Tempe Roofing Company

Need a roofer in Tempe? Arizona Roofers repairs, replaces and inspects roofs on Tempe houses, rentals, condominiums and commercial buildings, with a focus on the flat and low-slope roofs that are so common in the older parts of the city. We are licensed with the Arizona ROC (ROC#356304 and ROC#356639), our office is a short drive away on E McDowell Rd in Phoenix, and we answer calls 24/7.

Tempe is landlocked and nearly built out, so most roofing here is about keeping existing buildings dry rather than roofing new subdivisions. Many homes in north Tempe date from the post-war decades, when the city grew from under 3,000 people in 1940 to almost 25,000 by 1960. Those roofs have been patched, coated and overlaid for decades. See everything we do on our Arizona roofing services page.

Roofing services for Tempe properties

Tempe roof repair, flat roofs first

A large share of our Tempe repairs are on flat or low-slope roofs: ponding water near a parapet, a split at an old patch, a blistered coating, or a leak around an evaporative cooler or AC stand. On pitched roofs it is usually worn shingles or a cracked pipe flashing. We find the real entry point and show you photos. Read more about roof repairs in Arizona, and learn the early signs of a roof leak.

Replacing worn-out Tempe roofs

When a flat roof has been recoated and patched too many times, the fix is a tear-off down to the deck and a new system, usually spray foam with a protective coating or a single-ply membrane. Pitched homes from the 1960s and 1970s often need layered shingles removed and damaged decking replaced. See what a roof replacement involves.

New roofs on infill and remodels

Because Tempe cannot expand outward, owners build up and in: second storeys, casitas, ADUs and full rebuilds on older lots. We install the new roof and handle the tie-in to the existing one. More on roof installation.

Inspections for investors, landlords and buyers

With ASU in town, Tempe has a big rental market, and landlords need to know what a roof will cost them over the next few years. Our roof inspections come with photos and a plain-language report you can use for budgeting or a purchase decision.

Commercial and multifamily roofing

Apartment complexes, retail along the main arterials and offices in the business parks near the freeways are mostly flat. We repair, restore and replace them. See our commercial roofing work.

Leak and storm claims

Insurance treats sudden storm damage differently from slow wear. If a monsoon storm opened up your roof, our article on roof leak insurance claims in Arizona explains what is usually covered and how we document it.

The roofs Tempe is built on

Tempe is flat and compact, denser in the north around ASU and Mill Avenue and more suburban to the south. It sees the same extreme summer heat as the rest of the Valley and the same monsoon season from June 15 to September 30. What makes it different for a roofer is the mix:

• Mid-century flat and low-slope roofs. Modern-style homes from the 1950s and 1960s often have flat roofs or very shallow pitches, originally built-up with gravel. Drainage is everything. Our flat roof maintenance guide covers the basics.
• Evaporative coolers and rooftop equipment. Older Tempe homes and rentals still run swamp coolers on the roof, and their stands, ducts and water lines cause steady leaks.
• Shingle on 1960s–1970s pitched homes. Often on a second layer by now, which hides deck damage until it is torn off.
• Concrete tile further south. Neighborhoods built as Tempe expanded south in the 1980s and 1990s mostly carry tile, with the usual underlayment wear after a couple of decades.

Comparing systems for a flat roof? Read about the best roof material for a flat roof and our foam roofing systems.

Tempe neighborhoods we work in

Tempe ZIP codes we serve: 85281, 85282, 85283 and 85284, plus buildings in the ASU area.

Tempe permits, historic districts and HOAs

Roofing permits in Tempe come from the City of Tempe, and we pull permits wherever the city requires them. Homes inside a designated historic district may have additional review of visible exterior changes, so we confirm that with you before quoting a material switch.

North Tempe has many neighborhoods with voluntary neighborhood associations rather than HOAs, which leaves owners more freedom on materials. Southern communities such as The Lakes and Warner Ranch have homeowners associations, and some set design standards for roofing. We help with the submittal when one is needed.

How to choose a roofing contractor in Tempe

• Match the roofer to the roof. Flat roofs are a specialty. Ask how many foam, coating or single-ply jobs a contractor does, not just tile and shingle.
• Check the ROC record. Arizona roofing licences are R-42, C-42 or CR-42. Look up the licence and any complaints at roc.az.gov.
• Watch insurance-contingent contracts. Under A.R.S. § 32-1158.02, a homeowner can cancel a roofing agreement that hinges on an insurance claim, and the contractor is not allowed to negotiate that claim on the owner’s behalf.
• Ask about drainage. A good flat-roof quote explains how water gets off the roof: slope, crickets, scuppers and drains.

Tempe roof costs, coatings and financing

On flat roofs, the choice between recoating and replacing has the biggest effect on price. A sound foam roof can often be restored with a new coat; see our article on silicone roof coatings in Arizona. For broader planning, read what a flat roof costs in Arizona, try our roof replacement estimator, and see payment and financing options.

Cities bordering Tempe

Tempe touches several cities we serve: Phoenix roofers, Mesa roofing company, roofing in Chandler, Scottsdale roofers and roofing in Ahwatukee.

More Tempe roofing guides

• Roof repair in Tempe
• Roof replacement in Tempe
• Roof permits in Arizona, city by city
• HOA roof replacement and approval in Arizona