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Roofing services in Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch, Gilbert, Arizona
Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch is one of the earliest Morrison Ranch neighborhoods, north of Elliot Road off Beebe Street in Gilbert's 85234 ZIP code. Homes date from about 2005 to 2007 and have tile roofs, so many are now reaching the age where the underlayment beneath the tile needs a close look.
About Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch
Highland Groves sits in the northern part of Morrison Ranch, reached from Elliot Road by Beebe Street, with streets such as Park Avenue, Vaughn Avenue and Cotton Court. It is one of the first Morrison Ranch neighborhoods to be built, with homes dating from about 2005 to 2007. A Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch apartment community also sits on Beebe Street.
Homes are mostly single-family, many single-story with three to five bedrooms, set close to lakes, playgrounds and walking paths. Owners belong to the Morrison Ranch association, which handles grounds maintenance.
Roofing considerations for Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch homes
- Underlayment near 20 years. Homes from 2005 to 2007 have tile underlayment that is now close to 20 years old. Underlayment often begins to dry out and crack between 20 and 30 years, even when the tile looks fine from the street.
- Re-felt versus replacement. If the underlayment is failing, a re-felt can reuse sound tiles over new underlayment instead of replacing the whole roof.
- Original flashing and sealants. Vent boots, pipe flashings and sealant around penetrations are often original at this age and are a common source of small leaks.
- Birds near the lakes. Pigeons and other birds nest under tile edges and around solar panels, which can trap debris and damage underlayment. Bird stops and screening help.
How Arizona weather affects roofs in Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch
- Extreme heat and UV. Summer roof surfaces get far hotter than the air. Years of heat and UV dry out tile underlayment, age shingles and break down roof coatings.
- Monsoon storms. Arizona's monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30. Sudden wind gusts lift tiles and shingles, and short, heavy downpours find any weak spot in flashing or underlayment.
- Dust storms and debris. Haboobs and wind-blown debris fill valleys, gutters and flat-roof drains, which can back water up under roofing.
- Winter rain. Slow, steady winter rains expose small leaks that summer storms started.
Most roof trouble in the Valley starts small. A spring and fall inspection catches it early. See our monsoon roof tips for a checklist.
Roofing services for Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch
We provide roof inspections that check the underlayment as well as the tile, leak repairs and cracked tile replacement, tile re-felts and re-roofs with 10, 15 or 20-year warranty options. See when to consider roof replacement for more.
Roofing services in Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch
Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch roofing questions
Who provides roof repairs in Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch, Gilbert?
Payne Roofing repairs and inspects tile roofs in Highland Groves and the rest of Morrison Ranch. We are a family-owned contractor based in Gilbert, serving Arizona since 1984 under ROC #138549 and #194202. Call 480-988-9250 for a free estimate. We also handle shingle and flat roofs.
Is Highland Groves the same as Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch?
Yes, in everyday use the two names refer to the same neighborhood. The full subdivision name is Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch, and it sits north of Elliot Road off Beebe Street. It is part of the larger Morrison Ranch community and its association.
My Highland Groves home was built in 2006. Is it time for a re-felt?
Possibly soon, but an inspection should decide it. Underlayment from the mid-2000s is now nearing 20 years old, the age when it often starts to crack in the Arizona heat. If it is still pliable, targeted repairs may carry the roof for several more years.
What causes leaks in tile roofs of this age?
Worn underlayment is the most common cause, followed by cracked or slipped tiles, debris dams in valleys and aging flashing around vents and skylights. Water that gets past the tile runs along the underlayment, so a leak inside may appear some distance from the actual problem.
How should Highland Groves homeowners get ready for monsoon season?
Book a roof check in spring, ahead of the June 15 start of monsoon season. Have cracked tiles replaced, valleys and gutters cleared, and vent flashings resealed. With underlayment near 20 years old, small gaps that stayed dry all winter can leak in the first heavy storm.
Talk to a roofer who knows Arizona roofs.
Call for a free estimate. Open Monday through Friday 7–5 and Saturday 8–2.