Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Tile Roofing at a written flat rate in Boca Raton, FL
Tile Roofing for homes in Boca Raton and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
From Boca Del Mar to West Boca Raton, much of Boca Raton's housing stock dates from the 1960s through the 1990s, and the Census puts the median year built at 1982. Many of these concrete block and stucco homes sit under barrel-tile, flat-tile or shingle roofs, and a tile roof can look sound long after the underlayment beneath it has reached the end of its life. A tile re-roof here is mostly about what you can't see from the ground. Plan around the wet season (roughly May through October), your HOA's approval process, and the weight of tile on the structure.
Flat Rate Roofing does roofing only, and every job starts with a free estimate and a written flat rate quote that says what is included. For a Boca Raton tile re-roof that means tear-off, deck repair and new underlayment, with rotten plywood and fascia replacement included in the scope. We pull permits under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, close out the permit, and do a full cleanup. Our office is in Sunrise, and the state certification we hold is valid in every Florida county.
Salt-laden air off the Atlantic corrodes fasteners, flashings, drip edge and unprotected metal, and valley metal is especially easy to forget because the tile hides it. Summer thunderstorms and the heavy squalls that come with tropical systems can drive rain sideways under tiles, and hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Census data show that most homes in Boca Raton are owner-occupied, so for many households the question is how long the roof under the tile will last. Boca also has a very high share of condominiums, townhomes and gated country-club communities, where HOA governance is the norm. If you are changing roof type, for example from shingle to tile, the structure's dead-load capacity is a code consideration, so ask your building department whether structural review applies.
Problems to watch for in Boca Raton
Underlayment past its life under sound-looking tile
With a median year built of 1982 per Census, many Boca Raton roofs have gone through more than one wet season of heat and humidity. The tile may look fine while the underlayment below it fails and leaks.
Cracked and slipped tile after storms
Heavy squalls and tropical systems can crack tiles or shift them out of place. Each gap lets wind-driven rain reach the underlayment.
Mortar failure at hips and ridges
Hips and ridges are exposed to sun, rain and wind. When mortar cracks or crumbles, ridge tiles can loosen and water can get in.
Valley metal corrosion hidden under tile
Salt air near the Atlantic can eat at valley metal, and you usually can't see it until a leak appears inside. Replacing it is a normal part of a thorough re-roof.
Leaks during the summer wet season
Near-daily summer thunderstorms test every flashing and underlayment seam. A slow leak can show up as a ceiling stain months after the storm that caused it.
Tile weight on a structure not built for it
Tile is heavy. Where a home was designed for shingles, the structure's dead-load capacity should be checked before switching to tile.
What we do
- Full tile re-roofWe tear off the old roof, repair the deck and install new underlayment before the tile goes back on. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in the scope of the written quote.
- Concrete barrel, flat and clay tileWe install concrete barrel and flat tile and clay tile, the roof styles you see across Boca Raton's stucco neighborhoods. The Florida Building Code addresses tile attachment methods and underlayment, and we install to the product's approval.
- Hip, ridge and valley workWe redo hip and ridge work and replace valley metal, where salt air and hidden corrosion often do their damage.
- Broken and slipped tile replacementFor storm damage that doesn't call for a full re-roof, we replace broken and slipped tile. The written quote says what is covered.
- Pressure cleaning and sealingBoca's humid climate encourages staining and growth on tile. We offer pressure cleaning and sealing as part of the tile scope.
Licenses, permits and codes in Boca Raton
Florida roofing is regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Here is the state's wording: "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." Our license is Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, a state certification valid in every Florida county that you can verify on the DBPR website. Florida Building Code wind requirements for this area apply, and roofing products need Florida Product Approval (or local approval). For partial work, here is how the state describes the 25% roof rule: "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." How it is applied can vary, so verify with your city or county building department.
When to call
Underlayment failures tend to show up as leaks during the summer wet season and after tropical systems, while most tile re-roofs are scheduled in the drier winter and spring months. Locally, demand picks up in late spring ahead of hurricane season, again from August through October when storms cause damage, and during snowbird season from roughly November through April, when seasonal residents return and open long-vacant homes. If you are planning a tile re-roof, getting a quote early gives you room to schedule it. Call (954) 775-8990, since the phone is answered around the clock, or use the estimate form on this page. The Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
We serve Boca Raton, 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, as well as nearby Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek.
Tile Roof in Boca Raton: questions we hear
- Why would my Boca Raton tile roof leak if the tiles look fine?
- The underlayment beneath the tile can reach the end of its life while the tile itself still looks sound. Boca Raton's median home was built in 1982 per Census, so many roofs have been through a lot of wet seasons. A free estimate can tell you whether the problem is underlayment, valley metal or a few damaged tiles.
- Do I need HOA approval for a tile re-roof in Boca Raton?
- HOA governance is the norm in Boca Raton, especially in the condominium, townhome and gated country-club communities, so check your association's approval process before work starts. Our written flat rate quote spells out what is included, which gives you something clear to submit. Confirm the requirements with your HOA.
- Does the 25% roof rule apply to my repair?
- The state's wording is: "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." How it is applied can vary, so verify with your city or county building department before you commit to a repair.
- How does salt air affect a tile roof near the coast?
- Salt-laden air off the Atlantic can corrode fasteners, flashings, drip edge and valley metal, even when the tile above looks fine. That is why valley metal replacement is part of a thorough tile re-roof.
- When should I schedule a tile re-roof in Boca Raton?
- Most tile re-roofs are scheduled in the drier winter and spring months, ahead of hurricane season (June 1 through November 30). Local demand also rises during snowbird season, so request your free quote early. Call (954) 775-8990 or use the form on this page.
Get a free tile roof quote in Boca Raton
Tell us what's going on. A state-certified contractor will get back to you.