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Tile Roofing in Scottsdale, AZ

Concrete and clay tile work on Scottsdale homes. Lift-and-set re-underlayments, sectional tile repairs, ARC-compliant color and profile matching for McCormick Ranch and DC Ranch.

ROC #346211 · Licensed · Bonded · Insured · Eagle and Boral certified installer

Concrete tile roof on a Scottsdale residential property

What we see on Scottsdale roofs

Tile Roofing in Scottsdale, honestly described.

Tile is the dominant roof material in Scottsdale and has been since the late 1980s. Most homes in 85254, 85255, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85262, and 85266 sit under either concrete tile (Eagle, Boral, US Tile profiles) or clay tile in the older custom builds along the Camelback corridor. The single biggest issue we see is not the tile, it's the underlayment beneath. Felt-paper underlayment was specified to last 25 years. Homes built 1995 to 2008 (a huge swath of DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon, and Desert Mountain) are aging into that window right now. The right move on most of these roofs is a lift-and-set re-underlayment: we carefully remove and stockpile the original tile, replace the underlayment with modern synthetic, then re-set the tile in its original positions. You keep your existing tile, your ARC color match, and your curb appeal. You replace only what's actually failing. When tile itself has failed (cracking from foot traffic, frost damage on north-facing slopes in higher elevations like Troon, or color discontinuation requiring full reorder), we handle the ARC color packet submission for McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, and Desert Mountain. Allow 1 to 3 weeks for committee review.

Pricing context

Typical cost in Scottsdale.

Not an exact quote. Every roof is different. This is a real range based on what we see across Scottsdale on this service line.

$8,500$32,000tile roofing, valley range

Lift-and-set re-underlayment $8,500 to $16,000. Full tile replacement $14,000 to $32,000. Specifics vary by profile and color match.

Scottsdale contextLift-and-set re-underlayment on a typical Scottsdale home: $8,500 to $16,000. Full tile replacement with new material: $14,000 to $32,000 depending on profile choice and ARC-required color match. Premium clay tile (used on some Camelback corridor and Desert Mountain homes) sits at the high end and can add 15 to 30% over standard concrete tile.

Request a written estimate for an exact number on your roof.

How we work in Scottsdale

Three steps. No theater.

01

Tile condition assessment

We pull sample tiles from multiple roof slopes to inspect the underlayment beneath, the boost board, and the tile itself. You see the photos and the diagnosis before we quote. Most Scottsdale homes need re-underlayment, not new tile.

02

ARC packet (if applicable)

For McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, and Desert Mountain, we submit the color and profile match packet to your HOA's Architectural Review Committee. Plan on 1 to 3 weeks. We handle the submission paperwork.

03

Lift-and-set or replacement

Tile is carefully stockpiled on tarped staging areas (no dragging across the existing roof). Underlayment goes on, then the original tile is reset in its original positions. Two to four days on site for a typical Scottsdale home.

From the field

After a monsoon cell took out half the tile on our west slope, HailCo had a tarp on by sundown and a real fix scheduled by Tuesday. Insurance side of the claim was handled without me having to learn what 'Xactimate' meant.

Verified customer · Scottsdale, AZ · Storm & Hail Damage

Scottsdale questions

Tile Roofing in Scottsdale, five honest answers.

  • How much does tile roofing cost in Scottsdale?+

    Lift-and-set re-underlayment is $8,500 to $16,000 for most Scottsdale homes. Full tile replacement runs $14,000 to $32,000 depending on profile (S-tile vs. flat), color match, and roof area. Premium clay tile on Camelback corridor or Desert Mountain custom homes sits at the high end. We give you both numbers up front so you can decide.

  • What is lift-and-set re-underlayment and why does Scottsdale need so much of it?+

    Concrete and clay tile lasts 50-plus years. The felt-paper underlayment beneath it lasts about 25 years. A huge portion of Scottsdale (especially North Scottsdale: DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon, Desert Mountain) was built between 1995 and 2008 and is aging into the underlayment-replacement window right now. Lift-and-set means we save your existing tile, replace only the failing underlayment, and reset the tile. You save thousands versus a full replacement.

  • Will my Scottsdale HOA approve a tile roof repair or replacement?+

    Most Scottsdale HOAs (McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Desert Mountain) require ARC review only for full replacements or color/profile changes. Like-for-like sectional repairs and lift-and-set re-underlayments (where the tile color and profile stay identical) typically don't trigger ARC review. We confirm with your HOA before scope-of-work is finalized.

  • Can my original Scottsdale tile color still be matched?+

    Often yes. Eagle, Boral, and US Tile still produce many of the colors used in 1990s and 2000s Scottsdale builds. When a color has been discontinued, we present the closest current match and submit it for ARC review (where applicable) before tear-off. In a few cases, the ARC will require sourcing salvaged tile from a discontinued lot; we have access to a Phoenix-area tile yard for this.

  • What's the difference between concrete and clay tile in Scottsdale?+

    Concrete tile (Eagle, Boral, US Tile) covers the majority of 1990s-2000s Scottsdale builds. It's heavier, slightly less expensive, and color-blended through the body. Clay tile (used on Camelback corridor and some Desert Mountain custom builds) has a longer service life and richer color depth, but costs 15 to 30% more and weighs less, which sometimes simplifies structural calcs on older homes. Most Scottsdale homeowners stay with whatever the original spec was for ARC compliance.

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Tell us about the roof. We'll come look and quote the smallest fix that holds.

We typically reply within one business day. For active leaks, call us at (480) 582-3122 for same-day dispatch.

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