Roofing Cost in Phoenix, AZ

Complete Phoenix pricing guide: replacement, repair, tile re-lay, monsoon damage, cool-roof rebates, sub-market and neighborhood breakdowns.

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Roofing cost in Phoenix is shaped by a combination of forces you do not encounter in most American cities: 110-plus degree summer afternoons that push roof-deck temperatures to 150–180°F, monsoon microbursts that drop 80 mph straight-line wind gusts and quarter-sized hail in a single afternoon, haboobs that strip granules off asphalt and drive dust into every flashing seam, and a tile-dominated housing stock where the real ownership cost is the underlayment beneath the tile, not the tile itself. A full asphalt replacement on a typical Phoenix single-story home runs roughly $8,800 to $17,500, while tile and standing-seam metal push into the $21K–$48K range depending on home size, pitch, and tile re-lay complexity.

This guide breaks down roof replacement cost in Phoenix, roof repair cost in Phoenix, asphalt vs metal pricing under desert heat, tile underlayment re-lay economics (the single most expensive line item most Phoenix homeowners ignore until the leak shows up), sub-regional variation across Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, and the west valley, real neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing, APS and SRP cool-roof rebate detail, and exactly what to ask an Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) C-42 licensed roofer before you sign. When you are ready to compare real bids side-by-side, see our Arizona state guide, head to the Best Roofing Estimates homepage, or jump straight to the where we serve directory.

Phoenix Roofing Cost Estimator by Home Size & Material

Ranges reflect Phoenix installed pricing: tear-off, synthetic underlayment, standard flashing, City of Phoenix permits, and disposal. Actual roof surface area typically runs about 1.3× the living-area footprint because of pitch, overhangs, gables, and dormers. Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek run 3–7% above the figures below; Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Tempe sit at the Phoenix mean; Peoria, Surprise, Buckeye, and the far west valley run 2–4% under.

Ranges assume typical Phoenix pitch (3:12 to 5:12 on tract homes, 5:12 to 7:12 on tile-heavy custom homes), single-layer tear-off, ROC C-42 licensed installation, and City of Phoenix permitting. For per-square-foot comparisons across home sizes, see our average roof cost by square foot guide.

What Actually Drives Roof Costs in Phoenix

Phoenix has more cost variables stacked on a single roof than almost any major U.S. metro. Eight factors explain nearly all of the spread you will see between competing bids on the same house. Understanding them gives you the leverage to compare apples to apples instead of trusting whichever sticker happens to be lowest.

1. Roof area vs. home area — Actual Phoenix roof surface runs roughly 1.3× the living-area footprint because of overhangs, gables, hip-roof geometry, and patio extensions. A 2,000 sq ft home typically carries 2,400–2,800 square feet of roof. Insist the roofer measures with a wheel or aerial software, not the assessor’s living-area number.
2. Tile vs. asphalt scope — Phoenix is unusual in that more than 60% of single-family homes built since 1990 carry concrete or clay tile. Re-roofing a tile home is a fundamentally different scope than re-roofing an asphalt home, and the labor mix shifts toward skilled tile setters who earn 25–40% more per day than asphalt crews.
3. Underlayment grade — Under Phoenix sun, the underlayment is the limiting component, not the surface material. Synthetic underlayments and SBS-modified peel-and-stick now dominate Phoenix specifications. The spread between 30-lb felt (bottom of market) and a high-temperature self-adhered membrane runs $500–$1,100 on a 2,000 sq ft home, but extends the underlayment cycle from 18 years to 28–32 years.
4. Tear-off layers — Single-layer tear-off is the Phoenix standard. A second layer adds $1.10–$1.90 per square foot plus disposal. Anything above two layers is a code violation in the City of Phoenix and triggers a mandatory tear to deck.
5. Decking condition — Sun-baked OSB and termite damage typically show up on 5–15% of boards during tear-off, especially on homes from the 1970s through early 1990s. Replacement runs $60–$95 per 4×8 sheet installed.
6. Flashing scope — Reusing old flashing at valleys, chimneys, parapets, and pipe penetrations is the single most common reason Phoenix roofs leak within 3–5 years of replacement. Insist on new flashing on every penetration; the line item adds $400–$1,000 and prevents tens of thousands in interior repairs.
7. Ventilation upgrades — Most pre-2000 Phoenix tract homes are under-ventilated. Adding ridge vents, upgrading box vents, or installing a solar-powered attic fan adds $450–$1,950 during a roof replacement and pays back through reduced summer cooling load and longer shingle life.
8. Permit, haul-off, and mobilization — In Phoenix, a single-family residential reroof permit runs $150–$350, dumpster placement runs $400–$700, and mobilization runs $200–$500. Reject any bid that does not itemize these — they are the most common change-order surprises.

