Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Metal Roof in Lighthouse Point, FL
Metal Roofing for homes in Lighthouse Point and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Lighthouse Point is built around deep-water canals and the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Hillsboro Inlet. The air carries salt year-round, humidity stays high, and UV exposure is intense. Much of the housing is 1950s–70s concrete-block-and-stucco construction, and many of those homes are being renovated or rebuilt. A metal roof here has to hold up to corrosion as well as hurricane wind.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1334537), and that state certification is valid in every Florida county. Our office is at 9610 NW 24th St in Sunrise, in Broward County. We start with a free estimate and give you a written flat rate quote that says what is included. Permits are pulled under our own license.
Many Lighthouse Point homes sit within a few hundred feet of brackish canal water. Salt spray and humidity wear on exposed metal faster here than inland, so the panel finish, fasteners, drip edge and flashings all matter. Broward County is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so wind uplift at edges and ridges is the main design concern. Metal roofing also has to account for the older block homes and the new custom waterfront builds: older decks need careful inspection, while new construction calls for clean detailing at every penetration.
Problems to watch for in Lighthouse Point
Salt-air corrosion
Constant salt-laden air from the canals and Hillsboro Inlet can attack unprotected metal, fasteners and drip edge. Materials and finishes need to be chosen for coastal exposure.
Hurricane uplift at edges and ridges
In a high-velocity wind zone, panel attachment at perimeters, hips and ridges is where wind loads concentrate. Weak attachment there can let a roof fail in a storm.
Fastener backout and thermal movement
Metal expands and contracts in Florida's heat and UV. Over time, exposed fasteners can loosen and open paths for wind-driven rain.
Oil-canning from poor deck prep
Panels laid over an uneven or poorly prepared deck can show waves and stress. Older mid-century decks need to be inspected before any panels go on.
Flashing failures at penetrations
Skylights, vents and wall terminations are common leak points on any roof. Summer thunderstorms during the wet season, roughly June through October, can drive rain into weak flashing details.
Hidden deck and fascia rot
Humidity and years of moisture can rot plywood and fascia under older roofs. It often only shows once the old roof is torn off.
What we do
- Standing seam panelsStanding seam systems use concealed fasteners, which keeps fasteners out of the weather. Hip, ridge and valley details are formed on site.
- Exposed-fastener metal panelsWhere this style fits the home, we install exposed-fastener panels as well. Each product is installed per its Florida approval.
- Coastal-rated aluminum and galvalumeWe use aluminum and galvalume with finishes made for coastal exposure. That suits homes near the Lighthouse Point canals.
- Tear-off, deck repair and underlaymentWe tear off the old roof and replace rotten plywood and fascia as part of the scope. High-temperature underlayment goes down before the metal.
- Flashing and finish detailWe flash skylights, vents and wall terminations, then permit, inspect and clean up. Inspections are scheduled and passed, and the permit is closed out.
Licenses, permits and codes in Lighthouse Point
Metal roofing is roofing work, and in Florida it generally requires a roofing contractor licensed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which works through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. You can verify our license, CCC1334537, on the DBPR website. A permit from the Lighthouse Point building department is typically required, with inspections for deck condition, fastening and dry-in. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Metal roof products here need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use and must be installed per that approval. Florida Building Code panel attachment, uplift and underlayment provisions also apply. Florida's 25% roof rule can also come into play when a large part of a roof is repaired or replaced. Verify how it applies to your roof with the building department.
When to call
Interest in roofing rises ahead of hurricane season (June 1 through November 30), and again from November to April when seasonal residents return and open their homes. Installation is generally most comfortable and reliable in the cooler, drier months from roughly November through April. Planning before the wet season can help, since summer thunderstorms are frequent. To get started, 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 Lighthouse Point, including the Yacht and Racquet Club area, Venetian Isles, Coral Key Villas, the Hillsboro Inlet waterfront canals, and the Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park areas, plus nearby Cresthaven, Hillsboro Beach, The Cove and Sea Ranch Lakes.
Metal Roof in Lighthouse Point: questions we hear
- Does a metal roof in Lighthouse Point need a Miami-Dade NOA?
- Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used here need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for that use and must be installed per that approval. Confirm details with the local building department.
- Is metal a good fit for homes near the canals?
- Salt spray from the canals and Hillsboro Inlet corrodes unprotected metal faster than inland air does. That is why material choice, finish and fastener compatibility matter. We install aluminum and galvalume finished for coastal exposure, and we can talk through options in a free estimate.
- Do I need a licensed roofer and a permit?
- Yes. Roofing in Florida generally requires a DBPR-licensed roofing contractor and a permit from the local building department. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit.
- What happens if the deck is rotten under my older roof?
- Many Lighthouse Point homes date from the 1950s through the 1970s, and humidity can damage the deck and fascia over time. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in our scope. The written flat rate quote says what is covered.
- Does the 25% roof rule affect a metal re-roof?
- Under Florida's 25% rule, repairing or replacing more than 25% of a roof or roof section in 12 months can require bringing the whole roof or section up to current code. Roofs built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later have an exception. How it is applied can vary, so verify with the building department.
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