Arizona Roofers replaces and repairs roofs in Gilbert, AZ. Call (480) 463-3483 and we will inspect your roof for free, photograph it and give you a written scope, whether that turns out to be a repair, new underlayment under your existing tile, or a complete new roof. Licensed with the Arizona ROC (ROC #356304 and ROC #356639), GAF certified, and answering calls 24/7.
Gilbert is still a town, not a city, but it is one of the largest in the Valley. Census figures show it went from about 5,700 residents in 1980 to almost 110,000 in 2000 and close to 268,000 in 2020. Almost every roof in Gilbert therefore went on in the last forty years, most of them concrete or clay tile in master-planned communities. That makes Gilbert replacement work different from older cities: the question is usually the first underlayment replacement, not a roof that has been patched for decades. For our full range of work in town, visit our Gilbert roofing company page.
Gilbert communities and the roofs on them
- Val Vista Lakes: one of Gilbert’s earlier lake communities. The lakes and clubhouse came first in the mid-1980s and the first homes were finished around 1986. Original tile roofs here are on their first or second underlayment.
- Power Ranch: master planning began in 2000 and continued into the 2010s, with homes from several builders across its neighbourhoods. Older sections are reaching typical underlayment age.
- Agritopia: homes from 2003 onward in neotraditional styles, including Spanish eclectic, craftsman and ranch, so roof shapes and materials vary more from house to house than in most Gilbert subdivisions.
- Seville and Morrison Ranch: Seville is built around its golf and country club in southeast Gilbert, and Morrison Ranch is a 3,000-acre mixed-use community on the town’s eastern edge. Both have HOAs, so roof changes go through the association.
- The Heritage District and the original town site: Gilbert’s historic core from its days as a farm town once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World”, with buildings that predate the subdivision boom.
Gilbert’s newer roofs are not immune to trouble. Monsoon storms between 15 June and 30 September lift ridge and edge tiles, crack tile with hail and drive rain under flashings, so storm damage is a common reason a younger Gilbert roof needs work.
Roof repair in Gilbert
We do not have a separate Gilbert repair page, because most repair and replacement decisions start on the same inspection. If your roof leaks, these are the repairs we carry out in Gilbert most often:
- Cracked or slipped tiles replaced with a matching profile. See how damaged roof tiles are replaced.
- Lift-and-relay of one slope or valley where the underlayment has failed locally but the rest of the roof is sound.
- Flashing repairs at walls, chimneys, skylights and pipes. More in our roof flashing repair guide.
- Flat patio covers and foam sections patched and recoated.
- Storm leaks, with a temporary dry-in first. Our emergency roof repair FAQ explains what to do while you wait.
If repair is enough, we will say so and price it. Our statewide Arizona roof repair page has more on each repair type.
When a Gilbert roof needs replacing
On a Gilbert tile roof, “replacement” most often means replacing everything except the tile. Concrete tile typically lasts for decades, while the underlayment beneath it commonly wears out after around 20–25 years in the desert sun. Signs it has reached that point:
- Felt that cracks or tears when we lift a tile on several different slopes
- Leaks or stains in more than one room, or returning after a repair
- Exposed, sun-baked underlayment at the eaves and in the valleys
- Tile that is chalky or crumbling, or a discontinued profile that can no longer be matched
- Shingle roofs with curling, cracking or heavy granule loss
Our tile roof underlayment replacement guide explains the re-felt option in detail.
Repair or replace? Get the answer on your own roof
A free inspection in Gilbert with photos of every slope and written prices for the options that make sense.