Phoenix Roof Replacement Cost: Complete Material Breakdown

Material choice is the largest single dollar lever on a Phoenix roof. Labor runs roughly 55–65% of total replacement cost in the Phoenix metro, but premium materials swing the project total more than any regional wage difference. The ranges below assume fully installed pricing including underlayment, flashing, ridge vents, and dump fees. For per-square-foot reference figures across all materials, see our roof cost by material guide.

Material deep-dives: asphalt roofing, metal roofing, concrete tile roofing, and wood shake roofing. For broader nationwide pricing context, the national roof replacement cost guide compares Phoenix against other metros.

3-Tab Asphalt Shingle in Phoenix

3-tab asphalt is the entry point for Phoenix roof replacement at $4.60 to $7.00 per square foot installed. A 1,500 sq ft Maryvale, South Mountain Village, or Laveen home can typically be re-roofed for under $10,500 in 3-tab. The tradeoff is lifespan. Under 299 sunny days, 110-plus degree summer afternoons, and roof-deck temperatures that peak at 180°F, 3-tab shingles in Phoenix exhaust their usable life in 13–17 years — meaningfully shorter than the 20–25 years manufacturers rate them for temperate climates. 3-tab makes sense for rentals, flips, and owners working within a tight insurance settlement. For primary residences you plan to keep longer than a decade, architectural asphalt is almost always the better value.

Architectural Asphalt Shingle in Phoenix

Architectural (also called dimensional or laminate) asphalt is the workhorse of Phoenix roofing. It runs $5.75 to $8.75 per square foot installed and delivers 20 to 25 percent longer service life than 3-tab while looking dramatically better. Manufacturers that perform well in Phoenix include GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration, CertainTeed Landmark, Malarkey Legacy, and Atlas StormMaster Shake. Ask the contractor specifically whether the proposal is a standard product or a cool-rated / high-reflectance SKU — the premium is usually 8–12% but those SKUs qualify for APS and SRP cool-roof rebates and reduce attic temperatures by 8–15°F at peak.

Standing-Seam Metal in Phoenix

Metal is the fastest-growing roof category in metro Phoenix. Standing-seam systems with Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 PVDF coatings run $9.40 to $17.00 per square foot installed. They reflect roughly 70 percent of incident solar radiation when specified in cool-rated finishes, withstand 140 mph wind gusts once mechanically clipped, carry Class 4 impact ratings against monsoon hail, and last 40 to 60 years in the Phoenix climate. The one Phoenix-specific detail that matters: panel thermal expansion. A long panel run on an east-elevation Anthem or Desert Ridge home can expand and contract close to half an inch between a 40°F January morning and a 115°F July afternoon. Insist on floating-clip systems over fixed-fastener systems; this is the difference between a 50-year roof and an oil-canned, fastener-fatigued mess in year 12.

Concrete Tile in Phoenix

Concrete tile is the dominant new-home roof category across the Phoenix metro. Eagle Roofing Products, Boral, and Westile manufacture in the Phoenix region, which keeps freight costs low. Concrete tile runs $10.80 to $15.80 per square foot installed for a new tile system. Profile choices range from low-profile (mission), medium-profile (Spanish-S), to high-profile (barrel), and the cost differences inside concrete are minimal. The tile itself lasts 40–50 years in Phoenix. Color fade is the most common cosmetic complaint — concrete pigment is mixed into the cement at manufacture, so a faded tile after 20 years is normal and not a defect.

Clay Barrel Tile in Phoenix

Clay barrel tile is Phoenix’s signature premium roof. Clay tile runs $13.30 to $19.50 per square foot installed. It dominates the Arcadia, Biltmore, Encanto-Palmcroft, Paradise Valley, and north-central Phoenix custom-home market. Clay tile itself can last 50 to 75 years — outliving the homeowner in most cases. Imported clay (typically Spanish or Brazilian production) carries a 15–25% premium over domestic. The critical service-life question, as with concrete tile, is the underlayment beneath the tile, not the tile itself. See the dedicated re-lay section below.

