Tile Roofs in Coronado

Coronado has 9,896 housing units, and the Census puts the median home value at over $2 million. That figure is a Census top code, so the real median is not shown. For a roof job it means one thing: the stakes on a tile decision are high, and the repair has to be done right.

The housing numbers

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year, place table.

Two thirds of the homes here were built before 1980. A roof on a home that age may have been replaced once or twice already. Nearly a third date from before 1960. Homes from that era may carry original framing under a newer cover, and the framing is what decides whether a heavier tile can go on.

Fewer than 55% of homes are owner occupied. That is lower than most of the cities we reviewed. A rented home can have a roof decision made by a landlord, so tenants and owners should know who signs the contract.

Tile styles you may see

Tile is common in Spanish and Mediterranean styles, and homes in those styles may be found here. Clay barrel and S tile may appear on older homes. Concrete tile may appear on homes that were re-roofed later. We cannot say which tile a given house has. Look at the eave edge and the cap tiles, or check the permit history for the address.

The photo library shows common clay and concrete profiles so you can match what you see on your own roof.

Fire and climate

Coronado has no area in a mapped CAL FIRE hazard zone, at 0.0% very high and 0.0% any (CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones, by jurisdiction acres). Fire zone roof rules are therefore not a main driver here. That may make the bid simpler than in inland cities.

The city sits in California climate zone 7. The nearest rain station we use is North Island NAS, 6.2 km away, which logs 9.33 inches a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). That is dry, but a tile roof still sheds the occasional heavy storm, and the underlayment is what keeps that water out.

The California Energy Commission's 2022 cool roof sheet says requirements for alterations, which include re-roofs, apply in additional climate zones beyond those listed for new homes. Ask the building department which cool roof values apply to your re-roof. Ask the city whether a cool roof rating applies to your project.

What the price drivers mean here

Fixr lists clay at $9 to $20 and concrete at $3 to $20 per square foot for the tile (Fixr does not say consistently whether labor is included) (updated Jan 31, 2025). Those are national estimates, not Coronado quotes. Three local facts may shape a bid.

• Older framing. With 66.9% of homes built before 1980, a bidder may check whether the frame can carry the tile. Fixr puts reinforcement at $1,000 to $10,000.
• Access. Compact lots and street parking can raise setup and disposal costs.
• Matching. On an older home, a repair may need tile that matches an old profile.

The cost guide explains each range and its source.

Permits

This page does not state Coronado's re-roof rules, fees or timing. The building department is the City of Coronado. Call or visit the city before work starts, and ask these questions:

1. Does a re-roof or an underlayment replacement need a permit?
2. Is the application online or in person?
3. Which inspections apply?
4. What fee applies, and who pays it?

Do not take a contractor's word on permits without asking the city.

Checklist for a Coronado homeowner

• Learn your roof's age and whether the underlayment was ever replaced.
• Get three written bids on the same scope.
• Confirm the contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov.
• Ask about tile weight and any framing check.
• Keep the permit and final inspection record.

Coronado's data comes from one place table, so treat the numbers as city wide averages. Your block may differ.