Tile Roofing
Looking for tile roofing? We can help. Clay, concrete, and synthetic tile roofs installed, repaired, and re-laid over new underlayment by a family-led company that has roofed the Carolinas for 111 years.
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- 25,000+Roofs in last 10 yrs
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- 111Years in the Carolinas
- LifetimeWarranty Available
- NC & SCLicensed · Bonded · Insured
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Employee-Owned100% employee-owned company
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Tile roofing services we offer.
Clay, concrete, and synthetic tile roofs installed and repaired across the Carolinas. On a tile roof the tile is rarely what fails, so we start with what is underneath it and save the tile you own wherever we can.
Clay Tile Roofing
Barrel, Spanish, and French clay tile with color fired all the way through, on new roofs and replacements.
Concrete Tile Roofing
Concrete tile for more profiles and colors at a lower cost, on homes framed to carry it.
Synthetic Tile (Brava)
Lightweight composite tile with the classic look, for homes that cannot carry clay or concrete.
Tile Roof Repair
Cracked and slipped tiles matched and replaced one at a time, plus the flashing around them.
Underlayment Replacement
We lift your tile, renew the underlayment and flashing, and re-lay the same tile.
Storm Damage
Impact-cracked and wind-lifted tile documented with photos for your insurance claim.
Google review"After getting nowhere with six other roofing companies (no-shows, ghosting), I tried Baker. Everyone was professional and always on time with great communication. Joey and his crew did excellent work and thoroughly cleaned up."
On a tile roof, the tile is rarely what fails.
Clay tile can last a century. The underlayment underneath it, the layer that actually keeps water out of the house, usually lasts 20 to 30 years. So a tile roof that leaks often has perfectly good tile sitting on a worn-out underlayment.
That changes what a good tile roofer does. Instead of selling you new tile, we carefully lift the tile you own, stack and sort it, replace the underlayment and flashing, and lay the same tile back down, replacing only the pieces that are cracked. Done right, you keep the roof you chose and add decades to it.
Tile is specialty work, so a senior member of our team reviews every tile project before we quote it.
Tile roof repair, new underlayment, or a new roof?
Most companies sell you a roof. We will tell you if you need one. These are the things we look at on every tile roof.
Cracked or slipped tiles
Usually a repair. We match the tile and replace pieces one at a time, often after another trade walked the roof the wrong way.
Leaks under good-looking tile
The classic sign of worn-out underlayment. The fix is lifting and re-laying the tile, not new tile.
Underlayment past 20 years
Even without a leak yet, an old underlayment is borrowed time. We check it at the eaves and penetrations.
Failed flashing
Valleys, chimneys, and walls are where tile roofs leak first. Flashing can be renewed while the tile is lifted.
Storm and impact damage
Hail and falling limbs crack tile. We document it with photos for your insurance claim.
Tile at the end of its life
Concrete tile that has gone soft or porous, or clay that is spalling across the roof, is when replacement makes sense.
If your tile can be saved, we will save it. If it cannot, we will show you why with photos from your own roof.
Request a consultationClay vs. concrete vs. synthetic tile.
All three give a home the look of a tile roof. They differ in weight, cost, and how long they last.
Clay tile
- What it is
- Fired clay, in barrel, Spanish, and French profiles, with color fired all the way through.
- Weight
- Heavy. The structure must be framed for it.
- Typical lifespan
- 50 to 100 years or more
- Best for
- Mediterranean, Spanish, and French-style homes where the real thing matters.
- Underfoot
- Can crack if walked on carelessly
Concrete tile
- What it is
- Cast concrete, colored and shaped to imitate clay, slate, or wood.
- Weight
- Heaviest. The structure must be framed for it.
- Typical lifespan
- Several decades
- Best for
- A tile look at a lower cost on homes built to carry it.
- Underfoot
- Can crack if walked on carelessly
Synthetic tile (Brava)
- What it is
- A composite tile molded to look like clay or slate, made largely from recycled material.
- Weight
- Light. Most homes can carry it without reinforcement.
- Typical lifespan
- Decades, backed by a manufacturer warranty
- Best for
- Re-roofing to a tile look on a house that was not built for clay.
- Underfoot
- Resists cracking underfoot
Tile roofs we have installed.
Clay tile on Carolina homes, finished with the copper gutters, valleys, and turret caps these roofs deserve.
Spanish clay tile and copper gutters on a stone home. 
Green clay barrel tile with copper at the eaves, from overhead. Clay tile hips and valleys on a stucco home. From overhead: a full clay tile roof above the pool. Clay tile and a copper turret in Charleston.
Is a tile roof right for your home, and what does it cost?
A tile roof is a long-term investment, and it is not the right roof for every house. Before we quote one we look at the structure, the style of the home, and what is on the roof today. Re-laying the tile you already own over new underlayment usually costs far less than new tile, and we will always price that option when it is possible. These are the things that move the number.
Tile type and profile
Clay, concrete, or synthetic, and barrel, Spanish, or French profiles. Barrel tile takes the most labor.
Structure
Whether the framing can carry clay or concrete, or needs reinforcement first.
Reuse vs. new tile
How much of your existing tile can be lifted and re-laid, and how much needs matching.
Underlayment and flashing
The layer that keeps water out, plus copper or metal flashing at valleys, chimneys, and walls.
Roof size and pitch
Square footage, steepness, and how many hips, valleys, and turrets there are.
Access
How hard the roof is to reach and stage, since tile is heavy to move.
