Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate tile roof specialist in Ives Estates, FL
Tile Roofing for homes in Ives Estates and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Ives Estates sits about three miles inland from the Atlantic, inside Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. A tile roof here deals with near-daily summer thunderstorms, salt-tinged humid air and hurricane-season wind. If you are choosing a tile roofer, look for a contractor whose state certification you can verify on the Florida DBPR website, and one who puts a written flat-rate quote in your hands that says what is included. Flat Rate Roofing is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1334537), and the company is insured.
We do roofing only. For tile roofs in Ives Estates, that means a free estimate and a flat-rate quote in writing. Permits are pulled under our own license, inspections are scheduled and passed, and the permit is closed out. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in the scope, and the job ends with full cleanup. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County.
Much of Ives Estates is mid-century to 1970s concrete block and stucco housing, and much of the single-family stock is 50-plus years old. On a roof that old, the underlayment beneath the tile can reach the end of its life while the tile still looks sound. Heavy May–October rain then finds the weak point. Salt-laden air, even three miles from the ocean, can also corrode valley metal and fasteners hidden under the tile. The townhomes, garden apartments and condominiums along the Ives Dairy Road and US-441 corridors add another layer, since HOA-governed associations often have their own approval processes. Tile is also heavy, so the structure's dead-load capacity matters whenever the roof type changes.
Problems to watch for in Ives Estates
Worn-out underlayment under good-looking tile
In a wet season of near-daily thunderstorms, aged underlayment can leak even when the tile looks fine from the street. Leaks often show up in summer or after a tropical system.
Cracked and slipped tile
Hurricane-season wind and storm debris can crack or shift tiles. Those gaps let wind-driven rain reach the underlayment and deck.
Mortar failure at hips and ridges
Heat, humidity and storm movement can break down the mortar at hips and ridges. Once it loosens, water has a direct path in.
Corroded valley metal
Salt-tinged air and constant humidity can eat at valley metal hidden under tile. The first sign may be a stain on the ceiling rather than anything visible on the roof.
Rotted deck and fascia
Long-term moisture can soften plywood decking and fascia boards. Both get checked and replaced as part of the scope once the tile and underlayment come off.
Weight and structure questions
Switching a roof to tile means the structure has to carry the load, which Florida Building Code treats as a dead-load consideration. Older block-and-slab homes deserve a careful look before the roof type changes.
What we do
- Full tile re-roofTear-off, deck repair and new underlayment, then concrete barrel, flat or clay tile installed to the product's approval. The flat-rate quote states what is included.
- Hip and ridge workWe rebuild failing hips and ridges so the roof sheds Ives Estates' summer rain and wind-driven storms as a system.
- Valley metal replacementCorroded valley metal is replaced rather than covered over, because salt air and humidity work on it where no one can see.
- Broken and slipped tile replacementCracked or displaced tiles are replaced and the surrounding area checked for water damage underneath.
- Pressure cleaning and sealingTile that has stayed damp and shaded in a humid climate can be pressure cleaned and sealed. Cleanup after every job is included.
Licenses, permits and codes in Ives Estates
Ives Estates is in Miami-Dade, so the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone applies. The state regulator is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Here is the rule in its own words: "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." On 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." On how much of a roof you can repair: "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. Most tile reroofs are scheduled in the drier winter and spring months. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so it helps to inspect an aging tile roof before it starts. The phone is answered around the clock at (954) 775-8990, and the 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 Ives Estates and nearby areas including Ojus, Highland Lakes, Sky Lake, Lake Lucerne, Andover, Norland, Golden Glades, Country Club, the Ives Dairy Road corridor and the Greynolds Park area.
Tile Roof in Ives Estates: questions we hear
- Does a tile roof in Ives Estates need Miami-Dade product approval?
- Ives Estates is in Miami-Dade, which is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use, and each product is installed per its approval.
- Why does a roof here leak when the tile looks fine?
- The tile is only the top layer. The underlayment beneath it can wear out, and in a climate with near-daily summer thunderstorms and humid, salt-tinged air, that is often where water gets in. Much of the single-family housing here is 50-plus years old, so the age of the roof is worth checking.
- What does the flat-rate quote cover?
- It is a written quote that says what is included. Permits are pulled under our license, inspections are scheduled and passed, and the permit is closed out. Replacing rotten plywood and fascia is included in the scope, and the job ends with full cleanup. The estimate is free.
- I live in a townhome or condo near Ives Dairy Road or US-441. Is there anything extra to do?
- Many of the townhomes and condominiums in this area are HOA-governed, and associations often have their own approval processes. Check with your association before work is scheduled, and call us at (954) 775-8990 with any questions about the quote.
- How do I check your license?
- Flat Rate Roofing is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, license CCC1334537. A contractor's license can be verified on the Florida DBPR website, and the state certification is valid in every Florida county.
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