Foam and Coated Flat Roofs in Phoenix

Many mid-century Phoenix ranch homes — particularly those in Encanto-Palmcroft, Willo, Coronado, Garfield, and along central Phoenix’s pre-1965 corridors — carry flat or low-slope roofs finished with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) or coated built-up systems. These maintain on a 5 to 7 year recoat cycle at $1.80 to $3.35 per square foot for fresh elastomeric topcoat in a high-reflectance white. With recoats kept on schedule, the full lifecycle can extend 30-plus years. Skip one cycle and the foam weathers through to the polyol layer, dramatically shortening the remaining service life and turning a $4,000 recoat into a $14,000 tear-and-rebuild.

The Phoenix Tile Underlayment Re-Lay: The Cost Most Homeowners Miss

If you own a tile-roofed home in Phoenix — and roughly six out of ten Phoenix homes built since 1990 are tile — the underlayment re-lay cycle is the single biggest roofing cost you will encounter. The tile itself lasts 40 to 75 years; the underlayment beneath it lasts only 25 to 30 years under Phoenix sun. When the underlayment fails, water finds the deck, and the only fix is to remove the tile, replace the underlayment, and re-set the tile.

The cost of a Phoenix tile re-lay typically runs 55 to 70 percent of the cost of a brand-new tile roof. For a 2,000 sq ft concrete-tile home at a new-installation price of $24,000, a re-lay typically lands between $13,000 and $17,000. The skilled labor required to lift, palletize, and re-set 5,000+ individual tiles without breakage is the single biggest cost driver. Tile breakage during removal usually runs 8 to 15 percent, and replacement tiles for older discontinued profiles can be hard to source — experienced Phoenix tile re-lay specialists keep a stock of pulled tiles by profile and color specifically for this reason.

Signs your Phoenix tile roof is ready for re-lay: visible underlayment bubbling or curling at edges, repeated leaks at valleys despite tile and flashing looking fine, attic moisture stains directly under tile (not just around penetrations), or simply — if the home was built in the early-to-mid 1990s and the underlayment has never been replaced. Most 1992 through 1998 Phoenix tract homes are now past or approaching the re-lay window. Budget for the project before it becomes an emergency.

A Phoenix-specific detail: when you re-lay, upgrade the underlayment grade. The original underlayment on most 1990s Phoenix tract homes was a 30-pound asphalt-saturated felt that did not survive Phoenix UV exposure once any tile shifted or a hairline gap opened. Modern self-adhered SBS-modified bitumen membranes (Polyglass Polystick, GAF Liberty, CertainTeed WinterGuard HT) carry 30-year manufacturer warranties under tile and resist Phoenix heat dramatically better than the original felt. The upgrade adds roughly 5–9% to the re-lay cost and effectively buys you a longer service window before the next cycle.

Asphalt vs Metal Roof Cost Phoenix: Which Wins Under Desert Heat?

For non-tile Phoenix homes, this is the highest-volume decision homeowners face. Upfront, asphalt is about half the price of standing-seam metal. Lifetime, metal almost always wins — but only if you plan to stay in the home long enough to capture the lifespan difference and the cool-roof energy savings. For a closer look at metal roofing prices versus traditional asphalt roofs, our material guides go deeper on warranties, color choices, and installation requirements.

Bottom line: if you plan to own your Phoenix home longer than seven years, metal’s cost-per-year advantage offsets the larger upfront check, especially once APS or SRP cool-roof rebates are applied. If this is a short-term hold or rental, architectural asphalt remains the cash-flow winner.

A practical Phoenix example: a 2,000 sq ft tract home in Ahwatukee or Moon Valley replaced with mid-grade architectural asphalt at $14,500 total, divided by an 18-year expected life, costs roughly $806 per year in material amortization. The same home re-roofed with cool-coated standing-seam metal at $26,000, divided by a 45-year expected life, costs about $578 per year — and that ignores $20 to $40 per month in typical summer cooling savings the reflective surface delivers against a dark-asphalt comparison.

