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Roofing services in The Islands, Gilbert, Arizona
The Islands is a lake community near downtown Gilbert with about 2,633 homes, with homes sold there dating from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many tile roofs here are now 30 years old or more, so underlayment replacement, older flashing and association roof rules on attached homes are the main roofing concerns.
About The Islands
The Islands is a master-planned lake community in Gilbert's 85233 ZIP code, a few minutes from downtown Gilbert. It has about 2,633 homes and 272 apartments, built around private lakes with community docks, fishing, parks, sand volleyball, tennis and walking paths. Neighborhoods within it include Trade Winds at The Islands.
Homes sold in recent years date from the late 1980s and early 1990s and include single-family homes and townhomes, many with tile roofs. Some townhome associations include roof maintenance in their fees.
Roofing considerations for The Islands homes
- Underlayment past its prime. On homes from around 1990, original tile underlayment is now more than 30 years old. Unless it has already been replaced, it is likely to be brittle.
- Check past work. Many homes here have had partial repairs over the years. We look at how earlier repairs were done, since mismatched underlayment and patched flashing can hide trouble.
- Association roofs on townhomes. Some Islands townhome associations cover roofs. Confirm in your CC&Rs before scheduling work.
- Waterfront trees and birds. Trees along the lakes drop debris, and waterfowl and pigeons can nest under tile edges.
How Arizona weather affects roofs in The Islands
- 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 The Islands
We provide roof leak repairs, roof inspections for owners and home sales, tile re-felts, flashing replacement and re-roofs. Our article on causes of roof leaks in Arizona explains what we look for.
Roofing services in The Islands
The Islands roofing questions
Who provides roof repairs in The Islands, Gilbert?
Payne Roofing repairs and inspects roofs in The Islands and throughout Gilbert. We are a family-owned roofing contractor based in Gilbert, serving Arizona since 1984 under ROC #138549 and #194202. Call 480-988-9250 for a free estimate. We work on single-family homes and townhomes.
Has the underlayment on my 1990 Islands home been replaced?
Only an inspection or your records can tell. If the roof has never been re-felted, the underlayment is over 30 years old and is very likely brittle. Ask the seller or prior owner for re-roof records, and have the underlayment checked under a few lifted tiles.
Does my Islands townhome association pay for roof repairs?
Some do. Certain townhome associations in The Islands include roof maintenance in their fees, while single-family owners are typically responsible for their own roofs. Check your CC&Rs or ask your association manager before calling a roofer. If the association covers it, report leaks to them promptly.
What roof problems are common on older lake community homes?
Worn underlayment, cracked tiles, rusted or lifted flashing, failing vent boots and debris-clogged valleys. Lakeside trees add leaves, and birds often nest under tile edges. Together these let water reach the deck, so small leaks can cause hidden damage. Regular inspections catch these early.
I am buying a home in The Islands. Should I get a roof inspection?
Yes. With most homes 30 or more years old, the roof's real condition is hard to judge from the ground. A roof inspection during your contract period documents the underlayment, tile and flashing so you can negotiate or plan repairs with clear information.
Talk to a roofer who knows Arizona roofs.
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