Clay Tile Roofing in DFW
Clay and concrete tile roofing for North Texas homes, installed for the load, the heat, and the hail. New tile roofs, tile repair, and re-underlayment of existing tile across Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Dallas counties.
- 50+ Year Tile Life
- Structural Assessment Included
- Tile Repair & Re-Underlayment
- Family Owned Since 1995
Built for the Texas Sun
Clay tile is the roof you see on Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, and Santa Barbara style homes across the Metroplex, from older Dallas neighborhoods to newer custom builds in Southlake and Colleyville. It earns that place. Fired clay does not fade, does not burn, and shrugs off UV that bakes an asphalt roof brittle in fifteen years. The air gap under the tile also works as a heat break, which takes real load off the air conditioning in a North Texas summer.
The tile itself commonly lasts 50 to 100 years. The part that wears out is the underlayment beneath it, usually around the 20 to 30 year mark. A big share of our tile work is exactly that: lifting and stacking the existing tile, replacing the underlayment and flashing, and relaying the same tile. It is a fraction of the cost of a full replacement and resets the clock on the roof.
New Tile Installation
Clay and concrete tile systems with the correct underlayment, battens, and flashing for the roof pitch.
Broken Tile Repair
Cracked and slipped tile replaced with a color and profile match, plus repair of the walk damage that often caused it.
Tile Lift & Re-Underlayment
We stack your existing tile, replace the underlayment and flashing underneath, and relay it. New roof life, same tile.
Structural Assessment
We confirm your framing carries 600 to 1,100 pounds per square before recommending tile, and flag reinforcement if it is needed.
What a Tile Roof Needs Done Right
- An underlayment rated for high heat, since the space under tile runs hot in a Texas summer
- Correct flashing at valleys, walls, and penetrations, which is where nearly every tile-roof leak actually starts
- Foot-traffic planning and walk pads, so future service does not crack a path across the field
- A structural check before install, and a match of profile and color on any repair
How Tile Holds Up in a Storm
High-fired clay tile handles small and medium hail well. Large hail on a direct hit can crack individual tiles, and wind-driven debris can chip an edge. Because tile is serviced piece by piece, storm damage on a tile roof is usually a repair and an insurance conversation, not a full replacement. We document the damage, meet the adjuster, and relay matching tile.
Concrete tile is a lower-cost alternative that carries a similar look and load. It is more prone to surface fading and slightly heavier, but for many DFW homes it is the practical middle ground between asphalt and clay. We will walk you through the tradeoff for your specific roof.
My tile roof is leaking. Do I need a whole new roof?
Usually not. On tile roofs the leak is almost always failed underlayment or flashing, not the tile. We can lift and stack the existing tile, replace the underlayment and flashing beneath it, and relay the same tile. That resets the roof at a fraction of full-replacement cost.
How long does the underlayment under tile last?
Roughly 20 to 30 years in North Texas, versus 50 to 100 for the tile itself. Synthetic and high-temp underlayments last longer than the old felt. Planning a re-underlayment partway through the tile's life is normal, not a failure.
Will my house support a clay tile roof?
Clay tile runs roughly 600 to 1,100 pounds per roofing square, versus about 250 for asphalt. Homes originally built with tile are fine. Homes converting from shingle sometimes need framing reinforcement. We assess it on-site before recommending tile.
Does hail break clay tile?
Small and medium hail, rarely. Large hail on a direct hit can crack individual tiles. Since tile is repaired piece by piece, it is a targeted repair and an insurance claim rather than a reroof. We keep the damage documented and relay matching tile.
Clay tile or concrete tile, which should I choose?
Clay holds color longer and lasts longer, at a higher price. Concrete is more affordable and carries a similar profile, with more surface fading over time and slightly more weight. For many DFW homes concrete is the practical middle ground. We will compare both for your roof.
Get a Clay Tile Roofing Consultation
New tile, tile repair, or a lift-and-relay to reset an existing tile roof. Start with an on-site assessment.