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Roofing Questions, Answered for Gilbert and the East Valley
By Tuuta Pulotu, CEO and co-founder, All Storm Roofing
Short answers first, then the detail and the sources we used. Every answer links to the page that covers the topic in full.
Costs and warranties
How much does a new roof cost in the East Valley?
With All Storm Roofing, shingle re-roofs typically run $8,000 to $15,000 and full tile re-roofs $12,000 to $22,000. If your tile is sound and only the underlayment needs replacing, it typically costs $8,000 to $14,000. These are ranges, not quotes; your written scope after an inspection sets the price.
A shingle re-roof is a full tear off and new shingles. For tile, we take the tiles up, put down new underlayment and flashing, and set the good tiles back, swapping out any that are broken. A typical re-roof takes 1 to 2 days, depending on roof size.
Our standard warranty is a "10-year workmanship warranty on every full re-roof, 2 years on repairs."
See the details on our roof replacement page, or read what roof replacement costs in the East Valley.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
How much is a new tile roof in Arizona?
A full tile re-roof with us in the East Valley typically runs $12,000 to $22,000. Many tile roofs need new underlayment rather than new tile, and keeping your tile typically brings the job to $8,000 to $14,000. Neither range is a quote; your price comes from a written scope after we inspect.
Whether keeping your tile is enough is covered in our answer on replacing just the underlayment, further down this page. We quote whatever scope you want, from one section to the whole roof.
For more coverage, there is "Up to a 30-year workmanship warranty from All Storm, plus Polyglass's 30-year product and labor warranty, on our premium tile system."
Read our tile re-roofing cost guide, or see the tile roofing page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
How much does it cost to replace the underlayment on a tile roof?
When the tile itself is sound, replacing only the underlayment with All Storm Roofing typically costs $8,000 to $14,000. That is a typical range, not a quote. We lift and stack the tile, put down new underlayment and flashing, then lay the tile back. Your actual price comes from a written scope we give you after an inspection.
For comparison, a full tile re-roof with us typically runs $12,000 to $22,000. We install APOC and Polyglass underlayment systems. Warranty depends on the underlayment system you choose; select Polyglass systems carry up to a 30-year warranty.
While the tile is off, we check the deck. If any of it is rotten or damaged, we replace that section and show you photos from before and after. Most underlayment jobs take 1 to 2 days, depending on roof size. We quote whatever scope you want, from one section to the whole roof.
For how the two jobs compare, see what underlayment replacement costs and our tile re-roofing cost guide.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Tile roofs and underlayment
Should I replace just the underlayment or the whole tile roof?
If the tile is in good shape, replacing just the underlayment is usually enough. On most East Valley tile roofs, the underlayment wears out long before the tile does. A full tile re-roof is the bigger job, typically $12,000 to $22,000, against $8,000 to $14,000 for the underlayment alone. An inspection shows which you need.
On an underlayment job, the tiles come off, new underlayment and flashing go down, and the sound tiles go back on, with broken ones replaced. We install APOC and Polyglass underlayment. Warranty depends on the underlayment system you choose; select Polyglass systems carry up to a 30-year warranty.
The TRI Alliance advises that new or reused tiles should not go back over compromised underlayment, which is why we check the deck once the tile is off. Rotten or damaged decking gets replaced, and we show you before and after photos.
Sources
- IRC R905.3 (clay and concrete tile) via UpCodes
- TRI Alliance Technical Brief 2022 001, post storm considerations
Read underlayment replacement vs. a full re-roof, or see the tile roofing page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
What are the signs tile roof underlayment is failing?
The sign you can see from the ground is cracked, broken or missing tiles. The TRI Alliance calls underlayment the secondary water barrier under the tile, so water getting in under tiles that look intact points to the underlayment. An inspection confirms it.
How tile and underlayment age on East Valley roofs is covered in our answer on how long a tile roof lasts, further down this page. Age alone does not prove failure. TRI Alliance guidance says underlayment that has not been exposed to the elements will likely continue to shed water, whatever its age, and that broken tiles should be replaced to keep water and the sun's UV off the underlayment below. Please leave the climbing to us: NRCA advises homeowners to stay off the roof without the right experience and safety gear.
