Straight Answer
Most South Florida flat roofs need replacing at 15 to 20 years.
If yours is ponding water, blistering, or leaking at the seams, a repair buys you a season. A new system buys you decades. We inspect for free and tell you which one you actually need. No scare tactics.
Every roof we build gets looked at the way our owner inspects other people’s work, because he does that job too.
What We Handle
How It Goes
Four steps, no surprises.
Free inspection
We get on the roof, photograph what we find, and tell you plainly what it needs.
Written scope and price
One estimate, itemized, with the system and warranty spelled out.
Permit and schedule
We pull the permit and give you the crew date in writing.
Install and inspection
Built the way an inspector expects to see it, then walked with you at the end.
Before & After
Tile to standing-seam metal, same roof.
Hialeah re-roof. Old tile pulled, deck re-nailed and dried in, new metal panels set. Drag to compare.
Same house from the air: failed tile and patched flat section, then one continuous metal system. Drag to compare.
Common Questions
Roofing questions, answered.
How long does a flat roof last in South Florida?+
Most flat and low-slope systems here last about 15 to 25 years. Sun, heat, and ponding water are what wear them out, so a torch-down or modified-bitumen roof sits on the lower end and a metal roof on the higher end. We tell you honestly where yours is in that range.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Miami-Dade?+
Yes. Every re-roof in Miami-Dade requires a permit and passes through inspections, and the materials have to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and meet the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) code. We pull the permit and handle the inspections for you.
What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?+
Under the Florida Building Code, if more than 25% of a roof is repaired or replaced within 12 months, that roof section generally has to be brought up to current code rather than just patched. We tell you upfront if your repair crosses that line.
How long does a re-roof take?+
A typical single-family re-roof runs a few days to about two weeks, depending on the size, the system, and the weather. We give you the crew date and timeline in writing before we start.
Will a new roof lower my insurance or help me get covered?+
Often, yes. Roof age and a wind-mitigation inspection are two of the biggest factors carriers look at in South Florida, and a new, code-compliant roof usually helps with both. We build to what that inspection looks for.
How much does a new roof cost in South Florida?+
It depends on the size, the system (flat/torch-down, metal, or tile), the shape and access of the roof, and the condition of the deck underneath once we open it up. Metal costs more up front than a flat system but lasts far longer. Rather than guess, we inspect for free and give you one itemized, written price.
Can my insurance company drop me just because my roof is old?+
In Florida, carriers generally cannot refuse or non-renew solely on roof age under 15 years. At 15+ years (or after a failed 4-point inspection, usually around 20 years) they can require replacement or decline coverage. A wind-mitigation inspection is often what keeps an older but sound roof insurable — we build and document to that.
Is a Miami-Dade NOA the same as Florida Product Approval?+
No, and confusing them causes failed permits. In the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade and Broward) roofing products must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA), which is stricter than statewide Florida Product Approval. We only install NOA-compliant systems here.
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