Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in South Jordan, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible roofing material can remain intact for decades, but the underlayment and flashing below may need replacement sooner.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when loose flashing, valley problems, broken tile or interior stains show up, because the repair depends on whether the problem is isolated or extends into the waterproofing below.

Flashing is especially important on a tile roof in South Jordan because water can travel beneath the pieces toward walls, chimneys and other transitions, so those joints need integrated metal and underlayment details.

Storms can crack or shift individual tiles in South Jordan, and we inspect the nearby underlayment and flashing when visible damage may have exposed the waterproof layer below.

Skylights on tile roofs need carefully integrated flashing because the tile, metal and underlayment all have to direct water around the opening, while keeping the waterproof layer continuous around the opening.

A tile roof combines clay or concrete tile that forms the outer roof covering with underlayment, attachment details and flashing underneath.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and works well as a long-lasting visible roof material, but individual pieces can still crack from impact or careless walking.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a durable tile choice that weighs more than typical asphalt shingles, so the supporting roof structure needs to be suitable for the selected system.
• Underlayment: Underlayment provides the waterproof backup when water moves beneath individual pieces, and it can wear out before the clay or concrete pieces need replacement.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems combine support strips and fasteners as part of the attachment method, and the attachment method must match the tile profile and roof design.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing carries runoff past joints where the visible tile cannot complete the detail alone, and damaged or poorly integrated flashing can leak even when nearby tile remains intact.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a limited section of tile to renewing the underlayment below a large section of reusable tile, so the recommendation considers both the tile and waterproofing below.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to minor damage confined to individual tiles, we replace only the affected tiles, and we look at the waterproof layer directly below the damaged pieces.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around roof openings and vertical transitions, we rebuild the affected metal and waterproofing details, so the surrounding tile and waterproofing remain part of the final repair.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we restore the metal channel and waterproofing where runoff is concentrated, so water can move through the roof intersection without backing up beneath the tile.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces begin exposing the high roof joint below, we inspect the attachment and reset or replace the affected pieces, and the repair addresses why the piece moved, not only its position.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We take up reusable clay or concrete pieces in a controlled order, then replace worn underlayment and rebuild flashing where needed before returning the preserved pieces to the roof.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when damage is widespread across the tile and hidden waterproofing, and the new underlayment, flashing, attachment details and tile are installed as one system.

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 renewing the hidden roofing layers that keep water out, which lets us inspect the exposed wooden roof deck directly.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove the tile needed to expose the work area, and damaged pieces are kept out of the reinstall pile.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the underlayment covering the hidden roof surface, so the wooden roof deck and older flashing can be inspected directly.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find wood damage around a valley or roof transition, we photograph the affected area and explain the added repair before the repaired area is covered again.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install new waterproofing over the prepared wooden roof deck and tie it into valleys and flashing at roof transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we relay the original tile across the rebuilt section, and replace broken pieces as closely as current materials allow.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs throughout South Jordan, from individual broken-tile repairs to broader underlayment replacement and complete reroofing when needed.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of South Jordan, Utah (84095 and 84009), including the streets around Daybreak and Oquirrh Lake. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in White City, Copperton and Emigration Canyon.

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 South Jordan.