Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles 90019Tile & Flat Roofing at a Multi-Family Building in Mid-Wilshire 90019View project Tile Lift & Relay in Los Angeles & Orange County with SecondLife®
Keep the roof you love, with fresh protection beneath.
Tile lift & relay keeps your roof’s look. Many roofers in Los Angeles call it a tile roof re-paper. We lift your tiles, replace the worn underlayment beneath them and reset the same tiles in their original pattern. Worn battens and flashings are renewed; only cracked or broken tiles are replaced. That’s our SecondLife® Tile Reset, across Los Angeles and Orange County.
- Free roof evaluation
- Written price before any work
- 10-year workmanship warranty (call for details)
- CSLB #1061942
- Tiles off by hand, stacked
- Old paper out, new underlayment on
- Battens and flashings renewed
- Same tiles, same pattern
- Broken ones matched
Your tiles can last for decades. The layer beneath them can’t.
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Tile lift & relay
Your tiles can last for decades. The layer beneath them can’t.
Underlayment dries out and cracks after years of Southern California heat, and water that slips past the tiles then has nowhere to go but into the deck. A lift & relay, or re-paper, fixes it at the source and keeps your roof’s look.
How we work
How we do a tile lift & relay
A relay, a repair or a new roof.
A roofer photographs the underlayment wherever it can be seen, along with the tiles and details, and tells you whether a relay is right, a smaller repair will do, or the tiles are past saving and a tile roof replacement makes more sense.
- Underlayment condition
- Cracked, slipped or missing tiles
- Valleys, flashings and penetrations
Off by hand, stacked with care.
Tiles are heavy and crack if mishandled, so they come off by hand and are stacked until they go back in the same pattern. Some older tiles break anyway, which is why matching replacements are planned from the start.
New underlayment, renewed details.
With the tiles off, new underlayment goes on across the roof and the worn details beneath are renewed, as your written scope and price spell out before work starts.
- New underlayment across the roof
- Worn battens replaced
- Flashings, valleys and vents addressed
- Deck checked while it’s exposed
The same tiles, back in their pattern.
Sound tiles go back in their original pattern and broken ones are replaced with the closest available match, with ridge and hip tiles, bird stops and eave closures in place. On a Spanish Revival home, where the original clay is part of the character, that matters. We finish with a walkthrough, photos and our 10-year workmanship warranty (call for details).
Where leaks start
Why tile roofs leak when the tiles look fine
Tile is designed to shed water, but wind-driven rain and water moving beneath the tiles can still reach the details below. The underlayment, flashing and drainage have to work together.
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Roofing reviews from the people we work for
Reviews from the people we roof for, on Google.
I was recommended this roofing company by a friend, and I’m really glad I went with them. I had a problem with water leaking into my attic from the flashing around the chimney, and the team was very helpful from the start. Tony was the roofer working with me, and he was always professional and friendly. He took care of resealing the flashing and chimney, which made the leak much better right away. He kept in touch with me after the work, and now we’re working on sealing the chimney even more to make sure everything is perfect. I feel confident that the team will get everything fixed up right. Based on my experience so far, I’d definitely give them five stars. Thanks to everyone there for their hard work!
Kelsey Breadmont4 months ago · GoogleQuality roofing specialist exceeded my expectations from start to finish. The crew showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and the quality of the work was outstanding. They were professional, honest, and left the property spotless when the job was done. It’s hard to find reliable contractor in LA, but these guys definitely earned my trust. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality roofing work. Five stars all the way!
Samuel Mcilwee2 months ago · GoogleTony was very responsive when I called. The entire process was faster than I expected. With his continuous supervision the whole project went so smoothly and professionally, the place was cleaned up completely.
I have a beautiful roof now :)Liron Yosef3 weeks ago · GoogleWe had a great experience with Quality Roofing Specialist. Tony, the project manager, was awesome to work with. He kept us updated, answered all our questions, and made sure everything went smoothly. The crew did a great job, and the final result looks amazing. I would definitely recommend Tony and the whole team
Stella Ink LAa month ago · GoogleWe recently had our roof replaced by Quality Roofing Specialists, and the entire experience was excellent. The crew arrived on time every day, kept the property clean, and finished the project exactly as promised. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding, and the new roof looks amazing. If you’re looking for a reliable roofing contractor, I highly recommend this company.
Noam Nahori2 months ago · Google
Tony went above and beyond my expectations!! He was available immediately to inspect the roof and gave a great deal. He definitely worked with our budget. I highly recommend Quality Roofing for any roof repair you may need:)
Cynthia Pina5 months ago · GoogleI was looking to replace my shingles roof in Encino and contacted a few roofing companies in the neighborhood. Out of four roofers, Quality Roofing Specialist was the only one that worked with my budget as well as my schedule. Their work was fantastic, and we love the outcome. They exceeded my expectations. I will definitely recommend to friends.
Jose Linareza month ago · GoogleWe trusted Tony for a full roof replacement. They showed up early each day, worked efficiently, and kept us updated. I appreciated the patience in answering our concerns about materials and warranty. The new roof looks sharp and already makes the home feel more energy-efficient.
Angel4 months ago · GoogleWe had an awesome experience with the crew of Quality Roofing. I called around to get quotes for a roof replacement and they gave me much better quote than the other roofing companies. Definitely within the budget and did a perfect job. No mess, they cleaned everything at the end
Emilee Crowley3 months ago · Google
Tile lift & relay near you
QRS offers tile lift & relay across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Santa Clara County, from our offices in West Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Vernon and San Jose. Not sure we reach you? Check your ZIP code on our service areas page, or call (310) 340-1643.
Wherever you are, it starts the same way: a roofer looks at the roof, you get photos of what we find, and a written scope and price comes before any work.
Tile lift & relay questions, answered
Straight answers about tile lift & relay.
What is a tile roof re-paper?
It’s another name for a tile lift & relay (also written “repaper”). The “paper” is the underlayment under the tiles. In a re-paper we lift the tiles by hand, put new underlayment across the roof, renew the battens and flashings your written scope calls for, and reset the same tiles in their pattern. It’s the usual fix when the tiles are sound but the paper under them has worn out. A few broken tiles call for a tile roof repair instead, and tiles that are failing for a tile roof replacement.
How do I know if my tile roof needs a lift & relay?
Common signs are leaks with no visibly broken tiles, ceiling stains after heavy rain, repeated repairs in different spots, and underlayment that’s brittle or torn where it can be seen. A tile roof inspection confirms it with photos, and our guide to tile roof underlayment walks through the signs in more detail.
Will my roof look the same afterward?
That’s the point of a relay. We reuse your tiles wherever they’re sound and replace broken ones with the closest available match. Where a match isn’t exact, replacement tiles can go on less visible slopes so the originals stay where people will see them.
Is a lift & relay less expensive than a new tile roof?
Usually, because the tiles are reused. Your written scope shows the price before any work starts, and if replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain why.
Do you pull the permits?
Yes. When your roofing project needs a building permit, we pull it for you.
Can you replace just a few cracked tiles instead?
If the underlayment is still in good shape, a targeted tile roof repair may be all you need. The roof evaluation tells you which applies.
What happens to the battens, bird stops and ridge tiles?
The relay is the natural time to fix them. Damp battens can rot, and missing bird stops let birds, debris and embers in at the eaves. Ridge and hip tiles go back in fresh mortar or with a mechanically fastened detail, and your written scope spells out which.
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