Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Shingle Roofing in Lighthouse Point, FL
Shingle Roofing for homes in Lighthouse Point and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Lighthouse Point sits on the Intracoastal Waterway and a network of canals near Hillsboro Inlet. The climate is humid and essentially frost-free, with a wet season from roughly June through October and intense UV. Asphalt shingles on a roof here deal with heat, sun, salt-laden air and hurricane-season wind all at once.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc installs architectural shingles rated for Florida wind zones. We start with a free estimate and give you a written flat rate quote that says what is included. Our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license, CCC1334537, is valid in every Florida county, and our office is in Sunrise, also in Broward County.
Much of Lighthouse Point's housing is concrete-block-and-stucco from the 1950s through the 1970s, and many homes are being renovated or rebuilt as custom waterfront houses. A large share of homes sit within a few hundred feet of brackish water, so salt spray can attack fasteners, flashings and drip edge. Hurricane risk is the dominant hazard in the city, so wind uplift and blow-off matter. Many original roofs here were low-slope or barrel tile, so whether shingles suit a given roof depends on its pitch. We check that during the estimate, and renovated or rebuilt homes with pitched roofs are a natural fit for shingles.
Problems to watch for in Lighthouse Point
UV and heat aging
Intense Florida sun and heat can age asphalt shingles faster than in northern climates. Over time, granule loss, curling and cracking can leave a Lighthouse Point roof less protected.
Salt air corrosion
Homes close to the canals and Hillsboro Inlet get constant salt-laden air. It can corrode fasteners, flashings, drip edge and other unprotected metal around the roof.
Wind uplift and blow-off
Hurricane and tropical-storm exposure is the main hazard in Lighthouse Point. After a storm, shingles can lift, tear or blow off, leaving the deck exposed.
Wind-driven rain
Near-daily summer thunderstorms can push rain under shingles and flashings. Over the June-through-October wet season, small gaps can let moisture reach the deck.
Weak attic ventilation
High humidity and long cooling seasons push heat and moisture into attics. Inadequate ventilation can shorten shingle life.
Rotted plywood and fascia
Humidity and repeated wetting can rot roof decking and fascia, especially on older mid-century block homes. Damaged wood is best found and fixed during a tear-off.
What we do
- Full tear-off and deck inspectionWe strip the roof to the deck and inspect it. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in our scope.
- Secondary water barrier where requiredThe Florida Building Code can require a secondary water barrier at reroof. We install it where it applies.
- Architectural shingles for Florida wind zonesWe install architectural shingles rated for Florida wind zones, with starter strip, ridge cap, drip edge and valley detailing. Products are installed per their approval.
- VentilationWe add ridge and off-ridge ventilation to help move heat and humidity out of the attic.
- Permits, inspections and cleanupWe pull the permit under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, and close out the permit. The job ends with full cleanup and a magnet sweep.
Licenses, permits and codes in Lighthouse Point
In Florida, shingle roofing requires a roofing contractor licensed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), via the Construction Industry Licensing Board. A state-certified license like ours, CCC1334537, can be used statewide, and you can verify it on the DBPR website. Reroofs and most shingle repairs need a permit from the local building department, with inspections that typically include deck/nailing and dry-in before the final. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where roofing products typically need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use. Florida's 25% roof rule (Florida Building Code, Existing Building, section 706.1.1) can require the whole roof or section to meet current code when more than 25% is repaired, replaced or recovered in 12 months. Senate Bill 4-D (2022) added an exception for roofs built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later. How this is applied can vary, so verify with your building department.
When to call
Demand rises ahead of and during hurricane season, which runs June 1 through November 30 and is worst from August through October. It also rises again in the November–April snowbird season, when seasonal residents return and open up their homes. After storms, material and permit backlogs can build up, so planning a reroof before the season gives you more flexibility. Midsummer heat can also limit working hours. 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 Hillsboro Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.
Shingles in Lighthouse Point: questions we hear
- Do I need a licensed contractor to put on a shingle roof in Lighthouse Point?
- Yes. Shingle roofing in Florida requires a DBPR-licensed roofing contractor. Our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license, CCC1334537, is valid in every Florida county and can be verified on the DBPR website.
- Is Lighthouse Point in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
- Yes. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products there typically need a Miami-Dade NOA for that use, so confirm requirements with your building department.
- Does salt air near the canals affect a shingle roof?
- It can. Homes near the Intracoastal, the canals and Hillsboro Inlet get constant salt-laden air, which can corrode fasteners, flashings and drip edge. We install drip edge and detailing as part of the scope.
- Can shingles go on my low-slope or barrel-tile roof?
- Many older Lighthouse Point homes have low-slope or barrel-tile roofs, and shingles depend on the roof's pitch. We look at the roof during your free estimate and tell you what is suitable.
- Do you handle the permit?
- Yes. We pull the permit under our own license, schedule and pass the inspections, and close out the permit. Your quote is a written flat rate that says what is included.
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