Arizona Roofers replaces roofs across Phoenix: concrete and clay tile, asphalt shingle, foam and flat roofs, and metal. Call (480) 463-3483 for a free on-roof inspection with photos and a written replacement scope. We are ROC licensed (ROC #356304 and ROC #356639), GAF certified, and we answer the phone 24/7.
A Phoenix re-roof is rarely one product on one shape of roof. A 1920s bungalow near Willo, a 1950s Maryvale ranch and a 2000s Ahwatukee two-storey all need different decisions about tear-off, decking, underlayment and what goes back on top. This page explains how we make those decisions and how a replacement runs from the first visit to the final walk-through. For everything else we do in the city, see our Phoenix roofing company page.
When a Phoenix roof needs replacing, not repairing
Plenty of leaks in this city are fixed with a targeted repair, and we will tell you when that is the case. Replacement becomes the better spend when the problem is the whole system rather than one spot. These are the signs we look for on Phoenix roofs:
- Underlayment brittle on most slopes. On tile roofs it usually lasts around 20–25 years in our sun. When it crumbles at the eaves, valleys and ridges at once, patching one area moves the leak to the next.
- Leaks in unrelated rooms. Two or three separate leak points in one monsoon season points to general failure.
- Shingles that are curled, bald or brittle across the south- and west-facing slopes, with granules piling up in the gutters.
- A flat roof with ponding, split seams and soft spots near parapets and scuppers, or a foam roof worn through to bare foam over a wide area.
- Soft or delaminated decking you can feel underfoot, or daylight through the sheathing in the attic.
- Repairs every year. When the repair bill keeps returning, a new roof is often cheaper over the next decade.
If you are unsure which side of the line you are on, our Phoenix roof repair page covers the fixes that buy time, and a Phoenix roof inspection gives you a written answer either way.
What Phoenix housing means for your new roof
The age of your house shapes the replacement more than anything else. Phoenix grew in waves, and each wave left a typical roof behind.
Pre-war and mid-century central Phoenix
The historic districts around Encanto-Palmcroft, Willo and Coronado, and the ranch houses of Arcadia and North Central, often combine a pitched section with flat or low-slope roofs behind parapets. These jobs usually mean full removal of old built-up layers, decking repair where water has sat for years, and a new foam or single-ply system on the flat areas. If the house is in a historic district, exterior changes can need review, so we confirm that before choosing a new material or colour.
Post-war tract homes on the west side
Maryvale, the master-planned community John F. Long began building in the 1950s, and the neighbourhoods that followed it west of I-17 have many low-pitch shingle and low-slope roofs. Owners there often weigh a shingle re-roof against coating or foam on the flatter sections, and we price both so the comparison is clear.
1980s onward: tile, tile and more tile
From Ahwatukee and Desert Ridge to Laveen and the North Valley, most newer Phoenix homes carry concrete tile. The tile is usually fine. What has failed is the underlayment, which is why many Phoenix “roof replacements” are really underlayment replacements with the existing tile reset on top.
Find out what your Phoenix roof actually needs
We get on the roof, photograph every slope and give you a written scope: repair, re-felt or full replacement.
Choosing the new roof: Phoenix replacement options
| Option | What it involves | Best fit in Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Tile re-felt (lift-and-relay) | Existing tile removed and stacked, new underlayment and flashings installed, sound tile reset, broken pieces replaced with a matched profile | 1980s–2000s concrete tile homes where the tile is intact and the HOA wants the look unchanged |
| New concrete or clay tile | Full tear-off, new underlayment and new tile in a new colour or profile | Discontinued or badly weathered tile, or an owner who wants a new colour |
| Asphalt shingle | Tear-off to the deck, new underlayment, starter, shingles, ridge and ventilation | West-side and mid-century pitched roofs, and budget-led re-roofs |
| Foam (SPF) or TPO | Old layers removed or prepared, then sprayed foam with coating, or a single-ply membrane | Flat and low-slope sections behind parapets, common in central Phoenix |
| Metal | Standing-seam or other metal panels over new underlayment | Modern custom homes, additions, patio roofs and owners planning solar |
Tile weighs far more than shingle, so moving from shingle to tile needs a structural check. Our guide to the best roofing material for Arizona heat compares how each option handles a Phoenix summer. If only one area of a tile roof has failed, our tile roof repair in Phoenix page explains the smaller fix.
How a Phoenix roof replacement runs, step by step
- Inspection and written scope. We walk every slope, check the attic, photograph the decking where we can see it and give you a written scope and price.
- Approvals. We check whether the work needs a City of Phoenix permit and whether your HOA or a historic district needs to sign off on materials and colour.
