Palm Beach County · Roof Replacement

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.

Sealed roof deck + SWBFL Product Approval + NOAShingle · Metal · Copper
Cutaway of a new roof system showing deck, secondary water barrier, and finished covering
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Re-roof once, re-roof right

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.

Know the signs

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.

Compare your options

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.

Roof replacement material options for a Palm Beach County home
Asphalt shingleStanding-seam metalClay tile / slateCopper
Typical lifespan 15–25 yrs40–50+ yrs50+ yrs100+ yrs
Wind & storm performance Good (when rated)ExcellentExcellentExcellent
Relative cost $$$$$$$$$$
Town of Palm Beach (island) Often denied on estatesCase by case via ARCOMApproved in-kindApproved in-kind
Best for Budget re-roofs off-islandLong-term value, low pitchMediterranean estatesLandmark estates & accents
A finished new roof on a Palm Beach County home under a clear sky
Live under it every day

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.

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Longevity & value

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.

+50 yrs
Standing-seam metal roof lifespan
+100 yrs
Copper roof lifespan
+165 mph
County design wind speed (ASCE 7)
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Not sure whether to repair or replace? We’ll inspect your roof, tell you straight, and put it in writing.

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The Palm Beach re-roof rulebook

What 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.

REGION Palm Beach County is the Wind-Borne Debris Region (WBDR) — not the HVHZ (that is Miami-Dade & Broward). Your new covering must carry a valid Florida Product Approval (FL#); a Miami-Dade NOA is accepted too, but not required.
SEALED DECK Re-roofs require a secondary water barrier — a sealed roof deck that keeps water out even if the covering is breached. It is code now, and it is also one of the credits on a wind-mitigation inspection.
THE 25% RULE Repair or replace more than 25% of a roof section in 12 months and that section generally has to be brought to current code — which often tips the math toward a full repair-vs-replace decision. We tell you which side of the line you are on.
THE ISLAND On the Town of Palm Beach, a change in roof material or appearance needs ARCOM approval (Code Ch. 18, Art. III), and landmark estates must re-roof in-kind with clay tile, slate, or copper. We prepare and shepherd the review.
What to expect

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 it costs

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.

Replacement FAQ

Replacing your roof: common questions

Should I repair or replace my roof?

It comes down to age, the extent of the damage, and the math. A few cracked tiles or a flashing leak on an otherwise sound roof is a repair. But once a roof is past 20 years, leaking in more than one place, or losing shingles after every storm, repairs become money thrown at a system that is already failing. Florida’s “25% rule” matters too: if more than a quarter of a roof section is repaired or replaced within 12 months, that section generally has to be brought up to current code — which often makes a full re-roof the smarter spend. We inspect, tell you honestly which side of that line you are on, and put it in writing.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Palm Beach County?

There is no honest flat price — it depends on the square footage and pitch of your roof, how many old layers have to come off, the condition of the deck underneath, access, and above all the material you choose. An asphalt-shingle re-roof is the most affordable; standing-seam metal, clay tile, and copper step up from there and last far longer. We measure on-site and give you an itemized written estimate instead of guessing over the phone, and we walk you through financing and any insurance savings. Start with a free estimate.

Do I need a permit and ARCOM approval to replace my roof?

A roof replacement is always a permitted job in Palm Beach County, and the covering has to carry a valid Florida Product Approval (FL#) — a Miami-Dade NOA is accepted too, but not required, because we are in the Wind-Borne Debris Region (WBDR), not the HVHZ. On the Town of Palm Beach (the island) there is a second layer: any change to roof material or appearance needs ARCOM approval (Town Code Ch. 18, Art. III), and designated landmark estates must re-roof in-kind with clay tile, slate, or copper — asphalt is routinely denied. We pull the permit, prepare the architectural-review package, and meet the inspector so the job passes the first time.

What roofing material should I choose for the replacement?

Asphalt shingle is the budget choice for off-island homes (roughly 15–25 years). Metal roofing — especially standing seam — lasts 40–50+ years, sheds water on low pitches, and suits coastal homes. Clay tile reads classic Mediterranean and lasts 50+ years. Copper is the century-roof: it develops a living patina, is approved in-kind on landmark estates, and is the island standard for bay roofs and accents. Because labor and tear-off cost the same either way, replacement is exactly the moment to step up to a system you will never have to think about again.

Will a new roof lower my homeowners insurance?

Often, yes — and in Florida a sound roof is increasingly what keeps you insurable at all. A re-roof done to current code gives you a documented sealed roof deck / secondary water barrier and a verified deck-attachment schedule, which are real credits on an OIR-B1-1802 wind-mitigation inspection. After we finish, we hand you the documentation your insurer’s inspector will ask to see. TODO(business): confirm we do not quote specific premium figures — savings depend on your carrier and policy.

How long does a roof replacement take?

For a typical home, the on-site work runs one to a few days once the material is on hand — tear-off and dry-in usually happen the same day so your home is never left exposed overnight. Tile, copper, and custom metal take longer than shingle, and the material lead time before we start is often the longest part of the schedule. We protect landscaping and drives, keep the site clean daily, and leave the roof weather-tight before we go.
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