Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Tile Roofing in Lighthouse Point, FL
Tile Roofing for homes in Lighthouse Point and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Lighthouse Point is a city of canals, with direct Hillsboro Inlet access and many homes sitting close to brackish water. Much of the housing was built from the 1950s through the 1970s in concrete block and stucco, and many of those homes have barrel-tile or low-slope roofs. The tile can look fine from the driveway long after the layer underneath has aged out.
Flat Rate Roofing handles tile roofing here from our Sunrise office in Broward County. Our scope covers full tile re-roofs with tear-off, deck repair and new underlayment, concrete barrel, flat and clay tile, hip and ridge work, valley metal, and broken or slipped tile replacement. You get a free estimate and a written flat rate quote that says what is included.
Constant salt-laden air from the Intracoastal and the canal system works on anything metal under and around the tile, including valley metal, flashings and fasteners. Humidity stays high all year and the wet season runs roughly June through October. Hurricane and tropical-storm risk is the dominant hazard in Lighthouse Point, so slipped tile, tired underlayment and weak mortar at the ridges matter more here than freeze or hail, which are negligible. Many of the older block homes are also being renovated or rebuilt. That makes it worth checking what is under the tile before deciding between a repair and a re-roof.
Problems to watch for in Lighthouse Point
Underlayment at the end of its life
Tile can look sound while the underlayment beneath it has failed. Leaks often show up in the summer wet season or after a tropical system.
Cracked and slipped tile
Storm winds and flying debris can crack or shift tiles. Broken tile lets wind-driven rain reach the underlayment, which is a concern with Lighthouse Point's thunderstorms and tropical weather.
Mortar failure at hips and ridges
Mortar can crack and loosen over time, leaving ridge and hip tiles exposed to wind. These are among the first spots to check on an older tile roof after a storm.
Hidden valley metal corrosion
Valley metal sits under the tile where you cannot see it. Salt air near the canals and the Hillsboro Inlet can corrode it and let water in.
Rotten decking and fascia
Long-term moisture from humid, wet-season conditions can soften plywood and fascia once water gets past the underlayment. Our scope includes replacing rotten plywood and fascia.
Structural weight of tile
Tile is heavy. Where a homeowner is switching to tile on a roof not designed for it, structural review may be needed, and dead-load capacity is a code consideration.
What we do
- Full tile re-roofWe tear off, repair the deck and install new underlayment before the tile goes back or new tile goes on. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in the scope.
- Concrete barrel, flat and clay tileWe work with the tile profiles found on Lighthouse Point's block-and-stucco homes, including barrel tile. Products are installed per their Florida approvals.
- Hip, ridge and valley workWe rebuild failed hip and ridge details and replace valley metal. Salt air near the canals can corrode that metal out of sight.
- Broken and slipped tile replacementAfter a storm, we replace cracked or displaced tile so water has less chance of reaching the underlayment.
- Pressure cleaning and sealingHumidity and intense UV leave tile stained and weathered. Cleaning and sealing can be part of the job where it suits the roof.
- Permits and cleanupWe pull permits under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, and close out the permit. Full cleanup is part of the job.
Licenses, permits and codes in Lighthouse Point
Tile roofing in Florida requires a roofing contractor licensed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and its Construction Industry Licensing Board. Our license is Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, valid in every Florida county and verifiable on the DBPR website. A permit from the local building department is required for tile reroofs and most repairs. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where tile, adhesive and underlayment generally need Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance (NOAs). The Florida Building Code also covers tile attachment (mortar-set, adhesive-set or mechanical) and underlayment. Florida's 25% roof rule can require a whole roof or section to meet current code when more than 25% is repaired or replaced in 12 months. Roofs permitted to the 2007 code or later have an exception. How it is applied can vary, so verify with the building department.
When to call
Underlayment failures tend to show up as leaks in the summer wet season and after tropical systems, so it helps to have a roof checked before hurricane season (June 1 to November 30). Most tile reroofs are scheduled in the drier winter and spring months. Local demand can also build ahead of storm season and when seasonal residents return and open up their homes. The phone is answered around the clock, and the office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Call (954) 775-8990 or request a free estimate with the form on this page.
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.
Tile Roof in Lighthouse Point: questions we hear
- Do tile roofs in Lighthouse Point need Miami-Dade NOA products?
- Yes. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Tile, adhesive and underlayment there generally need Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance, and the products are installed per their approvals.
- How does salt air near the canals affect a tile roof?
- Salt-laden air from the Intracoastal and the canals can corrode fasteners, flashings and valley metal. Tile itself may look fine while the metal and underlayment beneath it are wearing out, so a close inspection is worthwhile.
- My tile looks fine. Why would I need a re-roof?
- The tile can outlast the underlayment beneath it. When the underlayment reaches the end of its life, leaks can appear even though the tile looks sound. A free estimate can help show whether repair or a full re-roof makes sense.
- Does my older Lighthouse Point home need a permit for tile work?
- A permit from the local building department is required for tile reroofs and most repairs. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit. For roofs permitted before 2007 code, the 25% rule may apply, so verify with the building department.
- Can I switch to tile on a home that has a different roof?
- Possibly, but tile is heavy and dead-load capacity is a code consideration. Structural review may be needed where tile is added to a roof not originally designed for it.
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