- Material delivery and protection. Tile and underlayment are staged; landscaping, pool areas and AC units are covered.
- Tear-off. Old roofing comes off to the deck, or tile is lifted and stacked for reuse. In summer we start at first light so crews work in the cooler hours.
- Deck inspection and repair. We replace soft or delaminated sheathing and photograph it. Any change to the agreed scope is approved by you before we continue.
- Underlayment and flashings. New underlayment, new valley metal, new wall and chimney flashings, new pipe jacks and vent flashings.
- Roof covering. Tile set and fastened, shingles nailed to the manufacturer’s pattern, or foam and coating applied in passes on flat sections.
- Cleanup and final. Magnetic sweep for nails, debris hauled away, any required inspection completed, and a final walk-through with photos.
Most single-family re-roofs take days rather than weeks. Monsoon storms between 15 June and 30 September can pause tear-off, so we never open more roof than we can dry in the same day.
City of Phoenix permits and HOA approval
Per the City of Phoenix’s published list of work exempt from permit, re-roofing with the same type of material as the original is exempt, provided no more than two layers of asphalt shingles end up over an existing shingle roof. Work outside that wording, such as changing material, can need a permit, and the city publishes a reroofing over-the-counter application for that. Historic-district properties are not eligible for the city’s online permits. We check your address and pull permits where required. Our Arizona roof permit guide and Phoenix building permits article have more detail.
HOA approval is separate from the city. Associations in the newer tile communities commonly set approved colours and profiles, and a Phoenix permit does not replace that sign-off. We prepare the samples and spec sheets your committee asks for; see our HOA roof replacement guide.
Warranties, solar and insurance on a Phoenix re-roof
Two kinds of warranty
A manufacturer warranty covers defects in the product. A workmanship warranty covers how it was installed, and that is the one that matters most in the first years. We put both in writing before you sign. Read what a roof warranty covers to compare offers.
Solar panels
Phoenix has a lot of rooftop solar, and a replacement is the right time to deal with it. We coordinate removal and reinstallation of the panels, and flash every new mount into the new roof. See replacing a roof with solar panels.
When insurance is paying
Monsoon wind and hail can make a replacement an insurance claim. We document damage with photos for you; under A.R.S. § 32-1158.02 a contractor cannot negotiate the claim, and you can cancel an insurance-contingent contract. Start with does insurance cover roof replacement in Arizona or our insurance claim help page.
Roof replacement cost in Phoenix
The price depends on square footage, pitch, number of storeys, the material you choose and how much decking is rotten under the old roof. Our Phoenix roof replacement cost guide breaks down typical market ranges, the Arizona roof replacement cost article compares materials statewide, and the roof replacement calculator gives a first estimate. Payments can be spread through roof financing.
Where we replace roofs in Phoenix
We work in every part of the city: the historic districts and Arcadia, Maryvale and Estrella, Sunnyslope and Moon Valley, Deer Valley and Desert Ridge, Laveen and South Mountain, and the Ahwatukee foothills. Our crews also re-roof in neighbouring cities, including Scottsdale, Glendale and Tempe. For statewide detail see roof replacement in Arizona and all our Arizona roofing services.
Phoenix roof replacement FAQ
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Phoenix?
Per the city’s published exemption list, re-roofing with the same type of material is exempt, with a limit of two asphalt shingle layers over an existing shingle roof. Changing material or going beyond that wording can need a permit. We check each address and pull the permit when one is required.
Can you reuse my existing tile?
Often, yes. Concrete tile usually outlasts the underlayment beneath it, so we lift it, install new underlayment and flashings, and reset it. Broken or brittle pieces are replaced with a matched profile, and we tell you up front if your tile is too weathered to reuse.
How long does a roof replacement take in Phoenix?
Most homes are done in a matter of days. Size, tile versus shingle, the amount of decking to replace and monsoon weather all affect the schedule, and your written scope lists the expected timeline.
What happens if you find rotten decking?
We photograph it, show you the extent and agree the change in writing before replacing it. Older central Phoenix homes with flat roofs are the most likely to have hidden water damage, so we flag that risk at the inspection.
Will my HOA need to approve the new roof?
If you change colour, profile or material, almost certainly. Many associations also want an application for a like-for-like re-roof. We supply samples and product sheets for the submission and wait for approval before ordering.
What do you do with my solar panels?
We arrange removal before tear-off and reinstallation after the new roof is on, and we flash every mount into the new roof. Doing this during a replacement avoids pulling the panels again a few years later.
Plan your Phoenix roof replacement
Free inspection, photos of every slope and a written scope with options before you commit.