Started by Ron Brown in 1982 with his father Jim and brother Jerry and still family-owned and operated out of Glendale, JBS is one of the longest-running roofers serving the Phoenix Valley, with Gilbert listed among its service areas. It handles residential tile, shingle, shake and flat roofs plus commercial systems including single-ply, built-up and rolled roofing and gutters, and is listed as a GAF commercial roofing contractor. The company is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
ExperienceArizona since 2003 (4th-generation, family roots to 1939)
BBB StatusA+ Rated
SpecialtyTile, Metal & Specialty Roofing
Service AreaGilbert & the Phoenix Valley
A fourth-generation roofing family whose trade dates to 1939, the Behmers brought the business to Arizona in 2003 and now operate out of Scottsdale serving Gilbert and the wider Valley. The company specializes in tile re-roofs, shingle work, metal re-roofing, flat and low-slope systems, plus SPF foam and coatings, leak detection, and storm and wind damage assessment. Behmer is licensed, bonded and insured in Arizona, carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and is a member of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association.
Operating in the Phoenix Valley since 1984, Payne Roofing is locally owned with an office in Gilbert and works across asphalt shingle, tile, flat and polyurethane spray-foam systems for both homes and commercial buildings. The company carries multiple Arizona ROC licenses (#138549 and #194202), is a member of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association, and partners with tile manufacturers including Boral and Eagle. Gilbert is one of its listed service areas alongside Chandler, Mesa and San Tan Valley.
In business since 1993, Lyons Roofing serves Gilbert from its Phoenix location and works on tile, shingle, shake, flat and foam systems for residential clients plus flat-membrane, foam and pitched commercial roofs. It is GAF certified, holds Arizona ROC #348074, and is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. The company is a Rosie on the House certified partner and has earned the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, Angi Super Service and Best of Houzz recognition.
ExperienceFamily roofing since 1977; company founded 2005
BBB StatusA+ Accredited
SpecialtyResidential & Commercial
Service AreaMesa & Phoenix metro incl. Gilbert
The Overson family has been meeting Phoenix-area roofing needs since 1977, with the current company founded in 2005 and run out of neighboring Mesa by founder Pat Overson and son Brett. They install shingle, tile and spray-foam roofs, handle hail-damage restoration and attic ventilation, and offer commercial built-up and foam systems. Overson is an Arizona Roofing Contractors Association member, holds ROC #207860, and is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating and a BBB Torch Award for Ethics.
With more than 20 years in the trade and a primary office in nearby Mesa, Right Way Roofing is run by third-generation roofers Johnnie and Lori Clark and serves Gilbert and the wider Phoenix Valley with particular depth in spray-foam and flat roofing for both commercial buildings and flat-roofed homes. The company also handles tile and shingle work, replacements, repairs and inspections. It is licensed, bonded and insured under Arizona ROC #188504 (CR-42) and is BBB Accredited with an A rating.
Based in Gilbert's East Valley with a second location in Rio Rico, Advanced Roofing brings over 12 years of experience to shingle, tile, metal, foam and flat installs, repairs, coatings, and storm-damage and insurance-claim work. The company is a certified Owens Corning contractor, is licensed, bonded and insured under Arizona ROC #311509 (Specialty Dual CR-42), and is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
A fourth-generation construction family, Weather-Tech Roofing serves Gilbert with a focus on roof repair, maintenance and replacement across tile, shingle and flat residential systems plus foam roofing and elastomeric coatings on the commercial side. The company is a licensed Arizona contractor under ROC #343674 and is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
With over 30 years serving the Phoenix Valley from nearby Mesa, Arizona Roofing Systems covers Gilbert with a broad commercial portfolio including TPO/PVC, modified bitumen, metal and walk-deck systems, alongside residential shingle, tile, foam and flat roofs. The company offers commercial maintenance plans, emergency repairs and inspections, and is a licensed, bonded and insured Arizona roofer.
A family-owned roofer based in San Tan Valley, Arizona's Finest Roofing serves Gilbert and the East Valley with tile, shingle, foam and cool-roof systems plus repairs, re-roofs and bird-deterrent work for both homes and commercial properties. The company is licensed, bonded and insured under Arizona ROC #232224 and advertises valley-wide on-site response within 24 hours.
Any roofing job in Gilbert over $1,000 (labor plus materials) legally requires an active license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Look for a roofing classification on the contractor's site (CR-42 residential, C-42 commercial, or KA-42 dual) and confirm the ROC number is active and complaint-free using the free Contractor Search at roc.az.gov before you sign anything.
Confirm they pull Gilbert permits
The Town of Gilbert follows the International Residential and Building Codes with local amendments, and permits are handled through Gilbert's Development Services Department. A re-roof that switches to a different material than the original (for example tile to shingle) or adds structural load typically requires a permit. A reputable Gilbert roofer will pull the permit in your name as part of the job rather than leaving it to you.
Insist on bonded and insured proof
Arizona ties a license bond to the contractor's gross volume and funds a Residential Recovery Fund, but you should still ask for current liability and workers' compensation certificates. Desert tear-offs are hot, dusty and fall-prone; uninsured crews on your Gilbert roof can leave you exposed to injury claims and property damage.