The one scenario where architectural asphalt still wins outright is an HOA-governed Phoenix community that restricts material substitutions (most master-planned tile communities) or any home within a designated Phoenix historic district — Willo, Coronado, Encanto-Palmcroft, Roosevelt Row, and FQ Story all carry historic-district overlays that require Historic Preservation Office sign-off before metal substitution. Check your CC&Rs and the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation map before ordering materials.

Phoenix Sub-Market Pricing: How Roof Costs Vary Across the Valley

“Phoenix” as a roofing market spans Maricopa County’s 21 cities and roughly 4.9 million residents. Labor pools, permit fees, HOA review depth, and home complexity all shift across the valley. Expect those spreads to narrow on simple asphalt jobs and widen on tile or metal where material handling and staging drive a larger share of total cost.

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Roof Replacement Cost by Phoenix Neighborhood

Phoenix is a 519-square-mile city with dramatically different housing stock from one neighborhood to the next. The table below assumes architectural asphalt on a 2,000 sq ft home, then notes the dominant existing material that may bias the replacement decision toward tile re-lay or premium installation rather than a like-for-like asphalt swap.

Two neighborhood patterns are worth flagging. First, Arcadia, Biltmore, Encanto-Palmcroft, and Willo all carry significant clusters of tile-roofed homes from the 1990s now hitting their underlayment re-lay window — if you are buying or selling in any of those neighborhoods, get a roofer to inspect the underlayment before negotiating price. Second, Maryvale, South Mountain Village, and Laveen carry older asphalt-on-low-pitch stock that frequently benefits from a switch to standing-seam metal at replacement, especially where attic insulation is already deficient.

Phoenix Cool-Roof Rebates: APS, SRP & the ENERGY STAR Requirement

Phoenix is one of the few major U.S. metros where both major electric utilities offer cool-roof rebates. The savings stack with the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (IRS Section 25C) when the project also includes qualifying attic insulation. Approach the rebate as a bid input, not an afterthought: insist your contractor specifies a qualifying product up front, because retrofitting eligibility after the fact is rarely possible.

APS (Arizona Public Service) cool-roof rebate

APS, which serves the City of Phoenix proper, north Phoenix, parts of Glendale, Peoria, and most of the north valley, offers rebates on ENERGY STAR-rated reflective roofs through its Home Energy Solutions program. To qualify, the product must appear on the ENERGY STAR qualified roof products list, the contractor must be an APS-registered installer, and the product must be installed on a primary residence served by an active APS meter. Bundle the rebate with an attic-insulation rebate when the deck is exposed during tear-off — the combined eligibility cap is typically higher than either rebate on its own.

SRP (Salt River Project) Cool Roof Rebate

SRP, which serves most of Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, parts of Phoenix proper, and the East Valley, offers a Cool Roof Rebate on qualifying reflective low-slope coatings and high-reflectance shingles or metal panels. SRP’s rebate program tends to update its qualifying-product list annually; always pull the current list from SRP’s website (or have your roofer pull it) before specifying material. The bundle path here is to pair the cool-roof rebate with SRP’s attic-insulation rebate during the same tear-off project.

Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C)

The federal credit under IRS Section 25C can apply to insulation upgrades typically bundled with a Phoenix roof tear-off. Adding or upgrading attic insulation while the roof deck is exposed is dramatically cheaper than doing it separately later, and certain qualifying products may entitle you to a partial federal tax credit in addition to the utility rebate. Consult a tax professional for the current credit amounts and eligibility rules — the credit has changed materially in recent years and may continue to evolve.

Documentation checklist

• Manufacturer ENERGY STAR / cool-roof rating certificate for the exact SKU installed
• Pre-installation photos of the existing roof surface
• Post-installation photos with product label visible
• Itemized contractor invoice separating the cool-roof material upcharge from base material
• Utility account number tied to the installation address (not a rental management LLC)

Roof Repair Cost in Phoenix

Most Phoenix roof repairs trace back to one of four causes: monsoon wind damage, tile slippage after thermal cycling, flashing failure at penetrations, or underlayment compromise on tile roofs. Typical service-call diagnostic fees in metro Phoenix run $150–$300, often credited against the repair if you proceed. For a wider view of repair categories see our roof repair hub.

A practical Phoenix triage rule: if you are getting more than two repair calls per year on the same roof, you are paying for replacement on the installment plan. Get a full-roof inspection and a written replacement bid before authorizing the third repair.