Why hire Baker for your tile roofing project
4.9★
on 2,000+ Google reviews across the Carolinas.
0% for 24 months
No interest financing. No deposit required.
Lifetime warranty available
Tier-based, backed by CertainTeed on qualifying shingle systems.
111 years
Family-led since 1915. Four generations. Same Carolina crews.
Licensed NC & SC
Bonded, insured, and a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, BBB A+.
Real updates
Photo updates during install, named PM start to finish, magnetic sweep on the way out.
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4.9★ on 2,000+ Google reviews.
Real homeowner reviews about real Baker installs across the Carolinas.
The verified Google reviews below come from real Baker customers across the Carolinas, on jobs ranging from full roof replacements to quick repairs and post-storm inspections. We've earned our 4.9★ average over 2,000-plus reviews the slow way: by showing up on time, quoting honestly, and cleaning up like we were never there.
- Laurie Tocash4 months ago
Baker replaced our slate roof and they were absolutely excellent. Steven Bartz was professional and a pleasure to work with the entire process. From start to finish everything was flawless, and the final result is a truly beautiful roof.
- David George3 months ago
Exceptional job on window, siding and gutter replacement. Everything was literally measured twice and arrived the proper size. No surprises once work started, and the job site was kept clean with daily end-of-day sweeps.
- Anthony Gallo7 months ago
We were told by someone else that we needed an entirely new roof. Will gave us the honest news that we only had a few shingles and pipe boots to replace. His honesty and quick scheduling saved us so much stress (and money).
Meet our tile roofing crew.
Every Baker project is handled by real, named people who treat your home like their own. We are family-led, 111 years in, and 100% employee-owned. When you call Baker, you reach these folks.Learn more about us.
Steven Bartz
Exterior Consultant
Bart Klarmann
Exterior Consultant
Scott Dalby
Exterior Consultant
Chad Petit
Exterior Consultant
Robert Holt
Exterior Consultant
Kelly Norris
Exterior Consultant
William Gurney
Exterior Consultant
Justus Coury
Exterior Consultant
Serving North & South Carolina.
Local Baker crews who live in your market. Enter your ZIP to get started, or find your town below.
North Carolina
Service AreasYour tile roofing project, first call to final sweep
Six steps, one named project manager on the job start to finish, and zero surprises along the way.
- 01
Free on-site inspection
We walk the roof, open the attic, and bring real shingle samples, not a drive-by tape-measure quote from the curb.
- 02
Honest assessment & written quote
You get an itemized written quote and honest news: a repair if that's all you need, a full replacement only if you do.
- 03
Choose your system & financing
Pick your shingle, color, and warranty tier. 0% for 24 months is available, no deposit required.
- 04
Schedule & material delivery
We lock a date that works for you and stage materials at your home. Your named project manager coordinates every detail.
- 05
Install day
A real Baker crew with a named PM on site, plus photo updates from the roof while we work, so you're never in the dark.
- 06
Magnetic sweep & final walkthrough
Every job ends with a magnetic nail sweep across the driveway and a walkthrough together before we call it done.
Common tile roofing questions from Carolina homeowners
How long does a tile roof last?+
Clay tile commonly lasts 50 to 100 years or more, and concrete tile several decades. The tile usually outlives the underlayment beneath it, which tends to need replacing after 20 to 30 years. When that happens we can often lift your tile, renew what is underneath, and put the same tile back.
Can a tile roof be repaired, or does it need replacing?+
Most tile roofs can be repaired. Cracked and slipped tiles are replaced one at a time with matched tile. If the roof leaks even though the tiles look fine, the underlayment has usually worn out, and that is fixed by lifting and re-laying the tile, not by replacing it. We inspect first and show you photos of what we found.
Can my house support a tile roof?+
Not every home can. Clay and concrete tile weigh several times more than asphalt shingles, and a house not framed for that weight may need reinforcement first. We check the structure before we quote a tile roof. If clay is too heavy, synthetic tile gives a similar look at a fraction of the weight.
Clay, concrete, or synthetic tile: which is right for my home?+
Clay gives the classic barrel and French profiles with color fired all the way through and the longest life. Concrete offers more profiles and colors at a lower cost, with more weight. Synthetic tile such as Brava is light enough for most homes and resists cracking underfoot. We price the options that fit your house and your street.
Can you walk on a tile roof?+
Carefully, and only someone who knows where to step. Clay and concrete tile can crack under a careless foot, which is how a lot of tile damage happens after other trades have been on the roof. Our crews walk tile the right way, and we replace anything we find cracked.
How much does a tile roof cost?+
It depends on the tile you choose, the size and pitch of the roof, whether the structure needs reinforcement, and whether existing tile can be reused. Re-laying your own tile over new underlayment usually costs far less than buying new tile. After we inspect, you get a written, itemized proposal before any work starts.
Do you install tile roofs across both Carolinas?+
Yes, across our North Carolina and South Carolina markets. Tile is specialty work, so a senior member of our team reviews every tile project before we quote it. Share your address and we will set up a consultation.
Have a question? Call us at (984) 369-9350.
More about tile roofs.
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What drives the price of a clay tile roof in the Carolinas.
Is a Spanish clay tile roof worth it?
The barrel profile, its tradeoffs, and where it fits.
Terracotta roof options
What to know before you build with terracotta.
Ready to talk about your tile roofing project?
Tell us about your tile roof. A Baker project manager will come out, check the tile and what is under it, and tell you honestly whether it needs a repair, new underlayment, or a new roof.
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