Prioritize desert and monsoon experience
Gilbert roofs face roughly 300 sunny days, intense UV, 110-plus-degree summers and violent monsoon microbursts and haboobs. Choose a contractor who can speak specifically to underlayment selection for tile, proper foam recoating intervals, and high-temperature shingle products rated for Arizona heat rather than one applying generic national specs.
Match the contractor to your roof type
Gilbert's housing stock leans heavily on concrete tile, with spray-foam and flat roofs common on patios, additions and commercial buildings. Confirm the company routinely works on your specific system. Some Valley roofers are tile-and-shingle specialists, while others focus on foam and flat commercial work, so align their core competency with your home.
Check manufacturer certifications and warranties
Manufacturer credentials such as GAF or Owens Corning certification signal vetted, factory-trained installers and unlock stronger system warranties. Pair the manufacturer's material warranty with a clear written workmanship warranty from the contractor, and verify reputation through bbb.org and Arizona resources like Rosie on the House rather than relying on a single review site.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical Gilbert home, asphalt shingle replacements commonly land in the rough range of $9,000-$15,000, while concrete or clay tile re-roofs run higher, often $20,000-$35,000-plus depending on roof size, pitch and tile choice. Metal roofing typically falls between those, around $20,000-$25,000. Underlayment-only tile restorations cost much less than a full tear-off. Always get multiple itemized written bids, as roof size and material drive the final number.
Concrete and clay tile are the most popular choices locally because they shrug off UV and heat and can last 40-50-plus years (clay tile can exceed 75 years). Spray-foam roofs perform well on flat and low-slope sections, reflecting heat and improving energy efficiency. Asphalt shingles are the budget-friendly option but age faster here. Light or 'cool' colored materials help cut summer cooling bills in Gilbert's relentless sun.
Yes for the contractor: any roofing work over $1,000 requires an active Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license. For permits, the Town of Gilbert generally requires one when you re-roof with a different material than the original or alter the roof structure, while a like-for-like reroof that adds no structural load is often exempt. Your contractor should confirm and pull any required permit through Gilbert Development Services.
Lifespans here are climate-driven. Asphalt shingles typically last about 15-22 years in Gilbert's hot-dry conditions, somewhat below the national average because of UV and heat. Concrete tile lasts 40-50 years and clay tile longer, but the underlayment beneath tile usually needs replacing every 10-20 years. Spray-foam roofs last roughly 25-35 years with recoating every 5-10 years.
Start with an active, complaint-free Arizona ROC license verified at roc.az.gov, then confirm liability and workers' comp insurance, a written workmanship warranty, and documented experience with your specific roof type. Manufacturer certifications (GAF, Owens Corning) and a clean BBB record are strong signals. Favor established local companies that understand Gilbert's monsoon and heat demands and will handle permitting for you.
Gilbert's summer monsoon brings microburst winds that can gust around 50 mph, blowing dust haboobs, and sudden heavy rain, and these storms drive the bulk of local roof replacements. Wind can lift shingles and shift tiles, while wind-driven rain exploits worn underlayment and flashing. Schedule a roof inspection before monsoon season (typically June through September) and address loose tiles, cracked seals and aging underlayment proactively.
Roofing in Gilbert
Gilbert sits in the hot-dry Sonoran Desert of Arizona's East Valley, and its climate is unusually punishing on roofs. The town sees roughly 300 sunny days a year, summer highs well above 110 degrees, intense ultraviolet exposure and only about eight inches of annual rainfall. That relentless heat and UV oxidize asphalt, promote blistering and shrinkage, and can shave years off a shingle roof, while the summer monsoon delivers microburst winds near 50 mph, dust-laden haboobs and sudden downpours that account for the bulk of local roof replacements.
Because of that environment, Gilbert's roofing stock looks different from much of the country. Concrete and clay tile dominate residential neighborhoods thanks to their heat tolerance and 40-to-50-year-plus lifespans, with the underlayment beneath them being the part that actually wears out and needs replacing every 10 to 20 years. Spray polyurethane foam and flat or low-slope membrane systems are common on patios, room additions and commercial buildings, prized for reflecting heat and sealing seamlessly, while asphalt shingles remain the budget option but age faster under desert sun.
Roofing work in Gilbert is regulated at the state level by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Any roofing project exceeding $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires an active ROC license in a roofing classification: CR-42 for residential, C-42 for commercial, or KA-42 for both. Qualifying for that license demands documented journeyman-level experience and passing a trade exam and an Arizona statutes-and-rules exam, plus a bond scaled to the contractor's volume. Locally, the Town of Gilbert enforces the International Residential and Building Codes through its Development Services Department and generally requires a permit when a reroof changes materials or alters the roof structure; like-for-like reroofs that add no structural load are often exempt.
All of this is why hiring an experienced, properly licensed local contractor matters so much in Gilbert. A roofer who works the East Valley every day understands which underlayments and high-temperature products hold up to the heat, how to detail a tile or foam roof against monsoon wind and water, and how to navigate Gilbert's permitting and common HOA roofing guidelines. The contractors profiled below were selected and ranked on longevity, manufacturer certifications, confirmed BBB standing, breadth of services and verified local reputation, so Gilbert homeowners can start their search with vetted, ROC-licensed options.
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