Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate roof tarping specialist in Naranja, FL
Roof Tarping & Shrink Wrap for homes in Naranja and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Naranja sits in far south Miami-Dade, essentially where Hurricane Andrew made landfall in 1992, so a roof opened up by wind here needs a temporary cover while the permanent repair is planned. When you are choosing who to call, look for a roofing contractor whose Florida license you can verify on the Florida DBPR website, a written quote that says what is included, and a plan for the permanent repair, not just a tarp. Flat Rate Roofing Inc is a roofing-only company, and our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license, CCC1334537, is a state certification valid in every Florida county.
We look at the damage and the roof deck first, then put on a temporary cover that suits your roof: a blue polyethylene tarp or a shrink-wrap cover. A cover is temporary and is not a repair. The permanent fix comes after, with a free estimate and a written flat-rate quote for the repair or re-roof. Our one office is at 9610 NW 24th St, Sunrise, FL 33322.
Many homes in Naranja are one-story concrete block with stucco and flat or low-slope tile or shingle roofs, and a large share were built or rebuilt after Andrew. Much of that rebuilding wave is now past the 30-year mark, so after a storm an older roof may already be worn when wind lifts tile, shingles or flashing. The May–October wet season brings near-daily thunderstorms, and Biscayne Bay is only a few miles away, so salt air reaches fasteners and metal. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and a cover that stays up through Naranja's sun, heat and wind wears down the longer it stays, which is why the permanent repair matters.
Problems to watch for in Naranja
Tile, shingles or flashing lifted by wind
Hurricane and tropical-storm wind can lift roofing and flashing, leaving the deck exposed to the next round of Naranja's daily summer storms.
Fallen limbs puncturing the deck
A heavy limb or a fallen tree can punch through roofing and the deck beneath it, opening a path for water into the attic and ceilings.
Wind-driven rain inside the house
With the May–October wet season, an open roof can let rain soak decking, insulation and ceilings quickly.
Tarps fastened the wrong way
A tarp fastened through the middle of the roof or stopped short of the ridge can let water run in underneath it instead of shedding over it.
Covers worn down by sun and wind
Heat, sun and wind work on any temporary cover, and the longer it stays up, the more it wears. Plan the permanent repair rather than leaving a cover in place.
Aging post-Andrew roofs
Roofs from the rebuilding wave after 1992 are now 30-plus years old in many cases, so storm damage can expose weak spots that were already there.
Regional demand after a widespread storm
When a storm hits a whole region, roofers and materials can be in demand everywhere at once, which is one reason to get a cover on and the repair quoted early.
What we do
- Look at the damage and the deckBefore any cover goes on, we look at the damage and the roof deck so the cover and the later repair are planned around what is actually there.
- Blue tarps secured with battensBlue polyethylene tarps are secured with wood battens fastened along the edges and run over the ridge where the roof allows, so water sheds over the cover rather than under it.
- Shrink-wrap roof coversPolyethylene film is heat-shrunk tight over the damaged section or the whole roof, leaving fewer loose edges for wind to lift. Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp.
- Covers fitted to your roof typeWe fasten covers to suit tile, shingle, metal and flat roofs, which matters in Naranja where flat, low-slope and tile roofs all appear.
- Photos and a written flat-rate quoteWe take photos before and after for your records and insurance claim, then give you a written flat-rate quote for the permanent repair or re-roof that says what is included.
Licenses, permits and codes in Naranja
For the permanent repair, here is the rule in Florida's own terms: "Roofing work in Florida legally requires a licensed roofing contractor and generally a permit from the local building department; a contractor's license is verified on the Florida DBPR website." Contractor licensing is overseen by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Whether a temporary cover needs a permit is up to the local building department, so confirm with them. A tarp or shrink wrap is not a permanent roofing product. Product approvals apply to the permanent roof: "Miami-Dade and Broward are Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use; elsewhere in Florida they need a Florida Product Approval (or local approval). Either way the product is installed per its approval."
When to call
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, but a tarp may be needed after hurricanes, tropical storms, severe thunderstorms or fallen trees in any month. Naranja's wet season, May through October, brings near-daily thunderstorms, so an open roof is a problem on any summer afternoon. Our phone is answered around the clock at (954) 775-8990, and the Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can also request an estimate with the form on this page. We do not promise arrival or completion times.
We serve Naranja and nearby areas including Naranja Lakes, Leisure City, Princeton, Goulds, Modello, Redland, South Miami Heights, the Homestead Base area and Florida City.
Roof Tarping in Naranja: questions we hear
- Is a tarp or shrink wrap a roof repair?
- No. Both are temporary covers that keep water out until the permanent repair is done. After the cover goes on, we give you a written flat-rate quote for the permanent repair or re-roof.
- How long does shrink wrap last compared with a blue tarp?
- Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp. Sun, heat and wind wear on any cover, so plan the permanent repair rather than leaving a cover up.
- Does the permanent repair in Naranja fall under the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
- Naranja is in Miami-Dade, which is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use. That applies to the permanent roofing products, not to a temporary cover.
- Does a temporary cover need a permit in Naranja?
- That is up to the local building department, so confirm with them before the cover goes on. For the permanent roof work, the rule is: roofing work in Florida legally requires a licensed roofing contractor and generally a permit from the local building department.
- What should I do about my insurance after storm damage?
- From the ground, photograph the damage and keep records, and do not go up on the roof. Then talk to your insurer or agent. We take photos before and after the cover goes on for your records.
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