Tile Roof Repair Orlando, FL
Tile roofs are everywhere in Orlando, from Mediterranean-style homes in Baldwin Park, MetroWest and Lake Nona to older houses near the downtown lakes. The tile is the armor. The waterproofing is the underlayment beneath it, and that's where most tile roof leaks start. For tile roof repair, Orlando homeowners need a roofer who checks both layers, and we do.
Call (407) 555-0199Why is my tile roof leaking?
Most tile roof leaks in Orlando come from the underlayment beneath the tile, which wears out after 20 to 25 years of Florida heat. Cracked or slipped tiles, loose ridge caps and debris-packed valleys speed that up. The repair lifts the tile, replaces the underlayment and re-lays the tile.
Signs You Need Tile Roof Repairs
- Tiles that are cracked, chipped or broken in half
- Tiles that have slid down and left a gap
- Ridge or hip caps that are loose or missing mortar
- A leak on a tile roof that is 20 years old or more
- Leaves and debris packed into the valleys
- Stains along the eaves or fascia
Why a tile roof leaks when the tile looks fine
Concrete and clay tile can last 50 years. The underlayment beneath it usually lasts 20 to 25 in Florida heat. Rain gets under tile all the time by design, and the underlayment carries it down to the eave. When that layer dries out and cracks, the roof leaks even though every tile is intact.
Matching older roof tile
Tile profiles and colors change, and some from the 1990s and 2000s are no longer made. We source close matches from salvage suppliers. When that's not possible, we move original tiles from a less visible slope to the front and put the new ones at the back. You'll know the plan before we start.
What tile roof repair costs
Replacing a few broken tiles is a small job. Underlayment repair costs more per square foot than shingle work because every tile has to be lifted, stacked and re-laid by hand. You'll get a written price after the inspection.
Next steps for your roof
A tile roof is worth repairing well, because the tile has decades left in it. If a storm cracked or shifted your tiles, see storm damage roof repair. If you're chasing a drip, start with roof leak repair. Need tile roof repair? Orlando Roof Repair Co will inspect your roof for free and put the price in writing.
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Tile Roof Repair questions
Can I walk on my tile roof to check it?
We'd rather you didn't. Tile cracks underfoot and it's slick when damp. Use binoculars from the ground, or call us and we'll look.
Does a broken tile always cause a leak?
Not right away. The underlayment keeps water out for a while. But a broken tile leaves that layer in direct sun, which shortens its life, so replace broken tiles soon.
Can you replace part of the underlayment?
Yes. We can replace sections around a leak, a valley or a whole slope. If the underlayment is failing across the roof, a full lift and re-lay is the lasting fix.
More Roof Repair Services
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Roof Leak Repair
We track the leak back to where the water gets in and fix it there. No guessing.
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Emergency Roof Repair
Water coming through the ceiling? We tarp the roof to stop the damage, then come back and fix it properly.
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Storm Damage Roof Repair
Wind, hail and fallen-limb damage repaired, with dated photos of every slope for your records.
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Shingle Roof Repair
Missing, lifted and worn shingles replaced and resealed, plus the flashing and pipe boots around them.
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Metal Roof Repair
Loose screws, cracked sealant and leaking seams fixed on standing seam and screw-down metal roofs.
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Flat Roof Repair
Ponding water, split seams, blisters and failed flashing repaired on modified bitumen, TPO and rolled roofing.
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Commercial Roof Repair
Leak repair and maintenance for low-slope roofs on shops, offices, warehouses and apartment buildings.
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Roof Inspection
A roofer on your roof and in your attic, photos of what we find, and a straight answer about what needs doing.
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Roof Replacement
A full re-roof when repairs no longer make sense. We handle the permit, tear-off and inspections.
Ready to get your roof fixed?
Free tile roof inspection, with photos of the tile and the underlayment beneath it.