Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Tile roof trouble, quoted at a flat rate in North Miami Beach, FL
Tile Roofing for homes in North Miami Beach and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
The median home in North Miami Beach was built in 1966, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and much of the local housing stock dates from the 1950s through the 1970s. Many of those one-story concrete block and stucco homes carry barrel tile. If water is showing up on a ceiling while the tile still looks fine from the street, the underlayment beneath it has often reached the end of its life. Tile sheds most of the water, but the underlayment is the layer that keeps the rest out.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc does roofing only. We inspect the roof, then give you a written flat-rate quote that says what is included. If the answer is a full tile re-roof, the scope covers tear-off, deck repair and new underlayment. If it is a smaller repair, we quote that instead. Call (954) 775-8990 or use the estimate form on this page. The estimate is free.
North Miami Beach sits a mile or two from the Atlantic and on Biscayne Bay canals, so the air carries salt that can corrode fasteners, flashings, drip edge and unprotected metal. On a tile roof, that means valley metal can rust out out of sight under the tile. The city also has a humid, rainy May–October season, and Florida's near-daily summer thunderstorms can drive wind-driven rain under tiles and flashings. On a roof built in the 1950s through 1970s, the original underlayment may be well past its service life even where the tile looks sound. Because the city is in Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, tile attachment and materials matter as much as appearance.
Problems to watch for in North Miami Beach
Underlayment past its life
On homes from the 1960s, the tile can outlast the layer beneath it. Leaks can then appear in the rainy season even though the tile looks intact.
Cracked and slipped tile
After a tropical system or a strong thunderstorm, tiles can crack, slide or lift. That opens a path for wind-driven rain.
Mortar failure at hips and ridges
Cracked or crumbling mortar at hips and ridges lets water in along the highest lines of the roof. Wind in a hurricane zone works on these joints first.
Hidden valley metal corrosion
With salt-laden air this close to the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, valley metal can corrode under the tile. The first sign may be a stain inside the house.
Moisture trapped in the attic
High year-round humidity and long cooling seasons push heat and moisture into attics. A small roof leak can stay hidden for a long time.
Weight limits on older homes
Dead-load capacity is a code consideration when the roof type changes. A 1960s CBS home with a flat or low-slope section needs a careful look before any tile is added.
What we do
- Full tile re-roofWe tear off the old roof, repair the deck and install new underlayment. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement are included in the scope.
- Concrete barrel, flat and clay tileWe install the tile style that suits your home, including the barrel tile common on mid-century North Miami Beach homes.
- Hip, ridge and valley workWe redo hip and ridge work and replace valley metal. These are the places where corrosion and mortar failure tend to hide.
- Broken and slipped tile replacementFor localized damage, we replace the broken or slipped tiles instead of recommending a full re-roof. The quote spells out which one you need.
- Pressure cleaning and sealingWe clean and seal tile where that is the right fix. The written quote lists it as part of the scope.
Licenses, permits and codes in North Miami Beach
Tile work in North Miami Beach falls under the Florida Building Code, which covers tile attachment methods and underlayment. The state regulator is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. This is the official wording: "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." Our license is Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, a state certification valid in every Florida county, and you can verify it on the DBPR website. On product approvals: "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." We pull permits under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, and close out the permit. Condos and HOA communities may add their own approval steps, so check with your association first.
When to call
Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Underlayment failures tend to show up as leaks during the summer wet season and after tropical systems, while tile reroofs are mostly scheduled in the drier winter and spring months. If you see a stain or drip now, call so we can look at it before the next heavy storm. 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 an estimate with the form on this page.
We serve North Miami Beach areas including Eastern Shores, Skylake, Highland Village, Fulford-by-the-Sea, the Greynolds Park area, Uleta, Ojus, Ives Estates, Oak Grove and Golden Glades.
Tile Roof in North Miami Beach: questions we hear
- Why would my North Miami Beach tile roof leak when the tile looks fine?
- Tile is the outer layer, and the underlayment under it is what keeps water out. On a home from the 1960s, that underlayment may be at the end of its life. Valley metal corroded by salt air can also leak without any visible tile damage.
- Does a tile roof here need a Miami-Dade NOA?
- North Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. In the words of the site facts: "Miami-Dade and Broward are Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone." Products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for that use, and they are installed per that approval.
- Does the 25% roof rule affect my repair?
- Here is the rule as written: "Florida's 25% roof rule (Florida Building Code, Existing Building volume, section 706.1.1): when more than 25% of a roof or roof section is repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period, the entire roof or section has to be brought up to current code." How it is applied can vary, so verify with your city or county building department.
- Can my older concrete block home take a heavier tile roof?
- It depends on the structure. Dead-load capacity is a code consideration when changing roof type, and many local homes date from the 1950s through 1970s. We look at the roof before quoting.
- What does your flat-rate quote include?
- It is a written quote that says what is included. The estimate is free. Permits are pulled under our license, inspections are scheduled and passed, the permit is closed out, rotten plywood and fascia replacement are included in the scope, and the site gets a full cleanup.
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