Tile roof repair in Apopka, FL

A concrete tile roof can outlast several shingle roofs, but the tile is not what keeps the water out by itself. Underneath every tile roof is an underlayment that does most of the waterproofing, and that layer usually wears out long before the tiles do. Most tile roof leaks in Apopka come from one of three things: broken tiles, tiles that have slipped out of place, or underlayment that has reached the end of its life.

Pro Specialty Services repairs tile roofs throughout Apopka and northwest Orange County. We are a Florida certified roofing contractor (CCC1335465), and every repair comes with a written one-year workmanship warranty on the repaired area.

Common tile roof problems in Apopka

• Cracked and broken tiles. Falling limbs, foot traffic from satellite or solar installers, and pressure washing can crack concrete tile. A cracked tile lets more water reach the underlayment than it was designed to handle.
• Slipped tiles. When the adhesive or fasteners holding a tile fail, it slides down and leaves a gap in the course above.
• Ridge and hip caps. Caps set in mortar can crack and loosen over time; caps set with foam adhesive can let go after wind events.
• Worn underlayment. When the underlayment dries out and tears, the roof leaks even though the tiles look fine from the ground.
• Valleys and flashing. Debris collects in tile valleys and holds water against the metal, and wall flashing can rust or pull away.

How we repair tile roofs in Apopka

Tile roofs need to be walked carefully. Concrete tile can crack under a careless step, so we walk the load-bearing parts of each tile and, where needed, lift and stack tiles to reach the damage underneath.

For broken or slipped tiles, we remove the damaged pieces, check the underlayment below and reset or replace the tiles using an attachment method that matches the roof's Florida Product Approval. We match the tile profile and color as closely as available stock allows; on older roofs we may use sound tiles salvaged from less visible areas so the visible field matches.

For underlayment failures in a limited area, we lift the tiles, replace the underlayment and reinstall the tiles. Ridge and hip caps are reset and resealed. We photograph the work before and after so you can see what was done.

Tile roof repair or replacement in Apopka

If the underlayment has failed across the whole roof, repairing individual spots becomes a cycle of service calls. At that stage the right fix is lifting the tiles and replacing the underlayment, or a full roof replacement. Florida's 25% rule also applies to tile roofs: if 25 percent or more of a roof installed before the 2007 Florida Building Code took effect needs work, the code can require replacing the whole roof section. We measure the affected area and explain where your roof stands before you commit to anything.

If you are buying a tile-roofed home or your insurer is asking about the roof's condition, a roof inspection gives you a written report on the tile, the underlayment where visible, the flashing and the attic.

Tile roof repair cost and permits in Apopka

Tile repair pricing depends on how many tiles need replacing, whether matching tiles are available, how much underlayment is involved, the roof's pitch and height and access around the house. Call for today's price, or request a written estimate with the form and we will set up a visit.

Larger tile repairs may need a permit from the City of Apopka or Orange County depending on your address. We confirm what your repair requires and pull the permit when one is needed. If your home is in an HOA, color-matched repairs normally do not need architectural approval, but a change of tile or color will.