Tile is common across the foothills and lasts a long time, but the tiles are not what keeps water out. The underlayment beneath them does, and it wears out decades before the tile. A tile roof inspection looks at both.
What we check
- Cracked, broken, slipped or missing clay or concrete tiles
- Ridge and hip tiles, mortar and bird stops
- Valley metal and debris buildup
- Flashing at walls, chimneys and skylights
- Underlayment condition at visible edges and from the attic
- Signs of foot-traffic damage from other trades
Problems we find most often
- Underlayment that has dried out and cracked under intact tiles
- Tiles broken by satellite, solar or HVAC installers
- Slipped tiles exposing the underlayment to sun
- Clogged valleys causing water to run sideways
How long does it last?
Clay and concrete tiles can last 50 years or more, but the underlayment beneath typically needs replacement after 20–30 years. That is usually done by lifting and relaying the existing tile.
Signs it is time for an inspection
- Tile pieces in gutters or the yard
- Leaks on a roof that “looks fine” from the ground
- Roof is 20+ years old with original underlayment
Questions
Can you walk a tile roof without breaking tiles?
Our crews know where to step on clay and concrete tile and use care to avoid causing new damage during inspection.
Can my existing tiles be reused?
Often yes. Sound tiles can be removed, new underlayment installed, and the tiles relaid, with broken pieces replaced.
After the inspection
Emergency Roof TarpingRoof RepairRe-Roofing & Roof Replacement
Other roof inspections
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Inspection service areas
MontroseLa CrescentaGlendalePasadenaLa Cañada FlintridgeBurbankSunland–TujungaLos Angeles