Clay tile
Fired earth. The traditional roof of Spanish and Mission style homes, and the tile that ages best in Los Angeles sun.
- Weight
- Heavy
- Color
- Fired in, does not fade
- Best for
- Spanish, Mission, Mediterranean
Tile roofing, Los Angeles
Tile Roofing in Los Angeles, Starting With the Right Tile
Clay or composite tile: each one suits a different house, a different roof structure and a different style. We help Los Angeles homeowners choose the tile that fits the home they actually live in, then install it with our own crews.
The two tiles we install
Two kinds of tile, two different roofs
People say "tile roof" as if it were one thing. We install two kinds, and they differ in weight, in how they age, and in which houses they look right on.
Composite tile
Engineered polymer that looks like slate, shake or tile. We install DaVinci and Brava by name.
- Weight
- Light
- Color
- Blended, made to resist fading
- Best for
- Slate or shake looks, lighter framing
How to choose
The best tile is the one that suits your house
"Best Tile Roofing" is our name, not a claim. The honest answer to "which tile is best?" is that it depends on four things, and we look at all of them before we recommend anything.
- The house. A 1920s Spanish Colonial in Beverly Hills wants clay. A slate-look roof can suit a traditional house in Brentwood.
- The framing. Clay is heavy. Going from shingles to clay can mean an engineer checks the rafters first. Composite tile is far lighter.
- What you have now. If the tile is sound and only the underlayment has failed, a tile reset may be the better job. We will tell you if so.
- How you want it to age. Clay keeps its color. Composite is made to hold its blend.
Read the full clay vs composite tile comparison.
From first visit to final course
How we help you choose, then build it
You deal with one company from the first visit to the last ridge tile.
Look at the house
We walk the roof where it is safe, look at the tile, the flashings and the underlayment at the edges, and note the style of the home.
Talk through the options
Clay or composite tile, or a reset of the tile you have. We explain what each means for this house.
Written scope
A written estimate that names the tile, the underlayment and the flashing work, so you can compare it properly.
Permit and schedule
We pull the permit where one is needed and set dates that work around your household.
Install and clean up
Our own crew does the work, and the site is cleaned at the end of each day.
Before you decide
Three things worth knowing before you pick a tile
The tile is rarely what leaks
On most tile roofs the water barrier is the underlayment beneath the tile. Tile can outlast it by decades, which is why resets exist.
Weight changes the job
Moving from a light roof to clay is a structural question as well as a style one. Ask early, not after the tile is ordered.
Matching old tile takes care
Some older clay profiles are no longer made. Salvaged or closely matched tile can keep a historic roof looking right.
Guides
Tile roofing in Los Angeles, one decision at a time
Each guide takes one question and works through it properly.
Clay vs composite tileWeight, look, lifespan and upkeep, side by side, so you can choose the tile that fits the house.
Tile roof replacementWhen to reset the tile you have, and when to replace it. What a full tile reroof involves in Los Angeles.
Composite roof tile (DaVinci and Brava)Lightweight synthetic slate and tile looks, and where they make sense on a Los Angeles home.
Already know what you need?
Our sister sites go deep on the two most common tile jobs.
Service area
Tile roofing across Los Angeles
From our Van Nuys shop we work on homes across the city and the neighborhoods around it, including:
- San Fernando ValleySherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Woodland Hills
- WestsideBrentwood, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, West Hollywood
- Hillside neighborhoodsBel Air, the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills
- West ValleyTarzana, Calabasas, Agoura Hills
- Toward the coastMalibu, Playa del Rey, Venice
- North and eastGlendale, Burbank, Altadena
FAQ
Tile roofing in Los Angeles: common questions
What is the best tile for a roof in Los Angeles?
There is no single answer. Clay suits Spanish and Mission style homes and keeps its color in strong sun. Composite tile such as DaVinci or Brava gives a slate or shake look at much lower weight. Our clay vs composite tile guide compares them side by side.
Is "Best Tile Roofing" a separate company?
Best Tile Roofing is the name of this site. It is operated by Eclipse Remodeling & Roofing Inc, a licensed California contractor, CSLB #888710, and every job is done by Eclipse crews.
Do I need a new tile roof, or can my tile be reused?
Often the tile can be reused. If the tiles are sound and the leaks come from worn underlayment, a reset lifts the tile, replaces the underlayment and relays it. See tile roof replacement for how we decide, or tilereset.com for the reset process itself.
Can my house carry a clay tile roof?
If it already has one, usually yes. If you are moving from shingles or another light roof, the framing may need to be checked by an engineer. Composite tile is a lighter alternative when weight is a concern.
Estimates
Request a tile roof estimate
Tell us about the house, the roof on it now and the look you are after. We will come out, look at the tile, the underlayment where we can and the flashings, then walk you through the tile options that suit the house, in writing.
(424) 377-8955CSLB #888710 · Van Nuys shop · Our own crews, no subcontractors.