Roof replacement
Roof Replacement Done Once, Done Right
A re-roof is the biggest thing most homeowners buy for the outside of their house. We treat it that way: tear off, look at the bare deck, fix what's under there, and build the new roof to manufacturer specification — with the owner on the job, not just on the invoice.
AZ ROC #223965 / B-3 · Licensed, Bonded & Insured · Family-owned since the 1980s
When repair stops making sense
There's a point where patching becomes a subscription. You fix one leak, six weeks of monsoon later there's another one two rooms over, and the roofer is back out for the third time in a year. That's not bad luck — that's an underlayment or shingle field that has reached the end of its service life across the whole roof.
Signs we see over and over on Valley homes: brittle underlayment that crumbles when you touch it, shingles with the granules worn off and the mat showing through, multiple leaks in unrelated areas, sagging between rafters, and daylight visible in the attic. Any two of those together and repairs are just buying time at a bad exchange rate.
We'll say it plainly either way. If your roof has five good years left, we'd rather tell you that and repair it than sell you a replacement you don't need yet.
Roofing systems we install
- Concrete and clay tile — including lifting and re-setting your existing tile over new underlayment
- Architectural asphalt shingles rated for Arizona heat and UV exposure
- Low-slope and flat systems for patios, additions and mixed-roof homes
- New underlayment, valley metal, drip edge, flashing and vents as part of the system — not as add-ons
What a replacement looks like with us
01Inspection and a real proposal
We measure, assess the deck and ventilation, and put everything in writing — materials, scope, and price, itemized so you can compare it honestly against anyone else's bid.
02Protection and tear-off
We protect landscaping, walls and AC units, then strip the old roof down to the deck so nothing gets buried.
03Deck inspection and repair
With the roof open we check every sheet of sheathing. Anything soft, delaminated or damaged gets replaced — shown to you and priced before we proceed.
04Underlayment and detail work
New underlayment, then the parts that actually decide whether a roof leaks: valleys, flashing, drip edge, and every penetration done properly instead of sealed and hoped for.
05Install, cleanup, walkthrough
Tile or shingle installed to manufacturer specification and Arizona code, full cleanup with a magnet sweep, and a walkthrough with photos of what was underneath.
Built for Arizona heat, not somewhere else
A roof in Phoenix isn't fighting snow load or ice dams — it's fighting 115-degree deck temperatures, relentless UV, thermal cycling that works every fastener loose a little more each day, and a handful of monsoon storms that throw a year of rain at it sideways.
That changes what matters. Attic ventilation stops being a code checkbox and becomes the thing that keeps your new roof — and your cooling bill — from aging early. Underlayment choice matters more than shingle color. Flashing details at walls and parapets matter more than almost anything, because that's where wind-driven rain looks for a way in.
Forty years of doing this on Valley roofs is mostly a long education in those details.
Common Questions
- How long does a roof replacement take?
- Most Valley homes are a matter of days, not weeks — a straightforward shingle re-roof is often two to three days, and a tile roof where we lift, re-underlay and re-set the tile usually runs longer depending on size and pitch. Weather and what we find on the deck can move it. We'll give you a realistic window up front rather than an optimistic one.
- Can you reuse my existing tile?
- Very often, yes. On most Arizona tile roofs the tile is still in good shape and the underlayment underneath is what failed. Lifting and re-setting your existing tile over new underlayment costs less than all-new tile and keeps your home looking the same. We'll tell you if too much of the tile is cracked or discontinued to make that work.
- Do I have to tear off the old roof?
- For a roof we're standing behind, usually yes. Layering new material over old hides the condition of the deck, adds weight, and shortens the life of everything above it. Tear-off lets us see and correct the sheathing, which is where the surprises live.
- What happens if you find rotten wood underneath?
- We stop, show you, and price it before continuing — it's never folded in quietly. Soft decking around old leaks and penetrations is common on older Valley homes, and it has to be replaced for the new roof to fasten properly.
Related Roofing Services
See every service on our roofing services page , or head back to the Ace Roofing home page.
Where We Provide This Service
We work across the Valley. Start with your city for the roof types and problems we see most in that area:
- roof replacement in Peoria, AZ
- roof replacement in Phoenix, AZ
- roof replacement in Glendale, AZ
- roof replacement in Surprise, AZ
- roof replacement in Sun City, AZ
- roof replacement in Scottsdale, AZ
Goodyear, Buckeye, Anthem and Cave Creek are covered too — see every area we serve.
Thinking about a new roof?
We can start with a preliminary estimate using aerial imagery and property details, then confirm it with a free in-person inspection so nothing gets overlooked.