is a lift and re-lay: removing the tile, replacing the failed underlayment, and re-laying the same tile. That reuses the expensive part and resets the waterproofing for another twenty-five years or more.
We work in clay barrel tile and concrete tile, matching profile and color so repairs and replacements read as original, which matters on Spanish and Mediterranean homes and in HOA and historic communities. On coastal tile roofs, a re-underlayment is also the moment to upgrade to corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing the original roof may have lacked.
What is included
6 included- Clay barrel and concrete tile repair
- Lift and re-lay (re-underlayment), reusing your existing tile
- Full tile replacement matched to profile and color
- Broken, cracked and slipped tile replacement
- Corrosion-resistant upgrade on coastal re-underlayments
- HOA and historic profile matching and approvals
How tile works
Why tile roofs leak — and the cheaper fix
The tile is the shell
Clay and concrete tile can last fifty years or more. When a tile roof leaks, the tile itself is usually fine.
The underlayment is the waterproofing
The layer beneath the tile is what actually keeps water out, and it wears out first. A lift-and-re-lay replaces it and reuses your existing tile — far cheaper than all-new tile.
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What tile roofing costs in San Diego
How we price tile roofing in San Diego. A lift and re-lay is far cheaper than new tile because it reuses your existing tile. The factors below are what move your number.
What determines your price
- Repair versus full re-underlayment versus new tile
- Clay versus concrete tile and profile availability
- Condition of the decking under the tile
- Matching profile and color for HOA or historic homes
- Coastal corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing
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Tile Roofing across Southern California
San Diego County34
- San Diego
- Oceanside
- Carlsbad
- Encinitas
- La Jolla
- Solana Beach
- Del Mar
- Coronado
- Imperial Beach
- Chula Vista
- National City
- La Mesa
- Lemon Grove
- Spring Valley
- El Cajon
- Santee
- Lakeside
- Alpine
- Jamul
- Campo
- Boulevard
- Pine Valley
- Julian
- Borrego Springs
- Poway
- Rancho Bernardo
- Escondido
- San Marcos
- Vista
- Bonsall
- Fallbrook
- Valley Center
- Pauma Valley
- Rancho Santa Fe
Orange County10
Tile Roofing: common questions
What San Diego homeowners ask most about tile roofing.
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The tile can last 50 years or more, but the underlayment beneath it, which is the actual waterproofing, typically lasts 20 to 30 years. That is why a tile roof usually needs service on the underlayment long before the tile wears out. Coastal sun and heat push older felt underlayment toward the shorter end of that range.
Usually not. On most leaking tile roofs the tile is fine and the underlayment beneath it has failed. The fix is a lift and re-lay: we remove the tile, replace the underlayment, inspect and repair the decking, and re-lay the same tile with any broken pieces replaced. It costs far less than new tile because it reuses the expensive part.
A lift and re-lay reuses your existing tile, so it costs well below all-new tile. The number depends on roof size, tile type and decking condition, and spot tile repairs are a much smaller job. We confirm the exact price after a free estimate that checks the underlayment and decking condition.
In most cases, yes. We reuse your existing tile wherever possible and match profile and color for any replacements, which is what keeps a repair or re-underlay looking original. This matters especially on Spanish and Mediterranean homes and in HOA and historic communities that require a specific tile profile.
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