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Roofing services in Tempe, Arizona
Payne Roofing repairs, inspects and replaces roofs throughout Tempe, from historic neighborhoods near downtown and ASU to the lake and greenbelt communities of south Tempe.
Roofing in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe has some of the oldest neighborhoods in the East Valley. Maple-Ash, just south of downtown, has homes from about 1910 to 1940, and postwar districts such as Borden Homes, Tomlinson Estates and Date Palm Manor were built between 1947 and 1962, mostly as Ranch homes with low-pitched asphalt shingle roofs. Most of the city's single-family homes date from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Farther south, The Lakes was founded in 1971 around a man-made lake, and south Tempe communities such as Warner Ranch were built in the late 1980s, largely with tile roofs. We work on shingle, tile, foam and coated flat roofs across the city.
What we see most on Tempe roofs
- Low-pitched shingle roofs on postwar homes. Shallow roofs on 1940s and 1950s Ranch houses need correct underlayment and flashing to shed water.
- Flat and foam roofs. Many 1960s and 1970s homes have flat or low-slope sections that need recoating and clear drains.
- Tile underlayment in south Tempe. On late-1980s homes, original underlayment is now more than 35 years old.
- Older decking and ventilation. Re-roofs on homes 60 years or older often reveal decking repairs and attic venting that needs improvement.
How Arizona weather affects roofs in Tempe
- 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 in Tempe
- Roof repairs and leak repairs, including storm damage during business hours
- Roof inspections for homeowners, buyers and sellers
- Tile re-felts (underlayment replacement) and complete re-roofs
- Shingle, foam and coated flat roofs
- Commercial roofing, coatings and maintenance
Repairs carry a 2 to 5 year warranty, and full re-roofs come with 10, 15 or 20-year warranty options, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Tempe neighborhoods we serve
Warner Ranch
Warner Ranch is a south Tempe community in ZIP 85284, centered near Kyrene and Warner roads, made up of several neighborhoods built mostly in the late 1980s and around 1990.
The Lakes
The Lakes is a 1970s planned community in Tempe, south of Baseline Road and east of Rural Road, built around a man-made lake with about five miles of shoreline.
Maple-Ash
Maple-Ash is one of Tempe's oldest surviving neighborhoods, just south of downtown and ASU, with homes from about 1910 to 1940, including early bungalows.
Date Palm Manor
Date Palm Manor is a small 1950s historic district at the southwest corner of Mill Avenue and Broadway Road in Tempe, built on a former date grove.
Tomlinson Estates
Tomlinson Estates is a 66-house historic district in Tempe along Hall and Lemon streets, just north of Apache Boulevard, built from 1950 to 1953.
Borden Homes
Borden Homes is a postwar Tempe historic district on South Una and South Butte avenues and East 12th Street, platted in 1947 with homes built from 1947 to 1956.
Campus Homes
Campus Homes is a 1953 tract-home neighborhood near Roosevelt and 13th streets in Tempe, described as the city's first tract homes.
More Tempe neighborhoods we serve
- Warner Estates
- Buena Vista Ranchos
- Estate La Colina
- Dava-Lakeshore
- Southern Palms
- Tally Ho Farms
- Cavalier Hills
- Los Prados
- Alta Mirada
- Corona Del Sol Estates
- Roosevelt Addition
- Tempe South Mountain
- Downtown Tempe
We work in every Tempe neighborhood, not only those listed here. Call 480-988-9250 to check availability for your street.
Also serving Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Cave Creek.
Tempe roofing questions
Who provides roof repair in Tempe, AZ?
Payne Roofing, a family-owned roofing contractor based in nearby Gilbert, has served Tempe since 1984. We repair and replace shingle, tile, foam, flat and commercial roofs under Arizona ROC #138549 and #194202. We do not have a Tempe office, but Tempe is a short drive from our shop. Call 480-988-9250 for a free estimate.
Can you re-roof a historic home in Tempe?
Yes. Many of Tempe's historic districts have low-pitched asphalt shingle roofs, and like-for-like replacement keeps their character. If your home is on the Tempe Historic Property Register, check with the city's historic preservation office before changing materials or roof shape. We can provide product details for any review.
What roof types are common in Tempe?
Asphalt shingle is common on older homes near downtown and in postwar neighborhoods, flat and foam roofs are common on 1960s and 1970s homes, and concrete tile dominates in south Tempe communities built from the 1980s on. Many homes mix a pitched roof with flat sections over additions.
How do I know if my Tempe flat roof needs recoating?
Look for chalky or thin coating, cracks, blisters, bare foam and water that stands more than a day after rain. Foam and coated roofs typically need recoating every 5 to 10 years depending on the product. Recoating on time protects the roof beneath and costs far less than repairs.
How should Tempe homeowners prepare for monsoon season?
Have the roof checked in spring, before June 15. Clear leaves from valleys, gutters and flat-roof drains, replace cracked tiles or damaged shingles, and reseal worn flashing. Tempe's mature trees drop a lot of debris, so keeping drains clear is especially important here.
Talk to a roofer who knows Arizona roofs.
Call for a free estimate. Open Monday through Friday 7–5 and Saturday 8–2.