Tile roof maintenance.
Cracked and slipped tiles, worn underlayment, and flashing on concrete and clay tile roofs. Work most shingle crews will not touch, done by people who know how to walk a tile roof.
On this page
What's included
- Cracked, broken, and slipped tiles replaced and re-secured
- Underlayment repair in sections, or full underlayment replacement with the tile lifted and re-laid
- Flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights, and valleys on tile systems
- Ridge and hip re-bedding where mortar or foam has failed
- Bird stops and eave closures
- Valley and gutter debris cleared, because debris under tile holds water against the underlayment
- Storm damage documentation and repair on tile
- Maintenance visits on a schedule, with a photo report each time
Tile roofs are long-lived and badly served by crews who only know shingle. Walking a tile roof wrong breaks tiles. Repairing one wrong traps water against the underlayment, where the real damage happens out of sight. The tile maintenance guide explains what to watch for between visits.
How we assess
Ladder and ridge first, because a tile roof should be walked as little as possible.
- From the ridge and the ladder: cracked, slipped, and missing tiles, debris in the valleys, and staining that points to a leak path
- On the roof, on the load points only: underlayment condition at the eaves and around penetrations, mortar or foam at ridges and hips, and flashing
- In the attic: underlayment stains and decking moisture, which show where water is getting past the tile
The report tells you which tiles need replacing, whether the underlayment has life left, and whether this is a repair, a re-lay, or a replacement.
What affects the price
- Tile availability and matching. Discontinued profiles cost more to source.
- Extent of underlayment work. A section around a chimney is one thing; the whole roof is another.
- Lift and re-lay labor. Underlayment replacement means every tile comes off and goes back on.
- Pitch and height.
- Flashing and penetrations. Tile flashing is fabricated per detail.
- Access and protection for landscaping under the eaves where tiles are staged.
Timeline
Small repairs are usually one visit once matching tile is in hand. Tile sourcing can take time for older profiles. A full lift and re-lay takes longer than a shingle replacement, often the better part of a week for a typical home, because the tile is handled twice. Rain moves the date; the roof is never left open overnight.
Warranty
SRC workmanship warranty on the work performed. New tile carries the tile manufacturer's warranty, and new underlayment carries its manufacturer's warranty; both are documented in the closeout. Existing tile that we re-lay is not covered by a manufacturer warranty, and we say so in writing.
What you receive at closeout
- Before and after photos of every slope
- A list of the tiles replaced and where
- Spare matching tiles left on site when we can get them
- Underlayment and tile product documentation
- SRC workmanship warranty and the final invoice
Signs you need this
- Broken or slipped tiles visible from the ground
- A leak with no broken tiles in sight, which usually means underlayment
- Debris piled in the valleys
- Crumbling mortar at the ridges and hips
- A tile roof more than 20 years old that has never had the underlayment looked at
- Someone walked the roof recently: satellite installer, painter, gutter crew
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questions.
Underlayment, matching, and walking on tile. The FAQ page covers scheduling, payment, and warranties in general.
How long does the underlayment last compared to the tile?
The tile can last many decades. The underlayment under it does not, and it is the layer doing the waterproofing. Older felt underlayment in Houston heat is often worn out well before the tile is. That is why a tile roof that looks perfect from the street can leak.
Can you match my tile?
Usually, if the profile is still made. Concrete and clay tile lines change, and some are discontinued. We check the manufacturer and profile first. If a match is not available, reclaimed tile or moving sound tiles from a hidden slope to a visible one are options. Leaving spare tiles on site after a repair helps next time.
Can I walk on my tile roof?
Please do not. Every step on tile risks a crack, and cracked tiles let water onto the underlayment. Our crews walk on the load-bearing points and photograph the rest from the ladder and the ridge.
Should I replace my tile roof with shingle?
Sometimes, if the underlayment is done and the tile cannot be re-laid. Often it is cheaper and better to lift the tile, replace the underlayment, and re-lay the same tile. We price the options honestly and tell you which we would choose.
Does hail damage tile?
Yes, and it is a covered peril on most policies. Cracked and shattered tiles from hail are documented the same way as shingle damage. The storm damage page explains the process.
Tile roof leaking?
Don't climb up.
(832) 729-0080
Send the address and what you're seeing. We'll inspect the roof, check the underlayment where it matters, and tell you whether it is the tile or the layer underneath. Office hours Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–3; emergency response 24/7.