The Gilbert roof replacement process
| Stage | What we do | What you will notice |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paperwork | HOA application, any Town of Gilbert permit, material order, solar removal booking | Samples and spec sheets to sign off; a start date once approvals are in |
| 2. Tear-off | Tile lifted and stacked for reuse, or shingles stripped to the deck; old felt and battens removed | The noisiest day. Driveway and side yards in use |
| 3. Deck check | Every sheet walked and probed; damaged sheathing replaced | Photos of anything we find, and written approval from you before extra work |
| 4. Underlayment and flashing | New underlayment, valley metal, wall and penetration flashings, pipe jacks | The roof is watertight again at the end of each working day |
| 5. Tile or shingle install | Tile reset with matched replacements for breakage, or new tile or shingles installed | The roof starts to look finished |
| 6. Cleanup and final | Magnetic nail sweep, haul-away, any required inspection, walk-through | A photo record of the finished roof for your files and your HOA |
Replacement options for Gilbert homes
| Option | Why Gilbert owners choose it | HOA angle |
|---|---|---|
| Re-felt with existing tile | Tile still sound; keeps the look; avoids buying new tile | Usually the simplest approval because the appearance does not change |
| New concrete or clay tile | Tile damaged by hail or no longer matchable | New colour or profile needs committee approval. See tile roof colours |
| Architectural shingle | Older town-site homes and budget-led re-roofs | Switching a tile community home to shingle is often not allowed |
| Foam for flat sections | Patio covers and low-slope additions | Coating colour may need to match or be hidden from the street |
| Metal | Long service life and a clean base for solar | Check design guidelines first |
Town of Gilbert permits and HOA review
Re-roof permit rules for the Town of Gilbert are handled by its Development Services department. We check the requirements for your job before work starts and pull the permit where one is required. Our Arizona roof permit guide compares rules across the Valley.
Most Gilbert homes sit inside an HOA. Val Vista Lakes, for example, is run by the Val Vista Lakes Community Association, which covers more than 2,000 homes and is professionally managed. Associations like it can have their own rules on roof materials and colours, so we confirm them before ordering. Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1817) says an HOA may not unreasonably withhold approval of a construction project’s plans, and A.R.S. § 33-1816 stops planned communities from banning solar outright. Read our HOA roof replacement guide before you apply.
Warranty, solar and insurance on a Gilbert replacement
Product warranties come from the manufacturer; installation warranties come from us. We spell out both in your contract. Our article on what a roof warranty covers lists the common exclusions.
Many Gilbert roofs carry solar. We coordinate panel removal and reinstallation and flash the mounts into the new underlayment; see replacing a roof with solar panels.
If hail or wind damaged your roof, insurance may fund the replacement. We document the damage with photos; we cannot negotiate the claim under A.R.S. § 32-1158.02. The insurance and roof replacement guide sets out what is usually covered.
Roof replacement cost in Gilbert
A re-felt usually costs less than new tile because the tile is reused, but the final price depends on roof size, pitch, breakage and decking. Use our Phoenix-area replacement cost guide, the Arizona roof replacement cost breakdown and the replacement calculator for a starting figure, and ask about roof financing.
Nearby, we work in Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley; see also roof replacement in Mesa, roof replacement in Arizona; every service we offer is listed under Arizona roofing services.
Gilbert roof replacement and repair FAQ
Do you repair roofs in Gilbert, or only replace them?
Both. We repair cracked tiles, failed flashings, local underlayment failures, flat patio roofs and storm leaks in Gilbert. The inspection is free, and we recommend replacement only when repairs would keep failing.
My Gilbert home was built in the late 1990s. Is the roof due?
If it is tile, the tile is probably fine but the underlayment may be nearing the typical 20–25 year range. An inspection will show whether it is still flexible or starting to crack. Many roofs from that period need a re-felt rather than new tile.
Does Gilbert require a permit for a new roof?
Permit requirements are set by the Town of Gilbert’s Development Services department. We confirm what your project needs before work starts and pull any required permit, so you do not have to deal with it yourself.
Will my Val Vista Lakes or Power Ranch HOA need to approve the roof?
Check with your association before any work. Like-for-like work is sometimes treated differently from a change in colour or material, and each community sets its own rules. We supply samples, spec sheets and photos for the application.
Can hail damage get my Gilbert roof replaced through insurance?
If a storm caused damage across the roof, a claim may cover replacement. We document the damage and give you a written report. You manage the claim with your insurer, and Arizona law bars contractors from negotiating it.
How long does a re-felt take?
Most single-family re-felts in Gilbert take a few working days. Larger two-storey homes, heavy tile breakage, deck repairs and monsoon weather can add time, and your written scope gives the expected schedule.
Book your Gilbert roof inspection
Repair, re-felt or replacement: you get photos and written prices before deciding anything.