Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Shingles trouble, quoted at a flat rate in Ojus, FL
Shingle Roofing for homes in Ojus and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Ojus sits about two miles inland from the Atlantic in northeast Miami-Dade. When shingles start curling, losing granules or letting water through, salt-laden sea breezes, strong sun and hurricane season are often part of the explanation. Much of the local housing stock dates from the 1950s through the 1980s, so a roof that has been patched more than once may need a closer look at the deck underneath, not just the surface.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc does roofing only. We start with a free estimate and give you a written flat rate quote that says what is included. The scope for shingle work can cover full tear-off to the deck, deck inspection, secondary water barrier where required, architectural shingles rated for Florida wind zones, and full cleanup. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County, and our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor certification (CCC1334537) is valid in every Florida county and can be verified on the Florida DBPR website.
Ojus is inside the Miami-Dade High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so wind-borne debris and storm surge from June through November are the dominant risks, along with heavy summer thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes spun off tropical systems. Statewide, Florida's long cooling season and high humidity push heat and moisture into attics. Air conditioning in Ojus runs nearly year-round, and a poorly ventilated attic can shorten the life of asphalt shingles. Add the UV that ages asphalt faster here than in northern climates and the salt air that corrodes fasteners, flashings and drip edge, and a shingle roof here is under stress for most of the year. Many of the area's block-and-stucco homes carry shingle roofs, so these are the conditions most of those roofs face.
Problems to watch for in Ojus
Curling, cracking or bare shingles
Sun and heat age asphalt faster in South Florida than in northern climates. Shingles that curl or shed granules are losing their protection against the next heavy rain.
Wind uplift and blow-off
After a tropical system, a roof can lose tabs or whole sections of shingles. Lifted shingles also let wind-driven rain reach the deck.
Leaks at valleys and flashings
Near-daily summer thunderstorms drive water sideways into valleys, flashings and penetrations. Salt air can corrode metal details over time and open a path for water.
Rotted plywood and fascia
Humidity and repeated wetting can soften roof decking and fascia on older block-and-stucco homes. We include rotten plywood and fascia replacement in the scope.
Hot, humid attic
With air conditioning running nearly year-round, inadequate attic ventilation can trap heat and moisture. That can shorten shingle life and encourage mold growth.
Corroded drip edge and fasteners
Salt-laden sea breezes can rust unprotected metal. Worn drip edge and fasteners weaken the roof edge, which is where wind tends to start lifting shingles.
What we do
- Full tear-off to the deckWe remove the old roofing down to the deck so we can see what is underneath, then inspect it and replace rotten plywood and fascia as part of the quoted scope.
- Secondary water barrier where requiredFlorida Building Code requirements can be triggered at reroof, including roof-deck attachment and a secondary water barrier. We detail the roof to the requirements that apply.
- Architectural shingles rated for Florida wind zonesWe install architectural shingles with starter strip, ridge cap, drip edge and valley detailing, set up for the wind exposure of Miami-Dade.
- VentilationWe add ridge and off-ridge ventilation to help move heat and moisture out of the attic, which matters where air conditioning runs most of the year.
- Permits, inspections and cleanupPermits are pulled under our own license, and we schedule and pass the inspections and close out the permit. The job ends with a full cleanup and a magnet sweep.
Licenses, permits and codes in Ojus
The state regulator is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. In the words of our reference notes: "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." Ojus is in Miami-Dade, so the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone applies. Our reference notes say: "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." On how much of a roof can be repaired before the whole roof must meet current code: "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 building department. Inspections typically include deck and nailing and dry-in before the final.
When to call
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with damage and replacement demand peaking from August through October. In Ojus, demand tends to rise in May and June as homeowners prepare for the season, and again right after named storms. Post-storm periods can bring material and permit backlogs, and midsummer heat can limit working hours. If your shingles are already leaking or curling, getting a written quote before the busy stretch gives you time to plan. Call (954) 775-8990 or request an estimate with the form on this page. The phone is answered around the clock, and the office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
We serve Ojus, including Ives Estates, Highland Lakes, Eastern Shores, Uleta, the Greynolds Park area, the Oleta River area and the Biscayne Boulevard and Ives Dairy Road corridors, plus nearby Aventura, North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and North Miami.
Shingles in Ojus: questions we hear
- Is Ojus in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
- Yes. Ojus is in northeast Miami-Dade, which is inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. That is why wind-rated shingle installation and product approval matter on a reroof here.
- Does my HOA or townhome community need to approve a new shingle roof?
- HOA-governed townhome and condo communities are very common in and around Ojus, and many have their own approval processes. Check with your association before work is scheduled, and we will provide a written quote you can submit.
- What does your flat rate quote include?
- The estimate is free, and the written quote says what is included. The scope covers tear-off to the deck, rotten plywood and fascia replacement, permits pulled under our license, inspections scheduled and passed, permit close-out and full cleanup.
- My home was built decades ago. Will the deck need work?
- Much of the housing in Ojus dates from the 1950s through the 1980s, and humidity can soften older decking and fascia. We inspect the deck after tear-off and include rotten plywood and fascia replacement in the scope.
- Where is your office, and do you serve Ojus?
- Our office is at 9610 NW 24th St, Sunrise, FL 33322, in Broward County. Our state roofing certification is valid in every Florida county, so we serve Ojus and the rest of Miami-Dade.
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