The Solana Generating Station near Gila Bend was the world's largest parabolic-trough solar plant when it was completed in 2013, and the first U.S. solar plant with molten-salt storage that keeps producing power after sunset.
Source: Wikipedia: Solana Generating Station
Outlying Towns · Maricopa County
Roof Repair & Replacement in Gila Bend, AZ
Roof repair, roof replacement, tile underlayment and free roof inspections for Gila Bend homeowners — plus solar, including roof work under an existing array.
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Serving Gila Bend
Gila Bend is a small town on I-8 in the far southwest corner of the Valley, where summer heat is some of the most extreme in Arizona. Durable, heat-resistant roofing and reliable cooling are the priorities for homes and businesses here.
From Phoenix
About 65 miles
Area type
Incorporated town, Outlying Towns
Permitting authority
Town of Gila Bend
Gila Bend ZIP Codes We Serve
85337
Local Know-How
Did You Know? Gila Bend Edition
Little-known facts about roofing and solar in Gila Bend, each linked to its source.
Solar
Sources checked September 2026. Rules change, so we confirm current requirements for every project.
Answers
Gila Bend FAQs
Yes. Gila Bend is roughly 65 driving miles from Phoenix, and Gila Bend is part of our Maricopa County service area. Call 602.715.5782 or request a free estimate online.
Yes. Because it's farther out, we plan Gila Bend trips in advance. Call 602.715.5782 to set up an estimate.
Tile, shingle, flat and foam — the four systems Gila Bend homes actually have. That includes tile underlayment replacement, which is what most "leaking tile roof" calls in the Valley turn out to need, and roof work under an existing solar array.
Requirements depend on the type of work. For Gila Bend projects, we confirm what the Town of Gila Bend requires for your job and handle any permits and inspections for you.
There's no honest flat answer — cost comes down to the roof system, square footage and pitch, the condition of the decking, and whether solar or HVAC has to come off first. We inspect Gila Bend roofs for free and give you an itemized estimate with the manufacturer, line and color named, so you can compare it against anyone else's.
Usually not. On Valley tile roofs the tile commonly outlasts the underlayment beneath it, and that underlayment is what actually keeps water out. Replacing it in the affected areas and resetting your existing tile fixes a lot of Gila Bend leaks without a full replacement.
