Tile roof cost
Tile roof cost depends on your roof's size, slope and the crew that climbs it, so the range on this page is a start, not a bid. Call (855) 812-6217 during business hours with your ZIP code and ask for tile roof cost quotes, and licensed roofers near you price it. Quotes cost nothing and you hire only if you want to.
A tile roof costs $8,476 to $26,223 for most homes, Angi reports in 2026. Homewyse's May 2026 average is $19.01 to $26.03 per square foot installed.
Rosa has an 1,800 sq ft roof in Arizona. Her neighbors all have concrete tile. She wants to know if clay is worth the extra money and whether her house can carry it.
Tile roof cost per square
| Measure | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installed per sq ft | $19.01 to $26.03 | Homewyse, May 2026 |
| Installed per sq ft, wide band | $7 to $25 | Angi, 2026 |
| Whole roof, most homes | $8,476 to $26,223 | Angi, 2026 |
For Rosa's 1,800 sq ft, Angi's band gives about $12,600 to $45,000. Concrete sits at the lower end and clay higher. See Angi's tile roof cost guide and the Homewyse tile estimate.
Can your house hold it
Tile is heavy, several times the weight of asphalt. A house first built with shingles may need stronger rafters before tile goes on. Ask the roofer whether your framing is rated for it, and get that answer in writing.
Rosa's house already has tile, so the framing is fine. Swapping concrete for clay of a similar weight needs no change.
How long it lasts
The tiles themselves can last most of a century. The felt or synthetic layer below them wears out much sooner. When a tile roof leaks, the fix is often to lift the tiles, replace the underlayment and set them back.
Nationwide's roof life list gives clay tile a long range; see its roof life chart. In wildfire areas, tile counts as a Class A covering, per CAL FIRE.
Cheaper look-alikes
Stone-coated metal tiles look like clay from the street and weigh far less. Concrete tile copies clay for less money. Our metal roof page has those prices.
Compare with slate or see the full roof replacement cost page.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to replace a tile roof on a 2500 square foot house?
At Homewyse’s $19.01 to $26.03 per sq ft, 2,500 sq ft of roof is about $47,500 to $65,100. Angi’s wider band of $7 to $25 per sq ft gives $17,500 to $62,500. Reusing good tiles lowers the bill.
Is tile more expensive than shingles?
Yes, often two to five times as much per sq ft. Tile also needs stronger framing and a roofer who knows tile.
How long will tile roofs last?
Clay and concrete tile can outlast the underlayment beneath it by decades. Many tile jobs are really underlayment jobs: lift the tile, replace the layer below, set the tile back.
How much does a tiled roof cost?
Angi puts a tile roof at $8,476 to $26,223 in 2026, with $17,349 typical. Homewyse lists $19.01 to $26.03 per sq ft.
Sources
- Homewyse, Cost to Install Tile Roof (May 2026), checked October 2026
- Angi, How Much Does a Tile Roof Cost to Install? (2026), checked October 2026
- Nationwide, 5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Roof, checked October 2026
- CAL FIRE, Home Hardening, fire.ca.gov, checked October 2026
Last checked October 2026
What to do now
- Run the calculator with your own footprint, slope and material, and write down low, likely and high.
- Call (855) 812-6217 with your ZIP code and the likely number, or send the job below. The Roof Cost Guide team answers during business hours and matches it with licensed roofers near you.
- Compare three written quotes line by line against your band before you sign anything.
Talk to a local roofer
Tile roof cost depends on your roof's size, slope and the crew that climbs it, so the range on this page is a start, not a bid. Call (855) 812-6217 during business hours with your ZIP code and ask for tile roof cost quotes, and licensed roofers near you price it. Quotes cost nothing and you hire only if you want to.
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