Clay Tile Roofing in Tulsa, OK

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Clay tile is a signature of many of Tulsa's historic homes. The tiles can last a very long time, but the underlayment beneath them usually wears out first, and that's often what causes leaks.

We can remove tile, replace the underlayment and flashing, then reinstall sound tile with matching replacements where needed. It's careful, slow work, and walking the roof the wrong way can break more tile than the storm did.

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Clay Tile Roofing prices

Planning ranges for the Tulsa area, updated November 2026. They include typical labor and materials, but they are not a quote. Your written estimate is based on an inspection of the actual job. See every category on our price list.

• Single tile replacement

  $500 - $1,200

• Ridge or hip tile repair

  $600 - $2,000

• Underlayment repair, small area

  $1,500 - $4,000

• Lift-and-relay, per sq ft

  $12 - $22

• New clay tile roof, per sq ft

  $18 - $35

• Tile roof inspection

  $150 - $400

Why homeowners choose clay tile

Clay tile has been used on roofs for centuries, and it still has a look nothing else fully copies. It keeps its color for decades, resists fire and insects, and can last well beyond most other roofing materials. In Tulsa, you will see it on Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes and on some of the older neighborhoods in the Maple Ridge and Brookside areas. Those older roofs often have historic profiles that are part of the character of the home.

The trade-offs are weight and cost. Clay tile weighs far more than shingles, so the framing has to support it, and the upfront price sits near the top of the roofing market. Tiles can also crack under foot traffic or hail impact, so repairs must be handled carefully.

Tile profiles and finishes

Tile style has a big effect on how the roof reads from the street. It is also a factor when matching existing materials during a repair.

• Barrel or mission (S-tile): the classic curved look of Spanish and Mediterranean homes.
• French and interlocking tile: flatter profiles with cleaner lines.
• Flat shingle tile: a subtle look suited to some Tudor and English-style homes.
• Glazed tile: a fired-on color with a sheen, including blues and greens seen on statement roofs.
• Natural terracotta and blended colors: warm tones that deepen with age.

The layer that actually keeps water out

This surprises many owners: the tile sheds most of the water, but the underlayment beneath it is what waterproofs the roof. Clay tiles can last many decades, but older felt underlayment often wears out much sooner. When a tile roof starts leaking with no broken tiles in sight, this is often why. The fix is a lift-and-relay, in which we remove tiles, keep and number them where practical, replace the underlayment and battens, repair flashing and reinstall the tile. That approach gives you a watertight roof with your original tile and is much cheaper than a new tile roof.

Clay tile repairs we do

Tile work takes care, because a careless step can break more than it fixes. We walk only on safe areas and use proper supports. The most common repairs include:

• Replacing cracked, slipped or missing tiles.
• Re-securing ridge and hip tiles and renewing mortar or using a dry-set system.
• Rebuilding valleys and flashing, including chimney and wall flashing.
• Fixing vent and penetration leaks, often with new lead or soft metal flashing.
• Sourcing matching tile. Salvage yards and specialty makers can help when a profile is out of production.
• Hail assessments, as impact fractures can be hard to see from the ground.

Ask anyone working on your clay roof how they will walk on it. If you have a leak, read about roof leak repair, or see concrete tile roofing if your tile turns out to be concrete rather than clay.

Clay roofs and Oklahoma weather

Heat is not a problem for clay, and tile's air gap helps reduce heat transfer into the attic. Hail is a different matter. Large stones can crack tiles, so inspection after major storms is worthwhile. See hail damage roof repair for how we document it. Freeze-thaw cycles also matter in northeast Oklahoma, as water absorbed by porous tile can cause spalling. If you are buying new tile, choose a product rated for freeze-thaw conditions. Ask about attachment too, since wind clips and fasteners help keep tiles in place in strong storms.

Related services

Tile is one of several long-lasting options when you are planning a roof replacement. If you want a similar look at a lower material cost, compare it with concrete tile. A leak under old tile is often an underlayment problem, so also see roof leak repair, and for a broader look at home roofs see residential roofing.

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