Residential Project, Phoenix Metro AZ

Tile Roof Reset & Underlayment Replacement

A Spanish-style tile roof on a solar-equipped home: tile removed and staged, underlayment replaced, and the tile reset by our crew. Homeowner details withheld for privacy.

Tile staged on the roof during a tile roof reset and underlayment replacement, Tip Top Roofing Service

Project Snapshot

  • Roof Type

    Concrete/clay tile roof on a home with a rooftop solar array.

  • Service

    Tile roof reset with underlayment replacement.

  • Why Underlayment Matters

    In Arizona the underlayment under tile is the waterproofing layer. It wears out long before the tile does.

  • Homeowner

    Name and address withheld for privacy.

Project Photos

Tile roof deck with tile stacked for reset in the Phoenix metro
Tip Top Roofing Service crew installing new underlayment on a tile roof
Roofers resetting tile on a home in Arizona
Aerial view of a tile roof during reset with tile staged for reinstall
New underlayment and battens ready for tile on a Phoenix metro home
Roofer rolling out new underlayment on a tile roof deck

Our Tile Reset Process

  • 1. Remove & Stage Tile

    Tile is carefully lifted and staged so it can be reused. Broken pieces are set aside and replaced.

  • 2. Replace Underlayment

    Old underlayment is removed, the deck is checked, and new underlayment is installed.

  • 3. Reset Tile

    Tile is reinstalled, with ridge, hip and valley areas detailed. Around solar, penetrations are re-flashed.

  • 4. Final Check

    We inspect the finished roof and clean up the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tile roof reset?

A tile reset removes the tile, replaces the underlayment and deck repairs underneath, and reinstalls the tile. It is often the right fix when the tile is fine but the underlayment has failed.

Can you work on a tile roof that has solar panels?

Yes. Solar arrays are coordinated with the homeowner and installer, and the roof is sealed and flashed around mounts.

More From Tip Top Roofing Service

See more finished work in our project photo gallery, browse all featured projects, or request a free written estimate for your own roof. Call (480) 877-1643, open 7 days, 8AM–6PM (Fri until 4PM).