Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in West Bountiful, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the tile withstands long-term sun, rain and snow well, but the waterproofing underneath continues to age with heat and time.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when broken pieces, interior stains, loose ridge tile or repeated leaks begin to appear, because the right repair depends on both the visible tile and the hidden waterproofing.

Snow matters on a tile roof in West Bountiful because meltwater can move into valleys, sidewalls and lower roof areas, so we pay close attention to the underlayment and flashing in those locations.

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

Tile-roof leaks are not always visible from the surface, so attic or interior staining can provide important location clues, and we do not assume the tile directly above the stain is the source.

A tile roof combines the visible tile that sheds most rain and snow with support and water-control layers that protect the wood below.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and provides a durable finished roof surface, but the roof still depends on intact pieces and waterproofing below.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a cement-based roofing product with substantial weight, so we consider both appearance and structural requirements before installation.
• Underlayment: Underlayment forms the waterproof layer between the tile and wooden roof deck, and its service life can be shorter than the tile installed above it.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rest tile on battens that help keep each row aligned, and the support system needs to keep the tile aligned and securely attached.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing moves concentrated runoff through valleys and past walls or roof openings, and flashing condition is an important part of diagnosing leaks around roof transitions.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a small group of damaged pieces to installing a complete new tile roof when reuse is no longer practical, so the inspection determines which level of work matches the failure.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a few broken or slipped tiles, we replace individual pieces instead of reroofing the entire surface, and we also check the exposed underlayment and attachment below.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around vents and roof openings, we rebuild the water-control detail at the affected joint, so water is directed away from the joint and back onto the roof surface.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we open the affected area and check the metal and waterproofing below, so the repair addresses both the leak and the drainage condition that contributed to it.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces crack or shift, we repair the high roof joint and return suitable tile to place.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift intact tile and set it aside for the later relay, then install new waterproofing over a properly inspected roof deck before the saved tile is installed again.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when widespread deterioration affects both the tile and the layers below, and we explain why a smaller repair would not solve the underlying problem.

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 aging underlayment below the surface, which lets us inspect the supporting materials before reinstallation.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove intact pieces carefully, and the roof surface is opened without discarding usable material.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take up the old waterproof layer, so the condition of the materials below is clear before rebuilding begins.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find moisture-damaged sections of the wooden roof deck, we explain the damaged area and the cost of replacing it before replacing the affected material.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproof layer designed for clay or concrete tile and finish the hidden water-control details before the tile surface is restored.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return the saved tile to the roof, and review the repaired area before the job is considered finished.

In West Bountiful, Courtland Roofing provides broken-tile repair, flashing and valley work, lift-and-relay underlayment replacement and complete tile-roof replacement when the existing system cannot be reused.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of West Bountiful, Utah (84087 and 84010), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in Kaysville, Farmington and Centerville.

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 West Bountiful.