Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Roof Repair in Lighthouse Point, FL
Roof Repair for homes in Lighthouse Point and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Lighthouse Point has a humid subtropical climate with a wet season from roughly June through October, intense UV and near-daily summer thunderstorms. Much of the housing is concrete-block-and-stucco construction from the 1950s through the 1970s, with low-slope or barrel-tile roofs. On roofs that old, wind-driven rain can find a worn flashing, a slipped tile or tired underlayment long before a ceiling stain shows it.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc repairs roofs here under Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC1334537. We trace the leak to its entry point, give you a written flat rate quote that says what is included, and pull the permit under our own license. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County, and the quote is free.
Lighthouse Point is built around deep-water canals with direct Hillsboro Inlet access, so many homes sit close to brackish water. Salt-laden air can corrode fasteners, flashings, drip edge and unprotected metal faster than it does inland. Many of the original block homes are being renovated or replaced, so an aging mid-century roof section may sit next to a newer addition. The seam between old and new is a natural place for roof-to-wall flashing to fail. Hurricane and tropical-storm wind is the dominant hazard here, and a roof already weakened by salt, UV and age has less margin when a storm arrives.
Problems to watch for in Lighthouse Point
Wind-driven rain under tiles
Summer thunderstorms and the June–October wet season can push water sideways under barrel or flat tile. Cracked or slipped tiles and worn underlayment let it reach the deck.
Salt-corroded flashing and fasteners
Homes near the Intracoastal and the canal system are exposed to constant salt air. Flashings, drip edge and exposed metal can corrode and open a path for water.
Roof-to-wall flashing failure
Where a roof meets a stucco wall, as at a renovation or addition, flashing can separate and leak. The stain often shows up well away from the actual entry point.
Storm damage
After a tropical storm or hurricane, a roof can have lifted or missing tiles, blown-off shingles or damaged edges. Hurricane risk is the dominant hazard in Lighthouse Point.
Aging underlayment
On 1950s–70s homes, underlayment beneath the tile may be well past its best. It can leak even when the tile looks intact.
Low-slope and flat sections
Low-slope roofs and flat additions are common on mid-century block homes. Ponding, cracked coatings and failed seams can let moisture in.
Rotten plywood and fascia
High humidity and repeated wetting can rot roof decking and fascia boards. Both need to be replaced, not covered over.
What we do
- Leak diagnosisWe trace the leak to its entry point instead of patching where the stain appears. You get photo documentation and a written scope.
- Flashing repairWe repair flashing at walls, skylights and valleys, where wind-driven rain and salt air do the most damage.
- Tile and shingle repairWe replace slipped and broken tile and repair shingle blow-off so water stops reaching the underlayment.
- Flat roof patchingWe patch low-slope and flat sections, such as those on mid-century homes and additions.
- Rotten plywood and fascia replacementReplacing rotten plywood and fascia is included in the scope of your written flat rate quote. Permits are pulled under our license, inspections are scheduled and passed, the permit is closed out, and we do a full cleanup.
Licenses, permits and codes in Lighthouse Point
Roofing work in Florida generally requires a licensed roofing contractor. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, issues the licenses. Our certification, CCC1334537, is valid in every Florida county and can be checked on the DBPR website. A building permit is typically required for roof repairs and comes from the local building department, so confirm thresholds for small repairs with the authority having jurisdiction. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where roofing products commonly need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and are installed per that approval. The Florida Building Code's 25% roof rule applies to repairs: when more than 25% of a roof or roof section is repaired, replaced or recovered in 12 months, the whole roof or section may have to meet current code. Senate Bill 4-D (2022) added an exception for roofs built or replaced to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, in practice roofs permitted from March 2009 on. Older roofs still fall under the full rule, and how it is applied can vary, so verify with the building department.
When to call
Demand rises before and during hurricane season, which runs June 1 through November 30, with the highest storm risk from August through October. It rises again from November to April, when seasonal residents return and open up their homes. Scheduling is usually easiest in the drier winter and early spring months. A small leak can grow quickly in the wet season, so do not wait for a storm forecast. Call (954) 775-8990, where the phone is answered around the clock, or use the estimate form on this page. The 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 areas around Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park, as well as nearby Cresthaven, Hillsboro Beach, The Cove and Sea Ranch Lakes.
Roof Repair in Lighthouse Point: questions we hear
- Does salt air near the canals affect my roof?
- It can. Lighthouse Point sits on the Intracoastal Waterway and a network of canals near Hillsboro Inlet, and salt-laden air can corrode flashings, fasteners, drip edge and other exposed metal. We look at those components when we trace a leak.
- Is a Miami-Dade NOA needed for my repair in Lighthouse Point?
- Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there commonly need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for that use. Your quote will cover the products and approvals.
- Will a repair trigger a full roof replacement?
- Florida's 25% rule says that repairing more than 25% of a roof or section in 12 months can require bringing the whole roof or section up to current code. Roofs built or replaced to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later have an exception under Senate Bill 4-D. Verify the details with the local building department.
- Do I need a permit for a roof repair?
- A permit is typically required, and it comes from your local building department, not the state. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit.
- Can you repair the older tile or low-slope roof on my mid-century home?
- Many 1950s–70s block homes here have barrel-tile or low-slope roofs, and our scope covers tile replacement, flashing repair and flat roof patching. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in the written scope. Request a free quote and we will look at what your roof needs.
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