The Cost To Replace Tile Roof Underlayment

1 year ago

Is it time to replace the underlayment on your tile roof? The underlayment is perhaps the most important part of your roof, so making sure it’s up-to-date is vital for your home’s safety. While they do last long, underlayments don’t last forever. Knowing what to expect, including the cost to replace a tile roof underlayment, will better prepare you for the process.

What is Underlayment?

Roof underlayment is the most vital part of your roof and is essential to protecting your home from weather and other elements like rain and hail. The underlayment lies below your shingles and insulation and sits on top of your roof deck. All roof underlayments have a base mat, which is the flexible base layer that lies underneath it.

Underlayment is crucial because it acts as the last line of defense against any damage to your roof. It’s also the main waterproofing piece of your roof, so ensuring its proper functioning is vital to your comfort and safety.

Which Underlayment is Best For an Arizona Roof?

Most roofs in Arizona are made with tile because of its durability, aesthetic, and ability to withstand high temperatures. There are two main types of underlayment used on Arizona homes:

Synthetic underlayment is the newest option for roof underlayment. It’s made by weaving polyethylene or polypropylene materials together with a polymer. Synthetic underlayments are safer to install and lighter than felt underlayments, which makes them a popular choice for some roofers. They also stand up well to strong winds.
Felt underlayment, also known as asphalt-saturated felt, is made from a blend of polyester, cellulose, bitumen, asphalt, and rubberizers or ‘modifiers.’ It has a base mat saturated with asphalt for extra water resistance. This type of underlayment is also referred to as felt paper or tar paper.

How Often Do You Replace Underlayment On a Tile Roof?

If your tile roof underlayment is installed correctly by a professional roofer, it should last between 20 to 30 years. Traditional felt underlayment generally needs to be replaced sooner than synthetic underlayment.

How Much Does it Cost to Replace Underlayment On a Tile Roof?

The cost to replace an underlayment for a tile roof depends on various factors, like:

The size of your roof.
The condition of the underlayment.
The complexity of the job.
The type of underlayment you choose.

Most roofing companies provide an estimate based on your roof’s square footage and will quote you a per-square-foot price. The cost to replace your underlayment can vary greatly, so it’s best to get a few estimates from professional roofing companies to understand how much your project will cost.

Get the Truth About Your Roof – and Your Underlayment!

If it’s time to replace your underlayment, having a professional do the job will ensure long-lasting protection from the elements. At Roofstar Arizona, we help homeowners in the Phoenix-Mesa area learn the truth about their roofs. Call us today at (480) 426-1915 to get a free estimate on your roof repair.

This is the second time I’ve used Roofstar for roof repairs. Jeff and Roofstar has been honest and fair with their prices compared to other companies however the big difference to me was with the customer service. Jeff Knudson, the owner, came out to our house personally to explain to me what the problem and the options were. Not everything was “urgent” or “required” to be repaired; some items were necessary and some were “nice to have” in order to prevent future repairs. I appreciated the honesty and the option to select the level of repairs that I needed and fit into my budget. Outside of some delays early on during the quote process, the work was completed timely and per the quote provided, no hidden fees or changes to the original quote. I am very happy with the work performed by Roofstar and will recommend Roofstar to any friends and neighbors requiring roof work.

Brian

Gilbert, AZ

Roofstar provided professional inspection and detail quotes on the repairs needed to be done for our properties. We collected a few quotes from different roofing companies for comparison. Roofstar repair cost was very competitive and reasonable. We ultimately chose to go with Roofstar because we felt confident that they would take care of the problems. They came back to correct the minor issue that we had and finished the job to our satisfaction without further questions. We would highly recommend Roofstar to our families and friends.

Andrea S.

The estimator, James, was very pleasant, thorough, and did a great job of explaining what was needed to repair our roof. We thought that the quoted cost was reasonable and decided to go with Roofstar. We are happy that we did. Juan Diaz and his crew did an outstanding job with the repair and cleanup. Everything was accomplished per the quote and at the quoted price. Very happy and will recommend Roofstar to any neighbors needing roof work.

