We repair, replace, and install clay and concrete tile roofs across Santa Monica. Broken tile is the obvious problem, but it is rarely the only one.
A tile roof works as a system, and the tile sits on top of hidden layers. Those layers often decide whether your roof needs a small repair or a larger project.
We start with what you can see and what you notice indoors. Homeowners and business owners can describe that without climbing onto the roof.
Clay and concrete tile roof repair in Santa Monica
We work on clay tile and concrete tile, the two tile types we are called about most. Clay tile is fired earth, and concrete tile is cast from a cement mix.
Tiles can slip, crack, or go missing over time. We replace broken pieces and look at what the opening exposed underneath. Matching older tile takes time, because color and shape change between batches.
Tile roof installation and replacement
We also install tile roofs and handle full tile roof replacement. Our roof installation page covers planned new work on a building. Our roof replacement page covers taking off an old roof and building a new one.
Tile is one choice among several for a home. You can compare it with other materials on our residential roofing page. Natural slate is stone, not tile, so we cover it on our slate roofing page.
Tile roof underlayment and lift and relay
Underlayment is the water-resistant sheet between your tile and the wood below it. Tile sheds most of the rain, and the underlayment stops whatever gets past. That sheet can wear out while the tile above it still looks fine.
Lift and relay means we take the tile off, redo the layer below, and set tile back. It is a common path on tile roofs, because tile and underlayment age differently.
- We lift the tile in sections and stack it on the roof.
- We remove the worn underlayment from the area we agreed to cover.
- We repair damaged decking, the wood layer beneath the underlayment, wherever we find it.
- We fit new underlayment and reset your tile, adding new pieces where tile broke.
Some tiles break when we lift them, so we reuse only the ones that come up intact. Decking repair is also not automatic, because the wood underneath can turn out sound.
Not sure if your Santa Monica tile roof needs repair or replacement? Dial (424) 217-3627 and get a free estimate.
Tell us what you see on the tile and inside the rooms below. If calling is not convenient, use the estimate form further down this page.
Flashing and roof deck factors on a tile roof
Flashing is thin metal we install at valleys, chimneys, pipes, and wall joints to send water off the roof. Water finds those joints first, so we check them whenever we scope tile work.
Deck condition sets how far tile work has to reach on a given roof. We can only judge that wood once the tile and underlayment come off.
We trace the water path rather than assume the nearest cracked tile caused it. Our roof repair page covers leak work aimed at one area.
If you want findings in writing, a documented roof inspection report is a separate paid service. A free estimate does not include that written report.
Tile Repair or Replacement
We match tile work to the condition we can verify. Scope depends on the condition we find, not on a fixed plan.
- Local tile repair may fit a contained concern, such as a few damaged tiles.
- Lift-and-relay addresses the underlayment. We set aside and reuse sound tile where we can.
- Full roof replacement may fit broader assembly work rather than a single area.
Some tile breaks or weathers past reuse, so we confirm quantities before we order. We explain what we find and why each option may suit.
Tile roofing in Santa Monica
We install and repair tile roofs across Santa Monica. Our crews serve Ocean Park 90405, Mid-City 90404, and North of Montana 90402.
Project needs vary by roof, so tile options differ from home to home.
The city of Santa Monica publishes a building permit application types page that explains every available permit application category. The city also offers a parcel GIS map, and this interactive map supports parcel lookup for a specific address. A property owner can examine both public records early and plan a tile roof project with better context.
Santa Monica Roofing Contractors is a division of Home Vision Remodel.
Tile roofing FAQ
What are the disadvantages of tile roofs?
A tile roof has more parts than the tile you can see. The waterproof underlayment, the metal flashing, and the wood deck can also need attention.
That makes a tile project harder to judge from the ground. Every tile roof is different, so the answer changes from home to home.
What is underlayment on a tile roof?
Underlayment is the waterproof layer that sits under the tile. The tile sheds most of the water, and the underlayment blocks the rest. A tile roof can need work on that layer while the tile still looks fine.
What does lift and relay mean on a tile roof?
Lift and relay means we take the tile off in sections and set it aside. We replace the underlayment underneath and repair any bad wood decking we find.
Then we restack your original tile. Some tile can break during this work, so we cannot promise every piece goes back.
Do you repair tile roofs, or only replace them?
We repair clay and concrete tile roofs, and we also handle replacement and planned installation. Small jobs like slipped or broken tile are welcome. Describe what you see on the roof, and we will explain the options that fit your situation.
Do you work on both clay and concrete tile?
Yes, we work on clay tile and concrete tile roofs. Natural slate comes from quarried stone, not clay or concrete, so our separate slate page covers it. If you are not sure which tile you have, just describe it when you call.
Do you help with tile roofing permits in Santa Monica?
If a tile project needs a permit, our team helps the property owner pull it from Santa Monica. We cannot decide approval or timing, because the City handles that. Not every tile project needs the same paperwork, so we check what yours needs.
Santa Monica Roofing Contractors on Google
Homeowners can find Santa Monica Roofing Contractors on Google Maps. Open the profile to check hours, directions, and other details. Call (424) 217-3627 to ask questions about your roof.
This page covers clay and concrete tile roofing for homes and buildings in Santa Monica, CA. The embed below opens our Google Business Profile listing.
Free tile roofing estimate
Call (424) 217-3627 to talk through clay or concrete tile repair, replacement, or a planned installation in Santa Monica. Estimates are free, and detailed written roof reports are priced separately.
Prefer to put it in writing? Use the form below and describe your tile roof situation.