Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Tile Roofing at a written flat rate in Golden Glades, FL
Tile Roofing for homes in Golden Glades and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Golden Glades has a lot of mid-20th-century, single-story concrete block housing with stucco, and a tile re-roof on one of those homes starts with what sits under the tile. Heavy summer rain nearly year-round and a June–November hurricane season put steady strain on underlayment, even when the tile on top still looks sound. If you are planning tile work here, plan around three things: the condition of the deck and underlayment, the weight of the tile on an older structure, and the product approvals that apply in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Flat Rate Roofing does roofing only. We give you a free estimate and a written flat rate quote that says what is included. A full tile re-roof covers tear-off, deck repair and new underlayment. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement are part of the scope, permits are pulled under our own license, and we clean up when the job is done. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County.
Golden Glades is a few miles inland from the Atlantic, but the climate is humid and tropical, and corrosion is a steady concern for metal in the area. That matters for tile roofs because valley metal and flashings sit hidden under the tile, where moisture can work on them for a long time. Older block homes here are often single-story, so the roof is a large share of what keeps rain out. Underlayment can reach the end of its life while the tile still looks fine, and the first sign is often a leak after a heavy summer storm or a tropical system. Because tile is heavy, the structure also has to be considered when the roof type changes.
Problems to watch for in Golden Glades
Underlayment at the end of its life
Tile can look sound for a long time after the layer beneath it has worn out. With heavy rain nearly year-round in Golden Glades, a worn underlayment can let water reach the deck.
Cracked and slipped tile
High wind during hurricane season and tropical systems can crack tiles or shift them out of place. Broken and slipped tile lets wind-driven rain reach the underlayment.
Mortar failure at hips and ridges
Mortar at hips and ridges can crack and loosen over time. Once it does, those lines are open to wind and water.
Hidden valley metal corrosion
Humidity makes corrosion a steady concern in this area. Valley metal under tile can rust through without any sign from above until a leak appears.
Rotten deck and fascia
A long-running leak can soften the plywood deck and fascia. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in our scope, so it is covered in the written quote.
Weight on an older structure
Tile is heavy, and dead-load capacity is a code consideration when a roof type changes. Where tile is added to a roof not designed for it, structural review may be needed.
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. This resets the layer that actually keeps water out.
- Concrete barrel, flat and clay tileWe install concrete barrel tile, concrete flat tile and clay tile. Each product is installed per its approval.
- Hip, ridge and valley workWe rebuild failed hip and ridge details and replace valley metal. That is where corrosion and mortar failure tend to hide.
- Broken and slipped tile replacementIf your roof is sound overall, we can replace the cracked or displaced tiles. The written quote says exactly what is included.
- Pressure cleaning and sealingWe pressure clean and seal tile roofs where that fits the condition of the roof. We also clean up the site when the work is finished.
Licenses, permits and codes in Golden Glades
Florida roofing is regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The state's wording 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." Our license is Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, which you can verify on the DBPR website. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections, and close the permit out. Golden Glades is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and the rule on products reads: "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." On how much of a roof you can repair at once, the state rule reads: "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." Application can vary, so verify with your city or county building department before you plan a partial repair.
When to call
Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and underlayment failures tend to show up as leaks during the summer wet season and after tropical systems. Most tile reroofs are scheduled in the drier winter and spring months, so planning ahead can help you avoid working against the weather. If you are seeing leaks now, call and we can look at what a repair or re-roof would involve. The phone is answered around the clock. The Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Call (954) 775-8990 or request a free estimate with the form on this page.
We serve Golden Glades and nearby areas including Norland, Ives Estates, Ojus, Andover, Scott Lake and Miami Gardens, as well as North Miami Beach, North Miami, Opa-locka, Aventura, Hollywood and Miramar.
Tile Roof in Golden Glades: questions we hear
- Can an older concrete block home in Golden Glades take a tile roof?
- Tile is heavy, and dead-load capacity is a code consideration when a roof type changes. Where tile is added to a roof not originally designed for it, structural review may be needed. Ask about this when you request your free estimate.
- My tile looks fine. Does the roof still need work?
- Not necessarily, but the underlayment beneath tile can reach the end of its life while the tile still looks sound. Valley metal can also corrode out of sight. An inspection looks at what is under the tile, not just the surface.
- What does the flat rate quote include?
- It is a written flat rate quote that says what is included. For a re-roof, the scope covers tear-off, deck repair and new underlayment, with rotten plywood and fascia replacement included, plus permits under our license and full cleanup. The estimate itself is free.
- Does hurricane season affect when I should schedule tile work in Golden Glades?
- Hurricane season runs June to November, and the summer rains can expose weak underlayment. Most tile reroofs are scheduled in the drier winter and spring months, so planning ahead helps. Call to talk through timing for your roof.
- Your office is in Sunrise. Do you work in Golden Glades?
- Yes. Our Florida roofing certification is valid in every county, and our service area is all of Florida. Our one office is at 9610 NW 24th St in Sunrise, in Broward County.
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