Dave W.

Phoenix, AZ

I have a new roof today thanks to Roofstar. From the estimate with Chris with understanding the process. Able to talk to all top brass with the care and interest in sharing the process through the team that showed up and did The work. Always willing to answer my questions I am thrilled with the results. Thanks Jeff, Jose, Juan, and Chris. I would highly recommend your team. Your onsite workers were fabulous. Make it a great day.

Nancy H.

Will refer your team and you…..you all fully understand and work for Total Customer Satisfaction…..hope sign generates a new client or two. Take care.

Jack B.

Fountain Hills, AZ

From start until finish, Roofstar Arizona was the perfect choice for our house. We were given a very clear and thorough quote for the work our 30+ year old roof needed; we could’ve choose to ‘band-aid’ key areas and spend less, or we could spend the money and fix it right. We had saved and knew we’d have to spend a good amount of money for the work, but Roofstar was professional enough to offer choices. We had a slight miscommunication with regard to instruction with the on-site supervisor, and though we were able to easily clear things up, Roofstars’ owner Jeff drove himself to our home just to make sure our minds were at ease. Excellent touch. The workers were courteous and very thorough with the work. They stuck to the time needed to complete (we had good weather), and our home has a new roof, ready for the next 30 years. It looks great, and we have the confidence knowing the job was done right. Great work, guys. Highly recommend this company.

….03/2020–an update–we’ve had a few rainy days since the roof work–and everything is in fantastic order. These guys did a great job for us, and I know they will for you, too.

Dan Y.

If you are looking for honesty and integrity, look no further. I just had Roofstar repair my roof and they did a great job. We had another company re-do our roof 6 years ago and we were not expecting to have issues. I had a few roofing companies come out and give us estimates on fixing what the other company did wrong. All of the other companies said we had to re-do our whole roof, quoting around $12,000. Roofstar was recommended by my brother who is an insurance agent. He said he has used Roofstar for the past 15 years and said Jeff the owner was the nicest and most honest person he has worked with. He recommends all of his clients to Roofstar.

Bill came out and looked at the roof and said we had a unique issue with the roof. He said he didn’t want to miss quote us and wanted to talk to Jeff (the owner) to get his opinion. The quote came in, but I had a question on how something was going to be fixed. Jeff (the owner) came out to my house and spent at least an hour looking at what need to be done. Tell me, what other company’s owner would come out personally and look at a roof??? Especially in the hot Arizona summer??? Not only did Jeff come out, he figured out that we only needed to repair 50% of the roof and saved us over half of what all the other companies were going to charge. Seriously, who does that these days??? Most companies try to over sell so they can make a larger profit, Jeff didn’t do that!

The crew was great, on time and very professional. They did a great job and made sure they cleaned up after they left each day.

It’s sad that we had to have our roof re-done after only 6 years, but now I feel safe knowing the job was done right.

Thanks to Jeff and Bill for the professionalism and the high level of integrity!

I will recommend Roofstar to all of my friends.

Tino G.

Gilbert, AZ

I want to extend my compliments to Santiago Sr & Jr. I really appreciated Santiago Sr’s sense of ’ownership’ with the job and recognize and am grateful for the effort that he and his son put into making sure the job was done well. They did excellent work! Thank you.

Louie B.

Scottsdale, AZ

Jeff Knudson and Roofstar Arizona, Inc. came recommended to us. Much time was spent with physical, hands on inspection of our roof and specific “problem areas”. Each issue was thoroughly explained and reasonable solution provided. Repair was scheduled within 24 hours of accepting offer. Repair agents arrived on time and introduced themselves and explained what they were going to do. At the end of day one, the supervisor stopped to check on progress and see if an early start the next morning was alright with us. Each day grounds were cleaned leaving no sign anyone was here. On final day the laborers let us know they were finished. Within an hour Jeff arrived and made many trips up the ladder to inspect and made a short list of things they needed to finish the next morning. Job done! EXTREMELY pleased with Roofstar’s service and recommend.

Clayton T.

Sun Lakes, AZ

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