Is clay tile or concrete tile better for Phoenix?

Both perform well in the desert. Clay tends to hold its color longer in the sun; concrete is often more cost-effective. We help you choose based on your home, budget, and HOA requirements.

Do you handle HOA requirements for clay tile roofs?

Yes. Many Phoenix HOAs require specific tile profiles and colors. We'll review your community's guidelines and make sure the installation meets them.

Clay Tile Roofing Phoenix AZ | Lawrence & Sons Roofing

What Clay Tile Roofing Involves

Clay tile roofing uses fired clay tiles — often in barrel or S-tile profiles — to shed water and stand up to decades of desert sun. As with concrete tile, the tiles provide the visible shedding and impact resistance while the underlayment beneath is the true waterproof layer. We install new clay tile roofs and replace the underlayment on existing clay tile roofs, which is the most common service for homeowners whose tile is in good condition but the underlayment has aged out under Arizona sun.

Signs You Need Clay Tile Roofing

Signs a clay tile roof needs service include cracked or slipped tiles, crumbling underlayment at the eaves, leaks during monsoon storms, and a roof that is 15–20+ years old. The clay itself is durable, so these signs usually point to underlayment or flashing rather than the tile.

Our Roofing Process in Phoenix, AZ

For new installations we consult on tile profile and color, tear off the old roof, repair the deck, install desert-rated underlayment and flashing, and lay the clay tile to the manufacturer's specifications. For underlayment replacement on existing tile, we carefully remove and reinstall your tile with attention to course alignment and ridge detailing.

Clay Tile Roofing Built for the Arizona Desert

In Phoenix, the sun is the single biggest factor in how long a roof lasts. Year-round UV exposure, summer highs regularly above 110 F, and monsoon storms in July and August dry out underlayment, bake flat roof coatings, and stress flashing and ridge caps. Clay Tile Roofing performed by a contractor who understands the desert means the right materials are used in the right places -- desert-rated underlayment beneath tile, properly installed flashing at every penetration, and coatings maintained before the foam beneath them degrades.

We do not install new spray foam roofing systems -- but we do repair existing spray foam roofs. We will be straightforward about whether your roof is one we service, so you can make an informed decision.

5-Year Labor Warranty

Clay tile is one of the roof types we've worked with most over 40+ years of roofing experience in Phoenix. We understand how Arizona heat and monsoon storms affect clay tile and the underlayment beneath it, and we back the roofing work we perform with a 5-year labor warranty beyond the 2-year minimum required by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Our promise is simple: we will not leave the job until it is finished and you are completely satisfied. Call (480) 330-1646 or request a free estimate to discuss clay tile roofing for your Phoenix home or business.

Why Homeowners Choose Lawrence & Sons

Family-owned with 40+ years of roofing experience in the Phoenix valley
5-year labor warranty -- beyond the 2-year Arizona Registrar of Contractors minimum
BBB A+ accredited, Arizona natives, licensed and bonded
Free estimates; Ken remains directly involved throughout the customer experience

Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, yes. If the clay tile is in good condition we remove it, replace the underlayment, and reinstall it. We note any broken tiles during the inspection and source replacements when needed.

Clay Tile Roofing in Phoenix, AZ