At the inspection, we walk the roof and photograph it, then hand you a written report. There is no charge. If the underlayment is at fault, we lift off the tile, lay fresh underlayment and flashing, and reset the good tile, swapping out any that are broken. Any deck boards that are rotten or damaged get swapped too, and you see photos of them from before and after.
Build years come from Maricopa and Pinal County assessor records, matched to 210 of 233 jobs. 62% of our matched jobs (130 of 210) were on homes built before 2000; median build year 1996.
Sources
- IRC R905.3 (clay and concrete tile) via UpCodes
- TRI Alliance Technical Brief 2022 001, post storm considerations
- TRI Alliance Technical Brief 2014 02, walkability
- NRCA, Maintaining residential roof systems (Professional Roofing, Oct 2013)
Read how to tell if your underlayment needs replacing, or see the tile roofing page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
How long does a tile roof last in Arizona?
GAF, a roofing manufacturer, puts tile roofs at 50 to 100 years as a general national figure and says weather, installation and maintenance all change that. That is GAF's figure, not our estimate or warranty. We know of no published figure specific to Arizona. On most East Valley tile roofs, the underlayment wears out long before the tile does.
That makes the underlayment the part to watch. TRI Alliance guidance treats it as the secondary barrier to water, and it says underlayment kept out of the elements is likely to keep shedding water, whatever its age.
InterNACHI adds that a roof's life depends on local weather, building and design, material quality and upkeep, and its chart assumes normal wear rather than extreme weather. To see where your own roof stands, we inspect it at no charge and send you photos with a written report.
Sources
- GAF, Residential Roofing FAQs (Jun 10, 2025)
- InterNACHI, Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes
- TRI Alliance Technical Brief 2022 001, post storm considerations
Our tile underlayment lifespan post and tile roofing page cover tile roofs in more depth.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Repair or replace
Does a 20-year-old roof need to be replaced?
Not on age alone. The TRI Alliance says tile underlayment the weather has never reached will likely go on shedding water, no matter how old it is. Condition decides. Every repair starts with an inspection. Then we put the scope in writing before any work starts. We quote whatever scope you want, from one section to the whole roof.
On a shingle roof, NRCA names the wear to look for: shingles that curl or split, plus any cracked, broken or missing pieces. On tile, the TRI Alliance wants broken tiles replaced so the underlayment beneath stays protected from water and sun.
At no charge, we go up on the roof, photograph it and write up what we find. If the trouble sits in one area, the scope can cover just that area. If it runs across the whole roof, the scope says so, and the choice stays with you.
Sources
- TRI Alliance Technical Brief 2022 001, post storm considerations
- TRI Alliance Technical Brief 2014 02, walkability
- NRCA, Maintaining residential roof systems (Professional Roofing, Oct 2013)
Our posts on how to tell if you need a new roof, telling a roof's age and repair or replace go further.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Should I repair or replace my roof?
It comes down to how far the damage reaches. If the trouble is in one spot and the rest of the roof is in good condition, a repair usually handles it. When damage or tired underlayment shows up across large parts of the roof, replacement becomes the stronger option. Either way, we inspect first and give you a written scope.
Every repair starts with an inspection. We go up, photograph what we see and put it in a written report, so you see it too. We also repair work other roofers did.
For tile roofs, TRI Alliance guidance is to swap out any broken tile, which shields the underlayment from rain and ultraviolet light. Our standard warranty is a "10-year workmanship warranty on every full re-roof, 2 years on repairs."
Sources
Read our repair or replace guide, or see the roof repair page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Does my HOA have to approve a roof replacement?
If your home is in an HOA, check your CC&Rs or ask your architectural review committee whether a roof replacement or a change in material or color needs approval or notice before work starts. We can pull a permit for your re-roof when one is required.
More on planning a re-roof: our repair or replace guide and our roof replacement page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Insurance and storm claims
Does homeowners insurance cover monsoon roof damage in Arizona?
Coverage is decided by your policy and your insurance company, so a roofer can't tell you what is covered. With your permission, we can be at your home when the adjuster inspects, share our photos and inspection reports with your insurer when you ask us to, and prepare supplements.
Arizona law adds protections for some storm repairs paid through insurance. A.R.S. 32-1158.02 covers contracts to repair catastrophic storm damage where the area has been designated by your insurer. Under it, you may cancel by written notice, for any reason, up to four business days from signing, or within 72 hours of being told by your insurer that the claim was denied. It also caps the down payment a contract can require at 50 percent of the total.
