Skip to content Tile is a long-term decision, and we’re here to help you make it with all the information you need. Reach out and we’ll schedule a free on-site assessment, walk through your material options, and provide a written quote with every cost itemized.
Clay and concrete tile roofing brings a 50-plus-year lifespan, natural fire resistance, and architectural character that asphalt shingles can’t replicate. At Top Quality Exteriors, we install clay and concrete tile systems on St. Louis homes where the roof is a defining part of the home’s look — Spanish mission, Mediterranean, and barrel profiles are the most requested styles in Chesterfield and Town and Country. Tile is a long-term material choice: installed with proper underlayment and copper flashings, it will outlast most other components of your home.
Before any tile installation we conduct a structural review — tile weighs 850 to 1,500 pounds per square, two to four times heavier than asphalt, and older framing sometimes requires reinforcement. We handle that scoping and quote it transparently before the project begins. Homeowners who want to understand their current roof condition before committing to tile typically start with a roof inspection, which gives us a clear picture of the deck and framing before materials are ordered.
Clay and concrete tile perform similarly in most respects, but there are meaningful differences in weight, color longevity, and cost. Clay tile’s color is fired into the material and won’t fade over time the way concrete surface coatings can — and clay costs more upfront but holds its appearance longer than concrete. Concrete tile is heavier, less expensive, and available in more profiles and surface textures than clay. For homeowners in Ladue and Town and Country wanting a barrel or S-profile, both materials work, though clay in those profiles tends to look more authentic. We work with both and can bring samples to your on-site estimate so you can compare color and profile side by side against your home’s exterior. Installation differs between the two: concrete tile typically uses screws rather than nails and requires a more demanding underlayment spec due to its higher moisture absorption rate. If you’re replacing a failing shingle roof with tile, a roof replacement consultation is the right starting point.
Tile roofing requires more preparation than standard shingle work, starting with a structural assessment before any material is ordered. These five steps cover everything from that initial review through the final inspection and site cleanup.
We walk the roof to assess slope, square footage, and framing. Our estimator reviews material options, profiles, and colors. You receive a written quote before any commitment.
We check attic framing for rafter depth and load capacity. Any reinforcement needed is scoped and quoted before work begins. We proceed only after the structure is confirmed ready.
Old roofing is removed and deck boards are checked for rot. Tile-rated underlayment goes down across the deck. Copper flashings are set at all valleys, walls, and penetrations.
Tiles are set in courses from the eave up per spec. Ridge and hip tiles are cut and fit on-site to the roof geometry. Each course is checked for level before we move to the next.
Ridge caps are set per manufacturer spec. All flashings are sealed and checked at every transition point. We clear the site and walk you through the finished roof before we close.
Tile installation is a specialty trade — the structural assessment, underlayment specification, and flashing details for a 50-year tile roof are meaningfully different from what a standard shingle crew does. Top Quality Exteriors has been installing clay and concrete tile on St. Louis homes for over 12 years. Our crews understand load calculations, proper underlayment spec for tile applications, and how to flash complex roof geometries correctly the first time.
We’re fully licensed and insured in Missouri, and every tile project comes with a written workmanship warranty that covers our labor separately from the manufacturer’s material warranty — giving you two independent layers of protection. We also service existing tile roofs — replacing cracked tiles, re-mortaring ridge caps, and repointing flashings — so homeowners in Chesterfield and Town and Country have a trusted local contractor for both maintenance and full replacement work.
Tile roofing in the St. Louis area typically ranges from $15,000 to $40,000 for a full residential installation, depending on roof size, tile material, and whether structural reinforcement is needed. Clay tile costs more than concrete for the same profile and square footage, but the color longevity and lower long-term maintenance often justify the difference. If your current structure needs reinforcement to carry tile weight, that work is scoped and quoted separately before any commitment is made.
The long-term economics of tile are strong: a 50-plus-year lifespan means most homeowners in Chesterfield and Ladue will never replace a tile roof they install today. Compared to two or three asphalt replacements over that same period, the per-year cost of tile is often lower when you account for repeated replacement costs. We provide written quotes with full line-item detail and will walk you through the comparison honestly.
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