Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate tile roof specialist in Ojus, FL
Tile 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, inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Much of its housing is concrete block and stucco from the 1950s through the 1980s, under flat, tile or shingle roofs. If you are choosing a tile roofer here, look for a license you can verify on the Florida DBPR website, a written quote that says what is included, and a contractor who knows the wind rules that apply in Miami-Dade. Flat Rate Roofing Inc is a roofing-only contractor holding Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, a state certification valid in every Florida county.
For Ojus tile roofs we handle full tile re-roofs with tear-off, deck repair and new underlayment, in concrete barrel, flat and clay tile, plus repairs to hips, ridges and valleys. You get a free estimate and a written flat-rate quote that says what is included. Permits are pulled under our own license, inspections are scheduled and passed, and the permit is closed out. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County.
Ojus grew up around limestone rock quarries, and its high water table and humid air mean moisture is part of daily life here. The humidity often runs above 70% year-round, and sea breezes carry salt. Together they can corrode flashings, valley metal and fasteners that sit hidden under tile. From June through November, wind-borne debris and tropical systems add stress to tile that may look fine from the street. Summer thunderstorms can also drive rain sideways under tile once the underlayment has aged. On a concrete block house from the mid-century decades, those hidden layers, not the tile itself, are often what decide whether a roof is still sound.
Problems to watch for in Ojus
Underlayment at the end of its life
Tile can look sound while the underlayment beneath it has failed. In Ojus's wet summers, that often shows up first as a ceiling stain.
Cracked and slipped tile
After a named storm or a run of heavy thunderstorms, tiles can crack, shift or lift. Wind-borne debris during hurricane season is a particular concern in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Mortar failure at hips and ridges
Mortar at hips and ridges can crack and let go over time, leaving gaps where wind and water get in. Ridge lines take the most wind, so it is worth checking them after a storm.
Corroded valley metal
Valley metal sits under the tile where you cannot see it. Salt-laden sea breezes and constant humidity can corrode it, and a small hole can leak long before the tile shows any wear.
Weight and structure questions
Tile is heavy. Dead-load capacity is a code consideration when changing roof type, and structural review may be needed where tile is added to a roof not designed for it.
Wind-driven rain under tile
Near-daily summer storms can push water sideways beneath tile and past worn flashings, even when the roof looks intact from the ground.
What we do
- Full tile re-roofTear-off, deck repair and new underlayment, then concrete barrel, flat or clay tile set to the attachment method the code calls for.
- Deck and fascia repairRotten plywood and fascia replacement is included in the scope of our quote, so it is not a surprise once the old roof comes off.
- Hip, ridge and valley workWe rebuild failed hip and ridge work and replace corroded valley metal, which is where hidden leaks tend to start.
- Broken and slipped tile replacementFor storm damage on a roof that is otherwise sound, we replace cracked, broken and slipped tile.
- Pressure cleaning and sealingHumid Ojus summers encourage staining and growth on tile, and cleaning and sealing can bring a sound roof back to a uniform look.
Licenses, permits and codes in Ojus
Ojus is in Miami-Dade, so High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules apply. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, regulates contractor licensing. In its words: "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." On products: "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 partial work, the rule reads: "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." It adds: "How it is applied can vary, so verify with your city or county building department." Our certification, CCC1334537, can be checked on the DBPR website, and the company is insured.
When to call
Demand for roofers rises in May and June as homeowners prepare for hurricane season, and again right after named storms. A secondary bump follows from November through April when seasonal residents return. Leaks from failed underlayment tend to appear during the summer wet season and after tropical systems, while tile reroofs are generally scheduled in the drier winter and spring months. An inspection before June can help you plan. The phone at (954) 775-8990 is answered around the clock, and the Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can also request a free estimate with the form on this page.
We serve Ojus and nearby areas including Ives Estates, Highland Lakes, Eastern Shores, Uleta, the Greynolds Park area, the Biscayne Boulevard and Ives Dairy Road corridors, and the Oleta River area.
Tile Roof in Ojus: questions we hear
- Do I need a licensed contractor and a permit for a tile roof in Ojus?
- Per the site's 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." We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit.
- Does the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone affect my tile roof in Ojus?
- Yes, because Ojus is in Miami-Dade. Tile, adhesive and underlayment used in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone generally need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, and the product must be installed per its approval. This is one reason a contractor's local knowledge matters.
- My tile looks fine. Can the roof still leak?
- Yes. Underlayment can reach the end of its life while the tile still looks sound, and valley metal can corrode out of sight under it. Ojus's humidity and salt-laden sea breezes make those hidden layers worth checking.
- Is my older concrete block home able to carry a tile roof?
- Much of Ojus's housing dates from the 1950s through the 1980s, and structural review may be needed where tile is added to a roof not originally designed for it. Dead-load capacity is a code consideration when changing roof type, so ask for it to be addressed in the quote.
- What does your written quote include?
- It is a flat-rate quote that says what is included. Replacement of rotten plywood and fascia is part of the scope, along with permits, inspections and full cleanup. The estimate itself is free.
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