Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Santaquin, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the tile itself often outlasts some of the materials installed below it, but the roof still depends on hidden waterproofing to protect the wooden roof deck.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

A tile roof should be evaluated when cracked pieces, slipping tile, leaks near transitions or interior staining develops, because the inspection should distinguish a small repair from broader underlayment work.

Tile valleys in Santaquin carry concentrated runoff, so debris, broken pieces or damaged valley details can slow drainage and expose the underlayment to moisture.

The roof around a skylight must stay waterproof even where the tile pattern stops at the frame, while keeping the waterproof layer continuous around the opening.

Wind can loosen or shift individual clay or concrete tiles in Santaquin, especially near exposed roof edges, so secure attachment and prompt replacement of damaged pieces help keep the underlayment covered.

A tile roof combines a durable tile surface that directs most water downhill with underlayment and flashing that provide backup water protection.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and keeps its basic material strength through years of weather exposure, but cracked or chipped pieces may need individual replacement.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavy tile product with a range of appearance options, so weight and attachment requirements need to match the building.
• Underlayment: Underlayment acts as the hidden water barrier beneath the tile, and its condition matters whenever leaks appear below tile that still looks intact.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rely on battens to help align the surface pieces, and damaged battens or loose fasteners can affect how the tile sits on the roof.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing routes water around roof joints and concentrated drainage areas, and repairs need to restore both drainage and the waterproofing below the tile.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing a few cracked or slipped tiles to replacing the full clay or concrete tile roofing system, so we focus on what can be preserved and what needs rebuilding.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one small area, we repair the area without rebuilding the whole roof, and additional pieces are replaced only when the inspection shows damage.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around walls, vents and other roof joints, we repair the joint rather than simply sealing over the visible gap, so the repaired transition works with the underlayment below.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the full valley detail from the upper section to the lower edge, so the surrounding tile can be reinstalled over a dependable drainage detail.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces no longer sit securely, we remove the damaged pieces and inspect the material below, and the material beneath the cap tile is checked at the same time.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift the original tile that remains in good condition, then renew the waterproofing, valleys and affected roof transitions before the finished roof combines renewed waterproofing with reusable tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the roof design is changing and requires a new tile system, and the new roofing system is planned around the condition and design of the home.

Which of these your roof needs comes out of the inspection. The tiles usually outlive everything else up there, so we would rather relay yours than sell you new ones.

For the full picture of the service, see Clay & Concrete Tile Roofing.

Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement preserves reusable tile while replacing the water barrier beneath the tile, which keeps replacement limited to pieces that cannot go back on the roof.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe lift the pieces that will be reinstalled, and the saved pieces stay protected during the remaining work.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the old water barrier to expose the supporting wood, so the exposed wood can be checked before new waterproofing is installed.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find soft wood beneath the waterproofing, we record the damage and review the additional work with you before the work proceeds to the waterproofing step.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproofing layer after the deck repairs are complete and rebuild affected roof transitions as part of the waterproofing work.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return reusable tile over the renewed waterproofing, and match replacement tile to the existing profile as closely as possible.

Courtland Roofing handles clay and concrete tile repair, underlayment replacement and full tile-roof replacement in Santaquin, and we explain whether the problem is limited to one area or affects a larger part of the roof.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Santaquin, Utah (84655 and 84651), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Salem, Cedar Hills and Vineyard.

If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide clay and concrete tile roofing at your address in Santaquin.