Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate shingles specialist in Boca Raton, FL
Shingle Roofing for homes in Boca Raton and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Boca Raton's homes have a median build year of 1982, according to the Census, so many roofs here sit on houses old enough that the condition of the deck matters as much as the shingles on top. Most homes are owner-occupied, and many are concrete block and stucco in HOA-governed communities such as Boca West, Broken Sound and Woodfield Country Club. When you choose who re-roofs your home, look for a contractor whose license you can verify, a written quote that says exactly what is included, and someone who handles the permit. Flat Rate Roofing Inc is a roofing-only specialist holding Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, which you can verify on the Florida DBPR website.
For a Boca Raton shingle roof we tear off to the deck, inspect it, and build the new roof with architectural shingles rated for Florida wind zones. Our written flat-rate quote states the scope, and rotten plywood and fascia are included in it. We pull permits under our own license, schedule and pass the inspections, close out the permit, and finish with full cleanup. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County, and the company is insured. The estimate is free.
Boca Raton has a humid subtropical climate, with long hot rainy summers and a wet season from roughly May through October. Asphalt shingles age faster in that heat and UV than they would in a northern climate. Salt-laden air off the Atlantic adds corrosion on metal parts, and the hurricane and tropical-storm season from June 1 to November 30 puts wind uplift on every roof edge and ridge. Squalls and spin-up tornadoes during tropical systems are the main severe-weather risk here, while hail, snow and hard freezes are essentially non-factors. Because the area has many condominiums, townhomes and gated communities, it also pays to check your association's approval process before work starts.
Problems to watch for in Boca Raton
Heat and UV aging
Long, hot, rainy Boca Raton summers can dry out and wear down asphalt shingles faster than in northern climates. Granule loss, curling and cracking are signs the roof is aging.
Wind uplift and blow-off
Tropical systems bring heavy squalls and the occasional spin-up tornado. Weak nailing or an aging seal strip can let shingles lift or blow off.
Wind-driven rain at flashings
Near-daily summer thunderstorms across Florida can push water under shingles and past worn flashings. Leaks often show up first around valleys, walls and penetrations.
Salt-air corrosion
Salt air off the Atlantic attacks fasteners, flashings, drip edge and unprotected metal. Corroded metal can open a path for water long before the shingles themselves fail.
Poor attic ventilation
Year-round humidity and long cooling seasons push heat and moisture into attics. Inadequate ventilation can shorten shingle life.
Hidden deck and fascia damage
With a median build year of 1982 per the Census, many Boca Raton roofs sit on older decking. Long-term moisture can leave plywood and fascia rotten under the shingles, which is why the deck gets inspected at tear-off.
What we do
- Full tear-off and deck inspectionWe strip the roof to the deck and inspect it. Rotten plywood and fascia are swapped out as part of the flat-rate scope.
- Secondary water barrier where requiredWhere Florida Building Code calls for it, we add a secondary water barrier. This helps protect a block-and-stucco home during wind-driven rain.
- Architectural shingles for Florida wind zonesWe install architectural shingles rated for Florida wind zones, with a starter strip, ridge cap and detailed valleys.
- Drip edge and ventilationNew drip edge and ridge and off-ridge ventilation address salt air at the roof edge and heat and humidity in the attic.
- Permit, inspections and cleanupWe pull the permit under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, and close out the permit. A magnet sweep and full cleanup finish the job.
Licenses, permits and codes in Boca Raton
Here is how the site's reference wording puts it: "Roofing work in Florida legally requires a licensed roofing contractor and generally a permit from the local building department; a contractor's license is verified on the Florida DBPR website." Contractors are regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The Florida Building Code governs shingle installation, including enhanced nailing patterns, roof-deck attachment and secondary water barrier requirements that can be triggered at a reroof. Florida Building Code wind requirements for this area apply, and products need Florida Product Approval (or local approval). On partial work, here is the rule as written: "Florida's 25% roof rule (Florida Building Code, Existing Building volume, section 706.1.1): when more than 25% of a roof or roof section is repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period, the entire roof or section has to be brought up to current code." It continues: "How it is applied can vary, so verify with your city or county building department."
When to call
In Boca Raton, demand tends to rise in late spring ahead of hurricane season and again from August through October if storms hit. It rises once more during snowbird season, roughly November through April, when seasonal residents return and open long-vacant homes. Post-storm periods can bring material and permit backlogs, and midsummer heat can limit working hours, so planning before the season gives you more choices. Call (954) 775-8990, since the phone is answered around the clock, or use the estimate form on this page. The office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
We serve Boca Raton areas including Downtown Boca Raton / Mizner Park, Boca Del Mar, Boca West, Broken Sound, Woodfield Country Club, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, The Sanctuary, Boca Pointe, Sandalfoot Cove, the Town Center area, the Spanish River / Yamato Road corridor and West Boca Raton.
Shingles in Boca Raton: questions we hear
- What should I look for in a shingle roofer in Boca Raton?
- Look for a license you can check on the Florida DBPR website, a written quote that spells out what is included, and a contractor who handles the permit and inspections. Ours is Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537. Ask about deck repair too, since many Boca Raton homes have a median build year of 1982 per the Census.
- Does my HOA or condo association affect a shingle reroof?
- HOA governance is the norm in Boca Raton, including in many gated and country-club communities. Check your association's approval process before work begins. Our written flat-rate quote gives you a clear scope to share with them.
- Does salt air shorten the life of a shingle roof here?
- Salt-laden air off the Atlantic corrodes fasteners, flashings, drip edge and unprotected metal. That is why we detail drip edge and valleys carefully on every roof. Properties closer to the coast may deserve extra attention to metal components.
- What does the flat-rate quote include?
- It states the scope in writing: tear-off to the deck, plywood and fascia that are rotten, secondary water barrier where required, shingles, ridge cap, drip edge, ventilation and cleanup. Permits are pulled under our license and the permit is closed out. The estimate is free.
- Is Flat Rate Roofing based in Boca Raton?
- Our office is at 9610 NW 24th St in Sunrise, in Broward County. Our state roofing certification is valid in every Florida county, so we serve Boca Raton and the rest of the state.
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