Roof replacement, built to outlast the next storm.
When your roof is past saving, the smartest move in Palm Beach County is to re-roof once and re-roof right — a sealed deck, a storm-rated covering, and the permit and inspection paperwork your insurer will want, all handled by a local crew.
A roof replacement is a one-time chance to fix the whole system
If you are weighing a roof replacement in Palm Beach County, you are almost certainly living under a roof that has done its job — curling or missing shingles, recurring leaks, a deck that flexes underfoot, or an insurer asking hard questions about its age. A re-roof is your one chance to fix everything at once: the deck, the waterproofing, the flashings, and the covering itself, all rebuilt to current Florida Building Code in a single permitted project.
That is why the material you replace with matters so much. The expensive parts of the job — tearing off the old roof, inspecting and repairing the deck, and the labor — cost the same whether you finish in asphalt shingle or in standing-seam metal, tile, or copper. Stepping up to a longer-lived system at replacement time is usually the better value than a like-for-like swap you will be doing again in fifteen years. We help you weigh the options against your home, your budget, and how long you plan to stay.
A note on who we are: we are a local Palm Beach County roofing & sheet-metal company, not a storm-chasing crew. We pull the permit, dry the roof in the same day we tear off, install to the manufacturer’s approved anchoring schedule, and — on the Town of Palm Beach island — handle the ARCOM and Landmarks review most roofers will not touch. That craft and paperwork is what makes your warranty and insurance documentation hold up later.
When a repair is no longer enough
You rarely need every box checked — two or three of these usually mean replacement is the smarter spend than another patch, especially before the next storm season.
Leaks in more than one spot
Stains on the ceiling in different rooms, or a leak that comes back after a repair, point to a roof that is failing as a system — not one bad shingle.
Curling, cracked, or missing pieces
Shingles lifting at the edges or blowing off after storms — or cracked, sliding tiles — mean the covering has lost its grip on the wind.
Granules in the gutters
Piles of sandy granules washing into your gutters are an asphalt roof shedding its protective surface — a late-stage wear sign.
The roof is 20+ years old
Most asphalt roofs here are spent by 20–25 years in our sun and salt air. Past that, you are buying time, not protection.
Sagging or daylight in the attic
A dipping roofline or light coming through the deck means water has reached the structure — a repair can no longer make that sound.
Insurer pressure or non-renewal
In Florida, an aging roof can trigger a roof exclusion or non-renewal. A code-compliant re-roof is often what keeps you insurable.
Choosing what to re-roof with
Because the tear-off and labor are the same, the real decision is the covering — how long it lasts, how it handles wind, and whether it is even allowed on your block.
| Asphalt shingle | Standing-seam metal | Clay tile / slate | Copper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 15–25 yrs | 40–50+ yrs | 50+ yrs | 100+ yrs |
| Wind & storm performance | Good (when rated) | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Relative cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Town of Palm Beach (island) | Often denied on estates | Case by case via ARCOM | Approved in-kind | Approved in-kind |
| Best for | Budget re-roofs off-island | Long-term value, low pitch | Mediterranean estates | Landmark estates & accents |
A new roof you can finally stop thinking about
A roof replacement is not just a hurricane-season purchase. From the day it goes on, the buckets disappear from the attic, the house looks years younger from the street, the cooling load drops, and you walk into storm season knowing the one part of your home that takes the full hit is brand new — sealed, rated, and inspected.
The case for replacing once, with the right system
A new roof is a sealed, engineered assembly: a sound deck, a self-adhered secondary water barrier, properly lapped flashings at every penetration and wall, and a storm-rated covering anchored to a code-approved schedule. Built that way, it is the single most valuable protection on your home — and the longer-lived the covering, the lower the lifetime cost. An asphalt roof you replace twice in forty years often costs more than one standing-seam or copper roof that simply lasts.
Not sure whether to repair or replace? We’ll inspect your roof, tell you straight, and put it in writing.
Book a free estimateWhat a code-right replacement actually involves here
A re-roof in Palm Beach County is governed by the Florida Building Code and, on the island, by architectural review. Knowing the rules before tear-off is what separates a roof that passes inspection and pleases your insurer from one that does not.
How a Palm Beach roof replacement actually goes
It starts with an on-roof inspection, not a sales pitch. We get up top, check the deck and flashings, photograph what we find, and give you a straight repair-or-replace call with the reasoning. If replacement is the right move, we help you choose the covering, then pull the county or municipal permit — and, on the island, assemble the ARCOM / Landmarks package before any material is ordered.
On install day we protect your landscaping, drives, and pool cage, then tear off the old roof down to the deck. With the deck exposed we inspect and re-nail it to current fastening code and replace any rotted or delaminated sheathing — the step a quick “roof-over” skips, and the reason roof-overs fail early. We then dry the roof in the same day with a self-adhered secondary water barrier, so your home is never left open to afternoon storms.
Then the new covering goes on — shingle, metal, tile, or copper — installed to the manufacturer’s FL#-approved (or Miami-Dade NOA) anchoring schedule, with new flashings, gutters, and trim as needed. We meet the building inspector so the job passes the first time, then hand you the closed permit and the wind-mitigation documentation your insurer will ask to see.
What a roof replacement costs here
There is no honest flat price for a new roof — the cost depends on your roof’s square footage and pitch, how many old layers come off, the condition of the deck once it is exposed, access and complexity, and above all the covering you choose. An asphalt-shingle re-roof is the most affordable; standing-seam metal, clay tile, and copper cost more up front and last decades longer. That is why we measure on-site and quote in writing rather than guessing over the phone — and why every estimate is itemized, so you can see exactly where the money goes.
We also make the number easier to live with: ask about financing, and we will flag whether your project pairs with a wind-mitigation insurance credit or an insurance claim from storm damage. The fastest way to a real figure for your home is a free, no-pressure estimate — an estimator inspects the roof and gives you a firm written price.
Replacing your roof: common questions
Should I repair or replace my roof?
How much does a roof replacement cost in Palm Beach County?
Do I need a permit and ARCOM approval to replace my roof?
What roofing material should I choose for the replacement?
Will a new roof lower my homeowners insurance?
How long does a roof replacement take?
Ready for a new roof? Get a free on-site estimate.
A local estimator inspects your roof, tells you honestly whether to repair or replace, recommends the right system, and lays out cost, financing, and insurance — with a firm written price. No pressure, no call center.