How Phoenix’s Climate Affects Your Roof

Phoenix subjects roofs to a stress profile that has no real parallel in North America. Three distinct climate phenomena drive roof failure modes here, and any material selection or warranty conversation has to take all three into account.

Extreme heat and UV

Phoenix records over 100 days per year above 100°F, with summer afternoons routinely topping 110°F and a record 122°F. Roof-deck temperatures in direct summer sun routinely hit 150–180°F. That thermal load drives asphalt granule loss 25–35% faster than the U.S. average, accelerates underlayment volatile-organic-compound (VOC) outgassing, and breaks down rubber pipe-jack gaskets in 8–12 years rather than the 20+ they typically deliver in temperate climates. UV index in Phoenix runs above 11 (extreme) on most summer afternoons, which is the principal driver of accelerated material degradation across every roof component, not just the surface material.

Monsoon: microbursts, haboobs, and hail

From mid-June through late September, the North American Monsoon delivers Phoenix’s most concentrated roof stress. Microbursts can deliver 70–90 mph straight-line gusts in 15 minutes. Haboobs — the massive walls of dust that roll into the valley in summer — drive abrasive grit into every flashing seam and accelerate granule loss. Hail is less common than in the Plains but still occurs; a single quarter-sized hail event can total the cosmetic warranty on a 3-tab asphalt roof. Class 4 impact shingles, when properly nailed, carry a meaningful premium over Class 3 and are worth the upgrade for any owner who plans to stay in the home longer than five years.

Wind-driven dust and granule loss

Beyond monsoon peaks, Phoenix runs persistent westerly winds through spring and fall that carry abrasive Sonoran Desert dust across every roof surface. This is the silent driver of premature shingle failure on the west-facing slopes of homes in the west valley (Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Buckeye, Surprise, Peoria, Waddell). When inspecting an asphalt roof for replacement timing, always compare granule density on the east-facing vs. west-facing slopes — the west slope typically wears 20–30% faster.

Mild winters

Phoenix winters are mild — freeze events are rare and brief at metro elevations (1,100–1,500 feet). Snow occurs roughly once a decade at metro elevations and immediately melts. Freeze-thaw cycling is essentially a non-issue for roof materials in Phoenix proper, in stark contrast to Flagstaff or the White Mountains. The benefit is that ice-dam underlayment requirements that drive Northeast pricing simply don’t apply — one reason Phoenix labor budgets reach materials further than equivalent figures in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Minneapolis.

Roof Replacement Financing in Phoenix

Tile re-lays and metal roofs frequently land in the $20,000–$40,000 range — outside most household emergency funds. Phoenix homeowners typically have five viable financing paths.

• Home equity line of credit (HELOC) — Lowest-rate option for owners with 20%-plus equity. Phoenix home appreciation through the 2020s left most owners with substantial usable equity. Closing costs typically $0–$500 with Arizona credit unions; interest rates track prime plus 0–1.5%.
• Cash-out refinance — Practical only if rates favor it relative to the existing mortgage; not the right move for owners with mid-3% mortgages. For homeowners with mid-7% mortgages, a cash-out can lower monthly payment while funding the roof.
• Contractor financing (most common) — Most established Phoenix roofers offer 0% introductory financing through Synchrony, GreenSky, or Service Finance Company. The rates are real but the dealer fee is baked into the contract price — ask explicitly whether there is a “cash discount” available if you waive the financing offer. Often that discount is 4–8% of the contract.
• Find roofers with payment plans in Phoenix — our Phoenix roof financing page walks through contractor-offered installment terms and which Phoenix metro roofers structure their pricing to make financing genuinely interest-light.
• FHA Title I home improvement loan — Federally-insured unsecured loan, no equity requirement, up to $25,000 for single-family. Useful when equity is thin or for recently-purchased homes.

Arizona does not currently administer a statewide residential PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program for energy-efficiency roof upgrades the way California and Florida do. That means there is no “tax-bill-assessed” financing route for Phoenix cool-roof upgrades — lean on utility rebates and the federal Section 25C credit instead.

Two financing rules of thumb specific to Phoenix: first, never sign a contractor-offered financing contract on the same day as the inspection. Take 48 hours and call your credit union and one or two other roofers for a cash quote. Second, watch for deferred-interest promotional terms. A “0% for 18 months” promotion charges full retroactive interest if any balance remains at month 19. Either pay it off inside the promo window or refinance to a fixed-term product before the deadline.

