Central Florida
Tile Roofing in Orlando, FL
Tile defines a lot of Central Florida communities, from Windermere estates to Kissimmee townhomes. A tile roof can outlast the underlayment beneath it, and that hidden layer is where most of our tile work happens.
- Barrel and flat tile
- Underlayment replacement
- Tile repairs
Overview
The tile is not the waterproofing
A tile roof sheds water, but the layer that actually keeps it out of the house is the underlayment under the tile. It is out of sight, it cannot be seen from the driveway and it ages on its own schedule. The tile may look flawless while the layer under it turns brittle.
So we inspect tile roofs from the deck side, not from the curb. We lift tile in a few test spots, check the underlayment and the fastening, and tell you whether the roof needs repairs, a re-underlay with the tile reset, or a full replacement.
Around Orlando you will see barrel tile in Mediterranean-style neighborhoods, flat tile in newer subdivisions and a mix of concrete and clay. Matching an existing profile is a skill of its own, and sometimes the answer is a new tile of the same shape in a close color.
What to expect
What USA Roofing brings to the job
Inspected from the deck
We check the underlayment and fastening under the tile, not just the tile you can see.
Tile reset and re-underlay
New underlayment under the existing tile where the tile is still sound and reusable.
Profile matching
We match barrel and flat profiles for repairs, and tell you honestly when a color will not.
Financing available
No deposit, no credit check and no fee for paying early; pick a 10, 20 or 30 year term and a secured or unsecured plan.
Concrete, clay and the profiles around Orlando
The two materials look alike from the street and behave differently on the roof. The choice affects weight, color and what you can repair later.
- Concrete tile: the most common choice, heavy, available in barrel and flat profiles and in many colors
- Clay tile: kiln-fired and color-stable, often used in higher-end Mediterranean designs
- Barrel (Spanish S) profile: the classic curved look, with high and low points that shed water quickly
- Flat and slate-look profiles: common in newer subdivisions and townhome communities
- Weight: tile is much heavier than shingle, so we check that the framing can carry it before recommending a change of material
Common tile problems
Most tile calls come down to the same short list. Knowing which one you have decides the repair.
- Slipped or cracked tiles, often after a limb drop or foot traffic
- Brittle underlayment under tiles that still look fine
- Loose ridge and hip caps where mortar or adhesive has failed
- Flashing at walls and valleys that has pulled away
- Old repairs with mismatched tile or smeared sealant
- Moss or algae on the north slope of a shaded roof
Repair, re-underlay or replace
Three options exist for an aging tile roof, and the cost of each differs a lot. We lay them out in the estimate.
- Repair: replace broken tile and failed flashing when the underlayment is still sound
- Re-underlay: lift the tile, install new underlayment and reset the same tile, which preserves a roof whose tile has years left
- Replace: new tile or a new system when the tile has gone brittle or cannot be reset without breakage
- Convert: change from tile to metal or shingle if the structure, the community and the budget point that way
Roof financing
A roof that cannot wait should not have to
When a leak or a carrier letter sets the schedule, the money should not hold the job up. Our financing lets the work begin with nothing down.
- No credit check required
- $0 down with 100% financing
- Secured and unsecured financing
- 10, 20 and 30 year terms
- No pre-payment penalty
Terms vary with approved credit and project size. Ask us for the exact numbers on your roof.
The monthly payment for a 15-year home improvement installment loan of $10,000 with an APR of 10.99% would be $113. No down payment required. Not all loan products will be available to all partners or all consumers.
Questions
Tile Roofing: your questions
How long does the underlayment last under tile?
Less long than the tile does. Heat in the space under tile ages underlayment, and in Central Florida it often needs replacing while the tile above is still good. That is why we inspect from the deck.
Can the tile be reused when you replace the underlayment?
Often, yes. Tile is lifted in sections, set aside, the new underlayment goes down and the tile is reset. Some breakage is normal, so we price spare tile into the plan.
Is it safe to walk on a tile roof?
Not for a homeowner. Tile cracks underfoot and the surface is slick. Ask someone trained to inspect it, and keep roofers and cleaners from walking the field when they are not needed.
Will my community let me change the tile?
Many do not. Associations often fix the profile and the color range. Check your covenants before you choose, and we will help you read them.
Can you finance a tile roof?
Yes. Nothing is due at signing, the whole project is financed and no credit check is needed. You pick a 10, 20 or 30 year term.
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Service area
Roofing crews across Central Florida
Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties are our territory, from Orlando out to Windermere, Ocoee, Kissimmee and Altamonte Springs. Choose a town to read about its roofs, or phone us and we will say whether your street is on our route.
Free estimate
Need tile roof help?
Book a free inspection and we will send you a roof report, a written estimate and the financing choices. You owe nothing for the visit.
- Call or text(407) 743-3060
- Service areaOrlando, FL and nearby
- State licensesCCC1337306 · CBC1266379
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