Roofing & Waterproofing · Property Services
Tile Roof Repair & Replacement
Tile roofs can last fifty years or more, but the tiles themselves are not the waterproofing layer. The underlayment below is, and it ages faster than the tile. Cracked tiles, slipped courses and failing flashing let water in. NorTech connects you with vetted licensed roofers who set their own price for repairs and who can quote a full replacement when the underlayment has reached the end of its life.
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How tile roofs fail and what a repair looks like
Foot traffic, falling branches, hail and age crack tiles, and thermal movement can loosen mortar and slide tiles out of position. A roofer lifts surrounding tiles carefully, replaces damaged ones with matching profiles, reseats loose courses and checks the underlayment beneath. Matching older tile colors can be challenging, so good roofers salvage tiles from hidden areas for visible repairs. Repairs should be done by someone experienced with tile, since walking on the wrong spots causes more breakage.
Underlayment, flashing and when to re-roof
The felt or synthetic underlayment under a tile roof often needs replacement after 20 to 30 years, even when the tiles look fine. When underlayment fails across the roof, the cost-effective solution is to lift the tiles, install new underlayment and flashing and reinstall the existing tiles with new ones to fill gaps. A roofer will compare patching and re-roofing based on leak history, age and the condition of the sheathing. Ask for photos of exposed areas to understand the decision.
Weight, structure, permits and maintenance
Tile is heavy, so any change in material or added layers must consider the roof structure. Re-roofing typically requires a permit, and the roofer handles inspections. Gutters, valleys and chimneys should be cleaned and checked yearly, and tiles need replacement as soon as they crack. Keep spare tiles from the original installation, and ask the roofer for a maintenance schedule, since small repairs prevent costly water damage inside the home. Photograph the roof from the ground each season, and call a roofer after storms rather than waiting for an interior stain to appear.
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