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Tile Hip Re-Flashed
Before: a tile roof with the hip opened up and tiles removed for access. After: new hip flashing and underlayment installed, photographed before the tiles were re-laid.
Licensed Roofing ContractorArizona ROC #367029
Licensed Arizona Roofing Contractor, Arizona ROC #367029
Tempe is one of the Valley's older cities, with many ranch homes from the 1950s through the 1970s around Arizona State University. Roof Doctors inspects and repairs Tempe's flat, shingle, and tile roofs, with a written estimate before any work starts.
Tempe is surrounded by its neighbors, so most of its homes are established rather than new. North and central Tempe, near Arizona State University, have many midcentury ranch homes with shingle and coated flat roofs, and a large share of homes are rentals. South Tempe, including The Lakes and Warner Ranch, is mostly tile from the 1980s and 1990s, now at the age when underlayment wears out.
Roof Doctors provides every category of roofing service across Tempe. Each card links to the dedicated service page with process and warranty details.
Tile, flat-roof, shingle, and flashing repair across Tempe. The scope follows from what the inspection finds on your roof.
Full re-roofs with GAF and Owens Corning materials, including tile re-lays with new underlayment.
Pre-listing, post-monsoon, and insurance-claim inspections with photo-documented written reports.
Roof certifications for Tempe home sales and refinances, including our signature two-year certification warranty.
Single-family homes and townhomes, including coordination with HOA architectural review when materials or colors change.
TPO membrane, silicone coating, and flat-roof systems for Tempe commercial properties.
Monsoon wind, microburst, and hail damage response, with direct adjuster coordination on insurance claims.
Coatings and maintenance that slow sun damage and extend the life of flat and low-slope roofs.
Gutter protection that keeps downspouts clear of wind-blown debris before monsoon storms.
Tempe roofs are mostly concrete tile and coated flat roofs, with asphalt shingle on some homes.
The standard roof on homes built across the Valley in recent decades. Leaks usually come from worn underlayment beneath intact tiles, fixed with a tile re-lay.
Spray foam and coated flat roofs are common on older homes and commercial buildings. The coating shields the foam from the sun and needs periodic renewal.
Found on some tract homes and older houses. Desert sun ages asphalt shingles quickly, so granule loss and curling show up early.
Uncommon in the Valley today, but still found on some older homes. Roof Doctors repairs legacy wood shake and replaces it with modern materials.
Two intake paths depending on who you are. Both connect you to a licensed roofing inspector within 1 to 2 business days.
Trouble with storm damage, maintenance, or leaks? Request a Roof Inspection and a friendly, knowledgeable technician will be on-site within 1 to 2 business days.
Pick a time that works for you. It takes about two minutes.
If you're looking for an inspection as part of the real estate process, we've got you covered. Make sure to ask about our signature Two-year Certification Warranty.
Pick a time that works for you. It takes about two minutes.
Tempe gets less than 10 inches of rain in a typical year, and summer highs regularly top 110°F. Heat and sun, not rain, do most of the damage.
Heat works beneath the surface, drying out tile underlayment and wearing through the coatings that protect flat roofs. Then the July to September monsoon arrives with dust storms, sudden microburst winds, and short, heavy downpours that find every weak spot.
Summer highs regularly top 110°F. Constant heat and sun dry out underlayment, crack sealants, and wear down roof coatings years ahead of milder climates.
Monsoon storms bring walls of dust, sudden downburst winds, and short, heavy rain. Wind lifts tiles and shingles, and rain pours through any gap the heat has opened.
Concrete tile can outlast the underlayment beneath it by decades. Once heat breaks down the underlayment, leaks appear even though the tiles still look fine.
Foam roofs depend on their coating. Once sun wears through it, the foam beneath breaks down quickly, and rooftop coolers and HVAC curbs add more leak points.
Roof Doctors provides service across Tempe neighborhoods. Inspection approach reflects each home's age and roof type.
A few examples of roofing work completed by our crews.
Before: a tile roof with the hip opened up and tiles removed for access. After: new hip flashing and underlayment installed, photographed before the tiles were re-laid.
Before: a concrete tile roof with lifted tiles exposing worn valley and hip flashing. After: new metal flashing installed, photographed with the tile staged before it was re-laid.
Before: an aged low-slope white roof surface, patched and cracked at the seams. After: a clean, uniform white low-slope surface.
Permit requirements for Tempe roofing work depend on the scope of work and where your address sits. Roof Doctors handles permit coordination as part of the contract.
The same 5-step process on every Tempe project, from the first inspection through warranty registration.
A roofing specialist inspects your Tempe property, documents damage with photos, and identifies the underlying causes.
No-obligation written estimate detailing scope, materials, timeline, and warranty terms.
If applicable, direct adjuster coordination, claim documentation, and approval processing.
Installation by a trained crew with daily site cleanup. Required permits pulled.
Post-completion inspection, warranty registration, and documentation handoff.
Wind, heavy rain, and hail from summer monsoon storms are common causes of roof insurance claims and are often covered by homeowners insurance. Roof Doctors documents the damage, works directly with your adjuster, and processes claims with major carriers.
More than three decades of roofing experience, applied to Tempe's heat, sun, and monsoon storms.
Roof Doctors is a licensed Arizona roofing contractor (Arizona ROC #367029) and carries liability insurance.
A 1-year workmanship warranty on every project, plus the GAF Silver Pledge Limited Warranty on qualifying roof replacements as a GAF Certified Plus contractor. Real estate inspections can add our signature two-year certification warranty.
Every project starts with an inspection and a no-obligation written estimate, with photos of what we found. No advance deposit.
Answers to the most common Tempe roofing questions.
Roof repair costs in Tempe depend on the specific roof, so the price is set after an inspection. The main factors are the roof type, its size and pitch, and how far the damage goes. For tile roofs, the biggest question is whether the underlayment has failed; for foam roofs, whether a new coating is enough or the foam itself needs replacing.
Re-roofing generally requires a permit from the City of Tempe, and whether a smaller repair needs one depends on its scope. As a licensed Arizona contractor (Arizona ROC #367029), Roof Doctors confirms what applies and pulls required permits.
If the foam is still solid and dry, a new coating can extend its life for much less than a replacement. If the coating has worn through and the foam is soft, blistered, or wet, replacement is usually the better value. An inspection answers that question.
Roof Doctors serves neighborhoods across Tempe, including the neighborhoods near ASU, The Lakes, Warner Ranch, Kiwanis Park, and south Tempe. Call (800) 913-1180 to confirm service at your address.
Spring, from March to May, is ideal: before summer heat peaks and before the July to September monsoon. A fall check after monsoon season catches storm damage. Home sales usually call for an inspection at listing.
Yes. Roof Doctors works directly with insurance adjusters on Tempe storm damage claims and works with major carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Farmers, and Liberty Mutual. Monsoon wind, microbursts, and occasional hail are the most common causes of roof claims here.
A licensed roofing inspector will visit your property, document any issues with photographs, and provide a written estimate. No obligation, no advance deposit.