The contracts we write for insurance jobs carry the Arizona cancellation notice and the estimate disclosures this law calls for.
Sources
Read how homeowners insurance treats monsoon roof damage, or start with a roof inspection.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Should I file an insurance claim for hail damage on my roof?
That decision is yours, made with your insurer or agent, and a roofer can't tell you what your policy will pay. A sensible first step is an inspection to learn whether hail actually damaged the roof. If it did, we document it with photos and a written report that you can share with your insurer.
Forensic engineers writing for NRCA say a shingle counts as functionally damaged only once hail has punctured or fractured it, and that hail breaks in tile tend to radiate from one impact point. Granule loss alone is normal weathering.
Under A.R.S. 32-1158.02, once you file a claim, a contractor may not promise to pay your deductible and may not begin work before your insurer has approved or denied the claim, unless the work is needed to prevent further loss.
Sources
Read hail damage and your roof claim, or see how a roof inspection documents damage.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
What should I have ready when the insurance adjuster comes?
Have three things ready: the photos from our inspection, a copy of our written inspection report, and key dates: the storm date and when you first noticed damage. At your request, we send the photos and report to your insurer, and if you give the OK, we can be at the house when the adjuster inspects.
Keep your own copies of the photos and the report, so you and your insurer are working from the same record. Coverage decisions belong to you and your insurer, so we stick to what is on the roof.
Read how homeowners insurance and monsoon roof damage work, or see how a roof inspection documents damage.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Choosing a contractor
Who are the best roofing companies in Gilbert?
We can't rank other roofers, but you can check any of them the same way. Confirm the license in the Arizona Registrar of Contractors search, ask for a written scope before work, and get the warranty in writing. All Storm Roofing, founded in 2022 and based in Gilbert, is a licensed Arizona contractor (ROC #345156).
The Registrar's search takes a business name or a license number. Make sure the license you find matches the company on your contract. Ours is class KB-2, a dual residential and small commercial class, not a roofing specialty class.
We are the only TAMKO Pro Diamond Certified contractor in Arizona. Our office is at 2162 E Williams Field Rd Suite #111, Gilbert, AZ 85295.
Sources
See our Gilbert page and our guide to choosing a roofing contractor in Gilbert.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Who are the best roofing contractors in Queen Creek or San Tan Valley?
We won't rank competitors, so here is what to look for in any roofer near Queen Creek or San Tan Valley: an active license you can confirm with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, a written report with photos after the inspection, and a written warranty. All Storm Roofing serves both communities from our office in Gilbert.
Our inspections are at no charge. We walk the roof, take photos and hand you a written report. Our standard warranty is a "10-year workmanship warranty on every full re-roof, 2 years on repairs."
We serve the East Valley, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and Tempe. Beyond those cities, we also work across the rest of the Phoenix Valley.
Sources
See our Queen Creek and San Tan Valley pages, or our contractor red flags guide.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Are door to door storm roofers and no charge storm inspections legit?
Some are and some aren't, so check before you sign anything. Look the company up in the Arizona Registrar of Contractors search. Under Arizona's storm repair contract law, you have four business days after signing to cancel, for any reason, and the down payment section can't require more than fifty percent of the contract.
That law, A.R.S. 32-1158.02, covers home roof contracts after a catastrophic storm, where your insurer has designated the area. You can also cancel within 72 hours of hearing from your insurer that it has denied the claim, and the contractor must return your payments within ten days of a cancellation.
Whoever inspects your roof, ask for a written report with photos. Ours come at no charge, and you keep the report.
Sources
Read our contractor red flags guide and how to choose a roofing contractor.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Roof inspections
How much does a roof inspection cost in Arizona, and is it worth it?
Our roof inspections come at no charge. We walk the roof, photograph what we find and give you a written report, usually in under an hour. As for whether it is worth it, we suggest one each year and another after any big storm, so you know what shape the roof is in before you decide anything.
National guidance points the same way. NRCA recommends homeowners have their roof systems checked twice a year or more, in the spring and the fall. If the report turns up work, you get a written scope first, and you decide whether to go ahead.
If you plan an insurance claim, the report and photos can go to your insurer at your request, and with your permission we can meet the adjuster at your home. We inspect tile, shingle, flat, single ply and spray foam (SPF) roofs.
