What does a tile roof cost in South Florida?

Perkins’ planning ranges, compiled from published South Florida cost guides, put concrete tile at $1,000–$1,700 per square and clay tile at $1,400–$2,500 per square installed. On a 30-square roof that is roughly $30,000–$51,000 for concrete and $42,000–$75,000 for clay, before deck repairs and complexity. These are planning figures, not a quote.

Is clay tile more expensive than concrete tile?

Yes. Clay tile sits at the upper end of tile pricing. On this page clay tile (barrel, S and flat styles) is the Premium plan, with the widest choice of styles. Concrete tile is the base of the Protector and Preferred plans.

What does the Preferred tile plan add?

A double underlayment (Polyglass MTS Plus and TU Plus, which can qualify for the Secondary Water Resistance credit on a wind-mitigation inspection; whether it lowers your premium depends on your insurer) under concrete tile set in AH-160 foam, and longer coverage: 10 years Perkins, 30 years Polyglass and 25 years on the tile. It is listed at the base price plus $160 per square.

Do I need the Coastal add-on?

It is recommended within 1,500 feet of salt or brackish water. It upgrades all the metals to aluminum for corrosion resistance, can be added to Protector, Preferred or Premium, and costs $47.50 per square. It does not increase warranty coverage on its own.

How long does a tile re-roof take?

The installation itself is often days to a few weeks, depending on size, material and weather. Permitting, product lead times and tile deliveries usually take longer than the installation. Your proposal should give a start window and an expected duration.

Tile Roof Options — Simplified

Choose Your Tile Roof Plan

Compare the owner-supplied roof plans by materials, proposed warranty and included services. Confirm the approved assembly, current price, warranty eligibility, inspection term and start date in your written proposal. A product rating is not a guarantee for every roof or storm.

South Florida · installed planning ranges

What a tile roof costs before you choose a plan

Concrete tile: $1,000–$1,700 per square (100 sq ft); About $30,000–$51,000 on a 30-square roof
Clay barrel tile: $1,400–$2,500 per square (100 sq ft); About $42,000–$75,000 on a 30-square roof

Source: Tile Roof Cost per Square in South Florida (2026), Perkins Roofing, reviewed September 23, 2026. Planning assumptions, not a quote. The plans below show how each tier changes a written quote from the Protector base.

Five-plan comparison

Materials, tradeoffs, warranties & price

Compare the complete tile, underlayment and attachment assembly, warranty coverage, included service protections and exact price change from the Protector base.

Complete comparison of the five Perkins tile roof plans
Plan	Tile & underlayment	Pros	Cons	Price
01 Penny Not recommended Lower-cost plan with fewer included services	Standard-set concrete tile, no adhesive foam system	Lowest listed Perkins plan price	Only 2-yr contractor warranty (vs. 7–10+ yrs on other plans) No AH-160 Dual Adhesive Foam; confirm the approved attachment method No rake tiles — exposed edges are a common leak & blow-off point No urethane detailing at flashings/walls Wind-mitigation report not included; ask your insurer about documentation and eligibility Driveway cleaning and dedicated project manager not included	Base −$50 to −$85/SQSavings vary by cuts
02 Protector Our full-service starting point	AH-160 installed concrete tile w/ Premier TU Plus underlayment (Polyglass TU Plus, 80-mil)	Full Perkins Protection Plan bundle included AH-160 Dual Adhesive Foam — confirm the approved attachment design 7-yr Perkins / 20-yr Polyglass / 25-yr Tile warranty	Entry-level underlayment system (single layer)	Base Price
03 Preferred Compare upgrade Material and warranty upgrade	Double underlayment (Polyglass MTS Plus & TU Plus, SWR Credit) w/ concrete tiles, AH-160 foam	Upgraded double underlayment w/ SWR Credit Longer coverage: 10-yr Perkins / 30-yr Polyglass / 25-yr Tile	Adds cost over Protector base price	Base +$160/SQ
04 Premium Widest style selection + best warranties	Double underlayment w/ Clay Tiles — 3 style families: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Modern	5 tile collections across 3 style families (Verea, Santa Fe, Tejas Borja) 10-yr Perkins / 30-yr Polyglass / up to Lifetime Tile warranty*	Pricing starts at $290/SQ and varies by tile style selected*	Starting +$290/SQVaries by style
05 Coastal Optional add-on for coastal homes	Add-on: upgrades all metals to Aluminum — stackable with any package above	Corrosion-resistant aluminum metals Can be added to Protector, Preferred, or Premium Recommended within 1,500 ft of salt or brackish water	Does not increase warranty coverage on its own	+$47.50/SQ add-on to any tier

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What a tile roof costs before you choose a plan

Materials, tradeoffs, warranties & price

Tile roof questions, answered

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