Roofing across the Desert Uplands area
Desert Uplands is a broad area name for the northeast Mesa foothills, not a single subdivision. It takes in gated golf neighborhoods, gated HOAs, custom homes and acreage, and the roofs are just as varied.
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The short answer
Integrity Roofing repairs, recoats and replaces foam, flat and tile roofs throughout the Desert Uplands area of northeast Mesa (ZIP 85207), including Las Sendas, Mountain Bridge and the custom-home and acreage lots around them. Homes here date mostly from the 1990s to the 2010s, so needs range from foam recoats to tile underlayment replacement.
Desert Uplands at a glance
- Location
- Northeast Mesa foothills near the Superstition Mountains and Tonto National Forest
- Homes built
- Mostly 1990s–2010s per listings (verified examples: 1998, 2005, 2016)
- Community
- Area name covering several subdivisions and HOAs: gated golf communities, gated HOAs, custom homes and no-HOA acreage
- ZIP code
- 85207
- Common roofs
- Foam flat roof confirmed on a 2005 Las Sendas home; coated tile on a 1998 home
An umbrella area name, not a single HOA; each subdivision has its own rules.
One name, many neighborhoods
Desert Uplands is the name real estate sites use for the foothills of northeast Mesa, ZIP 85207, near the Superstition Mountains and Tonto National Forest. It is an umbrella term, not an HOA. It covers subdivisions such as Las Sendas (including Diamond Point and Stone Canyon), Mountain Bridge, Estates at Desert Shadows, Thunder Mountain Estates, Madrid and Skyview, along with some county-island lots.
Las Sendas is a gated golf community and Mountain Bridge is a gated HOA with a large pool and parks. Other parts are custom homes on lots of roughly 0.5 to 2 acres, some with no HOA at all.
Foam roofs on Territorial and Santa Fe homes
A verified 2005 Las Sendas home in a Territorial style has a foam flat roof. Flat-roofed Santa Fe and Territorial designs are common among custom homes in the foothills, and spray polyurethane foam is a natural fit for them.
Foam's weak point is its coating. The foam itself is protected from UV by an elastomeric topcoat that wears down, and a general rule is to plan a recoat about every 5–10 years depending on exposure and coating type. Recoating on time keeps the foam underneath sound. Read more on our foam roofing page.
- Chalky or thin coating where foam shows through
- Blisters or soft spots in the surface
- Bird pecks or cracks near parapet walls
- Water ponding near scuppers and drains
Tile homes and coated tile
Pitched tile roofs are common in the area too. A 1998 home without an HOA has a tile roof that received a reflective coating in 2024. Coatings like that are aimed at heat and surface protection, but they do not replace the underlayment underneath.
On a tile roof from the late 1990s, felt underlayment is past the 20–25 years it often lasts here. A tile underlayment replacement is the usual fix when it has worn out.
Gated neighborhoods and access
Las Sendas and Mountain Bridge are gated. When you call to set up an inspection or estimate, tell us how gate access works for your street so the crew can get in without delay.
Each subdivision in the area has its own HOA rules, or none. Check your own association's guidelines before changing roof color or material, and keep in mind that custom homes may have specific design standards.
Large homes, complex roofs
Big custom homes often combine flat foam sections, pitched tile and parapet walls on a single house, with RV or boat garages adding even more roof area. Every transition between materials is a place where water can sneak in.
An inspection on a home like this should look at each roof type separately and at the joints between them. Cost depends heavily on size and layout; the Roofing Cost Guide explains why every roof is different.
Foothill weather
Homes near the mountains catch strong monsoon winds and heavy rain between June 15 and September 30. Flat roofs need clear drains and scuppers before that season starts, and tile roofs need secure ridge caps.
After a storm, check scuppers for debris and look for displaced tiles. Our damaged roof page lists what to document.
More Mesa neighborhoods
- Alta Mesa
- Apache Wells
- Arizona Skyline
- Augusta Ranch
- Boulder Creek
- Boulder Mountain at Las Sendas
- Cadence at Gateway
- Dobson Ranch
- Dreamland Villa
- Eastmark
- Fountain of the Sun
- Las Sendas
- Leisure World
- Mesa Grande
- Mountain Bridge
- Mountain View
- Mulberry
- Painted Mountain
- Parkwood Ranch
- Rancho del Mar
- Red Mountain Ranch
- Santa Rita Ranch
- Signal Butte Ranch
- Sunland Springs Village
- Sunland Village
- Sunland Village East
- Superstition Springs
- The Groves
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call the office at 602-548-3770, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
Is Desert Uplands a single subdivision?
No. It is a broad area name for the northeast Mesa foothills in ZIP 85207, covering Las Sendas, Mountain Bridge, Estates at Desert Shadows, Thunder Mountain Estates, Madrid, Skyview and other areas, each with its own HOA or none.
Do you work in Las Sendas and Mountain Bridge?
Yes, both are within our Mesa service area. Both are gated, so please share gate access details when you call.
What roof types are common in Desert Uplands?
Listings show foam flat roofs on custom Territorial-style homes and concrete tile on pitched roofs. Many larger homes combine both.
How often does a foam roof need recoating?
A general guide is every 5–10 years, depending on sun exposure and the coating used. A worn coating leaves the foam exposed to UV damage.
Does a reflective coating on tile replace the underlayment?
No. A coating on tile helps with heat and surface wear, but the underlayment beneath the tile is still what keeps water out and still ages on its own schedule.
When were homes in Desert Uplands built?
Listings point to mostly the 1990s through the 2010s, with verified examples from 1998, 2005 and 2016.
Are there HOA rules for roofing in Desert Uplands?
There is no single area-wide HOA. Rules depend on which subdivision you live in, and some acreage lots have no HOA, so check your own documents.
Can a foam roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. Small damage can be patched and the surface recoated, as long as the foam underneath is dry and well bonded.
How do I schedule work at my Desert Uplands home?
Call 602-548-3770 on a weekday, 7 am to 5 pm. If we don't answer right away, leave a message with your gate details and we'll return your call within 24 hours.
Let's take a look at your roof.
Call the office at 602-548-3770 to schedule an estimate, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. If we don't answer, leave a message and we'll return your call within 24 hours.