Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate roof tarping specialist in Fountainebleau, FL
Roof Tarping & Shrink Wrap for homes in Fountainebleau and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Fountainebleau is built around Florida International University's main campus and the SR 836/Florida's Turnpike corridor, and it sits inside Miami-Dade County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. When a storm opens a roof here, look for a roofing-only contractor that puts what is included in a written flat-rate quote, says plainly that a tarp or shrink wrap is temporary, and holds a Florida roofing certification you can check on the DBPR website. Flat Rate Roofing Inc is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, CCC1334537, valid in every Florida county. Housing here is largely 1960s–1990s concrete block and stucco with flat, low-slope and barrel-tile roofs, and the May–October rainy season brings near-daily thunderstorms, so an open roof gets wet quickly.
We put temporary covers on storm- and leak-damaged roofs: blue tarps and shrink wrap. Before a cover goes on, we look at the damage and the deck. The cover is fastened to suit your roof type. A cover is not a repair. It holds water out until the permanent repair or re-roof, and we give you a written flat-rate quote for that work.
Tropical storms from June through November bring wind-driven rain and debris to Fountainebleau, and wind can lift tile, shingles and flashing on the area's block-and-stucco homes. The site is several miles inland from Biscayne Bay, but enough salt rides the sea breeze to accelerate corrosion on exterior metal, which is one more reason to get a damaged roof properly repaired rather than left under a cover. Much of the housing here is condominium, townhome and apartment buildings alongside single-family homes, and rentals turn over often near the university. Owners, landlords and associations alike need a clear record of the damage and a plan for the permanent fix.
Problems to watch for in Fountainebleau
Wind-lifted tile, shingles and flashing
Tropical-storm wind in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone city like Fountainebleau can lift barrel tile, shingles or flashing and leave the roof open to the next storm.
Limbs puncturing the roof deck
A fallen limb can break through the surface and the deck beneath it. That needs a look at the deck before any cover goes on.
Wind-driven rain inside the roof
With near-daily summer thunderstorms from May to October, rain entering an open roof can soak decking, insulation and ceilings.
Tarps fastened the wrong way
A tarp fastened through the middle of the roof or stopped short of the ridge can let water run in underneath it instead of shedding over it.
Sun, heat and wind wearing a cover down
With summer highs in the low 90s and strong storm wind, any cover wears down the longer it stays up. That is why it is only a stopgap.
Busy roofers after a widespread storm
After a storm that hits a whole region, roofers and materials are in demand, so a temporary cover can protect the roof while the permanent repair is scheduled.
What we do
- A look at the damage and the deckWe check the damage and the deck before the cover goes on, so the cover is not hiding a bigger problem.
- Blue tarps done properlyPolyethylene tarps are secured with wood battens along the edges and run over the ridge where the roof allows, so water sheds over the cover rather than under it.
- Shrink wrap for longer coverageShrink-wrap film is heat-shrunk tight over the damaged section or the whole roof, leaving fewer loose edges for wind to lift. It is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp.
- Fastened to suit your roofCovers are fastened to suit tile, shingle, metal and flat roofs, which matters in a city with both barrel-tile homes and flat or low-slope condo roofs.
- Photos and a written flat-rate quoteWe take photos before and after for your records and insurance claim. We then give you a written flat-rate quote for the permanent repair or re-roof that says what is included.
Licenses, permits and codes in Fountainebleau
For the permanent repair, the rule is: "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." The state regulator is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Whether a temporary cover needs a permit is up to the local building department, so confirm there. Product approvals apply to the permanent roofing products: "Miami-Dade and Broward are Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use; elsewhere in Florida they need a Florida Product Approval (or local approval). Either way the product is installed per its approval." If you live in a condo or HOA community, check its own approval process too.
When to call
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and Fountainebleau sees the most demand from late May through November. A cover can be needed after a hurricane, tropical storm, severe thunderstorm or fallen tree in any month. The phone is answered around the clock at (954) 775-8990. Our Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can also request a free estimate with the form on this page.
We serve Fontainebleau Park, Westchester, Sweetwater, University Park, Tamiami, Flagami, Olympia Heights, Coral Terrace, West Miami, Doral and Westwood Lakes, as well as nearby Miami, Coral Gables, Hialeah, Miami Springs and Kendall.
Roof Tarping in Fountainebleau: questions we hear
- How long does shrink wrap stay on a roof in Fountainebleau?
- Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp. Fountainebleau's summer sun, heat and storm wind wear on any cover, so treat it as temporary and schedule the permanent repair.
- Is a tarp or shrink wrap a roof repair?
- No. A cover is temporary and only holds water out until the permanent repair or re-roof. We give you a free, written flat-rate quote for that permanent work.
- Does a temporary cover need a permit in Fountainebleau?
- Whether a temporary cover needs a permit is up to the local building department, so confirm with them. For the permanent roof work, the rule is that roofing work in Florida legally requires a licensed roofing contractor and generally a permit from the local building department.
- What should I do about my insurance company after storm damage?
- Photograph the damage, keep your records and talk to your insurer or agent. We take photos before and after the cover goes on, which you can keep for your records.
- I own a condo or townhome near FIU. Can you cover my roof?
- Much of Fountainebleau's housing is condominium, townhome and apartment buildings, and associations often have their own approval processes. Check with your association, then call (954) 775-8990 for a free quote.
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