One of our customers from Palma Ceia called us after an online roofer came out to fix two of her cracked tiles. Instead of properly navigating her tile roof, he proceeded to walk in the center of it and ended up cracking 6 more before he finally fixed the 2 he set out to. She was left with more damage than she had to begin with and the roofer is now ignoring her calls.
Repairing a tile roof in Tampa is not the same as repairing a shingle roof. Tile roofs are walked on differently, require different tools, and require someone with sufficient knowledge of how a tile roof was installed from the deck up. We have been repairing tile roofs in Tampa since 1996 and never cause additional damage to the original problem.
Tile Roof Repair
Most tile roof repair calls we receive in Tampa come down to a few common issues. Cracked or broken tiles from impact or age. Slipped tiles that have shifted out of position. Failed ridge and hip caps that have cracked or popped loose. Failures such as flashing occur at walls, chimneys, and valleys. Underlayment failures can cause leaks, even when the tile appears fine.
That last one is the one that surprises homeowners most. A tile roof can look perfect from the street and still be leaking because the underlayment beneath the tile has failed. The tile is the outer armor. The underlayment is what actually keeps water out. In Tampa, where we get heavy rain almost every afternoon from June through September, a failed underlayment in one area can let in a surprising amount of water.
We do tile roof repair on homes throughout Tampa, including South Tampa, Palma Ceia, Davis Islands, Hyde Park, Carrollwood, Westchase, and Lutz. We offer a diverse selection of tile profiles to closely match your existing material for replacement tiles.
Roof Leak Repair
A leak in a tile roof often requires an inspection. Where water enters a house from a tile roof, it appears elsewhere in the house. We have traced leaks on tile roofs in Seminole Heights and Northdale. The entry point was on the opposite side of the roof from the resulting wet ceiling.
We don’t just fix the spot where the water is coming in and stop. Rather, we thoroughly inspect the entire surface of the roof to find all potential entry points. All flashings, valley areas, ridge and hip caps and all penetrations (plumbing vents, skylights, etc.) are thoroughly inspected for any signs of leakage. Locating the source of the leak is half the job of fixing a tile roof leak. The repair is the other half.
Tile Roof Installation
While it is possible to repair a tile roof from time to time, there are situations in which underlayment failure on a large surface of the roof, water damage to the decking, or even the age of the roof itself means that wise decision-making will dictate that a completely new tile roof is installed.
For many Tampa tile roofs, we can restore your original tiles. If the tiles are in good shape, we will remove them, replace the underlayment, check the deck for any damage, and then reinstall the same tiles. We can give you an estimate to either re-roof with your original tiles or if new tiles would be a better option for your home.
Emergency Roof Repair
Streets of Tampa can bring quick storms that crack tiles and dislodge ridge caps. If your roof is exposed and you have sections of underlayment or open areas, we consider it an emergency situation. For all your tile roof repair needs, we will respond quickly and work hard to get the repair completed as soon as possible throughout the Hillsborough County area. Often, we can be out to complete an emergency repair within 24 hours of your call.
We have responded to emergency repairs in Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel and all over South Tampa after recent storms. We can cover damaged sections of a roof the same day to prevent further damage until a permanent repair can be made. If last night’s storm caused tiles to come loose and rain is predicted for later in the day, please call us to schedule an emergency repair.
Roof Inspection
Many Tampa tile roof damages are hidden from view while the roof is above ground. Damaged roof tiles may appear to be cracked from down below but frequently they will have slipped somewhat and appear to be sitting crookedly. Sometimes even the most obvious area of a roof failure – the flashings at the ridge of the roof – will be invisible from ground level. By the time a stain appears on your ceiling, considerable damage may have already occurred.
Tile roof inspections can be conducted prior to hurricane season, after a major storm has passed through, or as part of a home buyer’s inspection in the Tampa Bay region. If the home you’re purchasing in Palma Ceia or Carrollwood has a tile roof, it’s best to have it inspected prior to closing. The written inspection report, complete with photos, will detail the current state of the roof and help the homeowner know what to keep an eye out for in the future.
Tampa’s Tile Roof Repair Specialists Since 1996
We are one of the leading roof repair specialists for tile roofs in Tampa and have been fixing tile roofs for over 30 years. We have the skills and experience to repair your tile roof without damaging it. Our experienced roof repair experts can find leaks that others may have missed. We will give you an honest assessment of what repairs your roof needs. We service areas from Palma Ceia to Wesley Chapel, and from the Davis Islands to Lutz.
Contact us to schedule a free tile roof inspection and repair estimate. We physically inspect your tile roof to provide a detailed list of repairs needed.
