Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Flat Roof in Lighthouse Point, FL
Flat & Low-Slope Roofing for homes in Lighthouse Point and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Lighthouse Point is built around the Intracoastal Waterway and a network of deep-water canals near Hillsboro Inlet. Much of the housing is single-family concrete block and stucco from the 1950s through the 1970s, and many of those homes have low-slope or barrel-tile roofs. A flat roof here faces intense UV, high year-round humidity, salt-laden air and a wet season that runs roughly June through October.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1334537), and that certification is valid in every Florida county. Our office is at 9610 NW 24th St in Sunrise, Broward County. We install and repair low-slope roofs with a free estimate and a written flat rate quote that spells out what is included.
Homes in Lighthouse Point often sit within a few hundred feet of brackish canal water, so salt spray and humidity work on a flat roof all year. Exposed membranes, metal flashings, drains and fasteners can wear faster near the water than they would inland. Many of the original mid-century block homes are being renovated or replaced with new custom builds. That means a low-slope section on an older house often has to be tied into newer construction, and the edges and parapets have to be detailed for Broward's high-velocity hurricane wind exposure.
Problems to watch for in Lighthouse Point
Ponding water
Where slope is slight or drains are blocked, water can sit on the membrane through the long wet season. Standing water adds weight and speeds up seam and surface wear.
Seam and flashing failure
Base flashings at parapets, curbs and wall joints are common leak points on older block homes. Humidity and constant temperature swings can open them over time.
Salt-air corrosion
Constant salt-laden air near the canals and Hillsboro Inlet can corrode unprotected metal edging, scuppers, drains and fasteners.
UV and heat on exposed membranes
Intense Florida sun can dry out and crack an aging cap sheet or coating. Cracks let rain reach the deck beneath.
Hurricane uplift at edges
Wind loads concentrate at roof edges and parapets during hurricanes and tropical storms. Weak attachment there is a key inspection item in Broward.
Too many roof layers
Code limits how many layers may remain on a roof. A recover over old material may not be allowed, and hidden moisture can stay trapped underneath.
What we do
- Built-up and modified bitumen roofingWe install hot mop built-up roofing and modified bitumen, including torch-applied cap sheets, for low-slope roofs that need a durable multi-layer system.
- Self-adhered systemsWhere the building and deck suit it, we install self-adhered membranes as an alternative to hot or torch application.
- Tapered insulation, crickets, drains and scuppersTo correct ponding, we add tapered insulation and crickets to move water off the roof. We also install new drains and scuppers where drainage has failed.
- Base flashing at parapets and curbsWalls, parapets and curbs get properly detailed base flashing, because that is where many low-slope leaks start.
- Tear-off and deck repairWe tear off the old roof and replace damaged deck. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement are included in our scope, and we finish with full cleanup.
Licenses, permits and codes in Lighthouse Point
Roofing in Florida legally requires a licensed contractor. Licensing is overseen by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, and you can verify any contractor on the DBPR license search. A permit from the local building department is typically required for low-slope reroofing, recovers and most repairs, and we pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so roofing products generally need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use, and uplift and attachment are key inspection items. Florida's 25% roof rule can also apply: when more than 25% of a roof or roof section is repaired, replaced or recovered in 12 months, the whole roof or section may need to meet current code. Roofs built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later have an exception under Senate Bill 4-D (2022). How the rule is applied can vary, so verify with your building department. If your property has an association, it may require separate approval.
When to call
Ponding and leak problems tend to show up during the summer wet season and tropical storm events from June through November. Installation is generally easier in the drier winter and spring, when a membrane can go onto a dry deck. Demand around Lighthouse Point can rise ahead of hurricane season and again when seasonal residents return from November through April, so it helps to get your quote early. Our phone is answered around the clock at (954) 775-8990. The office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, or you can request a free estimate with the form on this page.
We serve Lighthouse Point and nearby areas including Venetian Isles, Coral Key Villas, the Yacht and Racquet Club area, the Hillsboro Inlet waterfront canals, the Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park areas, Hillsboro Beach and Sea Ranch Lakes.
Flat Roof in Lighthouse Point: questions we hear
- Does the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone apply in Lighthouse Point?
- Yes. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used here generally need a Miami-Dade NOA for that use and must be installed per that approval.
- Why does being near the canals matter for a flat roof?
- Many Lighthouse Point homes sit close to brackish canals and the Intracoastal, where constant salt-laden air can corrode metal edging, drains and fasteners. We look at those components, not just the membrane, when we plan a roof.
- Do I need a permit to redo my low-slope roof?
- A permit from the local building department is typically required for low-slope reroofing, recovers and most repairs. We pull permits under our own license and handle the inspections. Verify any specifics with your building department.
- Can you fix a flat roof that holds water?
- Often, yes. Ponding can be corrected with tapered insulation, crickets and new drains or scuppers, depending on the roof. We will explain what is needed in a written flat rate quote after a free estimate.
- What happens if the deck is rotten?
- Rotten plywood and fascia replacement are included in our scope. We tear off, replace damaged deck and rebuild the low-slope system on a sound base.
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