Tile Roof Replacement
A tile roof replacement takes your roof down to the deck and builds a complete new system: underlayment, flashings, clay or concrete tile and ridge details. QRS replaces tile roofs across Los Angeles and Orange County when the tiles themselves are past saving, backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty. It starts with a free roof evaluation.
Overview
Tile is durable, but it isn’t permanent. Older concrete tile can turn brittle and porous as its surface wears away, clay can crack after years of foot traffic and shaking, and some roofs carry so many mismatched patches that little is left worth saving. When the tiles are failing along with the underlayment, relaying them only puts worn material back on your house. In that case, starting fresh is the lasting fix: new underlayment, flashings and tile, built for Southern California sun, wind and winter storms.
If your tiles are still sound, a tile lift & relay usually costs less and keeps the original look, and we’ll tell you when that’s the better route. When replacement is the right call, it’s also your chance to choose the tile profile and color that suit your home. Your written scope spells out the tile, underlayment, flashings, ridge details and clean-up before work starts, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
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How a tile roof replacement works
Roof Evaluation and recommendation
We inspect the roof and photo-document the tile, flashing and underlayment condition, so the case for replacement is clear to you, not just to us.
Choose your tile
We talk through clay and concrete options, profiles and colors, and help you pick a tile that suits your home and budget.
- Clay barrel or S tile
- Flat or S concrete tile
- Colors that suit your home’s style
Tear-off to the deck
The old tile, underlayment and battens come off, and the deck gets a close look while it’s exposed.
- Old roof removed down to the deck
- Deck damage photographed
- Debris cleared as we go
New tile system installed
Qualified crews install the new system cleanly and to spec, layer by layer, exactly as your scope describes.
- New underlayment across the deck
- Battens where the tile system calls for them
- Flashings, valley metal and eave closures
- New tile set and fastened to spec
- Ridge and hip details finished
Final walkthrough with you
We walk the finished roof with you, share photos from each stage and go over your 10-year workmanship warranty in plain English.
Why Choose QRS for Tile Roof Replacement?
A new tile roof is a long-term investment, and most of what makes it last sits under the tile.
A straight answer on relay vs. replace
It starts with a free roof evaluation. If your tiles can be saved, we’ll say so, and replacement is only recommended when the roof truly needs it.
Built for Southern California
Underlayment, flashings and fastening are planned for intense sun, Santa Ana winds and heavy winter rain, not just for how the tile looks.
A clean site, start to finish
Tile tear-offs are heavy, dusty work. We keep the job site clean throughout, and it’s something customers praise in their Google reviews.
10-Year workmanship warranty
Every new tile roof we install is backed by the QRS Guarantee, and our follow-through doesn’t end when the crew packs up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about tile roof replacement.
How much does a tile roof replacement cost?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch and number of stories, whether you choose clay or concrete tile, and how much of the deck, underlayment and flashing needs replacing. If your tiles are still sound, a tile lift & relay usually costs less, because the tiles are reused. Your written scope and price come after a free roof evaluation, before work begins.
Do you pull the permits?
Yes. When your roofing project needs a building permit, we pull it for you.
How do I know my tile roof needs replacing, not relaying?
The tiles tell you. Widespread cracking, concrete tile that has gone soft or porous, or a patchwork of mismatched repairs usually points to replacement. If most tiles are sound and the trouble is underneath, a relay is often the better value, and a tile roof inspection shows which side of that line your roof is on.
Should I choose clay or concrete tile for my new roof?
It comes down to looks, weight and budget. Clay is the traditional choice for Spanish Revival architecture and holds its color well, while concrete comes in many colors and profiles and suits a wide range of home styles. We’ll walk you through both before anything goes into your written scope.
Can I replace my tile roof with a different roof type?
Yes. Some homeowners choose a shingle roof installation instead, while others want to keep the character tile gives their home. We’ll lay out the trade-offs in plain English, including how each option would look on your house.
Does the underlayment matter if the tile is brand new?
It matters most. Even new tile sheds water rather than sealing it out, so wind-driven rain that gets past the tiles depends on the underlayment and flashings to stop it. That’s why your scope covers those layers in as much detail as the tile you can see.
Tell us what you need.
Two minutes. A clear next step. No pressure.
Get a Straight Answer on tile roof replacement
Tell us what’s going on with your roof. A roofer, not a salesperson, looks at it and gives you a clear next step on tile roof replacement, with a written scope and price.
- CSLB licensed, bonded & insured
- 10-year workmanship warranty
- Google customer reviews
