Arizona Roofers repairs roofs across Chandler: leaking tile, worn underlayment, damaged shingles, foam and flat roofs, and storm damage. Call (480) 463-3483 any time, day or night. We inspect the roof free of charge, show you photos, and give you a written repair price before work starts.
Concrete tile covers a large share of Chandler homes, and many of them were built in the same twenty-year window. That shapes nearly every repair call we take in the city. We are licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC #356304 and ROC #356639) and GAF certified. This page covers roof repair specifically; our Chandler roofing company page covers everything else we do here.
Chandler’s tile roofs are reaching the same age at once
Chandler had fewer than 30,000 residents in 1980. By 2000 it had more than 176,000, and the 2020 census counted almost 276,000. Communities such as Ocotillo, Fulton Ranch and Sun Groves were built through the 1990s and 2000s, mostly roofed in concrete tile, as was standard for Valley subdivisions of that era.
Concrete tile itself lasts for decades. The underlayment under it does not. In the desert sun it typically lasts around 20–25 years before it dries, cracks and lets water through. A roof laid in 1998 or 2004 is in that window now, which is why the typical Chandler repair call is a leak under tile that looks perfect from the street.
Signs the underlayment is the problem
- A ceiling stain near an exterior wall, often below a valley or where a lower roof meets a two-storey wall
- Leaks that appear only in hard, wind-driven rain
- Dark flakes of dried felt collecting in gutters or at the eaves
- Tiles that look fine but sit slightly out of line in one area, a sign that water has been running under them
- A roof that is 20 or more years old and has never had the underlayment checked
Our guides to underlayment for tile roofs and signs of roof leaks go into more detail.
Roof repairs we do in Chandler
- Underlayment renewal on one slope or the whole roof, reusing your existing tile
- Cracked and broken tile replacement with matched concrete or clay tile
- Valley, wall and chimney flashing, rebuilt rather than caulked
- Solar-related repairs: cracked tile and failed flashing around panel mounts, and leaks that start after an install
- Shingle roof repairs, including pipe boots, ridge caps and wind-lifted shingles
- Foam and flat roof repair on homes, patio roofs and small commercial buildings
- Storm damage repair with photo documentation
What to expect by roof age
| When the roof went on | What we usually find in Chandler | Typical repair |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1990 | Older homes near downtown and in the early subdivisions; shingle or tile, often with brittle underlayment or a second roof layer | Targeted repair if sound, otherwise plan for replacement |
| 1990–2005 | Concrete tile at or past typical underlayment life, leaks in valleys and at walls | Lift and relay the worst slopes now; schedule the rest |
| 2005–2015 | Mostly sound underlayment, cracked tile from foot traffic, solar and satellite installs | Replace broken tile, reflash penetrations |
| 2015 on | Storm damage and occasional installation defects | Spot repair, flashing correction, storm documentation |
For maintenance between repairs, see our concrete roof tile maintenance guide and our tile roofing page. We also repair shingle roofs and foam roofs in Chandler.
Solar panels and Chandler roof leaks
A tile roof with solar has dozens of extra penetrations. Each mount needs its own flashing, and tile broken while the panels were being installed often goes unnoticed until it leaks. When the underlayment under the array reaches the end of its life, the panels have to come off before the roof can be repaired. If your roof is close to that age and you are thinking about adding solar, renew the underlayment first. Our article on replacing a roof with solar panels explains the sequencing.
Find out what is under your Chandler tile
We lift a few tiles, check the underlayment and show you photos. No charge, no obligation.
Monsoon leaks and emergency repairs
Between June 15 and September 30, the official monsoon season, underlayment that is already cracked can hold up in light rain for years and then fail in the first wind-driven storm. If water is coming in, call us at any hour. We will talk you through protecting the room, dry the roof in temporarily once the storm passes and it is safe to go up, and then trace the leak to its source.
Insurance generally covers sudden storm damage, not aging underlayment, so we record what we find with clear photos. Read our tile roof insurance claim guide before you file. Arizona law (A.R.S. § 32-1158.02) lets you cancel a roofing contract that depends on insurance approval, and a contractor may not negotiate the claim for you. The emergency roof repair FAQ has more on the first few hours.
