What will a new tile roof cost in Florida?
Enter your address. We measure your roof from satellite and price concrete tile at Florida installed rates, tear-off included.
Measured from aerial imagery. Trees, shade, recent additions or detached structures can make this number high or low. Your roofer confirms the exact size on site.
Includes tear-off, underlayment, flashing and permit. Wood deck repair, extra layers and code upgrades found on site are extra.
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Tile roof cost calculator: Florida prices
| Material | Per square | 15 squares | 22 squares | 30 squares | Lifespan |
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| Concrete tile | $1,000 – $1,900 | $15,000 – $28,500 | $22,000 – $42,000 | $30,000 – $57,000 | 40–50 yrs |
Installed with tear-off, statewide ranges. Miami-Dade and Broward run about 25% higher. 15 squares is about 1,350 sq ft of roof surface, 22 squares about 2,000 sq ft, 30 squares about 2,700 sq ft, before waste.
Why tile roofs cost what they do
- Weight and labor. Concrete tile is heavy. It has to be loaded onto the roof, set in foam or mechanically fastened, and each piece is cut around hips and valleys by hand.
- Underlayment is the real roof. In Florida the tile sheds most water, but the underlayment beneath it keeps the house dry. Many tile roofs are replaced because the underlayment wore out while the tiles still looked fine.
- Hurricane zone rules. In Miami-Dade and Broward, products need approvals for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone and inspections are stricter, which adds cost.
- Tile reset vs. new tile. Some jobs lift the existing tile, replace the underlayment and reset the same tile. That can cost less than new tile if enough of the old tile survives removal.
Tile vs. shingle on the same house
Concrete tile usually runs about two times the price of architectural shingles. It lasts much longer and suits the look of many South and Southwest Florida neighborhoods, and some HOAs require it. If your home was built for shingles, check with a roofer or engineer before switching, because the framing has to carry the extra weight. Compare shingle, metal and tile.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a tile roof cost in Florida?
Concrete tile runs about $1,000 to $1,900 per square installed with tear-off. On a roof with about 2,000 square feet of surface (22 squares), that is roughly $22,000 to $42,000. Miami-Dade and Broward run about 25% higher.
How long does a tile roof last in Florida?
Concrete tile itself commonly lasts 40 to 50 years. The underlayment beneath it often needs replacing sooner, which is why many tile roofs are redone before the tiles wear out.
Can I replace only the underlayment on my tile roof?
Often, yes. A tile reset lifts the tile, replaces the underlayment and puts the same tile back. It depends on how much tile breaks during removal and whether matching replacements are still made.
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