Sources
See what an inspection covers on our roof inspection page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Should I get my roof inspected after a hailstorm in Mesa or Chandler?
Yes. NRCA suggests an extra roof inspection after any hailstorm, on top of its regular checks. Haag Engineering, writing in NRCA's journal, says a shingle is functionally damaged only once hail punctures or fractures it, which takes a close look. Our inspections in Mesa and Chandler come at no charge, with photos and a written report.
On tile, Haag notes that hail breaks usually show several fractures spreading out from a common point of impact. Please leave the climbing to us. NRCA does not recommend homeowners get up on a roof without the experience and the equipment to do it safely.
Up on the roof, we photograph anything that looks off, and our findings go into a written report. The visit usually takes under an hour. If you decide to file a claim, we can pass those photos and the report along to your insurer with your permission. Whether to file is your call, made with your insurer.
Sources
- NRCA, Maintaining residential roof systems (Professional Roofing, Oct 2013)
- Haag Engineering via NRCA Professional Roofing, May 2009
Our inspection page explains the visit, and our Mesa and Chandler pages cover those cities.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Materials
What is the best roofing material for the Arizona heat?
No single material is best on every Arizona roof, and we found no source that ranks one above the rest. InterNACHI says hot climates drastically reduce asphalt shingle life, and GAF's general national figure for tile is 50 to 100 years. Slope matters as well, since shingles need a steep enough roof.
GAF, citing the U.S. Department of Energy, says darker asphalt shingle roofs can reach 150°F on a sunny summer day. GAF also points to UV light, which breaks materials down over time, and to thermal shock, the swing from hot afternoons to cooler nights, and says a cooler roof may help extend roof life.
The 50 to 100 year figure is GAF's, not our estimate or warranty. On slope, the model residential code allows asphalt shingles only on roofs pitched at 2 in 12 or steeper. We put on and repair shingle, tile, flat, single ply and foam roofs, so after an inspection at no charge we can talk through what suits your house.
Sources
- 2018 International Residential Code R905.2.2 (City of Seattle residential code, chapter 9)
- InterNACHI, Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes
- GAF, Residential Roofing FAQs (Jun 10, 2025)
- GAF, How Hot Does a Roof Get in the Summer? (Jul 13, 2023)
We compare the two most common choices in tile roof vs. shingle roof, and our roofing services page lists every roof type we work on.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
Tile or shingle roof: which is better in Arizona?
It depends on your home and budget. With us, tile re-roofs typically cost $12,000 to $22,000 and shingle re-roofs $8,000 to $15,000. Those are typical ranges, not quotes. GAF gives tile the longer life. On most East Valley tile roofs, the underlayment wears out long before the tile does.
As a general national figure, GAF puts asphalt shingles at 20 to 30 years and tile roofs at 50 to 100 years, and it notes that weather, installation and maintenance shift both. InterNACHI also notes that asphalt shingle life drops drastically in hot climates. Neither gives a figure for Arizona, and these lifespans are their figures, not our estimate or warranty.
Going from shingle to tile needs a structural engineer, a separate professional from us. Our standard warranty is a "10-year workmanship warranty on every full re-roof, 2 years on repairs." We inspect either kind of roof at no charge and put the scope in writing.
Sources
- GAF, Residential Roofing FAQs (Jun 10, 2025)
- InterNACHI, Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes
Read tile roof vs. shingle roof in the East Valley, or see our roof replacement page.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
How long does a foam roof last in Arizona?
The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the foam roofing trade group, says a spray foam roof is expected to last 40 or more years with regular care and maintenance. SPFA adds that foam roofs should be recoated every 5 to 20 years, depending on climate and the coating. Those are SPFA's figures, not our estimate or warranty.
The coating is what SPFA says protects the foam from mechanical wear, UV exposure and other weathering, and SPFA notes that how long a coating lasts depends on climate, the type of coating and its total thickness. SPFA best practice calls for inspecting a foam roof bi-annually and after severe weather events.
All Storm Roofing offers spray foam roofing, along with flat and single ply roofs. If you want someone to look at your foam roof, we inspect at no charge.
Sources
Our repair or replace guide covers when a foam roof needs a recoat, and our roofing services page lists every roof type we work on.
Book an inspection with us. We answer 24/7 at (602) 806-6806.