Phased repair or a new roof?
For many Chandler homes the answer is neither a patch nor a full replacement. If the underlayment is failing on two slopes and still holding on the others, we renew the two slopes now and recheck the rest each year. That spreads the work out and still reuses the original tile. A new roof becomes the better choice when:
- the underlayment is brittle on most slopes,
- leaks have soaked the decking over a wide area, or
- you want to change material, for example from shingle to tile.
See roof replacement in Arizona for how a full replacement works, or start with a tile roof inspection.
Chandler roof repair costs
Every price we give is written and based on what we see on your roof. The main factors are how many squares of tile have to be lifted, whether any tile has to be replaced and can be matched, the roof pitch and height, and whether the decking underneath is sound. For typical market ranges on bigger projects, use the roof replacement calculator or read the roof replacement cost guide. Roof financing is available.
Chandler neighbourhoods we serve
- Downtown Chandler and the older central neighbourhoods: the city dates to 1912, and the oldest homes here carry the widest mix of roof types and the most layers
- Ocotillo: lake and golf community in south Chandler near Queen Creek and Alma School roads, most homes from the 1990s and 2000s
- Fulton Ranch: lake community between Arizona Avenue and Alma School Road, built mainly from the mid-2000s
- Sun Groves: far south Chandler south of Riggs Road, mostly 2000s tile roofs
- Sun Lakes: the active adult community that Chandler borders to the north and east. It is unincorporated, so Maricopa County handles building permits there
Nearby, see our Gilbert roofing company, Tempe roofing company, Mesa roofing company and Ahwatukee roofing company pages, the full list of Arizona roofing services, and our statewide roof repair page.
Chandler permits and HOAs
Chandler’s Homeowner Building Permit Manual (rev. April 2026) exempts roof coverings where the replacement does not increase the load on the structural frame, and ordinary repairs are exempt unless they are structural. Per the manual, a permit is required to re-roof with a different material, such as changing to concrete tile, which needs an engineering analysis of the existing roof, or with like material where the roof already has more than two layers. If the home is rented or leased, the manual requires a licensed contractor. We check which rule applies and pull the permit where it is needed. Our Arizona roof permit guide compares Chandler with other cities.
Many Chandler subdivisions have an HOA, and each sets its own approval process for roof work, usually covering tile colour and profile. Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1817) says a planned community may not unreasonably withhold approval of a project’s architectural plans, and A.R.S. § 33-1816 bars a planned community from prohibiting solar devices. We gather the photos and product details your association asks for. Our HOA roof replacement guide covers the process.
Chandler roof repair FAQ
My Chandler home was built around 2000. Should I worry about the roof?
Not worry, but check it. Underlayment under concrete tile typically lasts about 20–25 years in Arizona, so a roof from around 2000 is due for a look under the tile. Catching it before a leak usually means a planned slope-by-slope repair instead of an emergency one.
Can you reuse my existing tile when you replace the underlayment?
In most cases, yes. Concrete tile usually outlasts the underlayment by decades. We remove and stack the tile, lay new underlayment and flashing, and relay it, replacing only tiles that are cracked or broken.
Does Chandler require a permit for roof repair?
Chandler’s homeowner permit manual exempts ordinary repairs that are not structural and roof coverings that do not add load to the frame. A permit is required for a change of material, such as to concrete tile, or where the roof already has more than two layers. We confirm before starting and pull the permit if one is needed.
Will you remove my solar panels to fix a leak under them?
When the leak is under the array, the panels in that area have to come off to reach the roof. We will tell you that up front and plan the repair so it is coordinated with panel removal and reinstallation.
Do you work in Sun Lakes?
Yes. Sun Lakes is an unincorporated community bordering Chandler, so permits go through Maricopa County rather than the city. We repair tile, shingle and flat roofs there and check the community’s own requirements before starting.
How much does it cost to inspect my Chandler roof?
Nothing. The inspection is free, includes photos of the underlayment where we can see it, and comes with a written repair price.
Get your Chandler roof checked and repaired
Free inspection, photos of what is under the tile and a written price before any work.