Roofing Company Tucson AZ: Roof Repair, Coatings and New Roofs

Need a roofer in Tucson? Call us or send a short request, and a licensed local roofer will call you back, look at the roof and give you a written estimate.

Licensed Arizona roofers
Written estimate before work begins
Foam, tile, shingle and metal roofs

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Ask for a roof estimate

Tell us about the roof and what you are seeing. A licensed local roofer will call you back to ask questions and set a time to look at it.

Roofing services in Tucson, AZ

Roof Repair

Monsoon leaks, cracked tile, worn foam, lifted shingles and loose flashing on Tucson roofs.

Roof Coating

Elastomeric, acrylic and silicone recoats for foam and flat roofs under the Tucson sun.

Flat and Foam Roofs

Ponding water, blisters, clogged scuppers and damaged foam on Tucson flat roofs.

Monsoon Storm Damage

Wind, heavy rain and debris damage to Tucson roofs after summer storms.

Metal Roofing

Standing seam and ribbed metal roofs installed and repaired for Tucson heat.

Roof Replacement

Full re-roofs in tile, foam, shingle and metal, with old layers removed when needed.

Roof Inspection

Spring, pre-purchase and after-storm roof checks for Tucson homes and rentals.

How it works

Call or fill in the form

Use the number on this page or the short form. Say what kind of roof you have, what you are seeing and which part of Tucson you live in.

A Tucson roofer calls back

A roofer licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors calls you, asks a few questions and books a visit.

Inspection, then an estimate

The roofer checks the roof and gives you a written estimate before any work begins. Whether to go ahead is up to you.

Tucson Roofing Companies is the roofing company Tucson homeowners can reach with one call for leaks, worn foam coatings, monsoon damage and full re-roofs. Call the number on this page or use the form, tell us what the roof is doing, and a licensed local roofer will call you back.

Whether you search for a roofer in Tucson, roofing contractors in Tucson or a Tucson roofing company, the goal is the same: a licensed pro who knows desert roofs. This page is also a plain guide to roofs in Tucson. It covers why desert roofs wear out the way they do, what each type of roof needs, what roofing work costs, how to check that a roofer holds an Arizona license, and what to do when a monsoon storm opens up a leak.

Roofing company Tucson homeowners call for these jobs

Most calls fall into one of the jobs below. Each one has its own page with more detail.

Roof repair

Drips after the first summer storm, stains spreading across a ceiling, cracked tiles, lifted shingles and flashing that has pulled away from a wall or a rooftop unit. A roofer finds where the water is getting in, which is often a few feet away from where the stain shows up inside. Read more about roof repair in Tucson.

Roof coating

If your home has a flat or low slope roof covered in sprayed foam or a membrane, the coating on top is what stands between that roof and the sun. When the coating chalks, cracks or wears through, a recoat is far cheaper than a new roof. See roof coating in Tucson.

Flat and foam roofs

Flat roofs behind a parapet wall need water to reach a drain or scupper. When it pools instead, or when foam blisters and gets damaged, the roof needs repair before the next rain. See flat and foam roofs.

Monsoon storm damage

Wind can lift shingles, crack tiles and peel back the edges of flat roofs, and a short, heavy storm then finds every opening. See monsoon storm damage for what to do in the first hours.

Metal roofing

Standing seam and ribbed metal panels reflect sun and shed monsoon rain fast. They also need the right fasteners and seams to handle large daily swings in temperature. See metal roofing in Tucson.

Roof replacement

When a roof has been patched again and again, or the underlayment beneath tile has worn out, a full replacement is the honest answer. See roof replacement in Tucson.

Roof inspection

Before you buy a house, after a big storm, or before you coat a roof, an inspection tells you what condition the roof is really in. See roof inspection in Tucson.

Why Tucson roofs wear out the way they do

Roofs in most of the country fail from snow, ice and freeze damage. In Tucson, the sun and the summer storms do the work.

Sun and heat every day of the year

Tucson gets about 3,806 hours of sunshine a year, which is 86% of the possible total, according to the climate figures for Tucson. The city averages 158 days a year at 90 F or hotter, and the record high is 117 F, set on 27 June 1990. That much ultraviolet light breaks down asphalt shingles, dries out membranes and eats through the top layer of foam roofs. Roofing materials also expand in the afternoon heat and shrink again overnight, which works nails, seams and flashing loose over time.

Monsoon wind and rain

Tucson only sees about 10.61 inches of rain in an average year, but a large share of it arrives in two months: about 2.21 inches in July and 1.98 inches in August. Monsoon season officially starts on 15 June, and the first storms arrive around 3 July on average. These storms bring strong gusts, and one report on Arizona monsoon claims recorded gusts of up to 91 mph around Tucson in July 2021. AAA Arizona has said that leaky roofs and roof damage are among the most common claims it sees in monsoon season.

That pattern matters. A roof can look fine for ten dry months, then fail in the first hour of the first storm. The best time to have a roof checked is in the spring, before 15 June, while there is still time to repair it.

Older homes and older roofs

Tucson's housing is older than many people expect. Census figures for the city (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024) show:

52.5% of homes were built before 1980.
21.6% were built before 1960.
The median home was built in 1979.

A house built in 1979 may be on its third or fourth roof covering. Each re-roof can leave behind layers, patched decking or old flashing that the next roofer has to deal with. Older flat roofs often have several coats of foam and coating stacked up over the years. A good roofer checks what is underneath before quoting a recoat.