When Should Phoenix Homeowners Replace Their Roof?

A Phoenix roof replacement decision rarely comes down to a single year on a manufacturer’s warranty card. The decision depends on visible material condition, underlayment age, structural condition of the deck, and how long you plan to stay in the home. The eight triggers below capture nearly every replacement case.

1. Visible granule loss across most of the roof. If your gutters are full of granules and asphalt looks “bald” on south- and west-facing slopes, the shingles are within 12–24 months of failure.
2. Curling, cupping, or “fishmouthing” shingles. Once the asphalt matrix loses elasticity from Phoenix heat, the geometry stops mattering — water will find its way in at the next monsoon.
3. Tile underlayment past 25 years. Most 1992–1998 Phoenix tract homes are now past or at the re-lay window. Bubbling visible underlayment at edges is a tell.
4. Multiple recent leaks in different roof regions. Single-source leaks usually indicate flashing failure. Three or four separate leaks across different elevations indicates systemic underlayment failure.
5. Decking sag visible from the attic or ground. Phoenix OSB decking can fail from termite damage or heat-induced delamination. Localized repair is sometimes possible; systemic sag requires full deck replacement during reroof.
6. Insurance claim denied or policy non-renewed. Several Arizona insurers have tightened roof-age underwriting; if you receive notice that your policy will not renew citing roof condition, replacement is effectively forced.
7. Selling within 12–18 months on a 18+ year asphalt roof. A new roof typically returns 60–70% of cost at sale in the Phoenix market, and removes a major buyer objection. Almost always worth doing pre-listing if cash-flow allows.
8. Foam roof past three recoat cycles. Foam roofs that have been recoated 3–4 times typically need a full removal and rebuild before the next recoat sticks reliably.

How to Hire a Phoenix Roofing Contractor

Phoenix attracts storm-chasing roofing operators every monsoon season. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license is your first and most reliable vetting filter. Anything above $1,000 in combined labor and materials must, by Arizona law, be performed by a properly licensed contractor.

ROC license classes that matter in Phoenix

• C-42 Roofing (Commercial) — commercial roofing scope, including commercial reroofs and multi-family.
• CR-42 Roofing (Residential) — the standard Phoenix residential reroof license.
• K-42 Dual License — allows the contractor to perform both commercial and residential roofing.
• L-42 Specialty — coatings and waterproofing only; standard credential for foam-roof and flat-roof recoat specialists.

Verify license status through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors public lookup at azroc.my.site.com before signing. An unlicensed Phoenix roofer voids your ability to recover from the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund if work is defective.

The Phoenix permit and inspection workflow

For homes in the City of Phoenix proper, the residential reroof permit costs $150–$350 and is typically issued same-day online through Phoenix’s online portal. For tile re-lay and full tile installation, the City of Phoenix requires a mid-roof inspection — the inspector verifies underlayment installation before tile is set back down. Skipping that inspection is a common scope shortcut that compromises long-term performance and creates a paperwork problem at the next home sale. Surrounding jurisdictions vary: Scottsdale ($200–$450) often layers an HOA design-review step on top; Mesa, Chandler, Tempe ($150–$300) issue most permits same-day online; Maricopa County (covering unincorporated areas including parts of the far west valley like Waddell) runs $150–$300 with similar workflow.

The eight-question contractor checklist

1. What is your ROC license number, and may I verify it now?
2. Do you pull the permit, or am I expected to?
3. Is the underlayment SBS-modified, self-adhered, or 30-lb felt? (Self-adhered is the Phoenix standard.)
4. Are valley, sidewall, chimney, and pipe flashings new, or being reused?
5. Is the proposed product cool-rated, and does it qualify for APS or SRP rebates?
6. How are tile breakage replacements handled if my tile is discontinued?
7. What’s your manufacturer-certified status, and what extended workmanship warranty does that unlock?
8. What’s your timing if a monsoon storm interrupts the job partway through tear-off?

Get three written bids, never accept a bid for less than a 7-day-old verbal quote, and walk away from any contractor demanding more than 30% deposit before materials arrive on site. Read more about Best Roofing Estimates and how we vet the Phoenix contractor network.

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