Tile Underlayment Replacement
Tiles fine but the felt under them is shot? We lift and relay Phoenix tile roofs with new two-ply or synthetic underlayment. Call (602) 878-3594 any time.
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Roof repair and re‑felting in Paradise Valley Village (85028), north Phoenix
Paradise Valley Village is the City of Phoenix village around Tatum Boulevard, Shea and Cactus, not the separate Town of Paradise Valley. Most homes here went up in the 1970s and 1980s, and their roofs are now on a second or third round of work.
Short answer
Homes in Paradise Valley Village most often need new underlayment under concrete tile, replacement of second-generation shingle roofs, and leak repair around skylights and low-slope patio sections. Many roofs here were already re-felted once, sometimes with thin materials, so we check what was done last time before recommending anything. We repair what is failing and price a full re-roof only when the whole surface is spent.
Which Paradise Valley is this page about?
Plenty of callers mix the two up, so it is worth saying plainly. Paradise Valley Village is one of the urban villages inside the City of Phoenix, covering north central neighborhoods around Tatum Boulevard, Shea Boulevard and Cactus Road in the 85028 and 85032 ZIP codes. Homes here carry Phoenix addresses and follow Phoenix permit rules. The Town of Paradise Valley is a separate municipality to the south, known for larger estate lots, and we cover it on our Town of Paradise Valley page. The roofs in the two places are very different, and so is the work.
The village filled in quickly during the 1970s and 1980s, when builders put up street after street of single-level block homes with two-car garages, covered patios and pitched roofs. Some neighborhoods went up with concrete tile from the start, while others got shingles that have since been replaced once or twice. Pockets of condos and townhomes sit closer to the freeway and the former Paradise Valley Mall area. That mix means a crew driving down one street in 85032 might pass three different roof systems, each at a different point in its life.
Why are second re-felts showing up so early here?
A lot of the original tile roofs in Paradise Valley Village already had their felt replaced once, often in the 1990s or 2000s. Some of those jobs were done well, with heavy underlayment and new flashing. Others used a single thin layer of felt and reused rusted valley metal and old pipe jacks. Those lighter jobs are now reaching the same brittle stage the original felt hit, and the first signs are usually a stain near a valley, a damp spot by a skylight, or flakes of broken felt sliding out at the eave.
Before we price anything, we lift a few tiles in the places that tell the most: valleys, low eaves and around penetrations. That shows what was put down last time and how it has aged. If the felt is still flexible and only one valley is failing, a targeted repair makes sense. If it cracks when bent, a full tile lift and re-felt with new metal is the better plan, and most of the existing concrete tile usually goes back on. We set aside cracked pieces and match replacements as closely as the original profile allows.
What else on a 1970s or 1980s roof needs attention?
Skylights were popular on homes of this era, and many in the village are original plastic domes on site-built curbs. Decades of sun turn the domes yellow and brittle, and the curb flashing works loose as the roof around it heats and cools every day. When a ceiling stain sits right beside a skylight well, we check the curb before anything else. Sometimes resealing is enough, but on old domes a replacement unit with a factory curb and new flashing is the lasting fix, and our skylight repair work covers both.
Covered patios and family room additions are the other weak spot. Many were roofed with rolled roofing or a thin foam layer at a very low slope, then tied into the tile or shingle main roof with sealant. Water sits along that joint during monsoon storms and finds its way inside. We rebuild the tie-in with proper flashing and recoat or replace the low-slope section. Homes here change hands often, so buyers and sellers also call us for a pre-sale roof certification. The village is a short run up SR 51 from our Phoenix office, so appointments are easy to fit in.
Roof work we do most in Paradise Valley Village
Every service on our list is available here. These are the calls we get most from Paradise Valley Village.
Skylight Repair & Replacement
Leaking, crazed or overheating skylight in Phoenix? We reflash curbs, replace sun-damaged domes and fit low-E units and sun tunnels. Call (602) 878-3594.
Learn moreShingle Roof Repair
Missing, creased or wind-lifted shingles on your Phoenix home? We replace, reseal and blend shingle repairs after monsoon wind. Call us 24/7.
Learn moreRoof Certification
Roof certifications for Phoenix home sales and refinances: inspection, any needed repairs and a written roof condition letter. Call (602) 878-3594.
Learn moreFlat Roof Repair
Flat roof leaking in Phoenix? We find the source on foam, built-up, mod bit or TPO roofs and fix ponding, seams and drains. Call (602) 878-3594 24/7.
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Roofing questions from Paradise Valley Village
Is Paradise Valley Village the same as the Town of Paradise Valley?
No. Paradise Valley Village is part of the City of Phoenix, centered on Tatum, Shea and Cactus in north central Phoenix. The Town of Paradise Valley is its own municipality to the south with its own rules. We work in both, but the homes, roof types and permit offices are different.
My Paradise Valley Village tile roof was re-felted about 20 years ago. Could it need it again?
It could. Underlayment in Valley heat commonly wears out around 20 to 25 years, and some earlier re-felts used thin felt that ages faster. We lift tiles at the valleys and eaves to see what was installed and how it has held up, then tell you whether a repair or a full re-felt makes sense.
Why does my Paradise Valley Village skylight leak only during monsoon storms?
Monsoon rain comes hard and sideways, pushing water past flashing that handles a gentle winter shower without trouble. On older homes in the village, the skylight curb flashing and the dome seal are usually the culprits. We inspect and water test the curb, then reseal it or replace the unit with a new curb and flashing.
Roof trouble in Paradise Valley Village?
Call (602) 878-3594 any hour. Tell us your address and what you are seeing, and we will set up a visit.