Many rentals and landlord-owned homes

Only about 51.8% of occupied homes in Tucson are lived in by their owners, so a large share of houses are rentals. If you own a rental, a small leak reported by a tenant during monsoon season is worth fixing quickly. Water that sits in the ceiling or wall can damage drywall and insulation long before anyone sees a stain.

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Types of roofs on Tucson homes

You will see four main types of roof around Tucson. Each one ages differently in the desert.

Foam (spray polyurethane foam):

sprayed onto flat and low slope roofs and covered with a protective coating. Light, seamless and well insulated, but the coating must be kept up because bare foam breaks down in the sun.

Concrete and clay tile:

common on pitched roofs. The tiles themselves last a long time, but they are not the waterproof layer. The underlayment beneath the tiles is, and it wears out first.

Asphalt shingles:

found on many older pitched roofs. Desert sun dries them out, and the granules wash into the gutters as the shingles age.

Metal:

standing seam or ribbed panels. Reflective and quick to shed water, with seams and fasteners that need checking over time.

What roofing costs in Tucson

There is no public price survey for roofing jobs in Tucson. Most roofers price after they climb up and measure, because size, pitch, layers to remove and access all change the number. National cost guides give a rough idea for full replacements:

Job	National figure	Source
Asphalt shingle roof replacement	About $10,000 on average, most jobs $7,500 to $14,000	Fixr
Concrete tile roof replacement	About $14,000 to $24,000	Fixr
Tile roof replacement	$8,202 to $24,645, average about $16,000	This Old House
Roof repair, foam recoat	Priced after an inspection	Ask for an estimate

These are national figures, not Tucson prices. For a sense of scale, the median value of an owner-occupied home in Tucson is $266,200 according to the Census Bureau. For more detail, see the full guide to roof costs in Tucson.

How to check a Tucson roofer's license

Roofing contractors in Arizona are licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). The license types to look for:

R-42

for residential roofing.

C-42

for commercial roofing.

CR-42

, which covers both residential and commercial roofing.

The classifications are set out in the ROC's license classification document. Before you sign, ask the roofer for their ROC license number and the exact name the license is held under, then check that the name matches the one on the estimate and the contract. Contact the Registrar of Contractors directly if you want to confirm the license is current.

Roofing permits in the City of Tucson

The City of Tucson handles building permits through Planning and Development Services (PDSD). City permit records show residential re-roof permits filed through PDSD. Whether your job needs a permit depends on what is being done, so ask the roofer whether they will pull one, and call PDSD at (520) 791-5550 if you want to confirm. If your home is in Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita or unincorporated Pima County, the permit office is different, and the roofer should know which one applies.

Roof leaking in a monsoon storm: what to do first

1
Stay off the roof. Wet tile, foam and metal are slippery, and storms bring lightning. Leave the roof to a roofer once the storm has passed.
2
Catch the water. Put buckets or towels under the drip and move furniture, rugs and electronics away from it.
3
Watch the ceiling. If drywall is sagging with water, keep people out from under it.
4
Take photos. Photograph the stain, the dripping water and anything that blew off the roof. You may need them for an insurance claim.
5
Call us. Tell us the type of roof and where the water is showing up. A licensed local roofer will call you back to arrange a visit and, if needed, a temporary cover.

How to find the best roofers in Tucson for your roof

There is no single best roofer for every house. The right one is the roofer who knows your type of roof. Ask these questions before you agree to anything:

Do you work on foam, tile, shingle or metal roofs, and which do you do most?
What is your Arizona ROC license number and classification?
Is the estimate written, and does it list materials, coating thickness or underlayment type?
What written warranty covers the work, and what does the manufacturer cover?
Will you pull a permit if one is needed?
How will you protect the yard, the walls and any rooftop units while you work?

A roofer who answers clearly, puts the estimate in writing and is happy to show their license is a good sign. Roofers in Tucson AZ who push you to sign on the spot, or who want the whole price before any work starts, are a reason to keep looking.

Areas around Tucson that we cover

Tucson is the seat of Pima County. Along with the city itself, we take calls from Oro Valley and Marana to the northwest, the Catalina Foothills just north of city limits, Tanque Verde to the northeast, South Tucson near downtown, and Sahuarita and Green Valley to the south. Phoenix is more than 100 miles away and is a separate market.

Where we take roofing calls around Tucson

Oro Valley
Marana
Catalina Foothills
Tanque Verde
South Tucson
Sahuarita
Green Valley

Common questions

How do I find a good roofing company in Tucson?

Look for a roofer licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors with an R-42, C-42 or CR-42 classification, who works on your type of roof and gives a written estimate. You can also call us, and a licensed local roofer will call you back.

When is the best time to repair a roof in Tucson?

Spring, before monsoon season starts on 15 June. The first storms usually arrive in early July, and roofers get busy fast once the leaks start.

How often does a foam roof need to be recoated?

It depends on the coating type and how thick it was applied. Ask the roofer to check the coating for chalking, cracks and bare foam, and to tell you the recoat schedule for the product they use.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Tucson?

City permit records show re-roof permits filed through Planning and Development Services. Ask your roofer whether your job needs one, or call PDSD at (520) 791-5550 to confirm.

How much does a new roof cost in Tucson?

National guides put an asphalt shingle replacement at about $10,000 on average and concrete tile at $14,000 to $24,000. A roofer gives a real number after measuring your roof.

Do roofers in Tucson work on rental homes?

Yes. Close to half of occupied homes in Tucson are rented, and landlords and property managers can call us the same way an owner who lives in the house would. Call us with the address and the tenant's report of the problem.

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